subject: Introducing The Brand New Apple IPad 2 [print this page] Introducing The Brand New Apple IPad 2 Introducing The Brand New Apple IPad 2
Apple's iPad 2 features upgrades in almost every imaginable way possible. With improved processing speed, improved graphics, new features, new software and a thinner build, it's no wonder Apple is beating its competition in the tablet market.
A dual-core 1 GHz processor, up to 54 GB of storage, multiple cameras, and a 9.7 screen means that nearly every part of the iPad 2 is improved over its previous incarnation. Of course, it's not just the iPad 2 itself that makes this just an amazing device, but it's all the app developers who are now working with the new technology, producing programs that top the previous ones. Not only are there completely new apps to be enjoyed, some of Apples classics such as iMovie and GarageBand got a new lease on life. These are just a few of the apps that take advantage of everything that the iPad 2 has to offer.
With all the cameras that are bristling from the iPad, this tablet was just yearning for a top-end video editing program. iMovie has been on nearly every Apple computer, phone, and tablet for the past ten years. iMovie has been completely redone to be used specifically for the iPad 2 and the iPhone 4. It fully supports the multi-touch screen, produces beautiful 720p videos, and can be wirelessly uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo, or any other video-sharing website with a single tap. The Apple iPad 2 case was also custom manufactured to fit flawlessly over the tablet, protecting the internals while leaving access to all the plug-ins and cameras.
The iPad 2 has increased batteries and processing speed, making it one of the first tablets that can actually be considered for gaming. Dead Space, the aware-winning first person shooter from EA, has finally become fully portable. While gameplay was sketchy on the first generation of the iPad due to the lack of processing power, the second generation plays it seamlessly. Rage HD is another first person shooter that gamers may want to consider picking up on their iPad. This arcade-style game allows the user to shoot down mutants. A pair of earphones and some other Apple iPad 2 accessories may be necessary to keep gamers fully immersed in these worlds.
It seems that Apple has a long chain of devices with front facing cameras. The dual-sided cameras make it the perfect tablet for Skype and the FaceTime apps. Utilizing both Wi-Fi and 3G networks, free video calls can be made to anyone, anywhere in the world. The sound and picture is phenomenal, even with an Apple iPad 2 screen protector. While the video quality is not as crisp as the rear-facing camera, which shoots at 1080p high-definition, it works wonderfully as long as the camera is kept within a few feet of the subject.
Apple may have been lucky with their first generation of the iPad. There was very little competition and Apple was able to utilize the momentum that it had built up with their mp3 players and phones. The iPad 2 was filled to capacity with features and impressive specs to compete with the ever-growing line of tablets that are flooding the market.
