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Apple iPad 2

The iPad 2 improves on the original in many ways, including a significantly faster dual-core CPU, improved graphics and a thinner footprint. The iPad 2 also manages to shave off 0.2 pounds for a total weight of 1.33 pounds on the Wi-Fi only model. Apple has included two cameras on the iPad 2 – a VGA-quality front facing lens for FaceTime and a rear-facing camera capable of recording 720p video.

Based on 90 reviews

Excellent:

44
Good:

43
Average:

3
Bad:

0

Pros

Performance, 3G connectivity, slim, sturdy, battery
Exceptional Usability, Graphical Powerhouse, Beautiful Screen, Very Powerful Battery, Superior App Support
Sleeker than ever, Enhanced feature set including two (!) new cameras, Blazingfast processor.
Thinner, faster than original iPad, Dual cameras, Excellent battery life, Intuitive interface, Thousands of tabletspecific apps.
Superb IPS Based Display, Extremely Thin And Very Comfortable To Hold, Very Easy To Use OS
Incredibly sleek look and feel, video calling, tons of apps optimised for iPad, particularly magazines and new media ...
Fast performance; super-thin design; support for FaceTime; superb media-sharing, browsing improvements in new iOS; choice in data carriers
Thin and light, reliable operating system, same battery life as previous Ipad but better performance.
Dual core processor, 10hourplus battery life, Bright 9.7inch IPS LCD screen, A third thinner than the original, Front and rear cameras.
Extremely fast, sleek design, amazing apps.
Thinner design and new internal hardware compared to the original iPad makes an already good experience better.
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.
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
Impressive thin profile, Fast performance with its A5 processor, Enabled for video chat, Solid price point
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
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
Skinnier profile shows mercy to your joints. Big performance boost makes apps, games and web browsing more zippy. Same $500 starting price and 10hour battery life.
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 pres
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 ph
Apple's iPad 2 is dramatically thinner; boasts front and rear cameras; FaceTime video chat; faster processor; 3G option.
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...
Amazingly thin, Extremely fast, Cameras finally added
Thinner and lighter design, Speedy dual-core processor, Makes FaceTime calls, Innovative Smart Covers, More than 11 hours of battery life
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 A
Slimmer design with curved edges is easier to hold, Comparatively light at 1.3 pounds.
Fast performance; super-thin design; support for FaceTime; superb media-sharing, browsing improvements in new iOS
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.
Thinner and faster than the original iPad, Excellent battery life, Thousands of tabletspecific apps.
The Apple iPad 2 features the iOS 4 operating system and the dualcore A5 chip.

Cons

Micro SIM
Camera Takes Poor Photos, Limited Video Format Support, No Telephony Features
Still no Flash video support, Charging still slow, still can't be performed via connection to computer.
Camera quality, No Flash support, Higherresolution display would be nice
Limited Multitasking Capabilities, Mediocre Camera Performance
Lack of Flash video is galling for a media-centric device, bloated iTunes software, difficult to transfer media without iTunesLook and Feel...
Poor camera quality; still lacking Flash support, USB port; HDMI, SD-card adapters cost extra; won't run on 4G network
Still no support for Flash, no USB or HDMI.
Screen is looking dated, camera quality not that great
No higher resolution screen and two bottom of the line cameras make upgrading a thinker. Outside screen glare is still a problem. Overall: If you enjoyed the core iPad experience and don’t plan on using the cameras a lot, then by all means pick one
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.
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.
Shoots terrible photos, Same old iOS experience
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
Highly reflective screen, Slippery, No expandable memory, Poor visibility outdoors, Poor still image quality
Mediocre cameras make still photos look slimy. Thinner body makes physical buttons on the side a little harder to press.
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 fo
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
The iPad's screen resolution hasn't budged; camera photo quality is mediocre; there's still no Adobe Flash support; ports for HDMI, USB, and SD all require adapters.
Image quality with rearfacing camera is not great. Frontfacing camera is not HD. Still no Flash video support. No earbuds included.
Camera quality is poor, Screen resolution could be higher, OS still has rough edges
Camera quality could be better, No 4G connectivity, Doesn't support personal hotspot
Image quality with rear-facing camera is not great. Front-facing camera is not HD. Still no Flash video support. No earbuds included.
Tediously slow to charge, Relies on PC link to iTunes for updates, backups.
Poor camera quality; still lacking Flash support, USB port; HDMI, SD-card adapters cost extra
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.
Lowquality cameras, No Flash support, Higherresolution display would be nice
There is no USB 2.0 port on this tablet.

By TechSpot on March 25, 2011

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...

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By V3.co.uk on March 26, 2012

While the display and processor improvements on the new iPad are immediately noticeable, we'd still advise iPad 2 owners to hold off on an upgrade until a killer feature is added to the next tablet...

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By The Inquirer on February 17, 2012

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...

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By V3.co.uk on February 14, 2012

Asus has been grabbing the headlines with the release of the Transformer Prime, an Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core powered tablet that runs Google's Android operating system. Yet, even though the iPad 2 is coming up to its first birthday, the Apple device...

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By CIOL on February 03, 2012

The iPad 2 from Apple is one of the best tablet devices available in the market, but at the same time it keeps itself in the list of the most expensive gadgets providing more or less the same functionality as the other devices. We have the 9.7 inch...

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By Phone Arena on February 02, 2012

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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By Sound and Vision Magazine on December 05, 2011

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...

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By DigitalVersus on October 27, 2011

On iOS 5 the Apple iPad 2 gains speed, as well as a selection of new services that change the way users interact the product and consume content on a large-screen portable device. Compared with the original iPad, the tablet's design and handling has...

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By Channel Pro on October 19, 2011

and pricingRight now, as an all-round proposition, there’s nothing to touch the iPad 2. That might change in time: the Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, LG Optimus Pad, RIM BlackBerry PlayBook and HP TouchPad are all gearing up to challenge...

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By Web User on October 12, 2011

★★★★★ It doesn’t have the most sophisticated hardware specification but it doesn’t matter. The software is slick and easy to use, and there are more apps for this platform than any other, including Android. The...

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