Sunday, October 23, 2011

Should You Make the Switch To The iPad 2?

By Thea Boyce


The iPad 2 has been featured a lot in the news, so almost of us know that it has been released. There is invariably a good deal of ballyhoo when it comes to Apple products. Possibly it's because of all the fan boys, or is it merely because Apple makes quality products? Coming from somebody who is unbiased, I'd say it's somewhat a bit of both. A year separates the launch dates of the iPad and now the iPad 2. Today, I will look at what has changed with this innovative release and if going over to the iPad 2 is a good idea.

You'll now be able to use ipad movies downloads. As for the physical size, the iPad 2 is smaller than the original iPad. The iPad 2's screen size has stayed the same at a nice 9.7 inches; nevertheless, the thickness of this newer model has been reduced by a third of the original size, which of course is a great thing. At just 600 grams, the iPad 2 is lighter than the original iPad. Not heavy at all. I've had both an iPad and an iPad 2 and I have got to declare there is an obvious difference in its feel. Any thought you may have that it will not work as well, as a result the size changes, could not be further from the truth.

In comparison to the original model, the iPad 2 is faster. First up, Apple boasts that its graphics processor is nine times quicker than the original iPad. If that is right, it is a huge step forward. The reason for this advancement is for demanding games and the camera, which we'll come onto before long. An A5 chip would mean that Apple likewise now has a processor that is a lot speedier. The A5 chip features a dual core processor and it does make a difference to the speed of the new iPad. Irrespective of what I was using, I could tell that it was zippier. I've also looked at both the iPad and iPad 2 side by side and I can surely say you notice things, such as web pages and video, loading quicker.

The release of the iPad 2 has also caused the addition of two cameras. The first camera is on the front side and the other is on the rear. If you care for the idea of having a camera, then you will like this change of stance since when the iPad was first released, there were no cameras. One camera shoots 720p HD and the second camera isn't as good. FaceTime and PhotoBooth are just two new additions to the iPad which let you make video calls and shoot interesting pics, respectively. The back camera, when running FaceTime on the iPad, shows where you are as opposed to the front camera that lets you see each other.

If you can afford it and want the new speedier processing times then changing from the first iPad to iPad 2 probably makes sense. The new features are not that earth-shattering, although you do now have cameras and all in all the enhancements are great.




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