Apple iPad 2 announced for March 2 and finally it launched. The iPad 2 would be available in the U.S. from March 11. It would be available in 26 more overseas countries from March 25.
New Apple iPad 2 is thinner than iPhone 4. It is one-third thinner than the first-generation model. It is just 8.8mm thin. It weight is just 1.3 pounds which is lighter than the previous 1.5 pounds.
Apple iPad 2 is featured with rear and front facing cameras for recording video, taking photos, and FaceTime video chat. A5 dual-core processor makes it up to 9 times faster for graphics processing.
The new iPad 2 will be available in two colour variants – Black and White at both AT&T and Verizon 3G networks. Magnetic "smart cover” covers the front of the device. It automatically locks the device while taking it off will unlock it. Mirrored HDMI video out to HDTVs for 1080p high-definition output is another new accessory cable with Apple iPad 2. The cable is priced at $39 which allows users to charge their iPad while using the video out feature.
Customers will be charged $39 for polyurethane version of case by Apple and a leather version for $69 for iPad 2.
Apple iPad 2 Features:
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G Models
241.2 mm height
185.7 mm width
8.8 mm depth
1.33 pounds weights
16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage capacity
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
9.7-inch display
1GHz dual-core Apple A5 custom-designed Chip
Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio with back camera and still camera with 5x digital zoom
Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio with front camera and VGA-quality still camera
Photo and video geotagging over Wi-Fi
30-pin dock connector port
3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
Microphone
Built-in speaker
Three-axis gyro
Digital compass
Apple iPad 2 is featured with many more other features also. It got 10 hours of battery life and over a month of standby. It is also available at the same starting price of $499 for the entry-level 16GB Wi-Fi-only model. You can shop iPad 2 online or visiting a store also at: http://www.apple.com/ipad/.