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iPad 2 vs the new iPad: Eight STUNNING features

Last updated on: March 12, 2012 19:25 IST


Sameer Mitha, ThinkDigit.com

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).

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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.

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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)

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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

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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)

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