New iPad 2

Apple's iPad 2 is out. It's not revolutionary, but evolutionary enough to send competitors back to drawing board. The official name: iPad 2, all new design, lighter, faster, dual core 1 GHz processor, 8X graphics, HD 720p back camera and a front face cam, thinner than iPhone 4, also comes in white, same 10 hour battery life, same price $799, same wireless cellco data, ships March 11 in the US for $799 and March 25 elsewhere. iPad 2 accessories: HDMI out out , additional power out. Looks like the iPad 2 has done a good caitching up with must haves from competition,in a thin form factour and affordable iLife apps.

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 Dissapointents? No Flash or expandable memory, direct SD slot and the HDMI out is a dongle you need to pay for.  

Summary:

Wait for something better? Not likely this year. Welcome to the best the Post PC World has to offer. Worth the price in today's market? Yes.

Closest competitor? Motorola Xoom.