iPad 2

Crimson · « **on:** 2 Mar 2011, 06:59 pm »

In blog format:

Dual core A5 CPU.
Rear and front facing cameras (includes Photobooth and Facetime).
Same built in gyroscope as in the iPhone and iPod touch.
Lighter and thinner at 1.3 lbs.
White and Black.
AT&T and Verizon.
Same 10-hour battery life.
Same pricing.
Ships 3/11.
1080p HDMI out (with adapter).
Available magnetic cover/stand called 'Smart Covers'.
iOS 4.3
Home Sharing
Preference for iPad switch (mute or rotation lock).
4.3 will add personal hotspot for iPhone 4.
iMovie universal app is available at $5.
Garageband (yeah!) 8 track recording, 250 loops, pressure-sensitive touch instruments, guitar amps and effects at $5.

jtwrace · « **Reply #1 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 07:13 pm »

Other then lighter and thinner I'm not so sure that any of the other stuff will temp to purchase another one.

bpape · « **Reply #2 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 07:41 pm »

My understanding was that there was also to be a USB port which would open up a whole other world of connectivity.

Bryan

skunark · « **Reply #3 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 07:42 pm »

~~HDMI out is nice, never understood why they had the VGA output on the first one..~~ HDMI Adapter works with old/new iPads, iPhone4, and Ipod Touch 4.

Perhaps the dual cores will mean increasing from 256 to 512MB of RAM, which i would guess would be a big boost for web browsing, ibooks and zinio apps.

But yeah, i agree not a huge reason to upgrade. I was really hoping for a better display and it was have been a good enough reason for most.

I think most folks will wait a year, but i will still order one for hand-me-down reasons.

skunark · « **Reply #4 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 07:45 pm »

Quote from: bpape on 2 Mar 2011, 07:41 pm

My understanding was that there was also to be a USB port which would open up a whole other world of connectivity.

Bryan

There is a usb dongle for it, mostly for cameras to connect up to. rumor has certain thumbdrives would also work.

Russell Dawkins · « **Reply #5 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 07:49 pm »

...and Thunderbolt - or is that just a malicious rumour?

zybar · « **Reply #6 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 07:51 pm »

Quote from: jtwrace on 2 Mar 2011, 07:13 pm

Other then lighter and thinner I'm not so sure that any of the other stuff will temp to purchase another one.

Nowhere near enough improvement/new functionality to have me even consider upgrading.

George

Crimson · « **Reply #7 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 08:05 pm »

Quote

I think most folks will wait a year, but i will still order one for hand-me-down reasons.

Likewise.

As regards USB, at least for audio purposes, the current iPad supports USB audio out. I wouldn't assume the 2 would change this.

bpape · « **Reply #8 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 08:30 pm »

I'm thinking more like an emitter for remote control purposes. They make one for the proprietary port but you're limited to one brand whereas USB offers a lot of options.

Tyson · « **Reply #9 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 08:34 pm »

I have gift certificates to the Apple store (Christmas and birthday), I'll be using them to get an iPad 2. I held out, not getting the first gen iPad, assuming the 2 would be an improvement. Was it worth waiting? Maybe not, but I'll take the improvements, regardless.

WGH · « **Reply #10 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 08:38 pm »

here is an early review:
http://www.flixxy.com/ipad-2-review.htm

skunark · « **Reply #11 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 08:40 pm »

Quote from: WGH on 2 Mar 2011, 08:38 pm

here is an early review:
http://www.flixxy.com/ipad-2-review.htm

Amazing review, make sure you watch it to the very end. Brilliant!

Don_S · « **Reply #12 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 08:54 pm »

I am confused about the USB function of the iPad 2. Is it full-function, 2-way data or some hybrid device just for power or special applications?

The Apple website lists these items in the box:
Dock Connector to USB Cable
10W USB Power Adapter

Quote from: bpape on 2 Mar 2011, 08:30 pm

I'm thinking more like an emitter for remote control purposes. They make one for the proprietary port but you're limited to one brand whereas USB offers a lot of options.

skunark · « **Reply #13 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 09:21 pm »

The Dock Connector to USB Port (dongle) is sold as a solution to upload pictures and video to the iPad, nothing more.. (or not much more) It's been found to work with USB DACs and certain USB Thumb drives.. The iPad doesn't provide the user with the concept of "disk storage" like a computer would, so even though it's capable of doing more, it's up to an "APP" to provide it. There are Dock Connectors that have IR repeaters available and there's even a few other.

If you want "storage" there is an iDisk app for those that are Mobileme users and dropbox also has an app. It's not additional storage but more or less a way to sync to a Mac and PC.

The Dock connector To USB Cable: allows you to charge via the 10W USB power adapter and sync with your Mac or PC. Sadly USB ports don't provide 10W so a computer won't be able to charge the iPad.

So there are two key different products here. The cable and power adapter comes with the iPad, the dongle is an extra item sold by Apple.

TheChairGuy · « **Reply #14 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 09:28 pm »

No prices discussed yet?

I suspect that AT&T has again restrict my tethering (either by connector cord or bluetooth) that would allow my iPhone act a wi-fi hotspot in areas there is no wi-fit around (I travel, sometimes, a lot....and a few too many hotels still charge outrageous $12.95 a day for hi-speed internet service)

So, I use my iPhone in those instances. For me, it's worth the $15 a month I pay for tethering to AT&T partnered with my laptop. It pays for itself one night a month...and it's good backup if my hi-speed at the office ever goes down.

John

Pez · « **Reply #15 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 09:32 pm »

Quote from: zybar on 2 Mar 2011, 07:51 pm

Nowhere near enough improvement/new functionality to have me even consider upgrading.

George

But enough to have me buy a 2nd unit!!! hehe. I can't believe I fell asleep and forgot about it today until just now. It's been a rough few days.

JohnR · « **Reply #16 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 09:35 pm »

The front-facing phone completely changes the value equation for me. Assuming that that means I can use it as a videophone.

Pez · « **Reply #17 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 09:37 pm »

yes, but if it's like the iPhone 4 you cannot use video very effectively on 3G, but wifi is free game.

kbuzz3 · « **Reply #18 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 09:53 pm »

Quote from: skunark on 2 Mar 2011, 09:21 pm

The Dock Connector to USB Port (dongle) is sold as a solution to upload pictures and video to the iPad, nothing more.. (or not much more) It's been found to work with USB DACs and certain USB Thumb drives.. The iPad doesn't provide the user with the concept of "disk storage" like a computer would, so even though it's capable of doing more, it's up to an "APP" to provide it. There are Dock Connectors that have IR repeaters available and there's even a few other.

If you want "storage" there is an iDisk app for those that are Mobileme users and dropbox also has an app. It's not additional storage but more or less a way to sync to a Mac and PC.

The Dock connector To USB Cable: allows you to charge via the 10W USB power adapter and sync with your Mac or PC. Sadly USB ports don't provide 10W so a computer won't be able to charge the iPad.

So there are two key different products here. The cable and power adapter comes with the iPad, the dongle is an extra item sold by Apple.

I was hoping for the ability to send digital audio out-without having to use the camera connection kit, which is a PIA. A higher resolution screen would have been nice as well.

pardales · « **Reply #19 on:** 2 Mar 2011, 09:58 pm »

Quote from: JohnR on 2 Mar 2011, 09:35 pm

The front-facing phone completely changes the value equation for me. Assuming that that means I can use it as a videophone.

Agreed. I think this is an important advance and was what I was waiting for in the 2nd generation.