9/25/2011

Is The iPad 2 Worth Purchasing?

By Lillian Cameron


For many of us, it is impossible to escape the fact that the iPad 2 is now available. Apple releases constantly create a lot of buzz. Perhaps it's due to all the fan boys, or is it simply because Apple produces quality products? Coming from someone who is indifferent, I'd say it's somewhat a bit of both. One year separates the release dates of the iPad and now the iPad 2. The one question that enters most people's minds is 'is it worth getting 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 original iPad model. The iPad 2 is thinner by approximately one third of the original although the screen dimensions remain unchanged. The weight of the iPad 2 has likewise seen a diminution with it now weighing in on the scales at six hundred grams. That's very light. If you hold the iPad and the new iPad 2, the alteration in design can be felt. Don't think a thinner and lighter design means the performance is affected, because boy oh boy would you be wrong...

It can handle movies in the same way as movies for iphone. Comparing to the original iPad, the iPad 2 is faster. First up, Apple brags that its graphics processor is nine times faster than the initial iPad. That is a huge improvement, if what they claim is correct. The reasoning behind this is because of new cameras and what is necessary for games. An A5 chip means that Apple likewise now has a processor that is a great deal speedier. The new iPad's A5 dual core processor is what makes it faster than the previous model. The speed was a thing I was mindful of when utilizing various functions. Loading time is faster and I could see this when using the web and video functions on both iPad models.

The iPad 2 now features two cameras. You will find these set at both the rear and the front side. If you care for the idea of having a camera, then you will welcome this shift of stance considering when the iPad was originally released, there were no cameras. There is a difference in that one of the cameras can record in 720p HD. Video calling and fun pictures are now possible with the new iPad with the inclusion of FaceTime and Photobooth. The front camera places you face-to-face when video calling when using FaceTime whereas the iPad's back camera shows your surroundings.

If you are able to afford it and wish the new speedier processing times then making the switch from the first iPad to iPad 2 probably makes sense. If we ignore the cameras, then the modifications are not significant but do make it a better model.




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