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Saturday, 29 October 2011

Is The iPad 2 Worth Purchasing?

By Russell Alan


There's no question that most individuals will have seen or heard of the iPad 2 in some form. Apple product launches invariably produce a lot of buzz. Is this as a result of Apple's product line being terrific or simply noise from their loyal fan base? From an impartial viewpoint, I think it is a combination of these. Following on one year from when the first iPad was released, the iPad 2 is now available. The one question that comes into almost all people's minds is 'is it worth getting the new iPad?', and that is the question I will endeavor to answer in this mini-review.

One of the best features is the ability to download ipad movies. When it comes to physical size, the iPad 2 is smaller than the first iPad. The iPad 2 is skinnier by roughly 33% of the original but the screen dimensions remain unaltered. The iPad 2 is also much lighter, weighing just a bit over 600g. Not heavy in the least. I've held both an iPad and an iPad 2 and I have got to say there is a noticeable difference in its feel. It would be a wrong assumption to believe that this slimmer, lighter version does not work as well.

The new iPad is as a matter of fact a great deal speedier than the original model. The graphics processor is bragged by Apple to be 9 times quicker than the initial iPad. If that is accurate, it is a significant step forward. Gaming requirements and the introduction of cameras is why this had to happen. The processor is also much quicker, as Apple have gone on from the old A4 chip to an A5 chip. The reason that it is rapid is because the iPad 2 has a dual core A5 processing chip. The speed was one thing I was mindful of when making use of different functions. If I use the different media on the original iPad and then the latest iPad, the better load speed time is marked.

The availability of the iPad 2 has also led to the addition of two cameras. One camera is on the front side and the second camera is on the rear. This is a big move as the first iPad didn't come with camera at all and this may be important to you. One camera takes 720p HD and the other camera isn't as great. The iPad 2 decided to add FaceTime and Photobooth, providing you the ability to video call and take all kinds of pics. The back camera, when running FaceTime on the iPad, displays where you are as opposed to the front camera that allows you to see each other.

Overall, I would personally advise switching from the original iPad to the iPad 2 if you can afford it, however if you're not interested in slightly faster loading times then don't bother. Whilst the upgrades are an improvement, it's nothing groundbreaking, apart from perhaps the camera which is a brand new inclusion.




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