Evolution and comparisons of iPads

On last Wednesday Apple launched its much anticipated new iPad.  As expected the new iPad comes with lot of surprises. Next week the new iPad will be on sale in US and several other countries.  The new iPad features super high resolution screen(higher than even a full HD TV), faster processor with dual core CPU and quad core GPU, better camera for stills and Full HD videos and support for faster 4G/LTE wireless networks.  Keeping these features in mind, below are quick comparison between new iPad, iPad 2 and iPad.

Specifications of new iPad:

• Prices: 16GB Wi-Fi-only model for $499, 32GB for $599 and 64GB for $699; 4G models cost $130 more
• Screen size: 9.7 inches diagonally
• Thickness: 0.37 inches
• Weight: 1.44 pounds (1.46 pounds for 4G model)
• Screen resolution: "Retina display," 2048 by 1536 pixels
• Cameras: 5-megapixel camera on back and a low-resolution camera on front, for videoconferencing
• Video recording: high-definition (1080p, comparable to the resolution of a 40-inch flat-panel TV), up to 30 frames per second with audio
• Battery life: Upto 10 hours
• Dual-core A5X processor (quad-core graphics subsystem)
• US wireless carriers: AT&T, Verizon Wireless
• US release date: March 16, 2012

Specifications of iPad2:

• Prices:16GB model with Wi-Fi for $399, 3G-capable version for $529 (Originally same as new iPad pricing)
• Screen size: same as new iPad
• Thickness: 0.34 inches
• Weight: 1.33 pounds (1.35-1.36 pounds for 3G models)
• Screen resolution: 1024 by 768 pixels
• Cameras: High-definition (720p) camera on back and a low-resolution camera on front, for videoconferencing
• Video recording: high-definition (720p, comparable to the resolution of a 40-inch flat-panel TV), up to 30 frames per second with audio
• Battery life: 10 hours
• Dual-core A5 processor
• US wireless carriers: AT&T, Verizon Wireless
• US release date: March 11, 2011

Specifications of iPad:

• Display: 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit IPS display
• Resolution: 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Processor: 1GHz Apple A4
• Rear camera: No
• Front camera: No
• Battery: Built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
• Weight: 680g (WiFi), 730g (WiFi + 3G)
• Thickness: 13.4 mm
• Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth: 2.1 + EDR technology
• Storage: 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB
• Models: Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G
• Price: $499/ Rs 27,900 on wards