Sunday, September 25, 2011

Is The iPad 2 Worth Purchasing?

By Noreen Barlow


For most of us, it is impossible to escape the fact that the iPad 2 has launched. There is constantly a lot of ballyhoo when it comes to Apple products. Perhaps it's thanks to all the fan boys, or is it merely because Apple makes quality products? Coming from someone who is unbiased, I'd say it's a bit of both. One year separates the launching dates of the iPad and now the iPad 2. Today, I will look at what has changed with this innovative product and if moving to the iPad 2 is something you should do.

When it comes to physical size, the iPad 2 is tinier in comparison to the first iPad. The iPad 2 is thinner by about 33% of the original although the screen dimensions stay the same. At only 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 evident deviation in its feel. It would be an inaccurate assumption to consider that this thinner, lighter version does not run as well.

It can handle movies in the same way as movies for iphone. The iPad 2 is a lot faster than the original model. The graphics processor is bragged by Apple to be 9 times speedier than the original iPad. If that is true, it is a significant leap forward. The thinking behind this is because of new cameras and what is required for games. The processor is also much quicker, as Apple have upgraded from the old A4 chip to an A5 chip. The reason it is quick is because the iPad 2 has a dual core A5 processing chip. The speed was a thing I was aware of when utilizing various functions. If I use the various media on the first model and then the newer iPad, the improved load speed time is evident.

The availability of the iPad 2 has also led to the addition of two cameras. The two cameras are situated at the front side and at the back. If you like the idea of having a camera, then you will embrace this modification 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 film in 720p HD. The iPad 2 included FaceTime and Photobooth, providing you the ability to video call and take all kinds of photos. The front camera places you face-to-face when video calling through FaceTime whereas the iPad's back camera gives a view of your surroundings.

All in all, I would personally advise 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 earth-shattering, although you do now have cameras and overall the enhancements are good.




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