iPad 2 Announcement - Features, Images & Video

In the conference by Apple the New iPad which is known as iPad 2 has been introduced. A new birth in the Apple family and as usual it’s beautiful. We even have choices of Black or White and this time the “White iPad 2” will be available from the first date of launch whereas we are still finding iPhone 4 White.

Facetime on Black & White iPad 2

It's lighter in weight then the previous one (1.3 pounds from 1.5 pounds previous). It’s even thinner then the iPhone 4 which is 13.4 millimeters where as iPad 2 is 8.8 millimeters.  As what Steve Jobs said it’s the 3^rd thinner.

Thinner iPad 2 - 3rd Thinner

The biggest feature is the "A5 Chip" introduced by Apple, It's a Dual Core Processor, up to 2x faster CPU and up to 9x faster graphics. It's the first dual core tablet in the market.

Front & Rear Camera on iPad 2

As predicted it's with dual camera, front VGA and features to take self snaps via Photo Booth App (which is by Apple with various filters). We have Facetime now in the iPad 2 which is just ideal by its size for Facetiming as said in the conference. The rear / back camera is 720 p capability standard which is again a big improvement to this new product.

Photo Booth on iPad 2

HDMI cable (US$39) mirrored video output upto 1080p, works with all apps, supports rotation, 10 hours battery time and charges your iPad while using.

A new Smartcover has also been introduced officially by Apple, which features to magnetically attach and folds down to support the iPad 2 to lift it up or stand while being kept somewhere, whereas in normal situation it protects the screen. It’s actually to remove the hectic of pouches, bags etc and still keep it awesome.

Smartcover Folded on iPad 2

Apple has announced for the iPad 2 to reach the outlets on 11th March 2011 within U.S whereas in the time period of 2 weeks later, it will be out in 26 countries. The price is same as the first iPad

iPad 2 will be with the new iOS that is to be 4.3 which promises to enable better performance to the new hot product in market.

The Major Improved Performance will be in Safari Browser, iTunes Home Sharing and couple of Airplay improvements

iPad 2