The second generation of the iPad, the iPad 2, is a tablet computer designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. iPad can change the way you do things every day. Take on a new project, pick up a new skill, or start a new hobby. Apple puts together some of our favorite apps and ideas to help you get started.

As a small business owner suddenly feels more manageable with iPad. Easily design your own brand, keep a closer eye on your cash flow, and communicate with your team when you’re on the move.

The iPad 2 has a lithium polymer battery that lasts up to 10 hours, a dual core Apple A5 processor and also features VGA front-facing and 720p rear-facing cameras.

iPad embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

• Mercury-free LCD display
• Arsenic-free display glass
• BFR-free
• PVC-free
• Recyclable aluminum enclosure

Specifications

Models

• Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi + 3G

Storage

• 16GB

Display

• 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
• 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Chip

• 1GHz dual-core Apple A5 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip

Cameras, Photos, and Video Recording

• 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
• Tap to control exposure for video or stills
• Photo and video geotagging over Wi-Fi

Sensors

• Accelerometer
• Ambient light sensor
• Gyroscope

System Requirements

• Apple ID (required for some features)
• Internet access

Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:

• Mac: OS X v10.5.8 or later
• PC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
• iTunes 10.5 or later