Yesterday Apple announced the iPad 2. The first thing I thought was "that's an odd name choice". Apple doesn't usually add "2" to the end of their products. Usually it's just considered the new iPad, or at the very least a 2nd generation one. On the specs side, the iPad 2 is quite significant jump from the original It features a new dual core processor that has double the CPU performance and 9 times the graphical capabilities of the first iPad. The tablet has also been put on a diet, going from 13.8mm to a mere 8.8mm. Other new additions include 2 cameras (front and rear), Facetime (as seen on the iPhone 4), and a new white model.
iPad 2 Specs
- Capacity: 16, 32, or 64GB
- Display: 9.7" LED-backlit widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology (1024 x 768 resolution)
- Processor: 1GHz dual-core Apple A5
- Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n WiFi, optional 3G model (for AT&T and Verizon), Bluetooth
- Full App store support
- Audio/Video: MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, H.264 (up to 720P), MPEG-4
- Front and Rear cameras with recording capabilities
- Battery Life: 10 hours, A month of standby time
- Dimensions: 9.50" x 7.31" x 0.34"
Here's the unveiling by Jobs, courtesy of Cnet
The iPad 2 will be released on March 11th, and will range in price from $499 to $829 depending on capacity and 3G support, the same prices as the original.
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