The New iPad for 2011: What's in Store for the iPad 2

Apple has made some pretty significant improvements to the new iPad for 2011. From its lighter, thinner size to a great improvement in accessories, the new model seems to be worth the money. Let's have a look at what you'll get with the new iPad.

Accessories

Two accessories really stand out with the new iPad for 2011. The first is the HDMI output cable. What's this do?

Well, when you hook the HDMI cable between your iPad and your TV, anything that you're viewing on the iPad is now visible on the TV. It doesn't matter if it's a new movie, a slideshow of your vacation photos, an application or the web browser that you're using to surf on the iPad. It all goes to the TV output for friends and family to see.

The HDMI cable runs about $39 retail. It might sound expensive at first, but with as much as you're likely to use it, it's definitely worth the investment.

The second accessory that I really love about the new iPad is the Smart Cover. The Smart Cover attaches to the iPad magnetically on the outer sides of the screen. It's called a "Smart" cover because it brings it to life when it's opened and puts it to sleep when you close it.

And if you want to stand the iPad up on its own, you can do so with the help of the Smart Cover. It actually folds while standing to create its own stand. Pretty sweet, right?

The case doesn't come with the iPad though, unfortunately. It also costs around $39 like the HDMI cable. Again, though, it's a useful accessory, so I wouldn't consider it a waste of money to buy it.

Now on Verizon

You no longer have to use only AT&T as a carrier for your iPad's 3G wireless access. You can purchase one of three new iPad for 2011 models: The Wifi-only version, the AT&T version or the Verizon version. Each of the cellular carrier versions come with Wifi access as well, so you can always use your home network 100% for free.

New Weight

You've probably heard that the new iPad for 2011 is lighter. That's true. It weighs just over one pound, so it's definitely less weight than the old iPad.

It's also less thick. You notice how the old one looked like a boxy picture frame when you looked at it from the side view? It kind of looked like an iPhone, times three. Not anymore. Its slim design now makes it look like an iPod touch, which is tapered at the edges instead of big and boxy.

There are two more things about the new iPad for 2011 model that you NEED to know before you purchase it, but since I didn't have room to write them here, I provided everything you need to know right here at http://www.squidoo.com/ipad-new/. But don't waste time checking it out - the new iPads won't last long, and pretty soon they'll be back ordered. So get yours now!