iPad 2 Not Getting High-Resolution Display Or SD Card Slot?

Ahead of the much anticipated iPad 2 event on Wednesday, the guys over at engadget have managed to obtain a brief description of the specs (or lack thereof) for the successor to the wildly popular Apple tablet. Apparently, at the 11th hour, Apple made some cuts to what we thought would be default features in the iPad 2, namely the higher resolution display and the SD Card Slot. The reason for this has been attributed to "engineering issues" and not much more is known at this time.

So what we're left with is most likely a thinner, lighter iPad with more RAM and a more powerful CPU. This new device will also have the same resolution as its predecessor and will probably have a camera or two on it. Underwhelming? Yup I think so. The big thing I was looking forward to is a better screen and better battery life, but looks like that's not going to happen.

Anyway, this news is all hearsay at the moment, but Engadget usually has some pretty reliable sources so we'll keep our fingers crossed for now. If only Apple would now bring their iOS up to date and not have it trailing in the wake of all the other OS'. Well that's a different story for a different time.

(Source: Engadget)
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