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iPad 2 (Wi-Fi + 3G GSM)

2011 · iPhone era iPad

Introduced

2011

Original price

$ 629

Processor

Apple A5 (APL0498), dual-core, ARM Cortex-A9

Original OS

iOS 4.3

Colors

Black or white front, aluminum back

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

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iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorApple A5 (APL0498), dual-core, ARM Cortex-A9

Speed1 GHz

Cores2

Architecture32-bit

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM512 MB

GPUPowerVR SGX543MP2

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

Resolutions1024x768 (132 ppi)

Storage

Storage16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB flash

Connectivity

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

Audio out3.5 mm headphone jack

Dock30-pin dock connector

Software

Original OSiOS 4.3

Power

Weight1.35 lbs (0.61 kg)

Dimensions9.50 x 7.31 x 0.34 in

Battery6930 mAh Li-Polymer

Battery life10 hours on Wi-Fi (web, video, music); 9 hours web over 3G

Max power10W power adapter

Identifiers

Model IDiPad2,2

Model N°A1396

EMC2416

Order N°MC773LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2011

Discontinued2014

History

The iPad 2 is the second-generation iPad tablet from 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 at the time. Along with the iPad 2, Jobs announced that the iOS 4.3 operating system would be available on March 9, 2011. The iPad 2 began sales on Apple's website on March 11. Apple introduced a new hardware design for its second-generation tablet, making it approximately 33 percent thinner than its predecessor. New standard features include a gyroscope, as well as front and rear cameras designed for FaceTime video messaging, compatible with iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard devices. The iPad 2 also features an updated processor, a dual-core Apple A5, which according to Apple is double the speed of 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 of the previous iPad generation for the iPad 2. In addition to WiFi-only and AT&T cellular data models available with 16, 32 and 64 GB of internal storage, the iPad 2 introduces a third model tier 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 previously mentioned models, this brings the total number of available models to 18, compared to 6 from the previous generation. Apple also unveiled the Smart Cover, an accessory that attaches magnetically to the side of the device and protects its front. Along with the iPad 2, Jobs 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 on March 2, 2011 while on medical leave, demonstrating his commitment to unveiling this revolutionary device despite personal difficulties. • The iPad 2 was 33% thinner than the previous model, but maintained the same 10-hour battery life thanks to the dual-core Apple A5 processor, which was up to 9 times faster in graphics. • With 18 different models available (compared to 6 in the previous generation), the iPad 2 offered unprecedented customization: choice between WiFi, AT&T, Verizon, various storage capacities and white or black colors.

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