Apple makes iPad 2 official!

Abe Olandres March 3, 2011 · 2 min read

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In a recently concluded event by Apple, Steve Jobs announced the second generation tablet they simply called the iPad 2.

Apple iPad 2
1GHz Apple A5 chip Dual-Core processor
9.7″ display @ 1024×768 pixels
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR
UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (3G model)
720p Back Camera @ 30fps video recording
VGA front-facing camera
Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Assisted GPS

It’s only 8.6mm thin, much thinner than the 9.3mm iPhone 4. The older iPad is about 13.4mm thick (so the new one is about 1/3 thinner). The 2 built-in cameras now allow for the iPad to run FaceTime. Same 10 hours of battery life on a single full charge.

The prices of the new iPad 2 will follow the previous SRP of the first generation Apple tablets, as follows.

iPad 2 Prices
16GB WiFi – Php23,990
32GB WiFi – Php28,990
64GB WiFi – Php33,990

16GB 3G+WiFi – Php30,990
32GB 3G+WiFi – Php35,990
64GB 3G+WiFi – Php40,990

There might be some discrepancies with the final price due to fluctuations in the forex rates.

The iPad 2 will be released in the US on March 11 with additional 25 more countries by March 25. Unfortunately, the Philippines is not among them (are we waiting another 9 months to see it being released in the country again, just like the first one?).

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Abe Olandres

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Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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134 Comments

ann · 15 years ago

Yes there is skyfire for flash vids but that is limited to that no flashy website or flash games. But hey this thing is super tempting! I found our there’s also imitation camera connection kit that’s more affordable than the original if you have connectivity issues its 3in1 pa nga don’t know pa where to buy though. Heck I’m surfing on this bb torch npagtygaan q without flash why not on this ipad2 I guess ditch this bb for galaxy s. But as they say new tablets will emerge, ending is we consumers are spending money and technology keeps on changing!

Stephen · 15 years ago

I wonder if IPAD2 will support the use of SD via the USB-port adapter.

dulfo · 15 years ago

Considering the updated specs of Ipad2 and the price difference of Php4K then I will just wait for the new Ipad2 but maybe not for another 9mos in the Apple Phils site.

SolidHosting.PH · 15 years ago

this i might buy! :D

Night · 15 years ago

@mpst

since when did adobe = microsoft? just wanted to know baka hindi ko nabalitaan.

cosmic · 15 years ago

Compatible ang ipad sa flash. Use Skyfire browser. Solve problem nyo.

Patutz · 15 years ago

sayang kasi ung flash no..ganda nga nito kung meron lang flash hehe…IMO lang namn.. tsaka itunes lagi dapat hehe

mpst · 15 years ago

Tama, vanity eto lalo na para sa aming mga technology geeks! Imagine top of the line microsoft os notebook plus ipad 2 and iphone 4 nasa backpack mo, kung may gusto kang matechno drunk ilabas ang gear and go for the BITS! Bakit microsoft os based notebook? Practicality. Bkt ipad2-iphone4? Vanity. Yum yum!

someone · 15 years ago

IMO mas ok na bumili ng ipad 2. bibili ka lang naman ng ipad kasi gusto mong bumili, hindi dahil kailangan mo, so kung may pambili ka, better get this one. additional 4k for the hardware upgrade, sulit na siguro yun

mpst · 15 years ago

Wtf? Bkt ang mura?! Nagregalo ako iphone4 32gb sa syota ko tapos 64 gig wala pang 1000usd?! Wtf tlga! Hahaha! Para po sa naghahanap ng flash, flash = adobe = microsoft haha, kaya hnde yan mangyayari. Kung cocompare nyo IOS sa ibang OS ng tablet, IOS is waaaay better, kung may pambili kayo ng apps dun nyo makikita mga possibilities ng gadget na to, security wise, sabi ng australian security authorities, the two best ways to ensure a secure environment for financial or sensitive transactions would be to fresh install linux in a pc or use apple computers which are not program hacked eg jailbroken. Ipon muna ulit.

HiveMind · 15 years ago

within 9 months whole new slew of tablets will arrive and readily available on our shores, that will be more powerful(quad core processor), more feature rich(can play flash, HD ready etc.) and more competitive in terms of pricing. no need to drool on this one yet, Its good that Apple sets the standards. and lucky for others, its not that hard to exceed those standards. The real winner here is informed consumers with more choices.

nino · 15 years ago

bakit hndi nilagay ang megapixel?

raymond · 15 years ago

The dual core processor is really nice. But yung cameras niya, sub par compared to other honeycomb tablets. I might get one just to show off and pogi points sa cafes. :))

Kei · 15 years ago

frankly, im quite disappointed with iPad2. i was expecting a higher resolution, at the very least. i still think it’s an oversized iPhone. Just my cents. Don’t flame me.

I also can’t see the point of buying a tablet that works the same way my smartphone does (which is probably why I am also not attracted getting a Honeycomb). Seems like i’ll wait for BB Playbook instead.

iPad has competitive price though. very tempting.

iPad Xoom · 15 years ago

iPad 2 ETA at Singapore June 2011
Same release date as last year with the Hong Kong Official Release
together with the iPhone 5

Franchise Philippines · 15 years ago

I’m excited to get this one! I’m planning to sell my ipad at bibili ako ng ipad 2. Sana naman hindi na umabot ng 9 months ang hihintayin bago dumating dito sa philippines…

ann · 15 years ago

We know very well IOS will never support flash. But this thing is a beauty add the performance to that and as a consumer I just can’t help but ask WHY NO FLASH SUPPORT IMO if it does, thten no other tablet could really come close to the ipad2. But then if you own this device you must own a pc/notebook too and THAT COMES WITH FLASH! Maganda lang to “porma points”. :)

lolipown · 15 years ago

@garz
nope, and as for the Xoom: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26574892@N07/5475257624/

suctionseat · 15 years ago

I already saw the first generation of iPad but after seeing this one and its features.. I wanted to have one of my own.

Wreek888 · 15 years ago

Im sure this will be officially release here by november same as ipad 1 but it will be available in greenhills by april with a price of 35k up, but if you have ipad 1 and ipod touch 4g you dont really need to upgrade to ipad 2 or wait till its officially release here by end of the year with much lower price probably 22k up, while the price of ipad now is down to 19,995 .

Arsie · 15 years ago

I am not an Apple fanatic guy but I think I will ask my friend from SG to buy one for me coz it’s way too cool. :)

Ethan · 15 years ago

The price of this thing blows the competition out of the water. Still sad that Flash isn’t supported, but the Smart Covers are ingenious. Might wait for the Xoom to drop prices before buying anything.

benchmark33 · 15 years ago

@ann:
probably you are right…it made me think of availing Ipad if until now, there is no flash support…probbly I’ll go back to on dreaming on samsung tab?

@lolipown:
yep, I also commented on sir abes blog regarding ipad 1 price, 4000 off! :-)

cosmic · 15 years ago

I WANT!!!!!!!!

ric · 15 years ago

Id like this post , for sure ill gonna get one

Messie · 15 years ago

My bad, it won’t be available at Singapore on Mar 25, but I’m quite sure that a month from that, it will be available there. :)

ethan tremblay · 15 years ago

nothing new.. Slight disappointment on the vga front camera.. Who would appreciate a pixelated video call? I was hoping for a surprise or something. I’ll pass..

garz · 15 years ago

the iPad 2 has FLASH now, right???? Because other review sites keeps comparing it to the Xoom..

garz · 15 years ago

the iPad 2 has FLASH now, right????

Messie · 15 years ago

Get the Ipad2 from Singapore, it’s the same price as US. No flash is not a deal breaker, never did Steve Jobs said that he will integrate it into his devices, as a matter of fact, he hates it with passion. So, unless Steve is out of apple, it is highly unlikely that we’ll see built-in flash support into the coming Apple devices.

At 4k difference from the Ipad 1, this is a steal. Go get this one after a month (so that it can have it’s bugs resolved) or wait for the Ipad 3, which rumors say to be released in November (but I still think it will be released next year following Apple’s 1 year life cycle).

MICHAEL GONZALEZ ANTONIO · 15 years ago

I wish I’ll win the android mobile and get the ipad and the black berry!!! well it is a start i need it said by my friends for contacting and calling or business transaction in our world as an applicant of a call center agent it is required!!! HAVE A NICE DAY!!!

iPad Xoom · 15 years ago

Yipee benta mode na.
Get na iPad 2 sa Japan
Same price as the US release

iPad 3G 1st gen sell mode

Japan here we come!! :)

Glenn Ong | GLICH’S LIFE · 15 years ago

What’s tempting with the iPad 2 are the camera and weight. I dislike it that my iPad is so heavy for such a small device. But then, better wait for iPad 3.

arj · 15 years ago

for sure, maraming competent alternatives pag narelease na ang ipad 2

jay · 15 years ago

No surprises.

alvin · 15 years ago

ewan ko b bkit ang tiyaga nyo sa apple products…obiously di nmn tayo priority buyers nila…dadalhin lng products nila d2 pg laos n sa ibang bansa…

alvin · 15 years ago

better wait for ipad 3…

lolipown · 15 years ago

@Abe
You have an update for the iPad 2 but not on the Macbook Pro refresh? :(

wh@ · 15 years ago

lague na lang tau late sa mga products nila.. haiz.

Kiko · 15 years ago

vga front facing camera?
$39 proprietary hdmi dongle?
$39 smart cover that doesnt even protect the back of your ipad?

if only the xoom can lower its price a bit then theres no question that its better than the ipad 2

JKisaragi · 15 years ago

(are we waiting another 9 months to see it being released in the country again, just like the first one?)

Probably. Oh well, still have 9 months to save up for the iPad 2. XD

Wally · 15 years ago

flash still not supported.. :(

lolipown · 15 years ago

@Benchmark33
the original ipad is cheaper now though

ricardo isip · 15 years ago

no flash, no SD, no Google chrome…. hirap pumili.. masakit yung mga trade-off, compatible kaya yung ipad sa wireless keyboard??

ann · 15 years ago

I’m in Cali right now and I think I’ll go to the Apple store come Mar11 to explore it first. So ready to get one but no flash support is a big deal breaker and that made me think twice of buying it. They’re adding bits of specs generation after the other nakakainis yeah it’s thinner it’s faster it has cameras but the whole web experience is lacking *sigh

Teknisyan · 15 years ago

back to the drawing board for the other tablets!!!:)

razorous · 15 years ago

Its called the iPod Smart Cover. Nice!

http://blog.gsmarena.com/pics//11/03/apple-ipad-2-announced/gsmarena_012.jpg

razorous · 15 years ago

I like those attach magnetically to the device and protect its display from scratches. Plus they can serve as an ingenious morphing stand for the tablet. Kasama na kaya yun sa package?

Benchmark33 · 15 years ago

Teka teka…I commented that I will buy Ipad 1 if Ipad 2 is released….pero in such a price range then with a lighter and dual cam unit…hmmm that made me think of buying Ipad 2! WAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Dan The Beast · 15 years ago

Inaantay ko talaga itong update na ito mula kanina. Bilis mo talaga Sir Yuga. The price point will indicate that the first gen IPad will be cheaper. Ayus!