Should You Make the Change To The iPad 2?

For many of us, it is impossible to escape the fact that the iPad 2 has launched. There is always a good deal of hype when it comes to Apple products. Possibly it's because of all the fan boys, or is it simply because Apple develops quality products? From an unprejudiced point of view, I think it is a combination of these. Following on one year from when the first iPad was launched, the iPad 2 is now available. So, if you bought the first model, I will now give my opinion on if you should consider switching to the iPad 2.

The first thing to notice with the iPad 2 is the reduction in in terms of size. The size of the screen has stayed the same at a decent 9.7 inches; nonetheless, the thickness of iPad 2 has been reduced by one third of the original size, which of course is a good thing. At only 600 grams, the iPad 2 is lighter than the original iPad. Not heavy the least bit. These modifications are perceptible as I found by holding the iPad and iPad 2. It would be a wrong supposition to consider that this skinnier, lighter version does not run as well.

Comparing to the original iPad, the iPad 2 is speedier. The graphics processor is touted by Apple to be 9 times speedier than the original iPad. That is a huge improvement, if what they say is correct. The reason for this advancement is for demanding games and the camera, which we'll come onto shortly. The processor is also much faster, as Apple have upgraded from the old A4 chip to an A5 chip. The A5 chip features a dual core processor and it makes a difference to the speed of the new iPad. No matter what I was using, I could tell that it was faster. If I use several media on the first model and then the newer iPad, the improved load speed time is marked.

The iPad 2 now features two cameras. The two cameras are situated at the front and at the back. If you like the idea of having a camera, then you will welcome this shift of stance since when the iPad was initially released, there were no cameras. One camera shoots 720p HD and the second camera isn't as wonderful. Video calling and fun photographs are now feasible with the new iPad with the add-on of FaceTime and Photobooth. The back camera, when making use of FaceTime on the iPad, exposes where you are as opposed to the front camera that permits you see each other.

Switching from the iPad to the iPad 2 is, I would say, for folks who feel the need for the faster processors and have the available cash. Although the upgrades are an improvement, it's nothing groundbreaking, apart from possibly the camera which is a brand new addition.