The Economic Daily News cites sources close to Taiwanese makers in the iPad 3 supply chain who say Apple may be planning to release its new tablet on February 24th, Steve Jobs birthday.
FocusTaiwan quotes the Daily News:
The sources said all OEM and ODM makers have exercised great caution in ensuring the smooth operations of their production lines. To meet the iPad3 delivery date, the sources said, main assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry's iPad division will only allow its employees to take five days off during the Lunar New Year holiday, while staff at the company's other divisions will have a longer holiday.
Casing producer Catcher Technology said that at least some of its employees will have to work overtime during the Lunar New Year holiday.Other high-end component suppliers such as battery maker Simplo Technology, connector maker Amer International Group and optical lens supplier Genius Electronic Optical Co. are all planning to ask at least some of its employees to work during the Lunar New Year holiday, industry sources said.
Previous reports have estimated that the iPad 3 would be released in March.
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FocusTaiwan quotes the Daily News:
The sources said all OEM and ODM makers have exercised great caution in ensuring the smooth operations of their production lines. To meet the iPad3 delivery date, the sources said, main assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry's iPad division will only allow its employees to take five days off during the Lunar New Year holiday, while staff at the company's other divisions will have a longer holiday.
Casing producer Catcher Technology said that at least some of its employees will have to work overtime during the Lunar New Year holiday.Other high-end component suppliers such as battery maker Simplo Technology, connector maker Amer International Group and optical lens supplier Genius Electronic Optical Co. are all planning to ask at least some of its employees to work during the Lunar New Year holiday, industry sources said.
Previous reports have estimated that the iPad 3 would be released in March.
Read More [via 9to5Mac]