Apple Inc recently launched the second generation iPad called the iPad 2 or better known as the “Tablet Computer” on March 2, 2011. It was made available online in the US markets on March 11, 2011. And it was launched in 25 other countries on the 25th of the same month. The high-tech iPad 2 is manufactured by Foxconn, which has an ongoing contract with Apple Inc.
What exactly is this ?
Apple iPad 2 is mainly designed to play audio music. It has built-in speakers and its output frequency ranges from 20 to 20,000 hertz. When connected with the help of an Apple Digital Adaptor, it gives a Dolby Digital Stereo effect or in other words up to 5.1 pure surround sound.
The other significant addition in the iPad 2 is the VGA front-facing and 720p rear-facing cameras with FaceTime video calling. It is this addition that makes it very attractive to most buyers. Another prominent feature of the iPad 2 is its new dual core Apple A5 processor. Although not designed to use as a mobile phone, a user with the help of a headset can make calls around the Wi-Fi environment using a VoiP application. This option is a real hit with a lot of the buyers.
The battery used is lithium-polymer and which lasts for up to 10 hours. In spite of its speed and enhanced graphics, there is little or no change in the life of its battery. The iPad 2 battery’s long life is one of the product’s main selling points.
Software and Hardware
The software used in Apple iPad 2 is iOS 4.3.1. However, a newer version 4.3.2 is available online. The hardware used is a new A5 dual core processor with both front and rear cameras along with a 3 axis gyroscope. Many components are reduced in size and shape so as to fit into the new iPad. Apple iPad 2 runs up to twice as fast than its predecessor and graphics performance is nearly nine times faster.
Features
Features
Its storage capacity is 32 GB or 64 GB and its RAM capacity is 512 MB DDR2. The size of the display unit is 9.7 inches with the graphics quality up to 2 Giga pixels. The salient features are the multi-touch, touch screen, controls in the headset, light sensors, microphone, 3-way gyroscope, magnetometer, accelerometer and micro sim-card tray.
The dimensions of the iPad 2 are 241 mm in height, 186 mm in width, 8.8 mm depth. This makes it the sleekest looking tablet computer on the market. The weight of this model is 610 g or 1.34 lb which is a difference in weight of 100 grams in comparison with its predecessor.
Accessories
Its sleek outer shell has a new “smart cover” that removes any smears. The smart cover has three folds which magnetically sticks to the front and helps it to create a stand so as to make typing easy and watching movies in upright position. To make it more attractive, it has over 65,000 apps, which run faster because of the A5 processor. This gives it a tremendous head start over any competition.
Customer Reviews
The average customer review varies from 4.5 to 5 out of 5 stars.
The average customer review varies from 4.5 to 5 out of 5 stars.
Customers view the iPad 2 as a slim piece of cake, available in the smallest size with multi functions and incredible audio effects. In short, most, if not all of the buyers are fascinated at the slimness of the iPad. The slimness of iPad 2 with its rounded edges makes holding easier and is more comfortable to hold the new iPad instead of its predecessor. Customers are thrilled by the Digital Dolby stereo and they feel it is absolutely fantastic.
The mobile phone feature has also given an enormous satisfaction to customers.
Customers estimate that the average sales of iPad 2 for 2011 would be around 35 million. In other words, there was no need for Apple to launch a second generation iPad as its predecessor already has around 80% of the US tablet market.
Customers estimate that the average sales of iPad 2 for 2011 would be around 35 million. In other words, there was no need for Apple to launch a second generation iPad as its predecessor already has around 80% of the US tablet market.
Some of the customers however feel that its screen resolution and photo quality can improve a bit and it could do with a USB port.
Price Review
Apple offers both white and black versions of the iPad 2 and its base model is priced at $500, which comes with 16GB of storage space and a Wi-Fi connection. However, if you are the tablet geek and require more storage-space for all your apps, photos, movies, videos and music then you can go in for 32GB model which is priced at $600 or the 64GB model which is priced at $700.
Apple offers both white and black versions of the iPad 2 and its base model is priced at $500, which comes with 16GB of storage space and a Wi-Fi connection. However, if you are the tablet geek and require more storage-space for all your apps, photos, movies, videos and music then you can go in for 32GB model which is priced at $600 or the 64GB model which is priced at $700.The iPad 2 offers a number of additional features in comparison to its earlier version. It’s hard to find any shortcomings or flaws with the iPad 2. Hence my advice is that if you can afford it – go for it, as you sure won’t regret it!
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