Apple raises the stakes again with the latest iPad. I’ve been an iPad 2 owner since day one and the news of the “New iPad” for 2012 certainly captured my attention. I like new tech gadgets but not if they are not ready for primetime. Users have told me they liked the iPad 1 but it was a great upgrade to iPad 2. I’m not convinced just yet that the upgrade is necessary for me. Though these enhancements would be nice, the iPad 2 is still an excellent device. Most would be happy with either one. There aren’t many companies making devices like these that people are even thrilled to get the older model. Since the iPad 2 has a $100 price drop, that makes it an even more valuable tool for schools. I’m not certain that paying the extra money is worth it when you buy hundreds of these devices for schools. If you are new to iPad you certainly won’t be disappointed with buying the iPad 2. Share your thoughts!
Here are some notes from the announcement on 3/7/2012. You can also check out the video on Apple’s web site at http://www.apple.com/ipad/
Here are some of the new features of the iPad:
- Doubled the screen resolution to 2, 048 x 1, 536
- Slightly heavier and thicker
- 5 megapixel camera
- 1080p video recording
- A5X processor
- No Siri, but has new voice dictation feature
- 4G LTE model available
- same prices as iPad 2 was previously- $499- 16GB, $599- 32GB, $699- 64GB
New Apple TV
- new interface
- supports 1080p video
New/Updated iPad Apps from Apple
- iPhoto is new
- Pages
- Numbers
- iMovie
- Find My iPhone
- Keynote
- Remote
- iTunesU
- iBooks
- GarageBand
iOS 5.1 Update for iPad (and iPhone)
- Photos can now be deleted from PhotoStream
- Camera face detection now highlights all detected faces
- redesigned camera app for iPad
- audio for TV shows and movies on iPad are louder and clearer
Other Notes of Interest
- Netflix now offering 1080p streaming on new Apple TV with direct iTunes store account
Toby
March 7, 2012 at 7:32 pm
I still have ipad 1. I have never laid hands on an ipad 2. I’m sorta glad I don’t know what I’m missing. I like my ipad just fine.