The iPad 2 has mentioned a lot in the news, so many of us know that it is out. There is constantly a great deal of hoopla when it comes to Apple products. Is this because of Apple's product line being terrific or just buzzt from their hardcore fan base? I would suggest it could be either, talking as a neutral in this. Following on one year from when the first iPad was introduced, the iPad 2 can now be purchased. The question that enters most people's minds is 'is it worth upgrading to the new iPad?', and that is the question I will try to resolve in this mini-review.

The iPad 2 is a lot smaller than the original iPad model. The iPad 2's screen size continues to be the same at a decent 9.7 inches; however, the thickness of iPad 2 has been reduced by 33% of the original size, which of course is a good thing. The iPad 2 is likewise much lighter, tipping the scale at just a little more than 600g. That's very light. If you take in your hands the iPad and the new iPad 2, the change in design can be felt. It would be an incorrect supposition to consider that this skinnier, lighter version does not work as well.

In comparison to the first iPad, the iPad 2 is quicker. The graphics processor is touted by Apple to be 9 times faster than the initial iPad. If that is right, it is a significant leap forward. Gaming demands and the introduction of cameras is the reason this had to take place. The processor is also much quicker, as Apple have upgraded from the old A4 chip to an A5 chip. The A5 chip has 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 faster. I've likewise looked at both the new and old iPad side by side and I can definitely say you note things, such as web pages and video, loading quicker.


Now, let's move on to the recent addition of the cameras; not only one, but two cameras are on the iPad 2. You will find the cameras set at both the back and the front. This is a major move as the first iPad had no camera at all and this may be crucial to you. A more or less better capability of one of the cameras is the ability to photograph in 720p HD. Video calling and fun photographs are now possible with the new iPad with the inclusion of FaceTime and Photobooth. The front camera places you face-to-face when video calling when using FaceTime whereas the iPad's back camera displays your surroundings.

If you have money and wish the new quicker processing times then changing from the first iPad to iPad 2 probably makes sense. If we dismiss the cameras, then the alterations are not significant but do make it a better model.

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