All–new design
iPad 2 is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad. It is available in two colors – black and white.
Dual–core A5 chip
The Apple–designed A5 chip features two cores for faster performance and up to nine times the graphics horsepower.
Two cameras
Make FaceTime video calls, record HD video, or create fun snapshots with Photo Booth using the two built–in cameras. Switch between the front and back cameras with just a tap.
10–hour battery
Even though iPad 2 is thinner, lighter and faster than the original iPad, it still features great battery life – up to hours 10 hours – for browsing the web, watching videos and listening to music.
Smart Covers
Designed alongside iPad 2, Smart Covers are innovative, thin, durable covers that magnetically attach to iPad 2 for a perfect fit. Available in a range of vibrant polyurethane and rich, aniline–dyed leather colors (sold separately).
AppleCare
Available for purchase as an accessory except in the states of Florida and Wisconsin.
iPad 2 Wi–Fi + 3G model for Verizon
Verizon 3G data service now available for iPad 2. Customers can sign up, check their usage, and adjust their data plan right on their iPad.
- 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
- Tap to control exposure for video or stills
- Photo and video geotagging over Wi–Fi
- Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p with Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter (cables sold separately)
- Video out support at 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable
- Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC–LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG–4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC–LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M–JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
- Audio formats supported: HE–AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
- Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass–through with Apple Digital AV Adapter (sold separately)
- Wi–Fi, Digital compass, Assisted GPS, Cellular
- Wi–Fi + 3G CDMA EV–DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
- Wi–Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
System Requirements
Mac System Requirements
- Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
- Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
- iTunes 10.2 or later recommended (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
- iTunes Store account
- Internet access
Windows System Requirements
- PC with USB 2.0 port
- Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
- iTunes 10.2 or later recommended (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
- iTunes Store account
- Internet access
Specifications
Size and Weight
- Dimensions: 9.50 ” (h) x 7.31” (w) x .34” (d)
- Weight: 1.34 pounds
Power and Battery
- Built–in 25–watt–hour rechargeable lithium–polymer battery
- 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 3G data network
- Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
Display
- 9.7–inch (diagonal) LED–backlit glossy widescreen Multi–Touch display with IPS technology
- 1024–by–768–pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
- Fingerprint–resistant oleophobic coating
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously Chip
- 1GHz dual–core Apple A5 custom–designed, high–performance, low–power system–on–a–chip
Processor
- 1GHz dual–core Apple A5 custom–designed, high–performance, low–power system–on–a–chip
Following is a message required by the Federal Communication Commission (“FCC”):
Notice Regarding Transmission of Wireless Emergency Alerts (Commercial Mobile Alert Service)
Verizon Wireless has chosen to offer wireless emergency alerts within portions of its service area as defined by the terms and conditions of its service agreement, on wireless emergency alert capable devices. There is no additional charge for these wireless emergency alerts. Wireless emergency alerts may not be available on all devices or in the entire service area, or if a subscriber is outside of the Verizon Wireless service area. For details on the availability of this service and wireless emergency alert capable devices, please ask a sales representative, or go to www.verizonwireless.com/govalerts.
Notice required by FCC Rule 47 C.F.R. § 10.240 (Commercial Mobile Alert Service).
