…i’m impressed.
Based on all of the hoopla leading up to today’s announcement, I though the iPad 2 was just gonna be a refreshed iPad – an iPad 1.5 if you will. So I thought to myself “I will keep my iPad Classic”. I have moved from that stance slightly over to “on the fence” based on the unveiling of the iPad 2 today that will be available March 11th.
iPad 2 tech spec highlights:
– 1GHz dual-core Apple A5
– Wi-Fi + 3G models
– Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
– Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
– 1024×768 resolution
– Rear camera: 720p Video recording, Front camera: VGA video recording up to 30 frames per second
– Up to 10 hours battery life
– Charging via power adapter OR USB to computer system
– HDMI Out (with additional cable)
Pricing (WiFi):
– $499 for 16GB
– $599 for 32GB
– $699 for 64GB
3G (ATT & Verizon):
– $629 for 16GB
– $729 for 32GB
– $829 for 64GB
The features that impressed me is the Dual-core A5 chip which should speed processing and graphics tremendously, and the physical improvements:
– Thinner than the iPhone 4
– Lighter than the iPad “Classic”
– Same battery life as Classic
The last thing that caught my eye is the new iOS 4.3 that jam-packs the iPad 2 with several added features that complement the new iPad 2 nicely as well as breathe new life into the other models that can handle the new OS.
The dual cameras, meh. The new smart case, meh. Black AND White option: meh. iPhoto, iMovie, and Garage Band are just cool. But the $60,000 question is:
“Will I get one?”
I dunno know…yet. I’m perfectly happy with Classic, but the techie inside me is starting to ever-so-slightly tickle my senses…and my track record has been to listen more times than not. I think the deciding factor would be if I could fetch a decent enough price for my:
MINT CONDITION, 32GB 3G AT&T iPad Classic
Packaged with:
– Official Apple iPad Case
– Camera Connection Kit
– iPad Dock
Hint, Hint (hit me up for pricing)
LOL!