Apple iPad 2

Apple iPad 2 Specifications:

• 1GHz dual-core Apple A5 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip
• 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
• 1024×768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Fingerprint-resistant oleo phobic coating, Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
• 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;
• Wi-Fi + 3G model: UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
• Built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

1. Camera

Currently, Apple iPad controls more than 70 percent of the total tablet market. Earlier it was about 80 percent, but the emerge of Google Android tablets affected its sale. The main reason for this was the Camera feature. Most of the new tablets boast camera and many of them have dual camera that support video calling. So, surely we can expect dual cameras on Apple iPad 2.

2. USB port
Another major change on iPad 2 will be the availability of a USB port. Currently, iPad has a 30-pin dock connector for externel connectivity. New iPad 2 will boast mini USB port that helps users to upload movies and files more easily and fastly.

3. Retina Display
Apple introduced the high-resolution Retina Display on iPhone 4 that made it an unique smartphone. It is expected that iPad 2 will also get the high resolution Retina Display.

4. 7-inch Display
Apple is in confusion about the size of screen. Most of the rumors suggest that iPad 2 will have a 7-inch screen, that will make iPad to compete with Samsung Galxy Tab which offers the same size. Some others advocate that iPad 2 will have 10-inch screen to compete with Motorola Xoom which offers 10.1-inch screen.

5. Performance
Apple iPad 2 may get dual core graphics that means SGX543 graphics or A5, which makes this new tablet as the most powerful one in the market.

6. Flash support
Some rumors suggest that Apple may co-operate with Adobe to offer Flash support in iPad 2. Most of the tablets running on Andoid OS have Flash support, which is an essential component for web surfing.