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What's The Difference Between The Ipad And The Ipad 2? By: jessies sims
Apple launched the first iPad in April 2010 and the iPad2 eleven months later in March 2011. The iPad2 was claimed to be better than the original iPad as it was designed to overcome the limitations of the original iPad. Some similarities and differences between the two devices are discussed below.
Though Apple retained the cool design of the original iPad in the new iPad2, there were minor differences in dimensions. The iPad was 9.56 inches in height, 7.47 inches wide and 0.5 inches thick while the iPad2 was released with 9.5 inches in height, 7.31 inches in width and was merely 0.34 inches thick. Overall the iPad2 was 33% thinner. Weight wise too the iPad2 was 15% lighter. The original iPad came with an anodized aluminum back panel with all flat edges on all four corners and a slightly curved back surface. On the iPad2, Apple made slight variations by tapering off the edges. The tapering edges not only reduced the weight of the iPad2 but also made it easy to handle. Apple has made no changes in the display and rightly so because the 9.7 inch backlit LCD display with 1042x768 resolution is just perfect. The scratch proof glass is coated with oleophobic film which protects it from fingerprint marks. The reduction in weight and size is due to the reduced distance between the battery and the display and the use of a thinner but stronger glass case for the display.
The iPad is powered by the A4 processor while the iPad2 is built with A5 dual core processor. Both the processors are clocked at 1 GHz but being dual core the speed of A5 is twice as fast as A4 and is 9 times better on graphics. The RAM of the iPad2 is 512 MB which is two folds the 256 MB RAM of the iPad. The Apple iOS operating system runs the iPad while the iOS 4.3 is the driving force behind the iPad2.
The iOS 4.3 is the major difference between the two; AirPlay, AirPrint and multi-tasking are some applications which are achieved with this operating system. AirPrinting lets you print photos, documents, e-mails and web pages with just a few tabs on the display. There are no connectors or installation of software involved. Similarly AirPlay lets you play your videos and music on bigger screens and speakers without plugging in any wires or connectors. You can stream the music to more than one room at the same time. To make the iPad2 more useful, Apple also added multi-tasking; music players, GPS receivers all work in the background letting you do something else on the foreground. The iOS 4.3 has also affected the Safari browser with improved Nitro JavaScript Engine.
Both devices come with W-FI only and also with Wi-Fi and 3G support. Another thing which remains the same is the storage options as both devices offer you a choice from 16GB to 64GB. Bluetooth (802.11 a/b/g/n and 2.1 + EDR respectively) is another feature the two devices share. Apple has also retained its killer feature the 25 watt-hour rechargeable lithium polymer battery which can last for 10 hours. The Camera is missing in the iPad but the iPad2 however is fitted with two cameras; one in front and the other in the rear. With these cameras, your iPad2 can shoot videos, capture photos and above all make video chatting possible with FaceTime software. Besides the FaceTime application, GarageBand, iMovies and PhotoBooth are other applications introduced in the iPad2. The versatility of the iPad2 has been further extended by making it HDMI compatible. Now you can connect your iPad2 to HDTV through an Apple Digital AV Adapter.
Another thing missing in the iPad is the three-axis gyro the inclusion of which has made gaming fun on the iPad2. The EDGE plus triband HSPA cell radio in the iPad has been upgraded to the EDGE plus quadband HSPA in the iPad2.
Conclusion
Structure wise there is little difference between the two iPads but the inclusion of the next generation processor A5 and the operating system iOS 4.3 are the two factors which have made a significant difference in the versatility and performance of the iPad2.
Please see our Author's box below for more iPad vs the iPad 2 and other exciting news of what you need to know before purchasing an iPad Tablet.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-05-17)
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The Apple Ipad 2 Specifications By: jessies sims
The iPad2 is a multipurpose device; its functions include keeping you well connected with your work, your friends and your family. Whether it's multi-tasking, reading online books, checking your emails, taking HD quality videos or streaming movies from Netflix, you will be satisfied with the speed, the reliability and it all comes to you at a price that is unmatched!(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-05-17)
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Who Makes The Best Computer Tablet? By: jessies sims
Apple's iPad2 has become a standard for all PC tablets and every tablet whether old or new is compared with it. Among the various tablets in the market, only few offered any competition; these were the ICD Gemini, the Blackberry Playbook and the Motorola Xoom.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-05-17)
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The Innovative Blackberry Bold Touch Features A 1.2 Ghz Processor By: Chris Westley
There are those who love Blackberry smartphones, and those who seem to prefer other brands. Those who are fans of RIM devices are sure to appreciate the new Blackberry Bold Touch.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-05-17)
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Things Your Mother Never Told You About It By: Morris Kim
Managing a small or start-up business is a handful. For the lucky entrepreneurs who manage to develop and grow a fledgling business, their IT needs only become more costly and challenging as they grow. This article takes a look at some of these challenges directly related to IT.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-05-17)
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Samsung Galaxy Gio - Latest Smartphones With Great Features By: Thomas Whittle
The high end smartphones of today do not only come with incredible amount of features, but also carry with them an incredible burden in terms of both price and size.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-05-17)
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The Ipad 2 Vs The Laptop Computer By: jessies sims
Ever since its launch, the Apple iPad 2 has established itself as a versatile device capable of performing various functions. Apple claims it to be a “Post PC Device”; being lighter, faster and thinner, it is already the most sought after gadget. But can it really replace the laptop remains to be seen.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-05-16)
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Make Your Bulk Sms Campaign Successful By: Amherstsowell
Proper targeting and well designed message text is a must while seeking responses form your mass text sms campaign.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-05-16)
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The Concept Of Digital Signature And Encryption By: Mark Taylor
In the modern technical age every organization whether small or large is based on information technology.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-05-16)
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Sign Pdf Files Using Electronic Signature Solutions By: Mark Taylor
Signing a document or file of one worker on routine basis is not a big job.(read entire article)(posted on: 2011-05-16)
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