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Apple iPad 2 – Review, Tech Specs And Price

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Reviewing the iPad has always been difficult and the iPad 2 is no exception after all the new iPad 2 is the next generation tablet computer of the super successful iPad (First Generation). The new iPad 2 is slimmer in size, sleeker in design and has a much more powerful hardware that the previous generation iPad. The ipad 2 also boasts of a longer lasting battery. So is the new iPad 2 really worth the upgrade from the previous generation of iPad? Read on for an indepth review of the iPad 2.

First take us a look at its tech specs before diving into detailed discussion.

Tech Specs

Operating System: – iOS4.3
Processor: – 1GHz dual-core Apple A5
Display: – 9.7 inch LED-backlit IPS LCD
Memory: – 512MB RAM
Storage: – 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Camera (Front/Rear): – VGA/720p
Connectivity: – Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth, 3G, Data Cable
Other Features: – Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass, GPS, Ambient light sensor
Price: – $499 to $829

Hardware

External

At the first look, the iPad 2 looks far slimmer and sleeker than the first generation of iPad. At its thickest point the iPad 2 is just 0.34 inches thick. Compared to the first generation of iPad, the iPad 2 is slightly less wide and a bit shorter in height. The device is extremely light weighing in at just 1.33 pounds. The biggest external additions are the two cameras on the iPad, one on the rear and one on front. Mute and volume buttons are placed on the left side at the back. The power button is place at the top of the ipad 2. The iPad 2 has a standard 30 pin dock connector at the bottom to charge the iPad 2 and dock the device. A neat 3.5mm headset jack is placed on the left top corner of the iPad 2. The device is available in black and white bezel colors.

Internal

The iPad 2 now comes with an 1Ghz dual core A5 processor and 512MB RAM. The screen on the iPad 2 is a 9.7 inch IPS display with a resolution of 1024×768. The screen is amazingly crisp and colors are vivid, however the screen’s resolution isn’t upto the famous Retina Display. The iPad 2 comes with a WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n) capability. The iPad 2 is also equipped with a Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), A-GPS (Assisted GPS), an accelerometer, a three axis gyroscope and an ambient light sensor. The speaker located on the back is a single speaker and produces clear sound.

Software

The iPad 2 now ships with the latest operating system iOS 5. The look and feel of the new operating system is extremely good. The home screen is no different than theone on the iphone with a dock at the bottom and application icons placed in a neat slide able grid. The browser performance has been improved by leaps and bounds. The browser is noticeably more responsive and faster than the previous generation iPad. However the lack of Flash support is a letdown. Garageband and iMovie are two apps that are interesting to use. FaceTime is an excellent app to video chat with your friends. All in all the software on the iPad 2 is what you would expect from Apple operating system, a great user experience.

Overall Vertdict

The Apple ipad 2 is a great tablet. However with the current competition on the rise and the Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy tablets offering a much better package it all comes down to personal preferences. Moreover with the rumored iPad 3 launch on the horizon, the iPad 2 might not the best buy right now. So unless you are a diehard hardcore fan of Apple and need a tablet whatsoever, the iPad 2 isnt really something one would go for looking at the current markets.