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iPad 3 and Brazil: Apple Opens a New iPad Factory

According to reports, Apple has opened an iPad factory in Brazil. There has been a ton of rumors and news on iPad 3 production; and the addition of TSMC, and the dispute for Foxconn to reign supreme as Apple’s lone supplier.
This report focuses more on Apple’s reach with their tablet and how they will be able to fully supply the growing demand for their product in Brazil. Aloizio Mercadante who is Brazil’s Minister of Science and technology went on to confirm that the plant is set to begin production on the iPad, and officially shipping in the country sometime in December of 2011.
The new factory will likely start producing the Apple iPad 2 initially for December, but as a manufacturer they will likely be able to supply native consumers with the iPad 3 at some decided upon date in the future as well.

Mercadante’s statement from UOL

At first many doubted, but it will be the first time that Apple will produce iPads outside Chinese territory. We are taking a big step for digital inclusion in the country.

Apple who has remained loyal to its iPad production in China has now ventured out to alleviate any shipping problems and restrictions, essentially meeting demand better in South America.
The factory in Brazil was apparently a dual effort on behalf of Foxconn and the Brazilian Government, with Foxconn helping to fund the factory through an investment.
The latest refresh of Apple’s popular tablet, the iPad 3 is rumored to be including a retina display at a higher resolution, possibly reduced in weight and thinner thanks to a new battery that is pricier than the last, a few exterior design alterations, and some other specs that are probably just wishful thinking at this point.