Apple are on stage in California launching the second generation iPad. Read on for our v2.0 cheat sheet with all the new feature details you need at a glance…
- All New Design
- New Dual Core A5 CPU (2 times faster)
- New GPU (9 times faster)
- Same? 9.7" Screen- 1024 x 768 @132ppi
- No details on RAM yet?
- Rear Camera – Back camera: Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 fps, still camera with 5x digital zoom
- Front camera – Video recording, VGA up to 30 fps, VGA-quality still camera
- Gyroscope Added
- Accelerometer as before too
- GPS with 3G Version only (as before)
- 'Dramatically thinner' (1 third thinner) 8.8mm – Thinner than iPhone4!
- 0.2 lbs lighter – 'Up to 15% Lighter'
- 2 Colours Available – Black or White
- Same 10 Hour Battery Life
- Starting Price $499
- 16, 32 & 64GB models
- Shipping March 11th USA
- Shipping March 25th UK & Other EU Countries
- New $39 1080p HDMI Out Lead
- New 'Smart Cover' that sticks by magnets – unlocking the iPad automatically when removed
- iOS v4.3 Improvements (avail 11th March) – AirPlay sends video to you iPad
- iOS v4.3 Improvements (avail 11th March) – Choose to use mute switch for rotation lock again
- Photo Booth – Pull stoopid faces on your iPad now too
- iMovie for iPad $4.99 – HD Video Editing & Sharing – Avail March 11th
- GarageBand for iPad – 8 Track Recording & Mixing – Avail March 11th
So is it time to eBay your 1st Gen iPad ? Or are you going to wait for the res doubled version that is rumoured to come next? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
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The new covers, speed increase, weight reduction and thinness are very tempting.. as is the new white look, but I think I’ll stick with my iPad 1 for the moment. Tempted to go have a play with one at the local apple store when it comes out though!
As I don’t have an iPad V1 already it’s very tempting… 😉
Been waiting holding off buying the iPad since before Xmas so roll on the 25th!! now white or black, hmmmm……
There is a rumour (from well placed sources) that says the V3 will be out by Christmas… 😮