iPad 2: A closer Look
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Introduction
This is a product review of the iPad 2 which is one of the fastest selling products released by Apple Inc. We will also discuss the specifications and qualities of the product.
iPad 2 Summary
This iPad 2 serves as a platform for audio-visual media which includes books, periodicals, movies, music, games and web content and is available in black and white colors. The Tablet PC was unveiled by Apple in the late March 2, 2011. The iPad 2 processes faster graphics which converts to a better experience surfing, viewing, gaming and all other aspects of a PC. It has a screen size of 9.7” inches and a resolution of 1024×768 pixels. One great thing about the iPad2 is the battery life which can last for up to 10 hours. The iPad 2 operates on the Apple’s operating system which is called iOS in a dual core 1 GHZ processor making the Tablet PC capable of fast processes and multi-tasking. Furthermore it has improved its HD graphic display which makes the tablet pc capable of having fast rich graphic display of up to 9 times the original iPad Tablet PC. The Tablet PC costs around$500.
Specifications
Product: iPad 2
Brand: Apple
Release Date: March 11, 2011
Price: $499.00
Screen Size/Display: 9.7 in. (250mm) 4:3 Aspect Ration
Resolution: 1024 x 768 PX (XGA) (1080 P-Video Out via Apple Digital AV Adapter; Support Simultaneous Charging)
Battery Life: 10 hours
Operating System: iOS 4.3.3
Processor Chip: 1 GHz (Dual core)
Hard-Drive Memory: 512 MB DDR (1066) Mbits RAM
Description of Look/Feel: Sleek and Heavy duty
Weight: Wi-Fi Model 1.33 lbs. (600gms.)
Dimensions: 9.50 in. (241 mm.) H x 7.31 in. (186 mm.) W x 0.346 in. (8.8 mm.) D
Other Options/Competitors:
There are also available Tablet PCs out there that has a similar cost of the iPad 2. The HP Slate of the Hewlett-Packard brand costs around $549. Blackberry Playbook is another tablet pc which competes with the iPad 2 which would cost around $499. The two Tablet PCs are close in cost range when compared to the iPad 2. However, in terms of Multi-tasking, rich HD graphic display and entertainment, the Apple’s iPad 2 is superior.
Pros
- Not too expensive
- Longer battery life
- Dual core (CPU)
- Back and front videos and still cameras
-Abundant to apps download
Cons
- It has smaller built in RAM of only 512mb which only store less threads for the core to process.
- Closed environment (No Flash)
General Reception/Costumers Review
The iPad 2 really has many things to offer that would interest customers/users to buy the Tablet PC. In fact one of the customer on the forum product reviews said “The HD graphic display has really improved. It is much more faster and responsive now as compared to the old iPad.” Another customer says about the HDTV compatibility of the iPad 2. He said “For me, the most pleasant surprising features of the iPad 2 is its improved support for HDTVs and HD video. I can now watch HD videos right on my TV screen without the hassle of finding a compatible accessory to work it out.”
Almost all of the customer reviews and discussion of the Apple’s iPad 2 state positive results. The only Thing they are concern is the memory capacity of the Tablet PC.
Conclusion/Final Verdict
The Apple’s iPad 2 will give us a good deal because of its dual core and long battery life plus it attaches magnetically and aligns perfectly. The iPad 2 has built-in apps for your work and businesses and has free iOS 4.3 software update. Its cameras are designed for face time video calling making the iPad 2 the best choice.