Apple now offers both white and black versions of the iPad 2 in every price and configuration. The hardware The iPad 2 is thin--so thin, in fact, that it feels like a different device. Measuring just 0. Despite the thinner design, its construction quality is no less rugged than the original's. The back of the iPad is still made from a durable, single slab of aluminum machined to fit the iPad's internal components like a glove.
The face of the iPad is covered in the same scratch-resistant glass, with a home button at the bottom of the screen and a new front-facing camera at the top. Otherwise, the iPad 2 sticks to familiar iPad routines. On the bottom you'll find the iPad's universal dock connection and the internal speaker. The speaker's perforated grille now wraps around the back, giving it more surface area and noticeably better sound quality.
For the iPad 2, Apple has avoided compatibility shenanigans. With the exception of any original iPad cases, the device works with first-gen accessories docks, adapters, speakers, video cables, chargers , though first-gen docks don't fit like a glove. An updated standard dock for the iPad 2 is available. For keyboard support, Apple now recommends its Bluetooth wireless keyboard.
The iPad 2 accessory that's really getting all the attention is Apple's new Smart Cover. It attaches magnetically to the left or right edge of the iPad 2 using two aluminum hinges embedded with impressively strong rare-earth magnets. Magnets within the cover are used to detect when the cover is open or shut, allowing the iPad 2 to automatically wake or sleep. It works, but you also have the option in Settings to bypass the automatic wake feature and use the button manually. As accessories go, the Smart Cover is nifty--not so much for the protection it offers, but for the convenient stand it provides when rolled up.
If, on the other hand, you are seriously concerned about protecting your investment, keeping the iPad 2 in a traditional wraparound case is still the best way to go. Features: New stuff The iPad 2 isn't a radical departure from the original, but it does have a few new tricks up its sleeve.
The banner feature for the iPad 2 is the addition of two cameras, both able to record video or snap photos. The camera on the back is located in the upper-right corner where it isn't likely to be covered by your hand in portrait orientation, at least. It looks just like the chrome-ringed lens on the iPhone 4 and is similarly blessed with p video capture. There's no camera flash, however, and the camera sensor is a far cry from the one used in the iPhone 4.
Just like the fourth-generation iPod Touch, the iPad 2 takes photos that are essentially video stills. A gallery of photos taken with the iPad 2 can be seen here. Even if Apple had gone the route of using a Carl Zeiss lens and a megapixel sensor, the iPad 2 just isn't a replacement for a camera or smartphone. Having tested the camera quality of tablets over the past year, we can't stress enough how silly you feel shooting videos or photos with a tablet in public.
It's like taking a picture with a cutting board. Your grandfather's camera was less conspicuous. You get looks, and they're not the envious kind. If you've been waiting for the Jetsons' video phone, FaceTime on the iPad gets you pretty close. Unlike smaller devices, the iPad's 9. We've seen this before with desktop- and laptop-based video calling, but it can be uncanny to actually hold an image of someone's life-size face in your hands.
FaceTime still remains a Wi-Fi-only feature, however, so in-car iPad video calls are an elusive capability probably to humanity's advantage.
The iPad is the last of Apple's iOS devices to be blessed with iMovie and the camera required for it , but is the first to receive GarageBand. Under the hood, the iPad 2 has plenty to brag about. The new spec uses a dual-core A5 processor that promises to be twice as fast with nine times the graphics performance.
If gaming graphic quality is an important consideration for you, you can jump ahead to the Performance section of this review.
The supported resolution goes up to p, though video playback and most apps never break out of p. Unlike previous video-out solutions for the iPad, this cable no longer limits users to simply video playback or presentations.
Everything you see on the screen is mirrored on your TV, including video, photos, games, and the home screen. Now they have one fewer bragging point. The iPad 2 also adds the same three-axis gyroscope sensor shared by the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch, giving the device a more detailed sense of its orientation in space, similar to the feeling of holding a Nintendo Wii remote.
The gyro's appeal is mostly for gaming, allowing for more precise motion control and realistic navigation within virtual environments. In a first-person shooter game like N. Features: Oldies but goodies Cameras and gyros are nice, but let's not forget all the features that made the original iPad unbeatable. If you've ever used an iPhone or iPod Touch, the iPad 2 will feel immediately familiar.
Out of the box, you get many of the iPhone's capabilities, including Apple-designed apps for Web browsing, e-mail, maps, photos, music, video, and YouTube. More apps can be installed using the built-in App Store software or by connecting the iPad to iTunes via your computer using the included cable. If you already own apps purchased for an iPhone or iPod Touch, you can transfer these apps to the iPad, as well. The original iPad made its debut with iOS 3.
That OS' limitations seem prehistoric today. You couldn't bounce between applications with multitasking. You couldn't organize applications into folders. And support for document printing and AirPlay streaming of music, videos, and photos didn't arrive until November At launch, the iPad 2 comes with iOS 4. There are new apps for Photo Booth a dedicated portrait-taking app , and FaceTime video chat.
The Safari Web browser gets a speed boost under the hood for improved JavaScript rendering. If you're stuck for something to do with an old iPad 2, turning it into a dedicated reading device is one of the simplest options. An old iPad 2 makes a great hand-me-down tablet. You might not understand what your kids do with technology , but you know for sure that they love iPads.
If they're too young or slobbery to be trusted with a newer device, your old iPad 2 might be the perfect thing to give them. There are some wonderful educational apps available for iOS that make learning fun. Or, if you just want some peace and quiet, you can put on one of Netflix's many kids shows.
Either way, your kids will be delighted to have an iPad of their own. The only way to control a Sonos out of the box, is with an app. The best way to control a Plex media centre is with the iOS app. If, like me, you've a few of these different devices in your home, one of the best uses for an iPad 2 is as a dedicated remote control.
It's far simpler to have one go to device that controls everything rather than seven different remotes scattered across your living room. New iPads aren't cheap. It's normal to want to look after them and make sure they aren't exposed to unnecessary harm. However, there's a balance to be struck between keeping your iPad safe and being able to use it when you want. If you've an old iPad 2, you can turn it into a beater tablet to use when you want to keep your newer devices away from danger.
There are plenty of great ways to use your beater tablet. If you like hiking, you can load it up with Ordnance Survey maps and bring it with you. If you sail, there are plenty of apps that provide navigation charts.
His work has appeared in Computer Currents, The Examiner, and other publications. He is a developer who has published apps in the Apple App Store, Google Play marketplace and Amazon Appstore; he also has worked as a data analyst and DB administrator. The iPad 2 was released in , and Apple kept it in production until It was designated as Apple's entry-level iPad, with Apple reducing the price after the third-generation iPad was released in Millions of iPad 2s were sold around the world, so there is no surprise that many iPad 2 models come up for sale on eBay and Craigslist.
It isn't alone, though. All the Apple iPad models have a robust presence in the used tablet market. The question is, should you buy an iPad 2? The fact that the iPad 2 is so popular may make it seem like a good purchase, but the iPad 2 is the second oldest model of Apple's tablet. More importantly, it cannot run iOS 10 or higher. As a result, the iPad 2 won't get the new features added to the operating system each year and will run slowly compared to newer models.
So, should you skip the iPad 2? The iPad Mini and the iPad 3 both share the same basic chipset with the iPad 2. The iPad 3 has a faster graphics processor to power the Retina Display, but for most apps, it runs just like an iPad 2. The chipset in the first Mini is much the same as the iPad 2. Like the iPad 2, neither of these iPads can run iOS 10 or later. The same rule of thumb applies to these tablets as to the iPad 2. This is around the same price as the iPad Mini 2, which is faster than the iPad 4.
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