Sunday, June 26, 2011

Is The iPad 2 Worth Upgrading To?

By Allan Adler


There's no doubt that almost all individuals will have seen or heard of the iPad 2 in one way or another. Apple product launches invariably create a lot of buzz. Is this due to Apple's product line being fantastic or simply racke from their hardcore fan base? Coming from someone who is unbiased, I'd say it's a bit of both. Following on one year from when the first iPad was released, the iPad 2 can now be purchased. 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 try to resolve in this mini-review.

The iPad 2 is a lot smaller than the original iPad model. The iPad 2 is skinnier by about a third of the original but the screen dimensions remain unaltered. At just 600 grams, the iPad 2 is not as heavy. Light by any criteria. I've held both an iPad and an iPad 2 and I must declare there is an obvious difference in its feel. Don't think a thinner and less heavy design means the operation is affected, because boy oh boy would you be inaccurate...

The iPad 2 works faster than the first one. For the new iPad, the performance of the graphics is said to be nine times as quick according to Apple. This is a significant improvement if we believe that as read. The reason for this improvement is for demanding games and the camera, which we'll talk about shortly. An A5 chip means 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. No matter what I was using, I could see that it was speedier. If I use the different media on the original and then the latest iPad, the improved load speed time is noticeable.

The availability of the iPad 2 has likewise resulted in the addition of two cameras. The two cameras are located at the front and at the rear of the device. If you like the idea of having a camera, then you will welcome this shift of stance since when the iPad was originally released, there were no cameras. A more or less better capability of one of the cameras is the ability to photograph in 720p HD. FaceTime and PhotoBooth are just two new additions to the iPad which allow you to make video calls and snap fascinating pictures, respectively. With FaceTime, the front camera allows your calling partner to see your face and the back camera allows him to 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 out of this world, although you do now have cameras and overall the enhancements are good.




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