Design
iPad 2 comes in two colors, black and white, This thing is really pretty. iPad 2 also has a design that is very thin and even thinner than the iPhone 4 and 33% thinner than current iPad.
iPad 2 has faster graphics, faster processor, the frontal VGA camera, the 720p HD camera on the back, HDMI Full HD output.
The Good
- Dual-core 1GHz A5 processor, two times faster than previous versions.
- Built-in cameras for photos and video: One for frontal FaceTime videoconferencing and Photobooth (VGA resolution) and one on the back with 720p HD video capability.
- The cameras support the same exposure and focus control as the iPhones
- It also has a built-in gyroscope, like the iPhone 4.
- The graphics have been improved too. The GPU goes at nine times the speed as before.
- 25-watt battery's life is 10 hours "on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" and one month stand-by time.
- Same low power consumption as the A4.
- HDMI mirrored video output at 1080p Full HD (the Apple Digital AV Adapter cable costs $39).
The Bad
- The same with the previous display is is the 9.7-inch 1024 x 768-pixel IPS display.
- The Wi-Fi model still lacks a GPS, using Wi-Fi location services.
- no support Thunderbolt, and for those who were expecting Thunderbolt support, they will have to wait for a future generation (if it ever comes).
Price For iPad 2
The new iPad will come on March 11 to the US, and the 3G model will be available on both AT&T and Verizon networks. Internationally, the intro date will be March 25 in 26 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and UK.
The prices will remain the same across the line. The Wi-Fi model will come for $499, $599, and $699 for the 16, 32 and 64GB models. The 3G takes that to $629, $729, and $829.
