For most of us, it is impossible to escape the fact that the iPad 2 is now available. There is constantly plenty of media coverage of anything Apple do. Is this as a result of Apple's product line being fantastic or simply buzzt from their loyal fan base? Coming from somebody who is unbiased, I'd say it's a little of the two. The iPad 2 was introduced and released just recently, and it comes merely a year after the first iPad was made available. The one question that goes into virtually 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 iPad 2 is not as big as the original iPad model. The iPad 2 is slimmer by about one third of the original although the screen dimensions remain unchanged. The iPad 2 is likewise much lighter, weighing in at just a little more than 600g. That's light. I've held both an iPad and an iPad 2 and I must say there is an evident difference in its feel. Any thought you may have that it will not function as well, due to the size changes, could not be more wrong.
Comparing to the original model, the iPad 2 is quicker. For the latest iPad, the performance of the graphics is announced to be nine times as rapid according to Apple. That is a big improvement, if what they claim is correct. Gaming demands and the introduction of cameras is the reason this had to take place. In addition, the switch from an A4 to an A5 chip would mean that Apple has a quick processor inside. The A5 chip features a dual core processor and it makes a difference to the speed of the latest iPad. Irrespective of what I was using, I could tell that it was speedier. I've also looked at both the new and old iPad side by side and I can surely say you observe things, such as web pages and video, loading much faster.
The iPad 2 now features two cameras. One camera is on the front side and the other is on the rear. If you like having the idea of having a camera, then you will embrace this shift of stance since when the iPad was initially released, there were no cameras. A slightly better capability of one of the cameras is the ability to shoot in 720p HD. Video calling and fun photographs are now possible with the new iPad with the inclusion of FaceTime and Photobooth. With FaceTime, the front camera permits your calling partner to watch you and the back camera lets your partner see what you can see, on the back side of the iPad.
Overall, I would personally recommend upgrading 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 out of this world, although you do now have cameras and in general the enhancements are good.
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