Apple CEO Steve Jobs took a surprise break from his recent medical leave in order to attend the launch of the new iPad 2 in San Francisco (USA).

The famed leader of the technology giant presented an empassioned speech to mock Apple’s rivals and belittle critics who doubted the potential of the original iPad at last year’s launch, with the product going on to sell over 15 million copies.

Jobs said: “Today we’re here to talk about Apple’s third post-PC blockbuster product. That’s how we think about these things. We started with the iPod, then we added the iPhone, and then the iPad. Every one has been a blockbuster. When we said the iPad was magical, people laughed at us. But it’s turned out to be magical. And people questioned whether it was an ‘unbelievable’ price – well ask our competitors.”

He has also claimed that the iPad is the most successful consumer product ever to hit the market, while competitiors are left ‘flummoxed’ at how Apple are responsible for around 90% of all touch-screen tablet computers.

He added that the iPad 2 will be a ‘major step forward’, and features a ‘completely new design’, with the biggest addition being cameras on the back and front of the device to allow for video conferencing, amongst other features, while the speed of the system is drastically improved due to a new computer chip and laptop-style processor.

Statistics-wise, the iPad2 measures in at 33% thinner in size (now 8.8mm, and slimmer than the latest iPhone), while weighing  1.3lbs, almost 2/3 lighter than the original. In America, the product is being sold in black and in white, ready for immediate purchase.

In his presentation, Jobs also assured consumers that the iPad 2 will not be any more expensive than the first was. With its new features, capabilities, and speed, could the iPad 2 also be a potential step forward in the world of TV on demand and Internet TV, much like the original has already done?

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