iPad 2 Pictures,Features,Hardware And Performance Issues

Apple iPad 2 VS Apple iPad 1 – Hardware and Software Enhancements

1. iPad 2 has dual core A5 processor compared to A4 single core processor in iPad 1
2. iPad 2 has twice as fast CPU as iPad 1 has.
3. iPad has 9 times faster graphics performance as compared to iPad 1
4. Same power consumption as iPad 1 which is good as it saves battery
5. There are two video cameras, front and rear
6. Video Conferencing and facetime is possible with iPad 2 between iPad 2 and iPad 2, iPhone or MacOS
7. Thickness is reduced by 33%, from 13.4 mm in iPad 1 to just 8.8 mm in iPad 2 which makes it very sleek
8. iPad 2 weights only 1.3 pound compared to 1.5 pound for iPad 1
9. Comes in both Black and White colour opposed to only black in iPad 1
10. Works with both Verizon and AT&T
11. 10 Hours battery life – same as iPad 1 without any compromise
12. Added new gyroscopes for motion sensing in iPad 2 which was not there in iPad 1
13. iPad 2 comes with HDMI output which was not there in iPad 1
14. iPad 2 HDMI output is mirrored in full HD resolution which was not there in iPad 1
15. iPad 2 can remain in charging while connected to HDMI output
16. iPad 2 HDMI output supports screen rotation and all apps
17. iPad 2 HDMI output connector is sold separately for $39
18. iPad 2 has optional Covers which are magnetic and cover the screen. They stick to the iPad 2 using magnets
19. iPad 2 cover can be used as stand and back cover to hold it in convenient position
20. iPad 2 covers don’t add much weight and keep the screen clean, it also auto locks the display when the cover is on.

Following are some hardware and software enhancements in the new ipad 2

1. New Apple A5 processors – 2 times faster
2. 9 times faster graphics
3. Dual core processor
4. Back camera: Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; still camera with 5x digital zoom
5. Front camera: Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio; VGA-quality still camera
6. 33% thinner, 8.8mm thin
7. HDMI video out
8. weight: 1.3 pounds
9. Gyroscope
10. Black and white ipad available
11. Same battery life as iPad 1
12. Personal Hotspot with iPhone 4
13. iOS 4.3 + FaceTime & PhotoBooth
14. Magnetic Support Covers