Sunday, September 18, 2011

What Can You Expect From The iPad 2?

By Pauline Aitken


There's no question that nearly all folks will have seen or heard of the iPad 2 in one way or another. Apple releases constantly create a great deal of buzz. Is this as a result of Apple's product line being great or just noise from their hardcore fan base? From an unbiased standpoint, I suppose it is a combination of these. The iPad 2 was announced and released just recently, and it comes only a year after the first iPad was made available. So, if you bought the initial model, I will now give my opinion on if you should consider changing to the iPad 2.

The iPad 2 is a lot smaller than the first iPad model. It is nice to discover that the iPad 2 is slimmer, to the tune of 33% compared to the first iPad, and that the size of the screen is as it was. At only 600 grams, the iPad 2 is much lighter. Light by any standards. I've had both an iPad and an iPad 2 and I should declare there is an evident difference in its feel. Any thought you may have that it will not work as well, because of the size modifications, could not be further from the truth.

Don't forget that you can also download ipad movies. The iPad 2 works faster than the initial one. First, Apple boasts that its graphics processor is nine times speedier than the initial iPad. That is a huge improvement, if what they say is accurate. Gaming requisites and the introduction of cameras is why this had to take place. The processor is likewise much speedier, as Apple have upgraded from the old A4 chip to an A5 chip. The A5 chip has a dual core processor and it makes a difference to the speed of the new iPad. The speed was a thing I was aware of when utilizing various functions. If I use the different media on the first model and then the new iPad, the improved load speed time is noticeable.

The availability of the iPad 2 has as well caused the addition of two cameras. These are situated at the front and at the back. The initial iPad had no cameras the least bit, so this is a big feature if you're bothered about having a camera on your device. One camera shoots 720p HD and the other isn't as great. The iPad 2 decided to add FaceTime and Photobooth, giving you the ability to video call and take all kinds of photographs. The front camera puts you face-to-face when video calling using FaceTime whereas the iPad's back camera shows your surroundings.

Overall, I would personally advise switching from the original iPad to the iPad 2 if you have the money, however if you're not interested in slightly faster loading times then don't bother. The new features are not that earth-shattering, although you do now have cameras and overall the enhancements are excellent.




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