iPad 2 versus the New iPad
By
Sameer Mitha |
Updated on 08-Mar-2012
Apple recently launched its 3rd 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.
So, if you have not yet been bitten by the iPad bug and are contemplating picking up an iPad, here is a quick comparison between the new iPad and the iPad 2 for you:
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Model
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New iPad
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iPad 2
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Chip
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A5X (Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip with quad-core graphics)
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A5 (Dual-core Apple A5 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip)
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Display
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High-resolution Retina display.
2048-by-1536-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi).
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1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi).
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Camera
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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 stabilization.
Front camera:FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second.
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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.
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Weight and Dimensions
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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)
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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)
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
◦ Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
◦ Bluetooth 4.0 technology
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Wi-Fi
◦ Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
◦ Bluetooth 2.1 EDR technology
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3G/4G
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Yes
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Only 3G
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Battery Life
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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
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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
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Price
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4G
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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)
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