iPad 2 is out!
Image via CrunchBaseIn today's Apple Special Event, no other than outgoing Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the covers off the new iPad 2. Steve Jobs came out and surprised the audience. Steve Jobs wasn't expected to be in the event due to his current health status. "We've worked hard on this new device and I didn't want to miss it", was Steve's intro to the event.
2011 - Year of the copycats? Most of Apple's competitors are coming out with their own tablets, but none has yet come out as the ultimate "iPad Killer". Also, most tablets of the competitors are just trying to beat the iPad, not the iPad 2 yet. According to Steve Jobs, 2011 will be the year of the iPad 2.
The iPad 2:
All new design - not just tweaks or improvements over the first iPad. The iPad 2 is a totally revamped design.
Dramatically faster - the iPad 2 now comes equipped with an Apple A5 with dual core processors, up to 2 times faster. First dual core tablet to ship in volume.
Up to 9X faster graphics - faster video, sharper images and next level gaming experience.
Still low power - despite the new, more powerful hardware, the iPad 2 still consumes very little power.
Video Cameras - Full video conferencing is now a reality in the iPad 2 with its rear camera and front facing camera.
Gyroscope - previously found only on the iPhone and iPod touch, the Gyroscope is now iPad 2 compatible allowing more precise controls.
Thinner - The iPad 2 is now 33% thinner, from the 13.4 mm iPad to the 8.8 mm iPad 2. The iPad 2 is thinner than the iPhone 4. Imagine, a tablet thinner than a phone.
Lighter - The iPad 2 is slightly lighter from 1.5 pounds to 1.3 pounds.
10 Hour battery life, over a month of standby. More power while still maintaining it's power efficiency.
iPad 2 Accessories. Here are the 2 most noteworthy accessories coming out with the iPad 2:
HMDI output - HDMI mirrored video output, up to 1080p, works with all apps, supports rotation, no setup or configuration, iPad 2 charges while doing HDMI - $39
Smart Covers - automatically puts the iPad 2 to sleep when covered, awakens when removed. Uses magnets to grasp and align it. Adds minimal weight and thickness. Micro fiber liner cleans screen. Easy to remove or change. 5 polyurethane colors $59, 5 leather cases $69.
iOS 4.3 - The iPad 2 will have the latest iOS installed during release. Safari performance, nitro JavaScipt engine, iTunes home sharing, AirPlay improvements, iPad switch - mute or rotation lock, personal hotspot for iPhone 4, Photo Booth, Facetime, March 11 free download, iMovie, Garage Band for iPad. I'll discuss more details of this in another post.
The iPad 2 starts at $499 and will ship on March 11 in the United States and March 25 for 26 other countries. The iPad 2 will come in both Black and White.
2011 - Year of the copycats? Most of Apple's competitors are coming out with their own tablets, but none has yet come out as the ultimate "iPad Killer". Also, most tablets of the competitors are just trying to beat the iPad, not the iPad 2 yet. According to Steve Jobs, 2011 will be the year of the iPad 2.
The iPad 2:
All new design - not just tweaks or improvements over the first iPad. The iPad 2 is a totally revamped design.
Dramatically faster - the iPad 2 now comes equipped with an Apple A5 with dual core processors, up to 2 times faster. First dual core tablet to ship in volume.
Up to 9X faster graphics - faster video, sharper images and next level gaming experience.
Still low power - despite the new, more powerful hardware, the iPad 2 still consumes very little power.
Video Cameras - Full video conferencing is now a reality in the iPad 2 with its rear camera and front facing camera.
Gyroscope - previously found only on the iPhone and iPod touch, the Gyroscope is now iPad 2 compatible allowing more precise controls.
Thinner - The iPad 2 is now 33% thinner, from the 13.4 mm iPad to the 8.8 mm iPad 2. The iPad 2 is thinner than the iPhone 4. Imagine, a tablet thinner than a phone.
Lighter - The iPad 2 is slightly lighter from 1.5 pounds to 1.3 pounds.
10 Hour battery life, over a month of standby. More power while still maintaining it's power efficiency.
iPad 2 Accessories. Here are the 2 most noteworthy accessories coming out with the iPad 2:
HMDI output - HDMI mirrored video output, up to 1080p, works with all apps, supports rotation, no setup or configuration, iPad 2 charges while doing HDMI - $39
Smart Covers - automatically puts the iPad 2 to sleep when covered, awakens when removed. Uses magnets to grasp and align it. Adds minimal weight and thickness. Micro fiber liner cleans screen. Easy to remove or change. 5 polyurethane colors $59, 5 leather cases $69.
iOS 4.3 - The iPad 2 will have the latest iOS installed during release. Safari performance, nitro JavaScipt engine, iTunes home sharing, AirPlay improvements, iPad switch - mute or rotation lock, personal hotspot for iPhone 4, Photo Booth, Facetime, March 11 free download, iMovie, Garage Band for iPad. I'll discuss more details of this in another post.
The iPad 2 starts at $499 and will ship on March 11 in the United States and March 25 for 26 other countries. The iPad 2 will come in both Black and White.
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