We all knew today's iPad 2 update was coming (though it was still up in the air whether Jobs was going to muster up the strength to make the announcement; good to see he's healthy) and as usual the unveiling has revealed winners and losers amongst prognosticators (aka Apple dice rollers). So what did Cupertino and Steve Jobs reveal today? The new iPad 2 specs are:
- 9.7" screen (same size as before)
- Available in white
- 33% thinner at 8.8mm thickness
- 1.3lbs
- New Dual-Core A5 Chip
- 10 hour battery life
- Gyroscope
- Wi-Fi and 3G
- HDMI out with up to 1080p output
- Rear and Front Cameras
- Bluetooth
- Launching with new iOS 4.3 with faster Safari browser performance
- Starts at $499 for 16GB WiFi/$629 for 16GB/3G
- Available March 11th
Watch more liveblog updates from the Apple Event over at our Engadget, where Jobs is also announcing iPad 2 accessories and iOS 4.3 features.
[Photos: Engadget]
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Comments (6)
I love my android tablet, but I also think the iPad is a slick device.. but, really? this is what all the fuss was about?
I actually like the styling of the original iPad better.
I know I have a vested interest in people buying cases ( http://www.actontreadway.com/ ) but I would say that these new covers don't really cover. The body is still aluminum and will still scratch. Also- the place where the magnetic hinge attaches looks ripe for constant wear.
Beyond that the new version seems like a decent upgrade but more like what the original should have been.
You're definitely going to get a wear on the anodize where the magnet attaches, but AL is a robust case material.
That said, I got a sleeve case to keep zippers off my aluminum finished MBP.
With the flappy cover and detachable keyboard it's looking more and more like the TC 1100 I loved.
"muster the strength" He looks fine. He's taking time to rest from the last couple of years that he has been recuperating, and building a new house.
Faster? I have not noticed any speed issues with the current ipad. Waiting an fifth of a second instead of a half second for an app to load is not a big deal.
I've been wondering what it'd be like to browse my RSS feeds using that FlipBoard app all my friends keep talking about. Looks like its time for a indulgent purchase.
I was hoping that there would be a non-reflective screen, but no go on this gen. It will probably happen with the 3rd (rumored to be a much bigger upgrade than this), but I won't be able to wait. A major birthday is coming up and I'll be celebrating with some new tech.