iPad 2 Under the Radar

The speculated iPad 2 @ CES (Note the camera hole) 

The iPad 2 reportedly has been spotted at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week. In the midst of an imminent/speculated iPhone Launch, I can only assume that Apple could also release their 2nd Generation iPad in early February as well. Verizon Wireless (VZW) has already sent press invites asking to "Join us for the latest news at Verizon Wireless" (Date 1/11/11 @11AM). With a such a massive event like CES this week, don't you think VZW would have taken the opportunity to announce some of it's biggest news on one of the biggest stages? No... If your familiar with Apple, Apple tends to carve their own path and move to the beat of their own drum.  It's already well known that Apple has asked employees to refrain from taking vacation days for the first 3 weeks in February. You could assume that it's because of the upcoming high demand for the iPhone on VZW. But flying under the radar and in the background of the VZW iPhone is the iPad 2. I can see VZW making their announcement, and then Steve Jobs and Apple will have a separate event to announce/confirm the iPhone on VZW. It's then, Steve Jobs could introduce you to the NEW iPad 2. Both will obviously be hot ticket items, and since the employees are going to be working without vacation for the first three weeks in February already, they might as well be busy right!? Not, saying, I'm Just saying...