Among recent iPad 2 rumors, we recently reported that one of the latest rumors was that the iPad 2 was to include a vibrating motor. What is this for? Well clearly one of the main uses for it – is gaming. Like the force feedback controllers on gaming consoles, which go all the way back to the Nintendo 64's Rumble Pack and Playstation’s Dual-Shock controllers. Find out why this is possible, on the iPad – after the jump.
Gamers are going to love this latest iPad 2 rumor. If you were ever a gamer, you must have used a controller with force feedback at some point. The folks at MacRumors received a reader tip pointing to an OEM part distributor already hawking iPad 2 parts. Global Direct Parts has a number of iPad OEM parts available on their website, but what comes as a big surprise is the fact that the company is selling a number of items that are supposedly for Apple’s second generation iPad.
One of the items being sold by Global Direct Parts that caught our attention was an “OEM Apple iPad Vibrating Motor.” Considering the iPad currently does not have a vibrating motor this could mean that Apple’s upcoming iPad 2 will include a vibrating motor for gaming and other apps. This feature has been a staple in all iPhones and has long been rumored for other iOS devices.
Though no image is available for the part, it is currently listed as “In Stock.” Since the original iPad does not have a vibrating motor, the part may be evidence that Apple is working on vibrating alert functionality for the second-generation iPad, though, of course, the part could also be mislabeled or erroneous.
