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iPad 2 3G GSM & CDMA Teardown

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iPad 2 3G GSM & CDMA Teardown: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
  • From top to bottom, a comparison of the WWAN antennas in the GSM, CDMA, and Wi-Fi versions, respectively.

  • There is one more antenna in the CDMA version of the iPad 2, which is similar to the antenna configuration of the Verizon iPhone 4.

  • For additional information on why GSM and CDMA require different antenna geometry, check out our iPhone 4 Verizon teardown.

  • Obviously, the Wi-Fi version has no WWAN antenna and thus has no black plastic antenna window along the top edge of its case. Instead, it makes do with solid aluminum.

  • Of the three, having the Wi-Fi-only version in your chest pocket is your best bet if someone decides to shoot at you.

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