Apple has officially announced the iPad 2 – the next-generation tablet which has multitude improvements over the previous version. Today’s iPad 2 event didn’t disappoint. There might not be any real surprises for people following the iPad 2 buzz mill, iPad 2 looks like a great improvement over the original iPad. iPad 2 is thinner, lighter, and faster than the original iPad. The iPad 2 is now even skinnier than the iPhone 4 which is 9.3 mm thick. You will be glad to know that it is 15% lighter than the original iPad. Apple says that the processor is twice as fast and the graphics performance 9 times faster. There is also a neat photo booth application that allows you to take photos of yourself using the front camera. The rear camera can shoot 720p HD video. Apple’s new tablet will give real competition in both the consumer and commerce field.
The new tablet, iPad 2 has been a hot rumor-mill topic for weeks now. But to make it easier for you here are the features iPad 2 will be sporting.
APPLE iPad 2 features:
- iPad 2 has been based on A5 Processor.
- It has 9.7″ LED-backlit IPS LCD.
- It is power driven by Dual core CPU.
- Power consumption of A5 is the same as the previous iPad.
- Software has been upgraded to iOS 4.3.
- FaceTime has introduced Video calling in iPad 2
- The graphics performance is 9 times faster.
- It has 1.0 GHz CPU (Dual Core).
- iPad 2 thickness is 8.5mm and it is 33% thinner than the original i pad by APPLE
- It boasts of built-in Speaker.
- RAM information to be updated.
- Its weight is 1.3 pounds
- Photo Booth has been introduced in it.
More iPad 2 Specs:
- iPad 2 comes with both front and 5x digital zoom rear cameras.
- i Pad 2 has Gyroscope.
- App Store for iPad 2.
- 2 color options which are White and Black will be available.
- iPad 2 is offered by both AT&T and Verizon networks.
- Battery life of iPad 2 is 10 hours (Battery 25Wh).
- HDMI mirrored video output gives up to 1080p.
- It has 1024 x 768 pixel display resolution.
- It has Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n).
- Bluetooth 2.1 and EDR technology
Conclusion
The Apple iPad 2 feels and acts drastically differently from the original Apple tablet. Since the hardware of iPad 2 is much improved and the prices remaining the same as the last generation iPad, Apple should continue to dominate the tablet space. iPad 2 definitely seems to be worthy upgrade over the original iPad. Did we get everything that we wee wishing for (SD card reader, retina display)? No, but Apple has to keep some things for future hardware updates. We are definitely excited about iPad 2. The lighter, thinner iPad 2 is better to hold, better to use and better to look at – and if that’s not an important upgrade then maybe we’re missing the point. Another key addition is cameras – front and back – and you’ll be pleased to hear that the addition does not mar the looks at all.
