The iPad 2 is here. With a faster A5 processor, more memory and two cameras—one frontal for FaceTime videoconferencing—all packed in a "completely new design", thinner and lighter than the first. It's a completely new beast. Here are all the details you need to know about Apple's tablet.

The hardware

• Dual-core A5 processor, which is "up to two times faster". • The graphics have been improved too. The GPU goes at nine times the speed as before. • Same low power consumption as the A4. • Built-in cameras for photos and video: One for frontal FaceTime videoconferencing and one on the back. • It also has a built-in gyroscope, like the iPhone 4. • They claim the battery life is 10 hours, like before, with a one month stand-by time. • HDMI mirrored video output at 1080p Full HD (the cable costs $39).

The design

Image courtesy of Macworld This thing is really sexy. Thinner than the iPhone 4 and 33% thinner than the current iPad. That's going from 13.4mm (more than a centimeter) to 8.8 millimeters. For reference, the iPhone 4 is 9.3 millimeters. The weight is going down too: From 1.5 pounds to 1.3 pounds. It also comes in two colors, black and white, "shipping from day one". They are also shipping a new cover, which seems quite ingenious. It covers only the screen and adds minimal weigh and bulk, with an microfiber lining to clean the glass every time to move it. You can fold it to hold the iPad 2 in any position you want.

When and how much?

The new iPad will come on March 11 to the US, and the 3G model will be available on both AT&T and Verizon networks. Internationally, the intro date will be March 25 in 26 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom and Spain. The prices will remain exactly the same across the whole line. The Wi-Fi model will come for $499, $599, and $699 for the 16, 32 and 64GB models. The 3G takes that to $629, $729, and $829.