Is The iPad 2 A Good Buy?

If you are planning to buy an iPad 2, what are your reasons? Do you already own an iPad and want to upgrade to the new version? Or are you new to iPad technology and want to invest in iPad 2 as a fresh buy? if you are a first time buyer, then go ahead and buy the iPad 1. If you already own an iPad 1 and want to upgrade to iPad 2, read on to know why reviewers consider it an unadvisable purchase.

What iPad 2 Has Over iPad 1

The iPad 2 is basically the same as the iPad 1, except for a few additions as follows:

• iPad 2 is thinner and lighter

• Has a 1GHz dual core A5 processor

• Has a front facing camera for FaceTime video chat

• Comes in the color white

• Graphics speed is nine times faster than iPad 1

• Weight reduced by .3 pounds

Reasons Not To Buy iPad 2

There’s not that much difference between the two versions other than a few improvements. The screen is still the same, the battery life has not increased and the speakers offer the same quality of sound as iPad 1. The differences between the iPad 1 and iPad 2 aren’t spectacular. The iPad 2 is certainly an incremental upgrade to the iPad 1; however, the iPad 2 is not a monumental shift in technology or design.

The iPad 2 can only be called an evolutionary upgrade. There’s nothing revolutionary about its design, technology or features that would warrant an upgrade. There’s been no difference in the pricing either. As far as evolutionary upgrades go, the sleek and thin iPad 2 is certainly tempting iPad1 owners to sell their devices to buy the new one.

Reasons To Buy iPad 2

The iPad is a wonderful device, useful for content creation and consumption. The sleek and thin design is an aesthetic upgrade but definitely adds to its looks. The front and rear facing cameras are useful if you are in the mood to take pictures, videos and participate in live streaming.

The iPad 2 is noticeably faster with graphic movement and games. With the 1GHz dual core A5 processor, live data streaming is very fast. If you are an avid gamer who likes to play online games, or an avid movie watcher, the iPad 2 will be a vast improvement over iPad 1 for you.

Conclusion

If you are a first time buyer, the iPad 2 will be an excellent investment. However, if you already own an iPad 1, it might be sensible to wait for a much more advanced future version to arrive. That said, the iPad 2 offers greater speed and greater gaming capabilities. A person content with content generation and consumption might forego the iPad 2 and wait for a better version for now. A person who’s more interested in speed and graphics might opt for the iPad 2 now.