Apple iPad 2

Conclusion Check out the Apple iPad 2

Apple iPad 2

Google Nexus 7

Apple iPad 1

93%

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FeaturesView Details

100%

86%

95%

Popularity

88%

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PerformanceView Details

84%

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ReviewsView Details

91

SortableScore

First reviewed December, 2011

Features Key features of the Apple iPad 2

9.7”

iOS 5

Physically, this object is a winner: it feels great in your hands, is responsive to the touch, and it makes everyone want one...I recommend that anyone who has time on their hands buy one.

Rated 100% by by Elise-J.--Elise

screen size

iPad 29.7"

Nexus 77"

Galaxy Tab 27"

People loved the small size of netbooks, but the keyboards and displays were often too small.

iPad 2 by S.-Jentsch

The size is one of the best thing about the Ipad, it's neither too big nor too small and the screen is big, bright and clear and there's just so much you can do.

iPad 2 by Tommy-Sixx-Morais (Jul, 2012)

screen resolution

Apple iPad 2

1024 x 768 resolution screen

iPad 2 1024 x 768 resolution screen

Apple iPad 3

2048 x 1536 resolution screen

iPad 3 2048 x 1536 resolution screen

Google Nexus 7

1280 x 800 resolution screen

Nexus 7 1280 x 800 resolution screen

On another note, I am happy that Samsung manufactures the retina display for Apple.

iPad 2 by S.-Lir (Feb, 2012)

But if you can't afford the retina display this is the next best thing.

iPad 2 by Robert-Gottlieb (Jul, 2012)

memory

0 GB

Nexus 71 GB

iPad 20.5 GB

Galaxy Note 10.12 GB

2 GB

camera resolution

0 MP

Iconia Tab A5002 MP

iPad 20.3 MP

Galaxy Note 10.11.9 MP

2 MP

The front camera can also be used for (VGA) video recording of up to 30 frames per second with audio, as well as still camera pictures.

iPad 2 by Vincent-E.-Martin--Darkbard (Mar, 2011)

The camera has very good resolution and even I was able to take some good movies.

iPad 2 by B.-Costa (Jul, 2011)

processor

Apple iPad 2

Dual core

iPad 2 Dual core

Google Nexus 7

Quad core

Nexus 7 Quad core

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Quad core

Galaxy Note 10.1 Quad core

I agree that because applications are similar and they both share the same iOS, the experience might not seem that different, but once you get your hands on it, the bigger screen, the dual core processor, larger memory and longer battery result in much much better overall experience.

iPad 2 by GabrielArg (Jun, 2011)

In the iPad's case, I feel they did the opposite: they oversold it's abilities, touting dual-core ships, 9x better graphics etc., when in fact none of that really matters at the only pace the interface allows.

iPad 2 by B.-Mullins--Digital-Rebel (Apr, 2011)

Performance Real world tests of Apple iPad 2

cpu speed

iPad 21 GHz

Galaxy Note 10.11.4 GHz

Eee Pad Transformer Prime1.33 GHz

Speed: the iPad is super quick with its A5 processor, running apps like a charm and browsing the Internet sometimes faster than my laptop.

iPad 2 by Leo-Stark

The processor on the iPad 2 features the Dual-Core A5 chip, whereas the original only has the A5 chip, but upon consistent use, the speed appears to be about the same.

iPad 2 by Teri-Feller (Apr, 2011)

sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark

Apple iPad 2

1,808 ms

iPad 2 1,808 ms

Apple iPad 1

3,484 ms

iPad 1 3,484 ms

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

1,193 ms

Galaxy Note 10.1 1,193 ms

Safari is great and fast.

iPad 2 by Broncos-and-Cubs (May, 2012)

The speed is great (no lag time opening and closing apps, safari, photos, and anything else).

iPad 2 by M.-Mcclain (Nov, 2011)

battery life

0 hour10 hour

iPad 2 10 hour

Iconia Tab A500 6.92 hour

Galaxy Tab 2 7 hour

The iPad's device features, such as Bluetooth 2.1 (A2DP, EDR), Wi-Fi 802.11 n, 3G, and 10 hours of battery life, are all here, and in many cases are still the bar by which other tablets are judged.

iPad 2 by c|net (Mar, 2011)

It was new, flashy, fast, the charge lasted forever and all my friends wanted to play with it.

iPad 2 by Hurticus (Aug, 2011)

Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors

pros

Quite good touch screen

Capacitive
Has a webcam

0.3 MP
Has a rear camera

0.92 MP
Longer battery life

10 hour
Has a gyroscope

Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation
Has a light sensor

Automatically adjust screen brightness for environmental factors
Big screen

9.7"
Supports 3G

be online anywhere that has cell coverage
Has an accelerometer

Detects movement for interactive apps
Has a compass

Great for maps and navigation apps
Has a GPS

Get directions and navigation, geotag photos
Is multitouch

use multiple fingers at once for more complex interactions

cons

Much older operating system

iOS 5
Supported card formats

None
OS can't multitask

Only one app at a time can run
Low resolution front camera

0.3 MP
Higher resolution rear camera

0.92 MP
Doesn't have an open source operating system

How you can use your tablet is controlled by a corporation
Less recently release date

Mar, 2011
Doesn't support Flash

Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash
Doesn't have a microphone jack

Poorer input sound quality
Doesn't support voice commands

Not safe for use while driving
Less sharp screen

131 ppi
Slow processor

1 GHz
Slower Bluetooth

3 Mbit/s (Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR)
Doesn't support face unlock

must unlock manually

full specs

Reviews Word on the street

	Rated 83% Read the review (Mar, 2011) Editors' note (October 23, 2012): While Apple now sells a fourth-generation iPad with a faster A6X processor and a Lightning connector and a smaller 7.9-inch iPad Mini, the 16GB iPad 2 reviewed here remains on the market ($399 for the Wi-Fi version, $529 for the AT&T 3G or Verizon 3G version).

	Rated 85% by 1131 users at amazon.com I find Android and Windows devices more intuitive. Rated 40% by by reidoog--reidoog (May, 2012) I love the IPAD 2 for its versatility, the sharpness of the image, and the quality of the sound. Rated 100% by by Hernando-Hernandez (Nov, 2012) performance of ipad 2 is excellent for a normal user, until unless u are using it for High end games or memory sucking apps. Rated 100% by by AmazonShopper (Sep, 2012)

Apps

For instance, you can browse the internet, email, listen to music, watch videos, and play games.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 100% by by Cougar-Alex

The application only lets me chat with other users so hopefully steam will provide an application that allows you to play your purchased games using IPad.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 100% by by Greg (May, 2012)

I opted to sync with only my recently played music, top played music, recently added music, and a few recent playlist I've made, which I'll probably replace with newer playlists as they're made.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 80% by by Danger-Alexander--Dane (Jan, 2012)

Network technology

We are happy we decided to go with the IPad-it is easily transported-works everywhere we go with 3G or Wi-Fi-and can actually fit in my purse when not in use.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 100% by by owlsrus (Dec, 2011)

I absolutely am pleased with the iPad2 !! The 64GB and 3G make it my favorite now.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 100% by by Dale-B (Nov, 2012)

I have to say, having 3G capability on the device would be very useful, and improve the user experience.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 60% by by JohnnyC

Camera

It combines the camera phone, with the laptops video camera, giving it dual cameras (front and back) making it easy to take pictures or video chat with your friends.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 100% by by Cougar-Alex

You can get an excellent digital camera for $150 or less, and most smartphones have much better cameras than the iPad has.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 80% by by J.-Harvey

While the touchpad only has one, front facing camera, it is of a much higher quality than both of the cameras on the iPad 2.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 100% by by Laneuffer (Oct, 2011)

Screen

I've seen the new iPad, and the screen looks great, but I'm perfectly satisfied with the display on the iPad 2.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 100% by by CD (Mar, 2012)

The screen size and resolution is the same as the original iPad, with a 9.7" IPS technology screen and a 1024x768 resolution.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 100% by by Laneuffer (Oct, 2011)

Apple is still using the IPS panel technology from the original iPad, which offers outstanding viewing angles in every direction.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 83% by by c|net (Mar, 2011)

Music

The iTunes store provides music, movies, and books for sale, but I prefer supplying my own music and movies, and Amazon's Kindle app / Kindle books is much more flexible and a better way to buy books in my opinion.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 100% by by S.-Jentsch

Common uses are videos, web browsing, email, internet radio and some games, no music stored, because most of my audio files are lossless, the battery lasts 2 to 3 days, not really a heavy use, But still ok.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 80% by by gmez (Aug, 2011)

The interface on iTunes is way too frustrating-every single time I checked a box with iTunes, it automatically unchecks itself within two seconds later.

Apple iPad 2 16 GB, WiFi + Verizon 3G, White | Rated 60% by by L.-Belz--book-worm (Aug, 2011)