Steve Jobs took the stage at yesterday’s iPad event to announce the release of the iPad 2, the second generation of the tablet device that has taken the tech world by storm since its release last April.
The iPad 2 boasts a number of improvements and upgrades, including a dual core A5 processor, both front and rear facing cameras, a gyroscope, up to 64 GB of storage, and an even thinner 8.4mm case. It also weighs slightly less than the original.
It remains to be seen whether the iPad 2 will match the orginal iPad in sales since Apple sold a mind-boggling 3 million units just in the first 80 days after its release, but it’s sure to be a hot seller at any rate. Retail prices for the Wi-Fi only version will range from $499 – $699 while the 3G version will go for $629 – $829. The iPad 2 is scheduled go on sale on March 11 at Best Buy, Wal-Mart and other autorized retailers.