New iPad 2 available starting March 11, 2011 in the US and March 25, 2011 in dozens of countries.
1. First HDMI video out via dock accessory cable $39!
2. Same prices as 16 gig WIFI only $499. basic unit
3. Case is a cover for the screen
4. lighter 1.3 vs 1.5
5. Colors — yeah, white and black! Go apple!
6. Micro-fiber screen cleans the screen every time you close the , wow! Polyurethane material, same as that used to make space suits! Cost? $39 in various colors.
7. iPad 2 is running iOS 4.3. Dramatically faster javascript 2 times faster!
8. iTunes home sharing.
9. Java Nitro Javascript engine
10. Preferences, iPad switch
11. Photo Sharing
12. iOS 4.3 available March 11, 2011
13. iMovie for iPad
14. Apple GarageBand for iPad supports 8 tracks, anyone can make music now.. Only $4.99 March 11!
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Apple is set to unveil the iPad 2 this morning starting at 10 am PST
Look for at least some of these features:
1. Camera, possibly 2 cameras, one front and back, we can hope…
2. Port? could there be a port added, probably not on this version.
3. Thinner, certain.
4. Faster, certain.
5. Lighter, certain.
It is unknown if Steve Jobs will make an appearance, it would sure send a positive message for Steve to make an appearance and participate publicly in this event. Steve our wishes are with you for a speedy recovery.
The event takes place at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco, CA.
Updated: According to online sources the specs have been leaked on Amazon:
iPad 2 Specs
* 9.7-inch Screen
* 1.2 GHz processor
* Wi-Fi + 3G
* Thunderbolt
* Camera
* Bluetooth
iPad 2 Release Date
The iPad 2 release date is March 17, according to the Amazon listing.
The new iPad 2 will be announced at the March 2 Apple Event today, and you can watch iPad 2 Event live at 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST time. The iPad 2 price, specs, and release date seem to have already leaked on Amazon’s Germany website.
iPad 2 Price
The price of the iPad 2 16GB in the Amazon listing is 499 Euros or $699 USD.
