11/01/2011

Should You Switch To The iPad 2?

By Naomi Berry


There's no question that most people will have seen or heard of the iPad 2 in some form. There is invariably a good deal of hoopla when it comes to Apple products. Is this due to Apple's product line being fantastic or merely buzz from their loyal fan base? I would propose it could be one or the other, talking as a neutral in this. The iPad 2 was launched and released only recently, and it comes only a year after the first iPad was released. 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 endeavor to answer in this mini-review.

You'll now be able to use ipad movies. When it comes to physical size, the iPad 2 is tinier compared to the original iPad. The iPad 2 is thinner by about one third of the original although the screen dimensions remain unaltered. The weight of the iPad 2 has also seen a decrease with it now hitting the scales at just 600 grams. That's very light. I've had both an iPad and an iPad 2 and I should declare there is an evident deviation in its feel. Don't think a slimmer and lighter design means the performance is affected, because boy oh boy would you be wrong...

The new iPad is as a matter of fact a lot faster than the original. For the newest iPad, the performance of the graphics is touted to be nine times as rapid according to Apple. That is a huge improvement, if what they claim is true. Gaming demands and the introduction of cameras is the reason this had to come about. In addition, the change from an A4 to an A5 chip would mean that Apple has a fast processor inside. The new iPad's A5 dual core processor is what makes it faster than the previous model. The speed was one thing I was aware of when making use of various functions. If I use the different media on the first model and then the new iPad, the improved load speed time is marked.

The iPad 2 now comes with two cameras. The first camera is on the front side and the other is on the rear. The initial iPad didn't come with cameras the least bit, so this is a major feature if you're bothered about having a camera on your device. 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 shoot great pics, respectively. With FaceTime, the front camera lets your calling partner to see you and the back camera lets your partner see what you can see, on the back side of the iPad.

Upgrading from the iPad to the iPad 2 is, I would suppose, for people who feel the need for the speedier processors and have money. Although the upgrades are an improvement, it's nothing groundbreaking, apart from perhaps the camera which is a brand new addition.




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