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There have been rumors galore as to what a new iPad might offer, with most of the speculation being that the iPad 2 would be a minor tweak of the original iPad. It's not. In many ways, it's a complete re-envisioning of the product.

There are literally dozens of important new features which you'll hear about. I'll mention only the few that relate to guitar playing.

- Front- and rear-facing cameras will allow you to shoot your TG videos easily. You'll be able to see yourself on the iPad's large screen while you record.

- New A5 processor is twice as fast as previous A4 processor.

- One-third thinner than original iPad; now thinner than iPhone 4.

- Apple also releases an iPad version of Garage Band which will provide a full 8-track recording studio; virtual instruments will be included, plus you can plug in your guitar and a mic, then add a multitude of effects, if you want. Cost of iPad version of Garage Band? Five bucks.

A note about Garage Band: The Beatles recorded Sgt. Pepper in 4-track on a tape recorder that weighed over three hundred pounds and was the size of a washing machine. The new iPad 2 weighs 1.3 pounds and will (with Garage Band) offer a fully equipped 8-track studio with a storeroom full of instruments.

- Also announced is the iPad version of iMovie which will allow for complete editing of clips right on the iPad. Cost? Again, five bucks.

More to come ...

Yep. Just watched the Apple porn. In bed of course. Twice as fast. Whoa.

Of course I will buy one, probably on launch day as usual, of course I will be annoyed that my other new Ipad is already completely redundant..but bring it on, as a geek I cannot resist..

Today though I am buying a 3d hd TV..and google, boxee, and apple box ..

Fun times

Oh Matt. You poor bastard. Life if SO tough on you that you now have the choice of a faster, thinner, more featured even better mobile device. Those wicked Apple people what were they thinking making the lives of geeks around the world miserable...

My heart is bleeding.

Gift your iPad to a family member that wouldn't have purchased it for themselves, but will get a lot out of it like a grandparent. Or sell it. B)

jim56 wrote:

I heard that the next version of the ipad 2 will be better. So why not wait for the 3rd iteration and save some $$?

http://www.pcworld.com/article/221101/f ... watch.html

In consumer electronics, every iteration of a product is better than the one it replaces. The iPad 2 is better than the original iPad. The iPad 3 will be better than the 2. The 4 will be better than the 3. So, at what point do you recommend buying a product?

ALready gave it away months ago...

Have so far resisted the urge for iphone 4 due to AT&T's corrosive policies..

In consumer electronics, every iteration of a product is better than the one it replaces. The iPad 2 is better than the original iPad. The iPad 3 will be better than the 2. The 4 will be better than the 3. So, at what point do you recommend buying a product?

...next time around?

Just watched the videos on this, looks amazing! Wife giving me funny looks ......... B)

Tom N.

dennisg wrote:

jim56 wrote:

I heard that the next version of the ipad 2 will be better. So why not wait for the 3rd iteration and save some $$?

http://www.pcworld.com/article/221101/f ... watch.html

In consumer electronics, every iteration of a product is better than the one it replaces. The iPad 2 is better than the original iPad. The iPad 3 will be better than the 2. The 4 will be better than the 3. So, at what point do you recommend buying a product?

Given the way this works I will maybe have saved enough in time for the iPad 1000 release.