Sunday, June 26, 2011

What Are the New Features in The iPad 2?

By Glen Abate


For many of us, it is inconceivable to escape the fact that the iPad 2 has launched. There is always intense media coverage of anything Apple do. Perhaps it's due to all the fan boys, or is it simply because Apple makes quality products? I would propose it could be one or the other, talking as an unbiased onlooker in this. Following on one year from when the first iPad was introduced, the iPad 2 is now in the market. The one question that enters almost all people's minds is 'is it worth getting the new iPad?', and that is the question I will try to resolve in this mini-review.

As for the physical size, the iPad 2 is a lot smaller in size compared to the first iPad. The iPad 2 is slimmer by about 33% of the original although the screen dimensions remain unaltered. The iPad 2 is likewise much lighter, weighing in at just over 600g. Light by any standards. If you handle the iPad and the new iPad 2, the change in design can be experienced. Any thought you may have that it will not work as well, due to the size alterations, could not be more wrong.

In comparison to the first model, the iPad 2 is quicker. For the newest iPad, the performance of the graphics is touted to be nine times as fast according to Apple. That is a significant improvement, if what they say is correct. The reason for this improvement is for demanding games and the camera, which we'll talk about shortly. An A5 chip would mean that Apple likewise now has a processor that is a good deal faster. The reason it is quick is because the iPad 2 features a dual core A5 processing chip. The speed was something I was alert of when utilizing several functions. If I use the different media on the first model and then the newer iPad, the faster load speed time is evident.

The iPad 2 now comes with two cameras. The two cameras are situated at the front and at the rear of the device. If you care for the idea of having a camera, then you will embrace this change of stance as when the iPad was initially released, there were no cameras. A somewhat better capability of one of the cameras is the ability to photograph in 720p HD. Video calling and fun photos are now achievable with the new iPad with the addition of FaceTime and Photobooth. With FaceTime, the front camera lets your calling partner to see your face and the back camera lets him see what you can see, on the back side of the iPad.

Overall, I would personally urge changing over 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 groundbreaking, although you do now have cameras and overall the enhancements are excellent.




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