The science behind the new iPad’s display

The science behind the new iPad’s display -

You might still be deciding whether the brighter, crisper Retina display justifies upgrading to the new iPad — in addition to smoother graphics and the option of 4G connectivity. Having seen it with my own eyes, I can attest that it is much brighter and far more pleasing to the eye than the iPad 2. But beyond noting the improved resolution (2048 × 1536 and 264 pixels per inch versus 1024 x 768 resolution and 132 pixels per inch) I can’t explain how Apple’s display engineers have managed to make the new iPad’s resolution so much better.

Luckily, the display experts over at DisplaySearch can explain what exactly Apple did to pack four times the amount of pixels onto the new iPad screen compared to its predecessor’s (none-too-shabby) display. According to DisplaySearch, Apple did it using a pixel design technique called Super High Aperture, or SHA, which has a highly technical explanation ...

(Via TheAppleBlog.)