iPad 2 official. Release next week

iPad 2 official. Release date is March 11, 2011 in USA
iPad 2 is official.

Announced and shown in full force by Steve Jobs himself at Apple’s iPad 2 event, many features of the final device were shown. Including the fact that it will be RELEASING NEXT WEEK! Friday, March 11th the iPad 2 will be available in America. Other territories to follow.

Official details:

  • USA release date: Friday, March 11, 2011.
  • Price: $500, same price structure as previous iPad.
  • Carriers: Verizon and AT&T
  • “Smartcover” (see video below) cases come in Polyurethane for $40 and Leather for $70.
  • iOS 4.3 releases alongside iPad 2. iOS 4.3 will also update on iPhone, 3rd & 4th-gen iPod Touch and iPad1.
  • Includes Rear and Front-Facing cameras.
  • Includes Facetime chat/video conferencing with other Apple devices.
  • Will ship in White and Black Colors.
  • Has a 10-hour battery life
  • Is 33% thinner than the first iPad.
  • Thickness: 8.8mm; Thinner than iPhone 4!
  • Includes HDMI output with 1080 support.
  • Works with all iOS apps.
  • Specs: Dual-core A5 processors, a CPU up to 2x faster than iPad1, Graphics up to 9x faster than iPad1, same low power as A4, first dual-core tablet to ship in volume.

    Here is video of the iPad 2 reveal from Steve Jobs, who received a standing ovation.



    This video shows off the extremely cool magnetic, bendable “smartcover”.

  • This video shows off Facetime on the iPad2.