new Apple iPad 2 ships 3/11/2011
2011
And has a slew of new features including:
– 1/3 thinner – its now thinner than an iPhone 4 (with same 10 hour battery life of iPad 1)
– magnetic clip on cover case that doubles as a stand (thanks engadget)
– front and rear facing camera
– faster dual core processor
– built in gyroscope (helps with maps)
– HDMI output (possibly mirrored which would help for those of us who teach iPad classes)
– prices will be the same as current iPad (check Craigslist if you don’t need these new features, as I’ve been watching used iPad prices drop during the last week)
Additionally, Engadget mentions that Apple has sold 15 million iPads, and 100 million iPhones…in 2010! They’ve also sold over 100 million books via iBook (thanks engadget.com).
Thanks to my two favorite gadget blogs www.gizmodo.com and www.engadget.com for their live coverage today.
UPDATE: Apple has just updated their website and has photos, specifications, and info on how to order.
Engadget has an update with a hands on look – they are very impressed with the speed!
Apple has just added a video of yesterday’s keynote.
