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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Foxconn (contract-basis with Apple) |
| Product family | iPad |
| Type | Tablet, media player |
| Generation | 2nd |
| Release date | 2011-03-11: United States 2011-03-25: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Hungary, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UK |
| Introductory price | (US$)
Wi-Fi: 16 GB $499; 32 GB $599; 64 GB $699 |
| Operating system | iOS 4.3 |
| CPU | 900 MHz dual-core (up to 1GHz) Apple A5[1] |
| Memory | 512 MB DDR2 (1066 Mbit/s) RAM[2] |
| Storage | Flash memory 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB[3] |
| Display | 9.7 inches (250 mm) 4:3 aspect ratio Resolution: 1024x768 (XGA) (1080p – video out via Apple Digital AV Adapter; support simultaneous charging)[4] |
| Graphics | PowerVR SGX543MP2[5] 67 MPolygon/s 2 GPixel/s fill rate |
| Sound | Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz Audio Formats: HE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 kbit/s), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 kbit/s), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 & 4, AEA, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; support 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround pass-through[6] |
| Input | Multi-touch touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis gyroscope, microphone, magnetometer, accelerometer, Assisted GPS + Cellular (3G Model only), Micro-SIM Card tray (3G-GSM Model only) |
| Camera | Front: Video recording, VGA up to 30 fps with audio, VGA-quality still camera, 0.3 megapixels.[3] Back: Video recording, 960x720 up to 30 fps with audio, 960x720 still camera with 5x digital zoom, 0.7 megapixels.[7] |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Wi-Fi + 3G model also includes: UMTSTemplate:\wHSDPA (Tri band–850, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSMTemplate:\wEDGE (Quad band–850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Wi-Fi + 3G for Verizon model also includes: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz) |
| Power | Internal rechargeable non-removable 25 W⋅h (90 kJ) lithium-polymer battery |
| Online services | iTunes Store, App Store, MobileMe, iBookstore, Safari, Game Center, Photo Booth* |
| Dimensions | 9.50 in (241 mm) (height) 7.31 in (186 mm) (width) 0.346 in (8.8 mm) (depth) |
| Weight | Wi-Fi model: 1.33 lb (600 g) Wi-Fi + 3G model: 1.35 lb (610 g) Wi-Fi + 3G model for Verizon: 1.34 lb (610 g) |
| Predecessor | Original iPad |
| Related | iPad, iPhone, iPod touch (Comparison) |
| Website | www.apple.com/ipad |
The iPad 2 is the second generation of the iPad, a tablet computer designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It serves primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content. Its size and weight fall between those of contemporary smartphones and laptop computers.
Available with black or white bezels, the Foxconn-manufactured iPad 2 has a lithium-polymer battery that lasts up to 10 hours, a new dual core Apple A5 processor and VGA front-facing and 720p rear-facing cameras designed for FaceTime video calling.
Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs revealed the device at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on March 2, 2011, despite being on medical leave.[8]
Apple began selling the iPad 2 on its website on March 11,[9] and in its U.S. retail stores at 5 p.m. local time on that date. Many stores in major cities sold out within hours. By Sunday, online shipping delays had increased to three to four weeks.[10]
The iPad 2 will be released internationally in 25 other countries on March 25, 2011. The countries will include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Hungary, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.[11]
The March 25 release date for Japan has been postponed due to the earthquake and tsunami which struck the nation on March 11. The Ipads may be delayed due to the NAND flash storage chip used in the Ipads being created by Toshiba which has been affected by the earthquake and tsunami and has temporarily closed. The re-opening date has not been decided yet.[12]
Hardware
The revised tablet introduced a new design that included front and rear-facing cameras designed for FaceTime video messaging. It can now message with iPhone 4, fourth-generation iPod Touch and a Macintosh computer (with Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later).[13] The iPad 2 added a dual core Apple A5 processor with doubled processing speed and graphics processing that is nine times faster than the previous ipad.[14] iPad 2 offers CDMA2000 support for Verizon Wireless or GSM/UMTS support for AT&T in the United States.[15] The device is 33% thinner than the original iPad and is also thinner than the iPhone 4[16] and 15% lighter than the original iPad.
Audio
The sound system can play in mono, or if attached to the Apple Digital AV Adapter, it can play Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Its audio range is from 20Hz to 20 000Hz.
Technical specifications
| Model | Original iPad | iPad 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Announcement date | January 27, 2010 | March 2, 2011 | |
| Release date | April 3, 2010 | March 11, 2011 | |
| Discontinued date | March 2, 2011[citation needed] | In production | |
| Display | 9.7 inches (25 cm) multitouch display at a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels withLED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating[3] | ||
| Processor | 1 GHz Apple A4 System on a chip[17] | 1 GHz (dynamically clocked) dual-core Apple A5 system on a chip | |
| Memory | 256 MB DDR RAM built into Apple A4 package[18] | 512 MB DDR2 RAM built into Apple A5 package[19] | |
| Storage | Fixed capacity of 16, 32, or 64 GB[3] | ||
| Wireless | WiFi | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR[3] | |
| WiFi+3G | 3G cellular HSDPA, 2G cellular EDGE on 3g models[3] | ||
| Geolocation | WiFi | WiFi[3]/Apple location databases[20] | |
| WiFi+3G | Assisted GPS, Apple databases,[20] Cellular network[3] | ||
| Environmental sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer[3] | All of iPad + Gyroscope | |
| Operating system | iOS 4.3 [21] | ||
| Battery | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery; (10 hours video,[3]140 hours audio,[22] 1 month standby[23]) | ||
| Weight | 1.5 lb (680 g)[3] | 1.33 lb (600 g) | |
| Dimensions | Template:Convert/3[3][24] | Template:Convert/3[24] | |
| Mechanical keys | Home, sleep, volume rocker, variable function switch (originally screen rotation lock, mute in iOS 4.2, either in 4.3)[3] | ||
| Camera [25] | Back | N/A | HD Camera 720px still camera with 5x digital zoom |
| Front | N/A | VGA VGA-quality still camera. | |
Accessories
Smart Cover
| “This isn’t a case anymore. It’s a cover for the screen. The micro fiber screen cleans the screen every time you close it, and it’s incredibly minimal.”[26] |
| —Steve Jobs |
Apple also unveiled the Smart Cover, a screen protector that attaches magnetically to the face of the device. Removing the cover wakes the device from sleep and putting it on puts the device to sleep. It has a microfiber bottom that cleans the iPad. The Smart Cover can also act as a keyboard stand. Folding it back tilts the iPad into a comfortable writing position. Also, when folded in half it exposes the HD Camera for FaceTime. There are two different Smart Covers: polyurethane covers and leather covers. The polyurethane cover is available in 5 colors: grey, blue, green, orange and pink. They cost US$39.00. The leather cover comes in white, brown, black, dark blue and red (money from this will go towards the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa). The leather cover costs US$69.00.[27]
Apple Digital AV Adapter
Apple also introduced the new Apple Digital AV Adapter mirrors video output. This Adapter lets you mirror whatever’s on your iPad 2 screen — a movie, photo, website, Keynote presentation, and more — to your HDTV or any other HDMI-compatible display in up to 1080p HD (movies play at up to 720p). The Apple Digital AV Adapter connects to your iPad or iPad Dock via the 30-pin dock connector and to your HDMI-compatible display using an HDMI cable.This Adapter costs $39.[28]
iPad Camera Connection Kit
The iPad Camera Connection kit is a kit of 2 adapters. One USB, and one for SD Cards. They copy the images from the camera and import them to the iPad.
iPad 2 Dock
The iPad 2 Dock is like the iPad dock except formatted for the changes of the iPad 2.
Online Order Shipping Status
Has your iPad2 been shipped or are you still waiting? Use these tables to post shipping times bassed on order time, model and estimated delivery date.
Order by Time Ordered.
16 GB wifi Only (Black)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
| March 11 6:10 AM PST | April 1st | not yet shipped |
16 GB wifi Only (White)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
32 GB wifi Only (Black)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
| March 11 6:10 AM PST | April 1st | not yet shipped |
| March 11 5:01 AM EST | 3-5 business days | March 13 |
32 GB wifi Only (White)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
64 GB wifi Only (Black)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
| 01:22 am | 3-5 days | Not yet shipped |
64 GB wifi Only (White)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
16 GB Verizon 3G and wifi (Black)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
16 GB Verizon 3G and wifi (White)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
16 GB ATnT 3G and wifi (Black)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
16 GB ATnT 3G and wifi (White)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
32 GB Verizon 3G and wifi (Black)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
32 GB Verizon 3G and wifi (White)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
32 GB AT&T 3G and wifi (Black)
| 12:57 am (PST) | 3-5 Business Days | not yet shipped |
| 12:58 March 11 | March 14-18 | March 16 |
32 GB ATnT 3G and wifi (White)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
| March 11 2:45 AM CST | 3-5 Days | March 15th |
64 GB Verizon 3G and wifi (Black)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
64 GB Verizon 3G and wifi (White)
| Time Ordered (PST) | Estimated Shipping Date | Actual Shipping Date (or not yet shipped) |
64 GB ATnT 3G and wifi (Black)
| 12:45AM (PST) | 3 TO 5 DAYS | not yet shipped) |
64 GB ATnT 3G and wifi (White)
| 12:59AM (PST) | 3 TO 5 DAYS | not yet shipped) |
| 1:04PT | 3-5 Days | Not Yet Shipped @ 3/16 |
Applications
The iPad 2 comes with several applications, including Safari, Mail, Photos, Video, Youtube, iPod, iTunes,App Store, iBooks, Maps, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, Camera, Photo Booth*, and Spotlight Search.[29] Several are improved versions of applications developed for the iPhone or of applications for the Mac.
The iPad syncs with iTunes on a Mac or Windows PC.[citation needed] Apple ported its iWorksuite from the Mac to the iPad, and sells pared down versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps in the App Store[30]. They also did Photo Booth, and some of iLife with iMovie, and Garageband. Although the iPad 2 is not designed to replace a mobile phone, a user can use a wired headset or the built-in speaker and microphone and place phone calls over Wi-Fi or 3G using a VoIP application.[31] The iPad has lots of third party applications available for it; as of September 1, 2010, there were 25,000 iPad specific apps on the App Store.[32] The iPad 2 cannot run the Xcode development suite since it uses iOS.[33]
See also
- iPad
- Tablet computer – general tablet computers.
- Comparison of e-book readers
- Comparison of portable media players
- Comparison of tablet PCs
- Comparison of ARM tablets
- List of iOS devices
References
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- ^ Miguel Helft (January 17, 2011). "Apple Says Steve Jobs Will Take a New Medical Leave". The New York Times. Retrieved January 17, 2011. At the event, Jobs also announced that the iOS 4.3 operating system would also be available March 9, 2011.
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