Apple iPad 2
 

Well this *is* the competitor's forum afterall.

As you may or may not be aware, Apple has just announced the iPad 2.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget....3--img4599.jpg
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/02/the-ipad-2/

It seems to have a mild spec bump from the previous generation:

• A5 proc (dual core)
• HDMI out via special cable ($39)
• 8.8mm thick
• rear facing camera
• front facing camera
• iOS 4.3

Interestingly, the new iPad *cover* looks to be the most exciting bit!
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/02/i...a-smart-cover/

Quite innovative. In this man's opinion: I still wouldn't want it; that's what capacitive screens and gorilla glass are for.

Tighter app integration and new upgrades are also a welcome sight!

However, there seems to be a significant point of differentiation amongst 2011 tablets. Android tablets are distinctly more PC-like in their functionality, and iPad is distinctly more iPhone-ish. One could argue that they're further competitors than they once were.

Anyway, discuss.

Re: Apple iPad 2
 

Out of the blue, my computer illiterate parents are very close to pulling the trigger on an iMac. I'm gonna try and steer them away from that and towards a $499 iPad 2. If they like it, they can get a second one and still spend less than the cheapest iMac.

Re: Apple iPad 2
 

well... meh...

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There really isn't anything on the new one that would make me drop the one I have right now and purchase the new one. I'll wait for screen upgrade that should definitely be present on the 3rd generation.

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I think this would be a wise move. It seems that most casual users are more effective with their iPads than with computers. The maintenance free OS certainly helps!

If all I had/knew-how to do was type emails and surf recipes, I would be all over a tablet device (likely iPad).

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But you would be sick as a pig if you'd just bought one when the new iPad2's got double the power, 9x graphics, front & rear camera's, allowing Facetime, plus HD and is now thinner than an iPhone 4!

You can't knock the progress that Apple have made between ipad 1 & 2. It will be interesting to see if the iPhone 5 makes anything like a similar leap in progress.

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im just going to be an A** and say that i have been fiddling around with the IPAD (1) and i have never been so bored in my life, only cool thing about it is if you where to see a movie than at least you have a big screen............ and thats it............. YAWN......

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I bought ipad for my mom and grandma. They love it. That is how Apple wins people over by making it IDIOT proof!

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Still 15m people who must like it!

Re: Apple iPad 2
 

Who gave the Tag.. Bada Rox ??