Apple iPad 2 debut details

The new iPad will be available 3/11/11.

Steve Jobs thrilled Apple nation with his appearance at todays iPad 2 rollout.  After a  standing ovation, he proceeded to list the new features of the iPad 2:

• ·         Same entry level price as iPad 1
• ·         Same 10 hour battery life at iPad 1
• ·         New dual facing cameras
• ·         1/3 thinner  from 13.4 mm to 8.8 mm
• ·         Lighter – now 1.3 pounds
• ·         Available 3/11/11  in two colors including white and black
• ·         Available on 3G from AT&T and Verizon
• ·         HDMI video out with new cable
• ·         Mirrored video out up to 1080p works with all apps
• ·         New magnetic cover shuts unit off when folded shut
• ·         Cover acts as stand for the unit when open
• ·         Case comes in poly model for $39 and leather for $69
• ·         New release of iOS 4.3 due out March 11th
• ·         Face time will connect iPad 2 to iPhones
• ·         New app for iPad2 is iMovie – only $4.99
• ·         iMovie to be a precision editor with multitrack audio recording and AirPlay to Apple TV
• ·         iMovie comes with over 50 sound effects built-in
• ·         New sharing options include YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, CNNiReport and others
• ·         Another new app - GarageBand for iPad
• ·         GarageBand comes with touch instruments: grand piano, organ, guitars, drums, bass
• ·         Guitar amps and effects on 8 track recording and mixing
• ·         Comes with 250+ loops
• ·         Songs can be emailed as AAC files and they are compatible with Mac version
• ·         Offers eight styles of keyboards with two full octaves on screen – can toggle for more
• ·         Toggle for sustain pedal
• ·         Keys sound different if pressed hard or light – done with accelerometer
• ·         Using a 50’s style keyboard you can tweak vibrato with a wiggle of your finger
• ·         Using drums, the sounds change depending on where you hit them – rimshots on the edge
• ·         They’ve created Smart Instruments so now even if you don’t know how to play , you can play guitar
• ·         You can strum chords or it will strum for you – how lazy can we get?
• ·         Eight tracks are available to mix and match recordings and loops
• ·         GarageBand will also be available for $4.99 in the app store on March 11