The iPad 2 has managed to make quite a legacy for itself, but it could soon be ending. The second-generation iPad, first introduced in 2011, may be on the chopping block, according to a new report, and will see its production phased out by Apple during the first half of this year.
The iPad 2 has remained steadily popular despite the release of several new tablet models from Apple since it was first launched. It managed to garner ubiquity for its support for 30-pin accessories and lower price. The slate was particularly appealing to educational institutions.
As of the release of the iPad Air, Apple sells the 16GB iPad 2 for $399, a savings of $100 over the newer design. That design, the most major overhaul of the iPad since its inception, has been winning over consumers and carving into sales of the lower-cost model.
It is unclear when Apple plans to halt sales of the device or if doing so will affect pricing of other currently available models. There is a good chance the company will choose to simply end production and sell off remaining stock rather than simply pull the device from the shelves.
[via AppleInsider]
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