Apple Unveils New iPad 2012

Apple today announced its new iPad, which is surprisingly called the iPad; no iPad 3 or iPad HD – like they had speculated.

Here are major highlights of the new iPad:

Better Retina Display:

New iPad has better display, i.e. 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution display, with 3.1 million pixels total spread across the screen – which qualifies as retina display.

Earlier iPad display wasn’t retina equipped.

5 Megapixel Camera:

New iPad will feature a 5-megapixel “iSight” rear camera, which which you will be able to shoot up to 1080p video. Up front will be a VGA quality, 0.3-megapixel “FaceTime” camera for video chats.

iPad 2 had VGA quality front and rear camera. Though rear camera could record 720p videos.

4G LTE:

New iPad will support 4G LTE networks, i.e. higher data transfer rate compatible; which by the way means nothing to Pakistani audience.

A5X processor:

Rumors of a quad core processer proved wrong, instead new iPad features a modified A5 chip paired with quad-core graphics processor to better handle 1080p videos and display. Apple, as usual, didn’t reveal processor’s clockspeed.

No Siri:

But there is voice dictation: Again rumors were laid to rest, no Siri for the new iPad – instead there’s a voice dictation to assist you in number of tasks.

Critiques are calling this nothing revolutionary, except the display and better camera. Those with iPad 2 might be reluctant to upgrade, while those without any iPad will have a better chance to buy iPad 2 at lower price.

Specifications:

• Size and Weight:
  • 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)
• Display:
  • Retina display
  • 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
  • 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
• Processor: Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed
• Connectivity:
  • WiFi (802.11a/b/g/n)
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • 4G LTE variant will support 4G network
• Camera:
  • 5-megapixel iSight camera
  • Autofocus
  • Tap to focus
  • Face detection in still images
  • Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
  • Video stabilization
  • FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second
  • Photo and video geotagging
• Battery:
  • Built-in 42.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
  • Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
  • Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
• Price in US:

  • Wi-Fi

    • $499 16GB
    • $599 32GB
    • $699 64G
  • Wi-Fi + 4G
    • $629 16GB
    • $729 32GB
    • $829 64GB

Homeshopping.PK isn’t showing new iPad, prices or pre-order page. Appears town is not excited and quite over the new iPad release.