What Does The New iPad 2 Have?
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
When the first iPad hit the scene, it was an instant success. Being able to hold the power of an entire computer in the palm of your hand changed business, leisure and communication forever. Now, with Apple’s newest version you might be wondering, “What does the new iPad 2 have?”
The Basics
Let’s start with the most basic (but, nonetheless important) differences between the two devices. Physically, the new iPad 2 weighs in at only 1.3 pounds, making it 15% lighter than its predecessor. It is also about 33% thinner – and of a physical change to make a completely noticeable difference in user experience between the two. The battery, which can be charged via USB or the included adapter, lasts up to 10 hours, even when you’re surfing the web, video chatting or playing games on the brightly backlit screen. Plus, the battery of the iPad 2 charges faster than the original, even though its 59% smaller.
The Hardware
Even though the physical differences are interesting, when you ask ‘What does the new iPad 2 have?’ you really want to know ‘What kind of cool stuff can it do?’ The new iPad 2 doesn’t let you down with new hardware that includes a forward-facing camera that allows you to chat face to face with other iPads and supported devices plus a rear-facing camera that can also be used. Both cameras are able to take both video and still pictures that can be morphed and changed using the included software.
There’s also a 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer and a digital compass housed inside so the device reacts quickly and accurately to tilting and shaking – making it the perfect controller for tons of games and apps.
The Speed
Here is where the new iPad 2 really takes off. It is powered by a dual core Apple A5 processor, which results in a processing speed twice as fast as the original iPad and graphics processing power of up to nine times that of the original. Translation? The iPad 2 has some serious ‘go power’, click the button and apps, games or anything else will load instantaneously.
The iPad 2 is able to surf the internet with blazing speed. It runs off of a Wi-Fi connection with the option to upgrade to a 3G connection so you can view just about any web content with incredible speed. You won’t have to sit and wait for your Facebook games to load!
We can’t forget about all of the optional accessories either. The new smart cover was made exclusively for the iPad 2. The incredibly thin cover attaches to the device magnetically and can also work as a tilt stand. Plus, the microfiber lining inside the cover cleans your screen every time you close it. There are also accessories that can connect the the devices video output to a television, connect a keyboard or control the device with a remote.
So, the next time one of your friends asks “What does the new iPad 2 have?” You’ll know just what to say – everything!
