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Last year's iPad mini was very nearly perfect in every way, except the one you needed it to be. Its display was porridge next to the bright retina cornucopia of its bigger iPad brother and its tiny tablet competitors. This year? We feast.It's tempting—and...
Last year's iPad mini was a near-perfect device save for one flaw—that muddy display—that made it nearly unusable. This year's has not only fixed that, it's paired the result with iOS 7, an operating system that is, regardless of whatever else you might t...
I haven't mentioned the price yet because things should stand on their own merit, everyone's got different budgets, etc. etc. Allow me to mention it now. I do not like the price. I find the price unnerving. The price is very much more than a price I would...
The only reasons not to buy an iPad mini—assuming youd like to buy a tablet in the first place—are matters of personal preference and bankroll. Can you afford to spend $500 (lets be honest, 16GB isnt gonna cut it these days, and the 32GB model is a $10...
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When Apple launched the 3rd generation iPad (as the new iPad), it also dropped the price of the entry-level 16GB WiFi iPad 2 to $399. Apple's products tend to hold their values exceptionally well, so this two-tablet strategy made sense. Apple also proved...
If Apple's A5 is any indication, Samsung's 32nm HK+MG process is extremely capable. Assuming Apple didn't change any fundamentals of its microarchitecture, the iPad 2,4's gains in battery life can be attributed directly to the process. The gains themselve...
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Design and portability Apple has long been able to differentiate itself from competitors by offering sleek products, but other tablet makers such as Asus have caught up in this area. Both devices look stunning - the Ipad 2 is available with a pure wh...
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It wasn’t until the arrival of the iPad that the Tablet market began to gain steam amongst consumers. Even now, Apple’s pride in joy in the iPad 2 continues to make great strides in the tablet landscape as it’s seemingly is the benchmark that all othe...
Arguably the best two tablets on the market right now, it’s ultimately pricing that showcases the kind of value that can be found with these memorable beauties. For their starting prices of $500, their designs are remarkably justified as they radiate...
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Almost every new Android tablet released in the market would always be compared against the Apple iPad 2, and no doubt this tablet is a tough one to beat.Motorola just recently released the newest Xoom sibling, the Xoom 2. And, just as for any other table...
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Tablets are hot — and everywhere. But choosing one is easier than you’d think Everyone can offer features, but who gives you the best access to streaming and downloadable content? Enlarge PORTABLE ENTERTAINMENT. It started with the Walkman and was revolu...
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recombu.com Updated:
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Apple's first iPad truly established a new market for tablets. No longer an under-powered PC wannabe, the iPad gave us a silky smooth touch interface, great internet browsing and access to a raft of apps especially designed for the screen, which allowed t...
If you've played around with the first iPad, you know exactly what to expect from the iPad 2. The capacitive touschscreen is still responsive and smoothand still has that ooh factor that Apple fans purr over, The 9.7 inch screen is superb for webbrowsing...
Though the new cameras are a welcome addition, they're certainly lacking when it comes to image quality, especially for stills. Although we don't expect people to be swinging their iPads around to take photos, when you do take a snap, we would want the qu...
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When it comes to cellular enabled tablets for AT&T, the pickings are indeed slim with the Apple iPad 2 being the most highly respected name on their lineup. Well, the HTC Jetstream is flying in to make a name for itself as being the carrier’s very fir...
Being the newest kid on the block definitely has its advantages, and it really shows with the HTC Jetstream as it excels in shooting photos & videos, packs support for AT&T’s 4G LTE network, and incorporates HTC Scribe Technology. Moreover, the HTC Se...
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Tweet Tweet Tablet computing is all the rage now. Microsoft coined it, Apple popularized it and there are many others including Microsoft itself that are vying for a piece of the large pie that Apple already owns. It isn’t the death of the PC, bu...
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If Android tablets and the iPad 2 had a boxing match over which device has the best screen display, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 would knock out the other Android tablets and leave the iPad 2 in black and blue. That is how we would creatively state what Dr...
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Some weeks ago—this is something of a shameful admission for me—I stood in line for hours at the local Best Buy store in order to purchase an iPad 2 on the device's launch day. I'm not one of, you know, those guys, and I hadn't intended to commit much tim...
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Back in 2009 when the came roaring out of the gates hoping to find itself as a noteworthy competitor to , there were some people adamant about seeing webOS succeeding in making itself an established mobile platform. As we all know by now, it didn’t qu...
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The device itself is quite fragile, but Apple sells a Smart Cover case that can compensate. Ease of use is a bit of a mixed bag for government...
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For a good year now, we've been hearing about devices that would give the iPad a real run for its money, only to find the claims hollow. The closest contender thus far has been the Motorola Xoom, but it suffered too many shortcomings to give Steve Jo...
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There sure are a lot of tablets out there. We'll get to them all soon enough. But we would be remiss to talk about tablets without first looking...
In my opinion, the iPad 2's price is just as ridiculous as the original iPad. But that’s the nature of an Apple tablet. Remember that $499 for the iPad 2 is only the beginning. You also end up paying for a case, cradle, keyboard, HDMI adapter, and don’...
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With summer in full swing and many people taking some much-needed vacations, tablets are increasingly becoming the gadget of choice to carry along on those trips away from home. Obviously, they’re much more portable than most traditional laptops, but e...
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itp.net
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When Apple introduced its first generation iPad early in 2010, it took the world by storm. The tablet was so successful that it prompted other manufacturers to release their own tablet devices in a bid to capture a slice of this obviously very hot mark...
If you already own the original iPad there’s little reason to splurge on the latest. While the cameras bring new functionality, the results as far as the rear camera is concerned, are basic. If you own another first generation tablet however and you’r...
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I have been using Apple’s first generation iPad ever since it was launched in the UK last year and its becomes an integral part of my daily life, is the new second generation iPad 2 from Apple worth an upgrade?When the iPad 2 was launched, I substitute...
After using the new iPad2 for a number of weeks now, the added speed and sleeker design of the new iPad 2 are great additions especially the HDMI out and mirroring features. The new iPad 2 still puts Apple well in front of the competition currently on...
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Here is a long-term iPad 2 review that reflects on this past month of intense usage. I've written it a little differently than my other reviews and have formatted it as more of an FAQ, as if I were answering some of the questions I had before the iPad cam...
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J. Simon Leitner (translated by Vinay Pradhan), 05/06/2011 About one year ago, Apple laid the foundation for the iPad, a groundbreaking new tablet series. Apples iPad 2 comes with new hardware: dual-core CPUs and front and rear cameras. These upgrade...
High quality case, Good performance, Quiet and low heat emissions, Good battery life, Extensive package (Appstore, Bookstore, iTunes. )...
Still no cursor keys on the virtual keyboard, Limited connectivity, Camera module has bad quality, The Apple System (both soft- and hardware) are completely closed off...
Apple iPad 2The first generation iPad started a technological revolution. Apples iPad 2 takes all that was good in the first iPad and makes it better, leaving behind the flaws and installing new hardware and software, to give the second generation iPad us...
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With blatant additions, obscure tweaks and a lot that has remained unchanged, this year's model of the world's favorite tablet edges out the original...
Sleeker than ever, Enhanced feature set including two (!) new cameras, Blazing-fast processor...
Still no Flash video support, Charging still slow, still can't be performed via connection to computer...
In some ways, this new edition of the iPad is a subtle refinement, in other ways a drastic expansion of its functionality and its very intent, allowing us to create and communicate with technology which simply was not available in the initial effort...
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consumersearch.com Updated:
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The new Apple iPad 2 doesn't represent a huge leap forward from the original iPad, but reviewers say it remains the best tablet computer on the market. The tablet is thinner and slightly lighter than the previous iPad, which makes it easier to hold wit...
Thinner, faster than original iPad, Dual cameras, Excellent battery life, Intuitive interface, Thousands of tabletspecific apps...
Camera quality, No Flash support, Higherresolution display would be nice...
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When Steve Jobs walked on stage for the announcement of the iPad 2 in San Francisco on March 2, nobody realized that the new iPad 2 would have the impact it has had so far. Over a million have been sold. Disappointed would-be customers waited in long l...
The new iPad 2 is lighter, faster, slimmer and a lot more feature-laden than the original iPad. This is not merely a midterm upgrade designed to bridge the original iPad with the future iPad 3 – this is a significant upgrade to the iPad and worthwhile...
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For the better portion of the last month, we’ve been toiling away getting comfy with some of the newest tablets to hit the market of late, and now that we’ve gotten a feel for all of them, it’s best to sit down to compare and contrast them all in one m...
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Even though tablets have been around for many years, the iPad was the first to bring them down to the consumer level in both price, ease of use, and popularity. The first iPad was a huge success and with the iPad 2 Apple has repeated that success. Featur...
So what do we take away from this review? The iPad has a lot of positive features (screen brightness, viewing angles, audio quality, fast processor) but it also has a lot of flaws (low quality cameras, battery, software, button angles, slippery back...
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examiner.com Updated:
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DisplayThe display used on the iPad 2 is the same as the one on the original, so there is not much to review here. It is still a 9.7-inch IPS display with 1024 x 768 resolution. I'm not saying that keeping the same display is bad. The quality is great, th...
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about.com Updated:
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Despite its perceived faults, even critics would grudgingly admit that the first iPad was a revolutionary device. After all, it practically gave birth to the consumer tablet segment (note I said “consumer” tablet; after all, more PC-like tablets did ex...
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blogcritics.org Updated:
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iPad 2, the new wonder from Apple, is really...wonderful! Featuring a dual-core 1 GHz processor, the tablet is available in 16, 32, or 64 GB of storage, contains a 9.7-inch screen and can run more apps than you can possibly imagine. In addition, there...
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onlinenotebook.com Updated:
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Apple iPad 2 is here and the new gadget is definitely better and faster than its predecessor. Under the hood, there is a new dual core A5 procesosor and Apple says that the performance is doubled as compared to the original iPad and the gaming graphics...
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computershopper.com Updated:
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Apple rewrote, or one could argue, revivified, the tablet-computer market with the original iPad. With the success of Apple's tablet, makers started scurrying to catch up, and we saw product after product that attempted to sip...
Fast performance, Super-thin design, Support for FaceTime, Superb media-sharing, browsing improvements in new iOS, Choice in data carriers...
Poor camera quality, Still lacking Flash support, USB port, HDMI, SD-card adapters cost extra, Won't run on 4G network...
Seamless hardware and interface design, plus an unparalleled ecosystem of apps, keep the iPad 2 a step ahead of the emerging tablet pack. You'll want to be aware of some important factors, though, before picking a data carrier...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
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Faster and more streamlined, the iPad 2 is a deliciously sleek next-gen gadget – which makes the clunky iTunes software and lack of Flash video even more frustrating. Related links News Orange: iPad 2 on 30-day tariff Three unveils its iPad 2 price pla...
Incredibly sleek look and feel, video calling, tons of apps optimised for iPad, particularly magazines and new media...
Lack of Flash video is galling for a media-centric device, bloated iTunes software, difficult to transfer media without iTunesLook and Feel...
Faster and more streamlined, the iPad 2 is a deliciously sleek next-gen gadget – which makes the clunky iTunes software and lack of Flash video even more frustrating...
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One of the most significant upgrades that the Ipad 2 has is its 1GHz dual-core A5 processor. The first Ipad has a single core A4 so there is the potential for twice as much power in the new tablet. The new processor is very fast and can cope with al...
Thin and light, reliable operating system, same battery life as previous Ipad but better performance...
Still no support for Flash, no USB or HDMI...
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Many expected the original iPad to be released with the features the iPad 2 finally came out with, though it took Apple nearly a year after to bring that seemingly basic feature –- a camera — to reality. But those critical of Apple for their slow movi...
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cellphonequick.com Updated:
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With the iPad’s second go-around, Apple sticks to its successful formula. The iPad 2 is thinner, faster, and includes two cameras, but otherwise, the iPad stays the same: size, price, capacity, and features all carry over.Oh, except for color. Apple no...
Dual core processor, 10hourplus battery life, Bright 9.7inch IPS LCD screen, A third thinner than the original, Front and rear cameras...
The iPad 2 right now is cheaper than any other tablet, easier to use than any other tablet, but not necessarily better endowed than other tablets – but that doesn’t matter. The lines at the box office make the iPad 2 the de facto market leader by a wi...
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gamertell.com Updated:
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The iPad 2 release will probably go down in history as one of the worst choreographed launches a product has seen. It’ll also go down in history as one of the best launches ever seen. As of typing this, Apple is still showing a 4-5 week delay for onlin...
Thinner design and new internal hardware compared to the original iPad makes an already good experience better...
No higher resolution screen and two bottom of the line cameras make upgrading a thinker. Outside screen glare is still a problem...
If you enjoyed the core iPad experience and don’t plan on using the cameras a lot, then by all means pick one up.The iPad 2 release will probably go down in history as one of the worst choreographed launches a product has seen. It’ll also go down in history a...
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“The third post-PC blockbuster product” – this is the phrase that Steve Jobs used to describe the iPad at their recent media event for the iPad 2. Regardless of how you feel about the company or their products, there is no denying that Apple is one of...
Apple has brought a lot to the table with the iPad 2, though they have left themselves a bit vulnerable by excluding some features many expected would arrive with this revision. After all we expect several, if not dozens of potential competitors to ar...
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In-Depth Review by Jeff Gamet | 5:45 PM, Mar. 25th, 2011Tweet The iPad 2 is Apple’s second take on what a tablet computer device should be. Like the original, it sports a 9.7-inch multi-touch display, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support, a built-in m...
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thereviewcrew.com Updated:
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Apple calls it the “amazing” tablet that’s hard to put down. The iPad 2 has finally come to Canada with new features and a new design. I was lucky enough to get my hands on the new tablet a few days before launch courtesy of Apple. I’ve played with the...
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Of course the iPad2 would finally arrive on a day that I was in a tech rehearsal from 11am to 11pm. That seems to be how these things go in my life of late.I was glad it finally arrived however, and I'm sure Apple is glad that they got some of the early o...
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A couple of the other TUAW staffers have given you their first impressions of the iPad 2 , but I'm coming at it from a different angle, because I used the original iPad for a grand total of about 20 minutes. This won't be a comparison of the new iPad vers...
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The magic is back for a second act, baby, and it doesn't play for the Lakers (that's the other Magic). The magic we're talking about plays for team Apple, and while the competition tries to come up with a so-called "iPad killer," Apple may have beat th...
Dual-core processor results in snappier performance, Twice as much RAM as the iPad 1, More comfortable to hold, Color options (black and white), Price...
Built-in cameras sub-par, Still no USB port, microSD card slot, or Flash support, Needs to be even lighter for one-handed use...
We have to admit that it's been a bit of a letdown in the tablet market, which we figured would be a lot more competitive at this point than it is. But here we are looking at Apple's second generation iPad when most other manufacturers have yet to release...
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Last Friday, I bought an iPad 2 and hopped a flight to Guatemala. I'm going to go ahead and declare my well-travelled little tablet the first iPad 2 in the developing world. It's probably also the first iPad to make it to the top of an active volcano-...
During my 7 days in Guatemala, the iPad 2 saw its charger exactly twice. The first time was after three days of moderate use, right before our Volcano hike, and the second time was the morning before my flight. I took the iPad 2 everywhere with me. I...
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I don't exactly remember when I stopped using the iPad, but it wasn't without me trying to use it. We reviewed the WiFi version on AnandTech last year but it was the AT&T 3G version that I ended up using most of the time. For short trips around NC I'...
If you fell in love with the original iPad, the iPad 2 is a significant upgrade. You get much faster hardware, a much more ergonomic device and the ability to FaceTime with your friends. If it weren't for the fact that the iPad 3 is likely 12 months away...
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The iPad 2 is significanltly faster running CPU and GPU intens...
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Apple's new iPad 2 is currently so popular that it's difficult to buy. Along with its impressive hardware however, there are a few weak spots and a couple rough edges in its current software release...
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bgr.com
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There’s so much to say about Apple’s new tablet, the iPad 2, yet it really boils down to a few short and sweet sentences. It’s the latest tablet on the market, having beaten the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook to market by a good month, and its return to...
Apple’s iPad was the first post-PC device that people took seriously. Microsoft, Nokia and countless manufacturers have tried to find the right balance between a tablet and a computer for the last 10 years, but the iPad was the first device to get it r...
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So, a lot of peeps have been asking me abut the iPad 2, many of them owners of the Original Apple iPad.Just incase you’re wondering what’s the new iPad 2 all about, here’s a quick rundown.All together, the main new features are:The Front facing VGA ca...
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Here's the simple truth about the iPad 2: There is nothing else like it. Maybe it won't make you feel the way it makes me feel. Maybe it won't replace your laptop. Maybe it could be even thinner and lighter and faster. But there is nothing else like it.Fr...
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Although the managed to get a slight head start in making some headlines so far this year in the tablet market, we’re already seeing the demonstrating its might as it flexes its muscles in hopes of retaining its crown amongst the newest generation of...
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macnn.com Updated:
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Tablets were a veritable niche until the iPad, which made Apple's launch easy: it practically walked into a market uncontested. In 2011, however, it's virtually surrounded on all sides, mostly by Android but also by the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook a...
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electronista.com Updated:
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Tablets were a veritable niche until the iPad, which made Apple's launch easy: it practically walked into a market uncontested. In 2011, however, it's virtually surrounded on all sides, mostly by Android but also by the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook and...
Much faster in some areas, Thinner and lighter, Huge, intuitive app library, Smart Covers are slick, iMovie and GarageBand are killer apps, Dual cameras add functionality, Still excellent battery life, Toughtobeat price...
Not nightandday better for some iPad owners, Cameras are subpar by Apple standards, Android sometimes more powerful and open, Smart Cover doesn't guard the back, Still the same 1024x768 display.
Much ado was made at Apple's special event that it was the "year of the iPad 2." Steve Jobs was confident no one would come close. That's not entirely true. There are a few things Android 3.0 tablets are doing better, a few things the PlayBook will do...
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I received the original Apple iPad on release day last year, thanks to Julie’s very generous gift. I love that iPad even more than my beloved green Handspring Visor Deluxe from years ago, and it was that little Visor that first introduced me to my equa...
Slimmer and lighter than original iPad, Faster than original iPad and other tablets currently on the market, Many configurations available, so you can choose the storage and connectivity you need, Lowest tablet prices currently on the market...
Low-res cameras, iPad 2 is difficult to use as a hand-held camera because of its size and weight and the placement of the shutter button.
I’m very happy that I bought the iPad 2. I love the speed and performance enhancements. The thinner, lighter form makes the iPad 2 even easier to hold. I’m looking forward to enjoying everything I loved about the original – but with greater speed. I al...
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Amazingly, the tablet market has evolved tremendously over the course of the last year thanks to the revolutionary onset of the . Prior to its release, tablets were merely thought of as secondary devices, or even expensive luxuries that rendered them a...
Impressive thin profile, Fast performance with its A5 processor, Enabled for video chat, Solid price point...
Shoots terrible photos, Same old iOS experience...
As much as Apple touts its wonderfully new slimmer design, which we openly agree as being eye catching, one of the most alluring things about the iPad 2 is its spot on pricing. At $500 for the entry-level model, you’re presented with a fantastic look...
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It seems that the competition really hates Apple. iPad tablet was the most successful device of its kind in the year 2010 and there are other manufacturers who have joined the tablet bandwagon after this but they haven’t seen the same success. Apple so...
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Ever since I picked up an Apple iPad 2, I've spent more time with it than my original iPad. At 1.3 pounds, the 33 percent thinner iPad 2 is unquestionably more comfortable to hold and offers the promise of greater speed and utility. In some cases, doi...
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iPad 2 is simply the original iPad with a thinner design, a couple of cameras, and a faster chipset. Only it isn't. Not any more than the original iPad was just a big iPhone. Device by device, year after year, Apple has slowly and now successfully changed...
iPad 2 is an evolutionary improvement to the original iPad, but that's true of almost every iOS device update. Taken year by year each generation seems only slightly better than the last. It's like children you see every day as opposed to just on holidays...
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It's the iPad 2 - Apple's second iteration of the "magical and revolutionary" tablet PC! Aaron gets his paws on it and takes it through its paces in a two-part video review. To recap, it offers a 1 GHz Apple A5 CPU, 9.7-inch display, iOS 4.3, rear-facing...
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It's the iPad 2 - the second version of the "magical and revolutionary" tablet, and the second launch in the 2011 tablet rush! Aaron gets his hands on it and runs it through a few tests in a two-part video review. Specs include a 1 GHz Apple A5 CPU, 9.7-i...
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Apple's original iPad has taken off to levels none of us anticipated when it was launched one year ago. Though it has very recently gotten some competition in the tablet space, the iPad still dominates the market and mindshare of new tablet buyers. A...
Big bump in performance, especially graphics, makes iPad even more competitive in the mobile gaming space, Doubling the memory makes apps and Web browsing more useful, Device is thinner and lighter than the previous model, feels much more Kindle-like in t...
The new cameras are better than no cameras, though they're not particularly great, "Real" GPS only comes with the 3G models, Glass is thinner than before; be cautious of easier breakage...
When Steve Jobs introduced the iPad 2, he insisted that the rumors were wrong, that this device was no tweak or speed bump—it was a major update to Apple's original tablet. He may have been right in some respects, but overall, we have to disagree. The...
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Digitaltrends.com Updated:
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Judging by the lines at stores, the Apple iPad 2 is a phenomenon. It’s been rumored for so long, and with so much talk about tablet PCs in general in the past year, it’s as if the pent-up demand just exploded this weekend. But despite the long lines an...
Dual core processor, 10-hour-plus battery life, Bright 9.7-inch IPS LCD screen, A third thinner than the original, Front and rear cameras...
Highly reflective screen, Slippery, No expandable memory, Poor visibility outdoors, Poor still image quality...
The Apple iPad 2 right now is cheaper and easier to use, but not necessarily better endowed than competing tablets – but that doesn't matter...
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One year ago, pundits were split but surprisingly pessimistic regarding the prospects for the iPad (iLounge Ratings: A- (Wi-Fi) / B+ (3G)), Apple’s first tablet computer. Though the iPad possessed an intuitive multi-touch interface, unrivaled batter...
An iterative improvement upon Apple’s first tablet computer, benefitting from modest size and weight reductions, two color options, as well as considerable under-the-hood improvements in speed. Still includes integrated apps for audio, video, and phot...
New integrated cameras produce blurry, grainy images that are unacceptably weak for still photography and look poor when forced to fill the display; video recorded by the rear 720p camera is only acceptable. Modest reductions in headphone port audio a...
Archived: Our Original First Look at iPad 2, Including VideosOne year ago, pundits were split but surprisingly pessimistic regarding the prospects for the iPad (iLounge Ratings: A- (Wi-Fi) / B+ (3G)), Apple's first tablet computer. Though the iPad possess...
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Everybody wishes the iPad 2 had a higher-resolution display like the iPhone 4, but Apple didn’t even have to go there yet. All Apple did was put the iPad on a treadmill. The tablet shed some weight and gained some speed to become the iPad 2, and it’s i...
See Also, HandsOn With Apple's Skinnier, Faster iPad 2, Want an iPad 2? Be Prepared to Wait, Roundup: iPad 2 Reviews in 140 Characters or Fewer, Just How Bad Is the iPad 2 Camera?, Gadget Lab Podcast: iPad 2, Kinect Hacks, Zombie Ants, iPad 2 Cover Is Sm...
Mediocre cameras make still photos look slimy. Thinner body makes physical buttons on the side a little harder to press...
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maclife.com Updated:
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When change comes, it can be torrentially fast. In under a year, the iPad went from question mark to astonishing success, selling 15 million units in its first nine months on sale. No wonder the iPad 2’s debut touched off even more bedlam than Apple’s...
New A5 chip and RAM significantly improve overall performance, and gaming in particular. Dual cameras work fine for video calls. Thinner, lighter unibody looks slick and makes the iPad more comfortable to use. Video mirroring adds “teaching and presentation tool” to the iPad’s list of many useful functions. Magnet-based Smart Cover is an ingenious, valuable accessory. Same pricing as first iPad.
No transformative new features. Display is unchanged, so it still isn’t usable in bright sunlight and attracts lots of smudgy fingerprints. Cameras yield poor, low-res photos. Using cameras is often difficult and requires awkward grip. No support for 4G cellular data. Still no expansion ports.
With properly calibrated expectations--think minor refresh, rather than next generation--the iPad 2 continues Apple’s reign as the king of tablets. If you haven’t bought one yet, the iPad 2 is a stellar device that still feels like a little slice of...
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The iPad 2 has arrived, and with it, the tablet computer that has redefined the genre is getting a very interesting update. Thinner design, dual-cameras, updated OS, new accessories… with the same pricing structure. For some, it is the update they’ve...
Apple is not pursuing the “absolute” performance/features crown. There are more powerful tablets out there -like the Motorola Xoom– and more will come out. However, the iPad 2 is an excellent tablet computer that addresses the usage models that customers...
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Video Review: Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey give us a review of Apple's new super tablet, the iPad 2. What's changed? What's better? How does it hold up now that the market is full of tablets? Find out with this review...
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Here are my impressions on the iPad 2, from getting one to setting it up and starting to use it. I plan to add to this post periodically over the next few days, so check back!Getting It:I started out at the local Best Buy and Target, both in the same shop...
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Apple made the iPad 2 thinner, lighter, and more powerful than the first-generation tablet. The iPad 2 also has front- and rear-facing cameras, which enable FaceTime video chat, and at least one high-profile launch app iPad 2 exclusive in iMovie.While the...
Slick, thin, and fast, Excellent battery life, Amazing app support...
Good, not great, display, Subpar speaker, Lousy cameras...
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The iPad 2 has arrived. Our iPad 2 Review will show you what's new, how the iPad 2 compares to the iPad, how the iPad 2 performs and most importantly help you decide if the iPad 2 is the right tablet for you.The Apple iPad 2 is a 1.3 pound tablet computer...
We've spent the past year using the iPad as the measuring stick for what a consumer tablet should be, and now, 11 months later, just as competitors like the HP TouchPad, Motorola Xoom and other Android tablets are arriving, we have the iPad 2.The iPad 2 d...
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Earlier this morning we published our first impressions on Apple's iPad 2, including analysis on camera quality and a dive into the architecture behind Apple's A5 SoC. Our SoC investigation mostly focused on CPU performance, which we found to be a he...
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How much can technology change in a year? Take a close look at the iPad 2, and you have your answer. It’s thinner, faster, and it costs the same. That’s progress.When you have extended physical contact with a product, the way you feel about it is more...
The iPad 2 is a significantly improved version of a product that was already excellent. As it usually does, Apple figured out precisely which details needed the most attention, leaving out features that wouldn't make as much difference. Beyond that, now A...
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The iPad 2 is here! You've run down the specs - including the 2x as fast A5 processor, the lighter 1.33lb weight, and the crazy-thin .34 inch "thickness." You've considered whether it's worth it for iPad 2 owners to upgrade . You've taken a look at what's...
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techreviewsource.com Updated:
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4.50 As cocky as it may seem, when Steve Jobs boasts that most of the new 2011 are no match for the original Apple iPad, he has a point. Currently, only the ($599-$799, 3.5 stars) shows enough promise to compete with Apple's tablet. RIM's BlackB...
Thinner than the original. New A5 chip offers faster graphics processing, general performance. Dual cameras for video chat, HD video recording, and stills. Improved design incorporates internal magnets for Smart Cover accessory. 3G versions available o...
Image quality with rearfacing camera is not great. Frontfacing camera is not HD. Still no Flash video support. No earbuds included.
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Our sister site Engadget has spent the past week playing around with its iPad 2 review unit, and Engadget's review is now live . (We'll just assume Apple meant to send one to TUAW, but it got lost in the mail ... along with all of our event invitations.)...
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To say Apple's iPad 2 is an easy tablet to review is somewhat of an understatement. The device, a follow up to last year's wildly successful (and currently market-defining) iPad, is nearly identical when it comes to software, and though improved, closely...
Amazingly thinExtremely fastCameras finally added...
Camera quality is poorScreen resolution could be higherOS still has rough edges...
It might frustrate the competition to hear this, but it needs to be said: the iPad 2 isn't just the best tablet on the market, it feels like the only tablet on the market. As much as we'd like to say that something like the Xoom has threatened Apple's pre...
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Apple's iPad 2 was unveiled by Steve Jobs at a special event on Wednesday, with the Apple CEO claiming the next generation tablet is dramatically faster, with a dual-core A5 processor, and slimmer than its predecessor.iPad 2 has the same battery life...
These are just a few of our impressions after spending some time in a room packed with journalists and a few iPad 2 demo units. We'll have much more to say, obviously, when the iPad 2 arrives and we write our full review...
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No one has been able to match the iPad's industrial design or intuitive interface. No tablet even approaches the number of apps available for the iPad. Only iTunes offers a one-stop shop for music, video, and books. Does Apple even need a sequel? Actua...
Thinner and lighter design, Speedy dual-core processor, Makes FaceTime calls, Innovative Smart Covers, More than 11 hours of battery life...
Camera quality could be better, No 4G connectivity, Doesn't support personal hotspot...
With its ultra-slim design, faster dual-core performance, FaceTime camera, and gobs of compelling apps, the iPad 2 is the tablet to beat.
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A year ago, nobody had an iPad. Then Apple sold 15 million of them in just nine months, creating a whole new category of technology product. The iPad may have become, in the words of Steve Jobs, “the most successful consumer product ever launched.” Com...
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The iPad shaped the consumer tablet market. Now, just as Android 3.0 Honeycomb slates are rising to the challenge, the iPad 2 is here to move Apple’s game on even further. Squeezing a faster processor, boosted graphics and twin cameras into a 33-percen...
How much, exactly, did Apple have to do to maintain its tablet lead? Even a year after its launch, the original iPad consistently held rivals and upstarts at arms-length across most of the key metrics. Challengers fell short of its battery life, could...
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As cocky as it may seem, when Steve Jobs boasts that most of the new 2011 tablets are no match for the original Apple iPad, he has a point. Currently, only the Motorola Xoom (Verizon Wireless) ($599-$799, 3.5 stars) shows enough promise to compete with...
Thinner than the original. New A5 chip offers faster graphics processing, general performance. Dual cameras for video chat, HD video recording, and stills. Improved design incorporates internal magnets for Smart Cover accessory. 3G versions available on AT&T and Verizon Wireless. Improved AirPlay features. Supports HDMI output (via optional adapter).
Image quality with rear-facing camera is not great. Front-facing camera is not HD. Still no Flash video support. No earbuds included.
The clear standout in the ever-widening sea of tablets, the Apple iPad 2 brings a slimmer design, faster processing, dual cameras, and FaceTime video chat to a tablet that already had a leg up on the competition. Buy it now...
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pcworld.com_techhive.com Updated:
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The Apple iPad 2 is neither a revolution nor a revelation. Rather, it's an evolutionary bump over its predecessor, which is enough for iPad 2 to be competitive with, and stay ahead of, its tablet competition, even if only by a hair. While the iPad 2 st...
Comparatively light at 1.3 pounds, Slimmer design with curved edges is easier to hold, Slimmer design with curved edges is easier to hold, Comparatively light at 1.3 pounds, Comparatively light at 1.3 pounds, Slimmer design with curved edges is easier to...
Relies on PC link to iTunes for updates, backups, Tediously slow to charge, Tediously slow to charge, Relies on PC link to iTunes for updates, backups, Tediously slow to charge, Relies on PC link to iTunes for updates, backups, Tediously slow to charge, R...
The iPad 2 remains the tablet to beat, even though its improvements represent just a satisfying aesthetic and spec evolution over its predecessor. Apple iPad 2: Tablet Is Thinner, Lighter, Faster to Use Apple iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB Review, by Mel...
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TOOLS YOU CAN USE advertisementAfter much speculation and hype, Apple finally unveiled its new and improved second generation iPad, the iPad 2. The iPad 2 comes equipped with a more streamlined design, better performance, integrated cameras, and many m...
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Steve Jobs announced the iPad 2 on March 2. No one expected Jobs to do it himself as he's been on a medical leave of absence for a while now. He looked none the worse for wear, though I can't imagine that things are very good for him...
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The Apple iPad 2, successor to the original Apple tablet, is one of the thinnest and most impressive devices we have ever got our paws on here at PhoneDog. The iPad 2 comes in either black or white and pricing begins at $499 and ranges all the way up...
Great battery life; super thin design; very bright and clear display; dual-core processor for graphically intensive games and apps; color choice; name your price with a selection of different models.
Some are experiencing light leaking issues; poor rear and front cameras; same capacities as the old version (16GB, 32GB, and 64GB); iOS is needing some updates to freshen it up a bit.
Considering lag was never an issue on the original iPad, the new version is sure to keep up the pace with double the memory and a dual-core processor. Even though the cameras are less-than-spectacular, it's nice to have at least the front one around...
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bgr.com
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As we can plainly see in this iPad 2 video review, Apple's second-generation iPad tablet truly is magical . Though previous rumors suggested the iPad 2 would be roughly the same size as Apple's first iPad, we now see that Apple has opted for a slightly la...
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When the Apple iPad entered the market, people were amazed at the technology this small device offered. No tablet could beat the technology, and most products were several steps behind Apple’s tablet. With Apple’s iPad 2, they made themselves even more...
The Apple iPad 2 features the iOS 4 operating system and the dualcore A5 chip...
There is no USB 2.0 port on this tablet.
The thin design, fast processor and long battery life are a few reasons why this tablet is the best on the market...
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This FAQ is based on discussions in our iPad reader reports, and we welcome your additional questions and tips. Basics What's new in the iPad 2? It's faster (with the new Apple A5 dual-core processor), 33% thinner and 3 oz. lighter, has a FaceTime cam...
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In January 2010, shortly after its unveiling, I first got my hands on an iPad. My initial reaction? “The iPad is like holding the future.” And that’s funny because here we are, just a little over a year into that future, and something new has come alo...
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by March 23, 2011 My arrived Wednesday, March 16th, exactly 5 days after ordering it from Apple's online store. The remaining accessories (black leather Smart Cover, Digital AV Adapter and VGA Adapter) all showed up by Friday. I had ordered them wh...
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It's no secret that tablet makers are having a hard time competing with Apple in this still nascent market. In fact, the iPad is selling so well that it surpassed the number of PCs shipped by any individual PC manufacturer over the last quarter of 2011 --...
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Sascha joined me in the studio last night for a full-on 3.5hr marathon testing and discussion session with 10 different tablets. The iPad2, Asus Eee Pad Transformer, Acer Iconia Tab A500, HTC Flyer, Blackberry Playbook and Samsung Galaxy Tab were the focu...
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i4u.com
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There was no line. They had the model I wanted. After a short wait and a $499 transaction, I was the proud owner of a 16 GB iPad 2.Unfortunately, I had no time to play for it. The next morning was my plane flight to Guatemala, and there was packing to do...
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Best for all-around use, the Apple iPad has perhaps the most stunning high resolution display of any tablet. It's also the highest scoring tablet overall in our test. System speed, touch responsiveness, startup speed, video quality, camera quality (both f...
Very large screen for its size, Very high resolution, Excellent screen and sound quality, Excellent camera/video, Very fast system speed, Consumer testers loved the design and feel, Consumer testers loved the camera functionality...
Slightly heavy for its size, Few connectivity options...
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The iPad has gone through several generations, with each generation improving over the last. That doesn't mean the older models of the iPad are obsolete when compared to newer models. On the contrary, beginning with the iPad 2, older models remain releva...
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