Despite his medical license, the CEO of Apple announced the features of the new tablet, thinner than an iPhone 4 with a dual-core processor and the same price as the first model . "The iPad is magical. There is a computer: what's next, "he said. action up 1% on Wall Street, to $ 352.91. " I did not want to lose what today," Jobs told the audience present at the Yerba Buena Arts Center in San Francisco.
Amidst the surprise of the public for their good looks, Jobs said that iPad sold 15 million, more than all the Tablet PC market on the story.
The executive added that the device gave a profit of U.S. $ 10,000 million, becoming the top performer for Apple.
also stressed that the competition had to redesign their products.
This is the iPad 2
Jobs said the iPad 2 has new design (keeps the 9.7-inch screen) is thinner than an iPhone 4 and has a more powerful chip A5-called dual-core, maintaining the same consumption.
The iPad 2 is nine times faster graphics than the iPad 1 he said. It weighs 600 grams.
As expected, the iPad 2 adds two cameras, one rear and one front .
come in two colors, black and white , an old dream of users who finally seems satisfied.
has an autonomy of 10 hours . (See Highlights)
According to the information, Apple keep prices again 2 such as iPad which are now the first model. Then, depart from $ 500.
The iPad 2 will be released on March 11 in the U.S. and other countries, 25. Argentina, according to the list displayed on the display, do not enjoy the iPad 2 on that date.
also as expected, iPad 2 will have the possibility of using FaceTime , the videoconferencing system between mobile devices from Apple.
iPad 2 may use iMovie (cost U.S. $ s4, 99) : is recorded with cameras and editing, all in one place. Once this end, the piece can be sent to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, CNN or iTunes.
These are some of the improvements present in the new mobile operating system, available since 11 March: 04.03 iOS . This software may be used by users iPad, iPhone (GSM) and iPod Touch third and fourth generation.
also announced the availability of GarageBand iPad, which will "turn the tablet on any musical instrument."
Accessories
The first to be presented is a HDMI cable , Which costs $ S39, and whose function is to allow the user to display on a TV that is playing the iPad 2.
Supports up to 1080p and does not need any setup, plugged in and working.
The second accessory is a kind of cover and screen cleaner that attaches to the screen iPad 2. His name is Smart Cover and set in the device using magnets.
also serves to accommodate the iPad 2 in more comfortable positions for the job.
They are available in two materials: polyurethane and leather, both with five colors available. The first cost U $ S39 and the second, or $ S69.
Professional video editing and other activities that require high computing power can now choose to a new high-capacity notebook. Apple today introduced its new line of Mac Book Pro with which it intends to continue contesting in this competitive market. The technical characteristics and price (part of U.S. $ 1,200 .) clearly indicate that a computer is not for everyone.
Among the new highlights brings a new high-speed data connector speed, they called Thunderbolt . It was developed with Intel and can transmit up to 10GB per second .
"Thunderbolt From the same port can connect the notebook two high definition displays and five hard drives high-speed . This can make real-time editing of high definition. This is a computer designed for professionals, especially video, "he told Clarin Armando Ortega, a spokesman for Apple. Ortega
Thunderbolt clear that the connection can be used even with screens and hard drives that use previous connections, as HDMI or VGA, via adapter . And yet the user does not lose speed data transmission.
Another novelty of the new Mac Book Pro - which has versions 13, 15 and 17 inches - is the power of the processor. The version of 13 "core processor comes with dual-core i5 while 15 and 17 inches bringing quad-core Core i7.
The new notebook models are also a more powerful graphics processing . The big news is that, in addition to an Intel graphics card, incorporating a second AMD brand comes into operation only when the process as needed. For example, if you are working with a spreadsheet is not necessary, but when editing video automatically goes into business.
And another novelty. The new notebooks come with a video camera HD , which Apple decided to call "Face Time HD." This camera has higher resolution than previous ones and is better integrated into the software for video conferencing.
The new MacBook Pro comes with 13-inch 320GB disk and now sells for $ 1,200 in the U.S.. Brings the 15-inch 500GB disk and sells for $ 1,800 , while the 17-inch 700GB of storage and costs $ 2,500 .
According to Apple spokesperson, these computers come to Argentina in two weeks and here will be sold " 23 percent more expensive" as a result of internal taxation.
Evening of surprises in the Yerba Buena arts complex in San Francisco, where Apple tends to make their presentations. All the rumors and the same invitation that the company sent reporters were foresee that everything would revolve around the iPad 2, the second version of the successful Apple tablet.
What no one imagined is that the leader of that company, Steve Jobs, would be presented to the public. According to reporters at the scene, he looks very thin, as a result of an illness that is outside everyday. As always, appeared with his usual attire, consisting of worn blue jeans and a black shirt.
Among the novelties of the new equipment, stands to be 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the previous version. "IPad 2 is only 8.8 mm thick, thinner even than the iPhone 4 and weighs only 600 grams . There will be a black version and now incorporate the white , "said Rodrigo Gomez, a spokesman for Apple, in Clarín dialogue.
Inside, the new team will have a dual core processor (the A5). "By having two processors, the computer may be twice as fast least , depending on the application," says Gomez. Strictly speaking, the applications currently available will not take advantage of dual core capabilities because are prepared for this new hardware. But it is assumed that after the new updates appear, they will profit.
The iPad 2 will be also with two cameras (one video), to do video conferencing via Face Time System (same as using the iPhone 4). And bring the application iMovie to edit videos HD. This software is already available on the iPhone 4.
also incorporates the ability to connect an accessory HDMI, that allows plug the iPad 2 with HDTVs. The accessory will be sold at 39 dollars in the United States.
The operation is ystem s IOS 4.3. As of March 11, who has a iPad "1" can download this new update.
The battery could last up to 10 hours, according to Apple.
For users of Apple products, accessories usually have some relevance. The iPad 2 comes with its cover "intelligent" that adheres magnetically.
prices and dates
The cheaper version (16GB Wi Fi only) cost $ 500 in the U.S. (Which now costs the first IPAD), while the most expensive will $ 823 (64GB Wi Fi over 3G).
2 The iPad will be sold on March 11 in the U.S. and from March 25 in countries where Apple has offices such as Mexico.
"I have come to light when Argentina. We have already begun to do the customs formalities. Once you give us permission, and will be for sale - says Gomez -. This usually happens two weeks the start of the sale in the countries where we have office ". This would around April 14.
Gómez adds that Apple's policy is that the iPad 2 be sold in all markets, the same price as what used to be sold the first iPad . In nustro country, then the Ipad 2 16GB, only Wi-Fi, should be sold to a $ 3,400.
Very competitive
The market for tablets - , inaugurated last year by Apple iPad - became much more competitive from operating system's release tablet Honeycomb Google. Increasingly, manufacturers are pushing different tablet models using this system, such as the Motorola Xoom which went on sale in the U.S. last week.
