Apple today announced the new iPad, its third generation iPad called the new iPad.
“The new iPad redefines the category Apple created less than two years ago, delivering the most amazing experience people have ever had with technology,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The new iPad now has the highest resolution display ever seen on a mobile device with 3.1 million pixels, delivering razor sharp text and unbelievable detail in photos and videos.”
- Processor: Dual-core Apple A5X (with quad-core GPU)
- Operating system: Apple iOS 5.1
- Cellular connectivity: LTE, UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, and GSM/EDGE option
- Other connectivity: 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 (and A-GPS on Wi-Fi + 4G model)
- Display: 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS QXGA (1536×2048)
2048-by-1536-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) - Input: Multi-Touch touchscreen
- Storage: 16/32/64GB options
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with 1080p video capture, image stabilization
- Front-facing camera: VGA
- Connectors: 30-pin dock connector port, 3.5mm stereo headphone minijack
- Dimensions / weight: 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 millimeters / 652 grams (Wi-Fi) and 662 grams (Wi-Fi + 4G)
The ‘New iPad’goes on sale on March 16th in both Canada and the U.S. It will be available in both black and white. Here are the pricing details:
| Model | Canada | U.S. |
| 16GB Wi-Fi | CA$519 | US$499 |
| 32GB Wi-Fi | CA$619 | US$599 |
| 64GB Wi-Fi | CA$719 | US$699 |
| 16GB Wi-Fi + 4G | CA$649 | US$629 |
| 32GB Wi-Fi + 4G | CA$749 | US$729 |
| 64GB Wi-Fi + 4G | CA$849 | US$829 |
Forgive me for saying this but what is up with that name? How long will it stay “new?” Will it become the old ‘New iPad’ when Apple unveils the fourth generation iPad? Would you say, “Hi Honey, I bought a new ‘New iPad’ today.” As boring as names such as iPad 3 or iPad HD are, they differentiate the latest iPad from its predecessors. This name just invites confusion (I’m trying to be kind).
Source : Apple