Disclaimer: I am not a techie!! I repeat, I am not a techie!! Just a gadgetnista of some sort. Here comes the layman's review of the iPad2!
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So I finally got my hands on the iPad2! Exciting times! I have pondered on whether to get the Ipad since the first generation device was unveiled back in January 2010. It seemed like the device of the century... so cool, so portable, so ME!! The thing that held me back from getting it was the fact that i already owned a smartphone, iPod Touch & a Macbook! Plus I am not exactly Ms. Money Bags! So why get a device that will do the very thing the devices I had could do?
Well, I was wrong!! I never thought I was capable of loving any device as much I have loved my iPad2 so far! It is a thing of beauty and great function!
PROS:
- The out of the box functionality - I have an iTunes account so set-up was a breeze!
- Resolution - The resolution on this thing is unbelievably sharp! It makes for a great experience for photo viewing, web browsing, gaming, movies etc etc.
- Two cameras - Front and back camera that work together and are just perfect for FaceTime and HD video recording. While Skype is a still a great option for video chat, you need an intro to FaceTime especially with the great resolution on the iPad2.
- Apps - if you own an Iphone, then you are no stranger to the endless Apple apps available!! Like a kid in a candy store, I couldn't contain myself at the 'store'! I especially like the fact that most of the cool apps are designed specifically for the Ipad. There truly is an app for anything and everything!
- 10hr battery life - I have owned an android phone for sometime and the most frustrating thing about it is the limited to almost non-existent battery life!! Imagine, my excitement after learning that I could work/play on my iPad2 for countless hours without the need to recharge! Score!!
- Smart cover - now this right here is pure genius!! Unlike most cases/covers that are bulky and completely alter the device's aesthetic, this one is completely different, and has been designed to not only work with the iPad2, but be symbiotic with it. The cover attaches via magnets. This makes sure it is never mis-aligned. The coolest thing about it is that it awakens the iPad 2 or puts it to sleep when you open/close it.
- Design - look around, look closely at all the tablets currently out in the market and there is no doubt that the designing team at Apple does their job and they do it well!! Apple products are far superior than their competitors and imitators. The Ipad2 is designed to perfection.
- Free iPad engraving from Apple - I love to personalize my things so what better way to do it than to get the tablet engraved with a personal message?
Yeah, yeah...all's not well with my fave device unfortunately.
- Flash - the IPad2 does not have a flash player!! For someone that is constantly web surfing and checking out lots of video content, this was a disappointment!! Flash is necessary for a complete web browsing experience.
- Glare - the screen is reflective. It is difficult to read or check out any content in direct sunlight or bright light. This doesn't bother me much though.
- While the dual cameras are great, they are not good for still photos but I doubt I would be holding up the IPad2 for point and shoot photography. It is not even designed for that and I can live with that:)
- They say good things come to those who wait but having to wait about 2 weeks for the iPad to be shipped to me kinda sucked! Kills the instant gratification most people seek.
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