The iPad 2 brought a wealth of new features, like dual cameras and a thinner, lighter body. But what about those other rumored-to-be features that weren’t? Will they be in the iPad 3? Let’s take a look.

An Activated Dual-GSM/CDMA Radio

If the rumors are true, the iPad 2 has a dual chip right now. The reasons it’s been left unactivated probably rhyme with Shmerizon, ShmAT&T, and Shmoney.

VERDICT: POSSIBLE

7-inch iPad

Is a 9.7-inch, 1.3-pound tablet really breaking anyone’s back? The 7-inch BlackBerry Playbook still has no release date, and other tablets are almost all around the iPad’s size.

VERDICT: DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH

Haptic Feedback

A screen that flexes and vibrates as you touch it may seem more science fiction than scientifically possible, but if patents are any clue, they’re coming. Just not yet.

VERDICT: iPad 4

Thunderbolt Port

Apple’s new all-in-one port would be perfect for an iPad, but it’s only in one of Apple’s Mac lines right now. It’s probably coming, but the port needs some time to infiltrate all of our computers first.

VERDICT: iPad 3

More RAM

With only 256MB of RAM, our iPad 1’s chugged along admirably, but as memory gets cheaper, Apple will inevitably put in bigger and better offerings.

VERDICT: LIKELY

Storage Upgrade

We’ve had very few problems with our 64GB model, but our 16GB’s are looking rather anemic these days. We wouldn’t be surprised if next year, Apple bumps up the storage space to at least 128GB.

VERDICT: iPad 3

SD Slot

Instead of putting a big, ugly, gaping hole in its flawlessly designed product, Apple will keep releasing dongles. It’s not going to happen.

VERDICT: COLD DAY IN HELL

A Better Display

We’ve been spoiled by the iPhone 4’s gorgeous Retina display, and though Apple left the iPad display untouched this year, we’re pretty sure we’ll see it next year.

VERDICT: iPad 3

Thinner (Lighter)

It’s Apple. If it’s a hair-width thicker than a hair’s width, Apple won’t be satisfied. Despite the fact that it seems physically impossible, you can rest assured the iPad 3 will be leaner, meaner, and lighter.

VERDICT: iPad 3