Sunday, September 25, 2011

What Should You Expect From The iPad 2?

By Noreen Brodsky


The iPad 2 has mentioned a lot in the news, so many of us know that it now available. There is constantly a great deal of hoopla when it comes to Apple products. Is this because of Apple's product line being fantastic or merely buzz from their loyal fan base? I would suggest it could be both, speaking as an unbiased onlooker in this. The iPad 2 was launched and released just recently, and it comes only a year after the first iPad was released. The query that comes into virtually all people's minds is 'is it worth upgrading to the new iPad?', and that is the question I will try to answer in this mini-review.

The iPad 2 is a lot smaller than the first iPad model. The iPad 2 is slimmer by approximately 33% of the original although the screen dimensions remain unchanged. The weight of the iPad 2 has also seen a reduction with it now weighing in on the scales at a mere 600 grams. Light by any standards. If you take in your hands the iPad and the new iPad 2, the change in design can be felt. It would be a faulty supposition to believe that this slimmer, lighter version does not operate as well.

It can handle movies in the same way as movies for iphone. In comparison to the original model, the iPad 2 is speedier. First up, Apple brags that its graphics processor is nine times faster than the first iPad. That is a big improvement, if what they say is accurate. The reason for this advancement is for demanding games and the camera, which we'll discuss shortly. Also, the switch from an A4 to an A5 chip means that Apple has a fast processor inside. The reason for it being quick is because the iPad 2 possesses a dual core A5 processing chip. The speed was something I was alert of when making use of various functions. If I use the various media on the original iPad and then the newer iPad, the faster load speed time is noticeable.

Now, about the recent addition of the cameras; not just one, but two cameras are on the iPad 2. The first camera is on the front side and the other camera is on the back. This is a significant move as the original iPad had no camera at all and this may be important to you. There is a difference in that one of the cameras can record in 720p HD. FaceTime and PhotoBooth are two new additions to the iPad which give you the ability to make video calls and take great pics, respectively. The front camera positions you face-to-face when video calling through FaceTime whereas the iPad's back camera shows your surroundings.

Upgrading from the iPad to the iPad 2 is, I would suppose, for those who feel the need for the speedier processors and have money. If we discount the cameras, then the changes are not groundbreaking but do make it a better model.




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