Apple has asked companies in its supply chain to develop flat panel modules and LED lightbars for two iPad prototypes code-named J1 and J2, the story says, adding that TPK Holding will begin to supply touch panels to Apple in November before Wintek start ships similar parts in December.
"Some thoughts were that during the course of the winter a storm had changed the shape of one of the bars meaning that it felt light to lie on, " said Chris.