Quick Review- Apple Ipad 2.

With IPAD 2 hitting market this month, let’s discuss what the major changes which you find on IPad 2 when compared with IPad 1.

1.       As Apple says it’s “all new design”, the biggest change is the speed, IPad 2 will be remarkably faster than previous IPad. Apple introduces A5 chip which features 2 core processors which makes CPU speed 2x faster but Apple advances much great when it comes to graphics where the speed increases 9x faster with new chip. Also Apple becomes first company to ship tablets with dual core processors. Apple says introduction of A5 is a great achievement which will enhance the performance of the Tab remarkably.

2.       Thinner – Apple IPad 2 is 33% thinner than IPad 1 which means old IPad 1 which has 13.4 mm and new one will have 8.8 mm. Thus IPad 2 becomes even thinner than the new Iphone 4 which is 9.3mm. This can be said as great achievement.

3.       Lighter – Well as it is thinner IPad 2 becomes much lighter as well with reducing its weight to 1.3 pounds whereas IPad 1 is 1.5 pounds.

4.       2 colors – IPad 2 comes with 2 colors black and white. And Apple says they will ship white from day 1.

5.       HDMI mirrored video output: With an additional purchase cable accessory you can connect to IPad 2 to any HDMI TV and enjoy the wide screen experience. You can purchase it as little as $39.

6.       New IOS (IOS 3.4)- As Apple says Safari experience improves with integration of Nitro Java script Engine (improves speed and performance twice) , ITunes Home sharing which enables all your resources like images, videos and many more directly stream with your home Wi-Fi from your home computer to IPad 2,IPhone or IPod touch.

7.       IPad switch preference: You can set you preference to set switch to mute the IPad or stop screen orientation.

8.       2 Cameras: On the front and back any apps to enhance the use.(eg; Photobooth and facetime)

You can download ios 4.3 from March 11 for free.

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