iPad 2 Unleashed

iPad 2 Unleashed: Behold, the newly unveiled bad assery that is the iPad 2! It’s so frickin’ sweet Steve Jobs came out of medical leave to take credit, where credit is due, because it is by far, the Best. Tablet. Ever.
We’ve broken down the nearly one and a half hour conference of tech amazingness down into its three-pronged attack. Check out these specs…

iPad 2 Details:

1. 33% thinner
2. boasts an A5 chip that is one speedy mofo
3. First dual core tablet to ship in volume
4. Comes in black and the oh-so coveted white
5. Sadly, only AT&T and Verizon customers can rejoice. Sprinters and T-mobs, don’t be ashamed to cry cry.
6. 10 hr. battery life, just like iPad 1
7. $499 starting price also the same. $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB Wi-Fi and 3G: $629, $729, and $829
8. Shipping March 11 A.K.A next Friday
9. HDMI mirrored video output up to 1080p
10. Can charge while in use
11. New Smart Cover also functions as a stand. It instantly wakes the iPad when you open it, automatically puts it to sleep when you close. It magnetically grasps the screen and comes in polyurethane or leather. 5 colors each $39 for the poly cases, $69 for the leather cases

iOS 4.3 Details:

1. Nitro JavaScript engine runs JavaScript 2x as fast
2. iTunes Home Sharing let you wirelessly stream tunes from your PC to your iPad over Wi-Fi
3. PhotoBooth and Face Time
4. Face time video conference- between 2 iPads, or between iPhones, iPods, or a Mac
5. OS 4.3 free download on march 11, it supports all iPads, and 3rd fourth gen iPod touch, and recent iPhones
And, last but not least, there will be 2 new Mac staples featured as iPad apps: iMovie and Garage Band.