Thursday, March 3, 2011

First impression: Tablet PC: Apple iPad 2: Faster, leaner, more versatile

IPad 2 has a clocked with a Gigahertz "A5 SOC processor (developed by Apple) with two computing cores. The manufacturer promises a substantially improved operating speed, in graphic applications sometimes even up to nine times more power than the first iPad. At the first practice test is then clear: start much faster and applications such as video editing go with the new iMovie and complex 3D Racing pleasantly smooth.


New: The iPad 2 has two cameras. On the back is a digital camera with HD movie mode (720p), the Apple does not specified. For video telephony camera stand with a front VGA resolution (640x480 pixels) available. The focus is at your fingertips. for photos and video is possible via WLAN. The iPad is a 9.7 large 4:3 screen with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels at 132 ppi (pixels per inch).

The illuminated with LED screen is very sharp, bright and brilliant. The test was in decline, because the image in sunlight due to strong reflections was difficult to see - it is also the new model, little or nothing changed. The iPad weighs 2 in the 3G version that is 601 grams and 80 grams lighter than the version of the previous year, which is quite noticeable.

The streamlined housing (8.8 mm) with aluminum back is comfortable to hold. New: The iPad is now available with a white front. The technical equipment includes a three-axis motion sensor (gyroscope), an acceleration sensor and an ambient light sensor and an HDMI output, but is only available via an adapter.

The battery lasts up to ten hours of continuous operation, Apple promises. Under real life conditions abolished the least seven to eight hours. The somewhat stiff shell is determined by the so called "Smart Cover" relieved that connects magnetically to the Tablet PC, and opening and closing also provides for on and off.

As usual with Apple: The screen covers are not in, but are available as accessories. The control with special gestures and several fingers simultaneously on the 25 centimeter works just as smoothly and quickly as the iPhone. Through Apple's iTunes software management and the coupled web shop can be filled by the Tablet PC with music, videos, games and apps.

The new iPad is comfortable in the hand and the new dual-core processor intensive games and apps accelerated markedly. This allows applications that were known previously only as notebooks and desktop computers.
The built-in cameras extend the functionality. iPad 2 is not a revolution, but an evolution of a successful model.

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