The latest iPad 2 has arrived and it is already become huge, no matter what you may think of the changes which were done. A new description of the iPad will let you know that it is available both in black and in white along with a new camera feature. But what or how many changes are done since the creation of the original iPad?
iPad versus iPad 2 : Here's whats different between both iPads
The Size of the iPads
The description of the iPad will outline the fact that the iPad is slimmer and turns out to be one of the most important features promoted by Apple. There are minor differences even though if it is a feature which is used to make it more portable can be useful for this device. If you are a frequent user of the original iPad, then you will definitely notice that changes were made. There are changes in the height.
The old iPad was 9.56 inches while the iPad 2 is now 9.5 inches, an almost unnoticeable .6 inch difference. The width also has a .16 inch difference. The old was 7.47, while the new is 7.31. Changes have been made to the depth and the weight as well. The depth of the old iPad was 0.50 while the iPad 2 is 0.34 as well as changes in pounds for the weight.
Storage and Display
Both of the above features of the iPad are easily compared between versions, they both remain the same. Both iPads possess a 9.7 inch LED back lit glossy display equipped with 1024 X 768 pixel resolution, as well as both iPads have the same options for storage. (16GB, 32GB, and 64GB in WiFi only as well as WiFi + 3G).
Addition of a New Camera
One notable addition to the latest iPad 2 is the camera! It is not only a single camera, but two! The camera at the back can be used for video recording (HD 720p) and can do as much as thirty frames a second when doing audio outputs. As a still camera, it can use digital zoom up to five times. The camera at the front was designed for face-to-face video calling and can be used to record VGA for as much as thirty frames a second as well as to take still images of VGA quality. You have the ability to Geotag both videos and photos with a WiFi connection.
The Life of the Battery
With portable devices, the life of the battery is very important. There may be disappointment from a few people when they hear that Apple did not do any improvement to this area with the latest iPad. But with new and improved features, the fact that the life of the battery has not declined should at least be comforting to them. The life of the battery is still ten hrs with WiFi and nine hours with 3G.
New Inputs for the iPad 2
The latest iPad 2 has all the features and inputs of the iPad 1. Built in speakers, the 3.5mm headphone mini jack, SIM card tray for the WiFi + 3G model, the microphone, and also the 30-pin connector port for the dock. Unfortunately, the absence of the SD card and the USB ports may result in disappointment for some.
Are There Other Changes?
Changes which have been implemented include an upgrade from the originally used 1GHz Apple A4 processor to the new 1GHz dual-core Apple A5 processor, which will enable fast use of the iPad 2 unlike the original. Also included in the iPad 2 is a brand new gyroscope and accelerometer for the iPad 1. This simply means that it has improved accuracy with the motion sensor, which is the iPads ability to sense the direction and speed at which you are moving.
Last but not least
Finally, this tablet comes with the newest operating system available which is the iOS4.3. With this operating system, it improves the capability of this device to stream within the home with the use of iTunes. This further enables a faster browser, sharing, and many more options.
Based on the description given about the new iPad 2, it is evident that this device will definitely be faster and not to mention sleeker than the one before it. With the availability of a new camera for those photographic persons around not to mention those who love shooting videos and video calls. Even if this device amazes you or even disappoints you, which won’t be the case, you can get what it is you are looking for in the iPad 2. As for the price, it won’t be any more expensive than the first one was when released. So get yours today!