subject: Ipad 2- The faster and lighter revolution [print this page] Ipad 2- The faster and lighter revolution
Apple Ipad 2, the latest innovation from the American company was launched by Steve Jobs at Apple headquarters in March 2011. It has sold more than 400,000 units in the opening week which has crossed the 300,000 sales of original iPad. As per Gene Munster, an Apple analyst, more than 70 percent of users who have purchased the second generation tablet PC immediately after its launch are new Apple customers which ensures widespread sale of the product in the days to come grabbing the attention of more new users.
Ipad Deals provide both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi plus 3G enabled gadgets with all the three storage options, 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. It also sports a new chip devised by Apple manufacturers A5 which utilizes dual core processor with iOS 4.3.1 operating system with advanced graphics utilities. It comes in black and white colors with dual cameras, one at the back and one in front to come up with photographic experience in Ipad 2. Other than that, the new gadget is 33 percent slimmer with 8.8mm thickness and about 15 percent lighter than the original iPad.
As per the reviews of its early users, Ipad 2 has come out with both positive and some negative outcomes:
1. Positive
- It feels great to hold the gadget in your hands due to its slim and compact body with edges tapering off into flushness.
- Face Time works well on local network with many people utilizing it at the same time.
- Photo Booth appears with a big bash with 9 simultaneous live video feeds and complex filters.
- Speed has improved a lot with the new processor
- Unique magnetic smart cover protects the screen and can be put on or taken off in milliseconds.
2. Negative
- Some users have reported blacklight bleeds and yellow tint on the display screen.
- Some has also reported inconsistency with Wi-Fi signals and better sound quality in Wi-Fi models rather than Wi-Fi+3G ones.
Ipad 2 contract deals are available with ipad 2 O2, Orange, Three, Vodafone and T-Mobile till now with more service providers to come up with the passing of time. It offers the gadget at a price as low as 199 for existing users and 229 for new users along with various data usage plans. While considering pay as you go and Sim free deals, the cheapest Ipad 2 16 GB Wi-Fi can be availed at just 499 while the most expensive one to be on sale till now is Wi-Fi+3G 64 GB version of Ipad 2. According to research, the most expensive feature of the second generation tablet PC is its 9.7 inches touch sensitive display. Besides the innovative tablet also supports 10 hours of movie play back and an HDMI output port to connect it to a larger television screen.
