Despite being on medical leave, Apple’s CEO, Steve Jobs made it a point to be the master of ceremonies as Apple unveiled their next generation iPad – the iPad 2. Although the presentation was about the iPad 2, it was the surprise appearance of Steve Jobs that garnered a standing ovation amongst the audience.
Apple released the first iPad in April of 2010 and has created a buzz amongst skeptics and critics saying there is no room in the market for such a device. To the dismay of the skeptics, by the end of 2010, Apple managed to sell 14.8 million iPads globally and has generated them over $9.5 billion in revenue. To this day, Apple holds 90% of the tablet PC market while their competitors are struggling to get a bigger piece of the pie. However, with the release of the iPad 2 this March 2011, Apple has just stabilized their portion of the market yet even further.
The iPad 2, as rumored in my previous post iPad 2 Rumors, comes with front and rear facing camera which means it will be supporting FaceTime. It also comes equipped with an A5 dual core chip which is double the processing speed and up to 9x faster graphics than its predecessor. Another feature that the iPad 2 boasts will be its ability to handle mirrored 1080p output though a proprietary cable.
The iPad 2 will be thinner than your iPhone 4, has 10 hours of battery life, and weighs in at just 1.3 pounds. Thinking about it makes me wonder how they managed to cram all that technology into that little package.
Overall, the iPad 2 will be faster, thinner, lighter, and better. The great news – you can get the iPad 2 for the same price as that of the first iPad. It not only exceeds the performance of the dubbed “copycats,” but it also puts a stronghold on Apple’s domination towards the tablet PC market.
What do you think of the new Apple iPad 2? Please feel free to comment. Thanks for stopping by!
*iPad 2 – photo credit by Engadget.com
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March 3, 2011 at 11:06 pm
I *might* get it. I blogged that I would be getting one (see below), but I haven’t made up my mind 100% yet. If I do get one, it’ll be the cheapest version for sure, in case there’s an iPad 3 just around the corner, with even better and bigger improvements and upgrades than this one.
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Hi Klaus,
Wow! but why “might”? Go for it, you’re a self-confessed Mac lover.
I guess you’re right on getting the cheapest price the iPad 2 could ever have, and it really pays to wait a little more, but then again..who knows when the iPad 3 will come out?
Checked out your post and left a comment there as well.
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Johanna recently posted..The New Microsoft Touch Mouse Unveiled
The iPad 2 looks pretty cool but all I see new is a camera, and that its thinner and faster. Not too much innovation.
And it still runs on 4.3, I mean come on Apple!
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March 5, 2011 at 5:46 pm
I thought you might want to know that iOS 4.3 has not even been released yet, so your “and it still runs on 4.3″ doesn’t make much sense…
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Hi Edwin,
The fact that the new iPad 2 has got a camera means a big difference because you could utilize Apple’s FaceTime which allows you to make video calls to the iPhone 4, the new iPod touch, Macs, or another iPad 2.
Then again, everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and your opinion is very welcome here! I guess you’re right too, they should’ve put more new stuff in the iPad 2.
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March 4, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Hi Johanna
Here in Oz they played out on TV yesterday Steve Jobs announcing the
ipad 2, and all the techies and gizmo junkies were drooling over the newest must have!
I am so not into all this stuff, but I did notice how ill Steve Jobs looked. Knowing he has pancreatic cancer (with my nursing background) I was thinking how sad it is that he is so seriously ill. All the gizmos and achievements in the world don’t make up for our health eh
Patricia Perth Australia
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Hi Patricia,
I guess the unveiling of the iPad 2 rests on the shoulders of Steve Jobs, so that may be one good reason he’s there even if he’s on medical leave. His efforts to be present there made quite a huge impact on the iPad 2.
I agree with you that there are many great personalities who are famous and wealthy, but with the fight against serious illnesses as well as aging, well, they can employ the most skilled/talented doctors, get the most expensive procedures and medical equipment, but they can’t totally cure their ailments, so in the end they’re just like normal persons.
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Johanna recently posted..Blogger’s Fatigue – Its Causes and How to Fight Them Part II
Hi Jo!
Well when I logged in to my facebook account, all my friends were “noisy” about checking iPad in Singapore (my Indonesian friends)..
I want to have something like this, but since apple always updates their products frequently, after iPad 1 and now iPad 2, I might wait for the iPad3 for a better improvement, with flash probably!
Thanks.
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Hi Kimi,
The iPad 2 is one the most-anticipated gadgets of Apple these past few months, so it’s no surprise that many are eager to find out what it’s really like.
I think you’re right on that – Apple frequently updates their line of products, so there’s a high chance that there will be an iPad 3 in just a few months (or maybe after 1 year of releasing iPad 2).
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Johanna recently posted..4 Simple Tips on How to Keep Yourself Safe Online
Thanks Jo!
Yes, I am sure iPad 3 will be released next year, my sis in law already plan to sell iPad 2 and get iPad 3 lol..
Technology makes people addicted and crazy, including me LOL
Thanks, Have a nice weekend!
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Hi Kimi,
Your sister-in-law sure has a weird way of thinking (on selling the iPad 2 and then get iPad 3), and funny too
Technology is great as it simplifies our lives and makes us connect to others quickly and easily – imagine the early times when people have to wait for telegrams (thank God I wasn’t born that time) that have high chances of not getting to its destination on time. Now, we can send messages or call anyone (our boss, co-workers, our friends and most especially our loved ones) immediately.
Thanks for commenting! Have a nice weekend too!
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I really don’t know what I think about this iPad 2. It seems a bit pointless as it seems to do everything that the original iPad does!!! Obviously theres the camera added feature but why would you want to hold up a massive iPad to take a picture when you can just whip out a cheap little digital camera?
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Hi Harriet,
As far as I know, every succeeding piece of computing technology is able to do what their predecessors are capable of doing… and a lot more. The iPad 2 is not different. The cameras that are now on the iPad 2 are not just meant for taking pictures, but are there so that the unit can utilize Apple’s FaceTime which allows you to make video calls towards iPhone 4s, new iPod touch, Macs, as well as other iPad 2s.
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March 6, 2011 at 7:48 am
I’m thinking about buying it as soon as it is available. It might be a good way to present your online portfolio. Or showing shorts video interviews that I’ve made to clients. I admit not being a real gadget freak but this IPad 2 does interest me a whole lot. Especially the built in camera.
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Hi Tim,
I’m happy for you that you can buy it as soon as it is available
There are many people who aren’t gadget geeks but would still love to have the iPad 2. I’m sure it would really be helpful for you when presenting your online portfolio or showing clients your short video interviews – that’s a great idea
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March 7, 2011 at 11:00 am
I can’t wait to see the iPad 3. Can’t wait for you to blog about it hehe. For sure it won’t take too much time until the 3rd version is released.
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Hi Ron,
Yet another one is anticipating the coming of the iPad 3, hehe!
Maybe they should’ve waited a bit longer before they released iPad 2, now people are wondering how much time is left before the iPad 3 will come out next!
Of course, when iPad 3 comes out, you’ll definitely know about it here!
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March 8, 2011 at 9:26 am
Very true, myself is quite not sure to buy the iPad 2 or not because, they are releasing new versions faster than expected. =)
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Hi Johanna,
Can’t wait for it to come out, only a few days left!
Your post on the iPad 2 rumors before have made me excited on this, and to top it off, Steve Jobs was there to officially launch it! Now I am itching to have it immediately.
Thanks for the reminder!
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Hi Aimee,
It seems to me like you really can’t wait for it to come out! Best of luck to you (hope you don’t experience any hassles when buying it) and I know you’ll enjoy the new iPad 2.
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Johanna recently posted..The New Microsoft Touch Mouse Unveiled
Don’t know what’s really the buzz about this iPad 2, but it sure is funny when there are those who are looking forward to the iPad 3 already! LOL!
Maybe I’ll pass on this one, buy a cheaper iPad 3, then finally buy the new iPad 4 afterwards – I’m so into the future on iPads now
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Hi Cara,
Yours is so much into the future! iPad 4 even! Some people think they should wait a few more months or so before buying iPad 2 (maybe Apple will unexpectedly launch the next iPad generation) which I think is a wise decision. Who knows, iPad 3 is just right around the corner.
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Johanna recently posted..4 Simple Tips on How to Keep Yourself Safe Online
iPad 2 sure is storming the Internet for quite a few days now ever since Steve Jobs had announced its release. Too bad for the iPad owners, their iPad would be kind of less valuable when the iPad 2 is out. I wonder how much would the first iPad cost this time when the iPad 2 is reigning the Apple market?
Funny stuff there Cara, as most people are looking forward to the iPad 3, you’re anticipating iPad 4 already!
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Hi Erwin,
Welcome to my blog!
I believe Steve Jobs stated that both the iPad and the iPad 2 have the same price. I just don’t know when the first iPad will have its price lowered so it will still sell even if the iPad 2 is out in the market.
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Hey Johanna,
With the other new features including camera and ibook installed on it, ipad 2 is going to bring down a lot of competitors in the market. Kindle will be affected by it I’m pretty sure. As to the old Ipad going lower with its price, it is guaranteed it will happen right as soon as ipad 2 hits the market.
Eric
Hi Eric,
Welcome to my blog!
You sure are right, iPad 2 will be dominating over the other brands once it’s out. It is high likely that the price of the first iPad will go down too.
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Johanna recently posted..4 Simple Tips on How to Keep Yourself Safe Online
It’s going to be Apple everywhere in 2011 – iPad 2, iPhone 5 etc. And, Apple frequently updates their line of products.
Now, looking forward for its launch.
Hi Chris,
Welcome to my blog!
Yeah, its going to be Apple madness this start of the year
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March 11, 2011 at 8:18 am
Wish I can have one of these…
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Hi Dennis,
Me too! But for me, it’s still too expensive right now..
Gotta save lots if ever I will buy this.
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Johanna recently posted..Blogger’s Fatigue – Its Causes and How to Fight Them Part II
Unfortunately for the competition, Apple is the trendsetter, and all the competition can do, is imitate. A trendsetter will impose him/herself despite all opposition and all the others will follow. I wonder though, would Apple be the same kick-ass company without Steve Jobs?
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Hi Aloys,
You are right in saying Apple is a trendsetter as they are known for releasing innovative products that many of their competition are just dumbfounded to learn about. As with Apple’s situation without the Steve Jobs, your guess may be as good as mine. However, one thing is for sure, it wouldn’t be the same Apple we have come to know about.
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Yes, it is launched. The feeling of having an apple iPad is always great. Thanks for all the information.
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September 21, 2011 at 4:34 am
Ok so now we have the iPad 2 but when do you think the iPad 3 will be released?
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