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Also known as iPad (2nd generation), Apple iPad 2, Apple iPad (2nd generation), iPad2

Tablet PC by Apple

Key facts

Developer
Apple
Manufacturer
Foxconn
Product family
iPad
Type
Tablet computer
Generation
2nd
Lifespan
2011–2014
Introductory price
US$499
Discontinued
March 7, 2012 ( 2012-03-07 ) (32GB & 64 GB models) , March 18, 2014 ( 2014-03-18 )
Operating system
Original: iOS 4.3 , Last: Wi-Fi only & Wi-Fi + Cellular (GSM) models: iOS 9.3.5 , released August 25, 2016 ( 2016-08-25 ) , Wi-Fi + Cellular (CDMA) model: iOS 9.3.6 , released July 22, 2019 ( 2019-07-22 )
System on a chip
Apple A5
Cpu
1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
Memory
512 MB DDR2 (1066 MHz RAM)
Storage
16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB , ( Flash memory )
Display
9.7 inches (250 mm), 4:3 , 132 ppi Resolution: 1024×768 px ( XGA ) (1080p – video out via Apple Digital AV Adapter; support simultaneous charging)
Graphics
PowerVR SGX543MP2 , 67 MPolygon/s, 2 GPixel/s fill rate
Sound
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, Audio Formats: HE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 kbit/s), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 kbit/s), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 & 4, AEA, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF , and WAV ; support 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround pass-through
Input
Multi-touch touch screen , headset controls , proximity and ambient light sensors, three-axis gyroscope , microphone , magnetometer , accelerometer , assisted GPS + cellular (3G model only), micro-SIM card tray (3G- GSM model only)
Camera
Front: Video recording, VGA up to 30 frame/s with audio, VGA-quality still camera, 0.3 MP . , Back: Video recording, 1280x720 up to 30 frame/s with audio, 960×720 still camera with 5× digital zoom, 0.7 MP .

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Wikidata facts

Official name
iPad 2
Official website
www.apple.com/ipad
Image
IPad2.png
Height
241.2
Width
185.7
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Commons category
IPad 2
Exif make
Apple
Exif model
iPad 2
thickness
8.8
inception
2011-00-00
commercialization date
2011-03-11
discontinuation date
2014-03-18
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The iPad 2 is a tablet developed and marketed by Apple. Compared to the first iPad, it gained a faster dual core A5 processor, a lighter build structure with a flat, rather than curved, back, and was the first iPad to feature VGA front-facing and 720p rear-facing cameras designed for FaceTime video calling. The device was available initially with three storage sizes – 16, 32 and 64 GB – and two connectivity options – Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi + Cellular. Each variation of the device is available with either a black or white front glass panel. The iPad 2 shipped with iOS 4.

The iPad 2 was first released on March 11, 2011, in the United States, and in other countries throughout March–May 2011. The device received generally positive reception from various blogs and publications. Although it was praised for its hardware improvement, such as the new Apple A5 chip, the software restriction on the iPad 2 and iOS in general drew criticism from various technology commentators. The device sold well in its first month of sales with 2.4–2.6 million units sold and 11.12 million units were sold in the third quarter of 2011.

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