It’s not just us, iPad 2 popularity
Close to one million tablets were sold during the iPad 2’s March 11 launch weekend. Best Buy reported that some of their outlets had sold out of them within 10 minutes. By the end of the weekend, Apple and non-Apple stores alike were out of stock and uncertain when they would receive their next shipment. Comparatively, Apple sold 300,000 original iPads during its launch in April 2010. Within the first nine months, 15 million iPad tablets were sold. Based on this, I think it is safe to say that the iPad 2 is sure to quickly exceed its predecessor’s popularity.

What’s new with iPad2?
The iPad 2‘s major claim to fame is that it’s one-third thinner,15 percent lighter and twice as fast. It boasts two HD cameras and such new features as gyroscope and mirroring. Plus, it’s now rounder around the edges. Might not seem like much, but according to The New York Times, David Pogue, “Just that much improvement in thinness, weight and speed transforms the experience.

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• FaceTime: The front camera can be used to video chat with like-minded apple enthusiasts who also own an iPad 2 and/or an iPhone 4 and Mac. The back camera is more for fun to show where you are, who you are with and catch any movie-worthy moments.
• Gyroscope: A movement sensor that twists, turns and tilts with games, maps and apps.
• Mirroring: Share  movies, pictures and music by connecting your iPad 2 to a flat screen TV or projector. Just plug in the Apple Digital VGA Adapter (sold separately). Or do so wirelessly through AirPlay, although this also requires another accessory, an Apple TV. Note: An Apple Representative suggested packaging Keynote presentations in QuickTime format to try and share presentations wirelessly.
• Smart Cover: The new cover and iPad 2 literally attract—through magnets. Preserving battery is as easy as closing the smart cover. It is even lined with microfiber to remove fingerprints from the screen. But, that’s not all—it also acts as a stand so you can easily watch movies or surf the web. Who would ever have thought a cover could have so many capabilities!

Mixing business with iPad2
The iPad 2 caters to on-the-go professionals. Since it is now twice as fast,professionals can easily access, create and share business information, as well as multitask between apps. Not to mention, there are thousands of business apps to choose from. For those who travel a lot, make sure to buy the Wi-Fi + 3G models, because just like you’re smartphone, it connects to the internet no matter where you are. That’s what we have at MOVE because we spend a lot of time on the road going on site visits and meeting with clients. 

Stay tuned, because we’ve decided to do an iPad series. Next time around we’ll blog about MOVE’s iPad Keynote experience.