Apple to Discontinue the iPad 2?

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Posted February 13, 2014 at 5:55pm by Shalom Levytam

Apple will discontinue the iPad 2 in the near future, after almost three years on the market, says AppleInsider.

According to people familiar with Apple's plans, the company has made the decision to ramp down iPad 2 production given that customers are resoundingly shifting purchases towards its more modern and capable iPads, namely the iPad mini and iPad Air.

Late last year, KGI Securities analyst Mich-Chi Kuo predicted that Apple would discontinue the iPad 2 in the first quarter of 2014 following estimated sales of only 1.7 million units in the December quarter and then 0.3 million in 1Q14.

The non-Retina iPad 2 featured a redesign of the original iPad. It came in a new white color with a FaceTime camera, Smart Cover support, and an A5 processor.

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Guest - February 14, 2014 at 4:03am

The iPad 2 is a three-year-old device and Apple was still charging a significant price for it even after the third Gen iPad was released. It is notable how long it remained on the market.

gamerscul9870 - February 14, 2014 at 4:36am

It's an old iPad, maybe it's rare yet people like newer ones like me. Plus it's used in contests so people won't waste money.

gamerscul9870 - February 13, 2014 at 6:42pm

Yes, apparently the retina slightly makes a difference.