Apple Unveils Second Generation iPad

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Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the second generation iPad during a special media event on Wednesday. The new iPad is a “complete redesign,” according to Mr. Jobs, and sports a new dual core A5 processor and is twice as fast as the original model.

The second generation iPad includes a nine times improvement in graphics performance, is a third thinner than the original model, according to media outlets at the event, weighs less than the original model by a few ounces, and will be available in black or white versions. Since the new iPad sports a metal back, the black or white option applies to the front bezel.

The new iPad includes AT&T and Verizon support built-in, which means it includes GSM and CDMA wireless data support in the same unit. It also include both front and rear-facing digital cameras.

Apple’s media event is still underway, so be sure to check back with The Mac Observer for additional details.

Jeff Gamet

Jeff Gamet

Jeff is the Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of "The Designer's Guide to Mac OS X" from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also co-hosts the We Have Communicators podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other podcasts, too. Jeff dreams in HD.

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