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iPad 2 vs the new iPad: Eight STUNNING features
If you have not yet been bitten by the new iPad bug and are contemplating picking up iPad 2, here is a quick comparison between the new iPad and the iPad 2 for you.
Apple recently launched its third generation tablet, which is simply being called the new iPad.
Apple says that with the launch of the new iPad, the iPad 2 will still be available in the market.
The differences between the two devices are quite stark, however, the price difference may sway users that prefer value for money, over top-range features.
1. Chip
New iPad
A5X (Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip with quad-core graphics)
iPad 2
A5 (Dual-core Apple A5 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip)
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iPad 2 vs the new iPad: Eight STUNNING features
2. Display
New iPad
High-resolution Retina display. 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi).
iPad 2
1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi).
iPad 2 vs the new iPad: Eight STUNNING features
3. Camera
New iPad
Back camera
iSight camera: 5-megapixel with autofocus; tap to focus; face detection in still images; video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; video stabilisation.
Front camera
FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second.
iPad 2
Back camera
Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; still camera with 5x digital zoom.
Front camera
Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio; VGA-quality still camera.
iPad 2 vs the new iPad: Eight STUNNING features
4. Weight and dimensions
New iPad
Wi-Fi
Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
Depth: 0.37 inch (9.4 mm)
Weight: 1.44 pounds (652 g)
Wi-Fi + 4G
Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
Depth: 0.37 inch (9.4 mm)
Weight: 1.46 pounds (662 g)
iPad 2
Wi-Fi
Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
Depth: 0.34 inch (8.8 mm)
Weight: 1.33 pounds (601 g)
Wi-Fi + 3G
Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
Depth: 0.34 inch (8.8 mm)
Weight: 1.35 pounds (613 g)
iPad 2 vs the new iPad: Eight STUNNING features
5. Wireless
New iPad
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 4.0 technology
iPad 2
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
6. 3G/4G
New iPad: Yes
iPad: Only 3G
7. Battery life
New iPad:
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
iPad 2
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
iPad 2 vs the new iPad: Eight STUNNING features
8. Price
New iPad
Wi-Fi
16GB WiFi only- $499 (Rs 25,000 Approx.)
32GB WiFi only- $599 (Rs 30,100 Approx.)
64GB WiFi only- $699 (Rs 35,150 Approx.)
Wi-Fi + 4G
16GB WiFi + 4G- $629 (Rs 31,600 Approx.)
32GB WiFi + 4G- $729 (Rs. 37,000 Approx.)
64GB WiFi + 4G- $829 (Rs. 42,000 Approx.)
iPad 2
Wi-Fi
$399.00 16GB
Wi-Fi + 3G
$529.00 16GB
(Price in India: Starting at Rs 24,500 for 16GB Wi-Fi model and Rs 32,900 for 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G model)