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The new iPad

The new iPad
Mar 7, 2012
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The new iPad

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The new iPad greatly resembles the previous editions, and comes in either white or black.


Retina Display

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The new iPad’s Retina Display boasts 2048 by 1536 resolution.


iOS 5.1

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With the iOS 5.1 software update, new features include a personal hotspot, a redesigned camera app, and seamless interaction with iCloud, which syncs data (such as ebooks and other media) between iOS devices.


iPhoto

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The new iPhoto incorporates Multi-Touch in order to sort through (and adjust) images, which can then be shared via iCloud.


iMovie

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The revamped iMovie lets users leverage the new iPad’s ability to shoot 1080p video in order to create movies (and trailers for those movies).


iWork

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Apple has also revamped iWork to take increased advantage of the new iPad’s Retina Display.


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Cost

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The new iPad will keep the same prices as the previous model, starting at $499 for WiFi-only versions, and $629 for those with 4G capability. Prices top out at $699 for the WiFi-only 64GB model, and $829 for the 64GB model with WiFi and 4G.Â


Dictation

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Another new iPad feature is dictation, which transcribes users’ words into text. It cooperates with third-party apps, such as Twitter.


A5X

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The new A5X processor features quad-core graphics.


Dimensions

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The new iPad is a little heavier than the previous edition, at 1.4 pounds, and offers comparable battery life.

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