3 People Jailed for iPad 2

China - Various kinds of behavior of people just because of the iPad. Anyone willing to sell kidneys, fighting to get it, broke a finger and this time there is a prison. This tragic story happened in China, three people have been jailed for stealing confidential information about the iPad 2. Conspiracy them for sale back cover images derived from the iPad 2 supplier Foxconn, so the manufacturer can make a protective case for such devices.

MacTop Electronics general manager, Xiao Chengsong proven to have paid $ 3,000 to former employees of Foxconn, Huo Pengna, so Xiao can get pictures iPad 2 which is still secret. For the sake of getting a picture 'precious' is, Huo has recruited employees of R & D Foxconn namely Lin Kecheng. Lin himself has been getting the picture since September 2010.

With these images, Xiao could start selling iPad 2 case in December with speakers and camera positions are very accurate even though the tablet itself has not come out officially dated March 2, 2011 last. Waw, creative huh?

As a result of the leak, then the Foxconn officials were suspicious and asked the police to conduct an investigation, then the case is revealed to the court.

Xiao punished 18 months jail for his actions, while Lin's 'only' gets 14 months, and Huo went in jail for 12 months. All three are subject to substantial fines due to his actions.

Well, after seeing this case. I wonder who else would dare divulge information about the iPad 3 and iPhone 5?

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