Today, as widely expected, Apple unveiled a new model of the iPad – which they curiously declined to name during the announcement, instead referring to it only as “the new iPad”. “The new iPad” offers several new features including a Retina Display, 4G, and a new camera to rival the iPhone 4’s camera. Without further ado, here’s what you need to know:
New Features:
- Retina Display (2048×1536 pixels – 264ppi, versus 1024×768 on iPad 2). 1 million more pixels than HDTV!
- New A5x CPU with Quad-core graphics.
- Rear 5mp iSight Camera with the same optics as the iPhone 4S.
- HD Video recording in 1080p resolution with built-in stabilization.
- Voice Dictation, just like the iPhone 4S.
- 4G LTE with support for Verizon and AT&T’s LTE networks (up to 73 Mbps), plus HSPA+ support (21 Mbps) and HSDPA (42 Mbps). Canadian support for Telus, Rogers, and Bell.
- Personal Hotspot ready.
- 3G World ready – multiple frequency coverage for world-wide access.
Specifications:
- The same 10 hours of battery life, and 9 hours on 3G.
- 9.4mm thick, 1.5 pounds.
- Same 9.7” screen as current iPads. In other words, the exact same form factor.
Availability:
The new iPad will be available on March 16th, and will have the same prices and capacities as the iPad 2. Pre-orders will be taken starting today.
Apple also announced that:
- Siri will be available in Japan, expanding it to a huge growth market for the iPhone. It is available as part of…
- iOS 5.1, which Apple announced would be released today.
- Over 200,000 apps now natively exist for the iPad.
- The iPad 2 will drop $100, starting at $399.
So, what do you think? Will you be ordering Apple’s latest creation? Let us know in the comments!
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