iPad 2 unveiled, shipping March 11
Steve Jobs made an appearance at Apple’s iPad 2 event to unveil the sequel to the ever popular iPad. People will be talking about it, so here’s what you need to know:
- it’s about 33% thinner and 0.2 lbs. lighter
- there are front and rear cameras like the newer iPhone
- it comes in white or black
- the graphics processor is much faster
- since the iPad 2 can handle more, apps like iMovie and Garage Band are now available (but not for the original iPad) at $4.99 a pop
- Apple’s “case” is actually more of a top cover held on with magnets
- the prices and selections are exactly the same as they were for the previous iPad models
- it ships in the U.S. beginning March 11
Read on:
MacWorld.com – Live Update: Apple iPad/iOS event
Engadget.com – Live from Apple’s iPad 2 event
(image above from MacWorld.com)
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