Upgrades in the iPad 2
Here are the main points of difference between the iPad 1 and newest iPad
1. An improved processor. The latest iPad has a powerful dual core processor in one Apple A5 chip. This is an improvement on the A4 processor in the iPad 1. You’ll notice the difference when you are using the iPad to surf the web, watch movies, play games, or make Facetime video calls. Everything is faster, when loading apps, switching from task to task, and the general responsiveness of the tablet
With up to nine times the graphics performance, playing games on iPad is even faster, smoother and more realistic. Despite the improvement to the iPad’s functionality, Apple say that the battery life will remain 10 hours.
b. Two cameras with the FaceTime app included. The iPad 2 has 2 cameras – one on the front and one on the back. Apple originally launched Facetime with the iPhone 4. It has been gaining so much popularity that Apple has decided to add the FaceTime functionality to the newest iPad through the webcam. The front camera puts you and your friend face-to-face. Switch to the back camera during your video call to share still shots of where you are or images of anything you have found interesting. When you’re not using FaceTime, let the back camera roll if you see something movie-worthy. It’s HD, so whatever you shoot is a mini-masterpiece.
3. More variety with Two Colors. The iPad 2 is available in both black and white whereas the original ipad was only available in black.
d. Lighter and Thinner in your hands. The next generation iPad is a third lighter than the original ipad. The iPad2’s WiFi-only model weighs about 1.3 pounds. The lighter weight could mean a lot for those always on the go and for those who like to carry their iPad around like any other book. It is 0.34 inch (8.8 mm) thin.
5. The new iPad Smart Cover. The Smart Cover protects your iPad without being bulky. It works with iPad such that the smart magnetic technology built into each really pulls them together. Open the Smart Cover and your iPad wakes up instantly. Close it and your iPad goes into sleep mode. The smart cover also acts as a perfect stand for the iPad when you are watching movies or playing games.
The above lists only the major visible upgrades. There is much more in store including the gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, HDMI out and the features supported by the new operating system iOS 4.3.
Undoubtedly, iPad2 will prove to be incredible technology under your fingers. It is up to an individual whether he would like to invest in iPad2 after having invested in the original iPad. If you can afford it go for it, but there have been rumors that Apple is releasing an iPad 3 later this year which will have even more technology in it.
Of course if you don’t own an iPad at all, now might be a good time to purchase the iPad.
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