iPad 2 versus the New iPad

08-03-2012

Apple recently launched its 3rd 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.

So, if you have not yet been bitten by the iPad bug and are contemplating picking up an iPad, here is a quick comparison between the new iPad and the iPad 2 for you:

Model	New iPad	iPad 2
Chip	A5X (Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip with quad-core graphics)	A5 (Dual-core Apple A5 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip)
Display	High-resolution Retina display. 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi).	1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi).
Camera	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 stabilization. Front camera:FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second.	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.
Weight and Dimensions	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)	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)
Wireless	Wi-Fi ◦ Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) ◦ Bluetooth 4.0 technology	Wi-Fi ◦ Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) ◦ Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
3G/4G	Yes	Only 3G
Battery Life	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	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
Price	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.)	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)