What Can You Expect From The iPad 2?






by George Cahn


There's no question that most individuals will have seen or heard of the iPad 2 in one way or another. Apple product launches always produce a lot of buzz. Maybe it's thanks to all the fan boys, or is it merely because Apple develops quality products? From an unprejudiced viewpoint, I believe it is a combination of these. A year separates the release dates of the iPad and now the iPad 2. The query that goes into almost all people's minds is 'is it worth buying the new iPad?', and that is the question I will endeavor to resolve in this mini-review.

The first thing to notice with the iPad 2 is the reduction in in terms of size. The iPad 2 is thinner by approximately 33% of the original but the screen dimensions continue to be unchanged. At 600 grams, the iPad 2 is much lighter. Light by any measures. I've had both an iPad and an iPad 2 and I should state there is a noticeable difference in its feel. Don't think a thinner and less heavy design means the function is affected, because boy oh boy would you be incorrect...

It can handle movies in the same way as you download iphone movies. The iPad 2 works faster than the original iPad. The graphics processor is bragged by Apple to be 9 times speedier than the original iPad. If that is right, it is a significant step forward. The reason for this improvement is for demanding games and the camera, which we'll come onto before long. Plus, the shift from an A4 to an A5 chip means that Apple has a quick processor inside. The reason for it being fast is because the iPad 2 has a dual core A5 processing chip. Regardless of what I was using, I could tell that it was zippier. I've likewise looked at both the original iPad and new iPad side by side and I can certainly say you note things, such as web pages and video, loading quicker.

The availability of the iPad 2 has as well resulted in the addition of two cameras. The cameras are situated at the front side and at the back. The first iPad had no cameras at all, so this is a major feature if you're bothered about having a camera on your device. A more or less better capability of one of the cameras is the ability to shoot in 720p HD. FaceTime and PhotoBooth are just two new additions to the iPad which allow you to make video calls and take fascinating pics, respectively. With FaceTime, the front camera lets your calling partner to see you and the back camera lets him see what you can see, on the back side of the iPad.

In sum, I would personally urge changing over from the original iPad to the iPad 2 if you can afford it, however if you're not interested in slightly faster loading times then don't bother. Even though the upgrades are an improvement, it's nothing serious, apart from maybe the camera which is a brand new addition.




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