iPad 2 (Wi-Fi/GSM/GPS)
Along with its Wi-Fi only and CDMA-equipped contemporaries, the iPad 2 (Wi-Fi/GSM/A-GPS) was proclaimed to be the start of a "post PC" era (although it originally still required to be "tethered" to a Mac or Windows PC for synchronization and updates). Like the original iPad, the GSM/A-GPS iPad 2 (A1396) is a tablet computer designed for "browsing the web, reading and sending e-mail, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books, and much more".
It is equipped with a 9.7-inch (1024x768, 132 ppi) multitouch "glossy" LED-backlit IPS display and runs a version of the same iOS operating system that powers the iPhone and iPod touch models. As a result it is compatible with thousands of iPad-specific apps as well as most apps for the iPhone/iPod touch, but not Mac OS X apps.
It is powered by a custom-designed 1 GHz dual-core Apple A5 "system on a chip", has 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB of flash memory (32 GB and 64 GB options discontinued March 7, 2012, 16 GB discontinued March 18, 2014), front and rear mounted cameras, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, GSM, and A-GPS support, an accelerometer, a three-axis gyroscope, an ambient light sensor, digital compass, a speaker and a built-in mic packed in a 0.34 inch thick, 1.35 pound glass and aluminum case with a black or white front and an aluminum back. The battery life of this iPad 2 is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" and 9 hours "surfing the web using 3G data."
Compared to the original iPad, major differences for the iPad 2 models include a thinner, lighter case design, faster processors, system-wide mirroring support, and the aforementioned cameras. They also support a new magnetic "Smart Cover" -- available at additional cost -- that protects the screen when not in use and automatically wakes up the iPad 2 when the cover is removed and puts it to sleep when the cover is attached.
| Introduction Date: | March 2, 2011* | Discontinued Date: | March 18, 2014** |
| Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Geekbench 2 (32): | 721 |
| Geekbench 3 (32): | 262 | Geekbench 3 (32): | 496 |
| Geekbench 3 (64): | N/A | Geekbench 3 (64): | N/A |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): | 336 | Geekbench 4 (MC): | 579 |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): | N/A | Geekbench 5 (MC): | N/A |
| Processor Speed: | 1.0 GHz | Processor Type: | Apple A5 |
| Onboard RAM: | 512 MB* | Storage Capacity: | 16, 32, 64 GB |
| Details: | *Apple releases no official information regarding the amount of onboard RAM, but the iPad 2 models have been confirmed to have 512 MB of RAM via software analysis. |
| USB Support: | Sync & Charge | Firewire Support: | None |
| Connectivity: | USB | Ports: | Dock, Headphone |
| Case Type: | Tablet/Slate | Form Factor: | iPad 2 |
| Housing Color: | Black or White/Silver* | Controller: | Multi-touch |
| Built-in Display: | 9.7" Color* | Display Resolution: | 1024x768 (132 ppi) |
| Details: | *The iPad 2 models have a 9.7" IPS LED-backlit 1024 by 768 display (132 ppi) with an "oleophobic" (oil repellent) coating. It has a viewable angle of 178-degrees horizontally and vertically. It also is capable of mirroring the internal display on a secondary display up to 1080p using an Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter. Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How? In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this iPad. No fix, no fee! In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, motherboard, charging port, and more for this iPad. In Singapore, site sponsor Esmond Service Centre provides highly regarded repairs for the display, battery, home button, water damage issues, and more, all with a free estimate and fast turnaround for this iPad. |
| Standard Wireless: | 802.11a/b/g/n* | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.1+EDR |
| Details: | *All iPad 2 models support 802.11a/b/g/n capability. This model also provides 3G data capability using GSM cellular support -- UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) -- via AT&T in the US. |
| Cell Network: | 2G/3G Data (GSM)* | Camera: | 0.7 Megapixels** |
| Battery Type: | Lithium Polymer (25Whr) | Battery Life (Music): | 9-10 Hours* |
| Details: | *Apple estimates that the 3G-capable iPad 2 models provide "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" and "up to 9 hours of surfing the web using [a] 3G data network." In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells replacement batteries -- as well as glass covers, displays, and other parts and repair tools -- for this iPad. Also see: What is the battery life of the iPad 2 in "real-world" tests? |
| Battery Life (Voice): | N/A | Standby Time: | N/A |
| Apple Order No: | MC773LL/A* | Apple Subfamily: | iPad 2 3G (AT&T) |
| Details: | *MC773LL/A is the original order number for the 16 GB configuration in black. The 32 GB configuration in black is assigned MC774LL/A and the 64 GB configuration in black is assigned MC775LL/A. The original 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in white are assigned MC982LL/A, MC983LL/A, and MC984LL/A, respectively. On March 7, 2012, Apple discontinued the 32 GB and 64 GB configurations and assigned new order numbers of MC957LL/A and MC992LL/A for the black and white 16 GB configurations, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: | A1396 (EMC 2416) | Model ID: | iPad2,2 |
| Details: | The Model Number (external) and Model Identifier (in software) both are unique to this model. Also see: All iPhones with the A1396 Model Number, the 2416 EMC Number, and the iPad2,2 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: | iOS 4.3 (8F190) | Maximum OS: | iOS 9.3.6* |
| Details: | *This model is partially supported by the last version of iOS 7, iOS 8, and iOS 9. It is not supported by iOS 10 or subsequent versions of the iOS at all. Also see: Which iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models fully support iOS 9? For models that "partially" support iOS 9, which features are and are not supported? |
| Dimensions: | 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.34 | Avg. Weight: | 1.35 lbs. (613 g) |
| Mac Support: | Mac OS X 10.5.8 | Windows Support: | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7 |
| Audio Support: | Apple reports that the iPad 2 supports "HE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Photo Support: | Apple reports that the iPad 2 syncs iPod-viewable photos from iTunes. iTunes supports JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats. |
| Video Support: | Apple reports that the iPad 2 supports "H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format." |
| Incl. Accessories: | The iPad 2 also includes a "dock connector to USB cable, 10W power adapter, and documentation". In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cases, stands, keyboards, speakers and more for this iPad. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells cases, stands, chargers, docks and even parts for this iPad. Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the full-size iPad models? |
| Original Price: | US$629-US$829* | Est. Current Retail: | US$50-US$75 |
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