iPad 2: 33% Thinner, 15% Lighter, 2x Faster, Front & Rear Cameras

Apple® has introduced iPad™ 2, the next generation of its tablet for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading ebooks and much more.

iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. It also features Apple’s new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime® and Photo Booth®, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, bringing the innovative FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time.

iPad 2 still delivers up to 10 hours of battery life that users have come to expect and is now available in black or white. The iPad 2 features models that run on AT&T’s and Verizon’s 3G networks, and introduces the innovative iPad 2 Smart Cover in a range of vibrant polyurethane and rich leather colors.

Apple has also introduced HDMI Video Mirroring that lets users mirror their iPad screen on an HDTV using an optional adaptor. iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available on March 11 for a suggested retail price of US$ 499 for the 16GB model, US$ 599 for the 32GB model, and US$ 699 for the 64GB model. cameratown.com