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iPad 2 (Wi-Fi)

2011 · iPhone era iPad

Introduced

2011

Original price

$ 499

Processor

Apple A5 (dual-core)

Original OS

iOS 4.3

Max OS

iOS 9

Colors

Black, White

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorApple A5 (dual-core)

Speed1 GHz

Cores2

Process node45 nm

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM512 MB

Display9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS multitouch (glossy)

Resolutions1024x768 (132 ppi)

Storage

Storage16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB

Connectivity

Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n

Software

Original OSiOS 4.3

Max OSiOS 9

Power

Weight1.33 lb

Dimensions0.34 inch thick

Battery life10 hours (web on Wi-Fi, video, or music)

Identifiers

Model IDiPad2,1

Model N°A1395

Order N°MC769LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2011

Discontinued2014

History

The iPad 2 is the second generation iPad tablet by Apple, announced on March 2, 2011 and launched in the United States on March 11, 2011. Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs presented the device at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on March 2, 2011, despite being on medical leave during that period. Along with the iPad 2, Jobs also announced that the iOS 4.3 operating system would be available on March 9, 2011. The iPad 2 started being sold on Apple's website on March 11. Apple introduced a new hardware design for the second generation tablet, making it approximately 33 percent thinner than the previous model. New standard features include a gyroscope, as well as front and rear cameras designed for FaceTime video messaging, capable of communicating with iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard devices. The iPad 2 also features an updated processor, the Apple A5 dual-core, which according to Apple is twice as fast as its predecessor for CPU operations and up to 9 times faster for GPU operations. Despite the thinner design and more powerful processor, Apple claims to have maintained the advertised 10-hour battery life for the iPad 2. In addition to Wi-Fi only and AT&T cellular data models available with 16, 32 and 64 GB of internal storage, the iPad 2 introduces a third model category with CDMA support for Verizon Wireless in the United States, available separately from the AT&T compatible version. With the option of white or black finishes for all the aforementioned models, the total number of available models reaches 18, compared to 6 of the previous generation. Apple also unveiled the Smart Cover, an accessory that magnetically attaches to the side of the device and protects the front of it. Along with the iPad 2, Jobs also announced that the iOS 4.3 operating system would be available on March 11, 2011.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_Mini_2 · Wikipedia

Trivia

• Steve Jobs presented the iPad 2 to the public on March 2, 2011 despite being on medical leave, demonstrating his commitment to launching this revolutionary device. • The iPad 2 was 33% thinner than its predecessor while maintaining the same 10-hour battery life, thanks to the dual-core A5 processor that was twice as fast for CPU operations. • Apple launched the revolutionary Smart Cover with integrated magnets and offered as many as 18 different iPad 2 models (compared to just 6 of the previous generation) combining storage, connectivity, and finish colors.

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