iPad 2 thinner, faster, lighter.
Case
thinner: 33% – 0.34 inches ( thinner than iPhone 4 )
lighter: 15% – 1.33 pounds
color: black AND now also white
cover: magnetic cover protects screen
Processor
The iPad has an A4 ARM Cortex-A8-based core clocked at 1GHz. It’s a fully-integrated system-on-a-chip (SoC), that was rumored to be manufactured by Samsung for Apple.
The iPad 2 introduces the A5, a dual-core chip based on the new ARM Cortex-A9. The A5 is clocked at 1GHz but as is the way with the dual-core ARM design, there is no added power consumption. Despite running at the same 1GHz clock speed; graphics are nine times faster. Also what’s new is iOS 4.3.
Cameras
Front camera: identical to the front camera on both the iPhone 4 and the fourth-generation iPod touch. Back camera: similar to iPod touch.
Video
With a video adapter, you can mirror the iPad 2’s entire screen on an external display. Anything on your iPad’s display can be mirrored on an HDTV, a video projector, or any other compatible video display using a standard HDMI cable.
Etc..
Has GPS chips and a 3x gyroscope. With the existing accelerometer and compass, the sensor package can figure out where the iPad 2 is heading and how it’s moving. Memory unchanged, 16G, 32G, and 64G. Battery unchanged.
The iPads have sold 15 million to date. Overall tablet sales are predicted to have 80% of the market by year end. Prices unchanged, starting at $499 to $829. Availability March 11, 5 pm. Not sure if 3G will be available.
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If you’ve ever wanted to explore the ocean for hours at your leisure without anyone but yourself manning the controls, the “Ego” may just be your chance. Designed by Korean company Raonhaje, Ego is the first compact semi-submarine. It’s technically a semi-submarine because it doesn’t actually dive down into the ocean. Instead, it’s designed to float, so to speak, just under the surface of the water. The deck of the Ego acts as a buoy, keeping it at sea-level. Sure, this may not be as exciting as plummeting deep down under water and exploring, but that would also require a special license. The Ego, which operates much like a car with a foot pedal and steering wheel, can be used by anyone – no special certification required. And while it’s technically compact, the two-seater model provides more than enough room to comfortably cruise around on a battery charge that lasts between four and eight hours, depending on the speed. Moreover, Ego’s specialized electric design allows it to enter protected marine environments. So forget picnicking seaside, take your next afternoon jaunt underwater.
design: raonhaje
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naoto fukasawa has designed a new table for vitra.
Executed with Fukaswa’s usual cool precision, it is called Kuubo. As Vitra notes, it “exudes purist elegance.” Its theme is hidden storage. One image shows a couple of dozen lemons tucked beneath one of its work surfaces. Are we to read a lemon into lemonade joke into this? It is also in keeping with the new trend in furniture–the “common table” that can be used for meetings or as a shared surface combining in effect many cubicles. “Kuubo lends itself to many different kinds of work processes – particularly where emphasis is placed on a successful joint team effort and where a culture of open communication is encouraged,” says Vitra’s prospectus. “Kuubo is well suited as a central team table in such an environment, serving many purposes as it can be easily adapted within seconds for different situations and uses.”
designer: naoto fukasawa
producer: vitra
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Karim Rashid’s new tabletop collection for Alessi is called Hellraiser. Items include a basket, tray and fruit bowl. Using complex computer controlled manufacturing the series features cut-out geometric shapes, hovering between random and woven.
designer: karim rashid
producer: alessi
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A clever new building toy is a creativity incubator in a (recyclable) cardboard tube. One kit – a cutting tool and a variety of fasteners and hinges – will help your kid transform all those boxes leftover after the gift-giving ends into … well, take a deep breath. $25 for a Kit for One, $50 for a Kit for Three.
The core values behind Makedo is to inspire social change through playful creativity. The company alters the perceived value of objects and materials by providing an accessible means of upcycling re-using both of found materials and the Makedo parts themselves.
producer: makedo
materials: nylon
Quirky is a social product development company that enables folks to submit product ideas and the community along with Quirky’s expert product design staff help turn those ideas into real products and share the profits. One of the products they currently have in production is called Switch. Switch is a modular pocket knife with 18 different attachments you can mix and match to create your own unique tool. The tool will be as thick or thin as you wish depending upon how many attachments you chose to include. The Switch ships with a pair of external covers, a tool for talking the works apart, and three interior axle assemblies.
18 tool attachments: Basic Blade, Serrated Blade, Woodsaw, Bottle Opener/Flathead, Can Opener/Wire Stripper, Scissors, Nail File, Flathead Screwdriver, Phillips-Head Screwdriver, Eyeglass Flathead Screwdriver, Eyeglass Phillips-Head Screwdriver, Magnifying Lens, Corkscrew, Wrench, Pen, Magnet, Tweezers, L.E.D. Flashlight.
producer: quirky
period: 2010
the appropriately named “beast” is the latest model to come from M55, the bike design and manufact – uring powerhouse.
M55 employs a team of electronic and mechanical engineers, industrial designers and finite element analysts to dream up, construct and tirelessly test the most cutting-edge hybrid bikes on the market. At $35,000 the “Beast” is a luxury item to be sure, but that doesn’t mean it’s not capable of performing under intense off-road conditions. A specialized motor works with the rider instead of simply being operated by him/her. “The motor is not a substitute for your human power, but an addition. If the sensor feels that you need some extra torque, the motor switches on to multiply your effort.”
It also boasts some serious components, like motor power and battery capacity above and beyond the industry standard and brakes by Brembo, heretofore found only on Formula1 race cars. After checking out the specs it’s easy to agree with M55’s boast that “if Batman was a nonfictional person, he’d have a Beast in his garage.”
producer: m55
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Zaha Hadid explores the idea of non-conventional dining using interposable black melamine elements in her Niche dishes. The piece is made of 5 separate dishes which can be stacked or arranged in various configurations.
L x W x H
30 x 60 x 10 cm
12 x 23¾ x 4 inches
designer: zaha hadid
producer: alessi
materials: melamine
period: 2009
Driven by the desire to simplify the face of a watch without making it unreadable, designer Naoto Fukasawa created the Twelve Watch for Issey Miyake. The face itself exhibits pristine minimalism while the case is asked to indicate the hour with twelve angles.
Various configurations available.
designer: naoto fukasawa
producer: issey miyake
material: mineral crystal, leather, and stainless steel
period: 2007
a toy for ages 8 thru senior citizen.
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Last year, Audi had become the first car manufacturer ever to bring a line-up of model cars and new products to the Nuremberg at the 62nd International Toy Fair. The main attraction of the 2011 show will be Auto Union Type C e-tron study with electric drive.
This car is based on the earlier limited edition car model from Audi AG sold through their subsidiary Quattro GmbH. The car is hand finished and made of aluminum and carbon-look material. It can comfortably seat children or grown-ups of up to 1.80 meters (5’11’’) in height. The study is 2.32 meters (7.61 feet) long and 97 centimeters (38.19 inches) wide.
The electric motor produces a peak torque of 60 Nm (44.25 lb-ft) and steadily 40 Nm (29.50 lb-ft). The Audi e-tron reaches a top speed of 30 km/h (18.64 mph) and has a range of 25 km (15.53 miles). Charging can be done through a standard 230V household socket; a recharge will take 2 hours depending on the battery charge status. It also comes with a reverse gear. Ages 8 thru senior citizen.
The show will be held from February 3 to 8.
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iPad 2 thinner, faster, lighter.
