Steve Jobs Himself Introduces New iPad

Apple CEO makes surprise appearance
By Newser Editors and Wire Services
Posted Mar 2, 2011 12:38 PM CST
Steve Jobs Himself Introduces New iPad
Apple CEO Steve Jobs speaks during the iPad presentation.   (Getty Images)

Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who has been on indefinite medical leave, unveiled the second generation of the iPad himself in San Francisco today. Jobs walked on stage to a standing ovation, wearing his signature black mock turtleneck, blue jeans, and wire-rimmed glasses. "We've been working on this product for a while and I just didn't want to miss today," he said. Apple stock shot up with his surprise appearance.

The new device will start at $499, same as the original, and be available with both Verizon and AT&T. It's thinner than the original and has two cameras for taking photos and video chatting, along with a faster processor. "The new iPad 2 is actually thinner than your iPhone 4," Jobs said. It will be available March 11 in the US, then March 25 in at least 26 other countries. (More Apple stories.)

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