Friday, October 14, 2011

Is The iPad 2 Worth Purchasing?

By Robert Allen


For many of us, it is unimaginable to escape the fact that the iPad 2 is out. Apple releases always create a lot of buzz. Is this as a result of Apple's product line being terrific or just noise from their hardcore fan base? I would say it could be both, speaking as a neutral in this. Twelve months separate the launch dates of the iPad and now the iPad 2. Today, I will look at what different with this new offering and if switching to the iPad 2 makes sense.

One of the best features is the ability to download ipad movies. The iPad 2 is not as big as the original iPad model. The iPad 2 is thinner by roughly one third of the original although the screen dimensions remain the same. The weight of the iPad 2 has likewise seen a reduction with it now tipping the scales at just 600 grams. Not heavy the least bit. I've held both an iPad and an iPad 2 and I should say there is an evident deviation in its feel. Any thought you may have that it will not function as well, because of the size alterations, could not be more wrong.

The new iPad is as a matter of fact a lot quicker than the first one. The graphics processor is claimed by Apple to be 9 times quicker than the original iPad. That is a huge improvement, if what they claim is correct. The reasoning behind this is because of new cameras and what is needed for games. Plus, the switch from an A4 to an A5 chip implies that Apple has a fast processor inside. The reason for it being quick is because the iPad 2 features a dual core A5 processing chip. I certainly observed it was faster, even with a lot of programs running in the background. I've likewise taken a look at both the new and old iPad side by side and I can surely say you note things, such as web pages and video, loading much faster.

The availability of the iPad 2 has as well caused the inclusion of two cameras. One is on the front and the other is on the back. The original iPad did not have cameras in the least, so this is a big feature if you're bothered about having a camera on your device. One camera takes 720p HD and the second camera isn't as good. FaceTime and PhotoBooth are a couple of new additions to the iPad which allow you to make video calls and snap fascinating photos, respectively. The front camera places you face-to-face when video calling using FaceTime whereas the iPad's back camera displays your surroundings.

All in all, I would personally recommend upgrading 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. Whilst the upgrades are an improvement, it's nothing groundbreaking, apart from possibly the camera which is a brand new inclusion.




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