iPad 2

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iPad 2

The iPad 2 was announced on March 2, 2011. It was initially released on March 11 in the United States, and March 25 elsewhere. There are three variants of the iPad 2.

As of May 29, 2011, the iPad 2 does not have any (publicly released) exploits to run unsigned code.

Application processor

It makes use of the dual-core 1 GHz[1] S5L8940 CPU (A5 chip).

Baseband (3G versions)

The GSM model uses the X-Gold 618 baseband chip, same as in the iPhone 4 GSM model.

The CDMA model uses Qualcomm's Gobi chipset, like the iPhone 4 CDMA model.

Wireless

The iPad 2 uses the BCM4329 for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi communication.

Specifications

  • Screen: 9.7" 1024x768 LED-backlit IPS display at 132 ppi
  • Size: 9.5 inches (241.2 mm) (height) x 7.31 inches (185.7 mm) (width) x 0.34 inch (8.8 mm) (depth)
  • Weight: 1.33 pounds (601 g) Wi-Fi model; 1.35 pounds (613 g) GSM model; 1.34 pounds (607 g) CDMA model
  • Battery: Up to 10 hours of Internet use, one month of standby
  • 3G: UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) GSM model; CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz) CDMA model
  • Rear camera: 0.7MP, supporting HD video recording @ 30 FPS
  • Front camera: VGA photos and video @ 30 FPS, supporting FaceTime video calls