The addition of 2 cameras was expected. Some were a bit surprised to see
the first generation released without the cameras. Whether it was for a
price point consideration, or a means to get people to upgrade, Apple
held off until iPad 2. The cameras do a reasonable job, but they're not
going to replace a dedicated digital camera, or really even the camera
on your phone for most still images. The cameras do a substantially
better job with video, and FaceTime is probably one of the best reasons
to get the iPad 2 over the original iPad. For those who might not be
familiar, FaceTime is Apple's face to face conferencing system, kind of
like Skype, or if you'd rather, kind of like the Jetson's TV/Phone. With
the push of a button you can be having a face to face chat with a loved
one just about anywhere in the world (provided they're on a wireless
network at the time). FaceTime doesn't work over 3G natively (it can be
used over a wifi connection created by a 3G device however) so you're
not going to be able to use it in your car anytime soon. This is
probably a good thing though. It is incredibly easy to use and if you
know other people with an iPad 2, iPhone 4, or Mac it's a lot of fun.
Smart
Covers aren't really "smart" but they're really very useful. Not only
do they provide a stylistic enhancement of the device, but they serve a
practical and functional purpose of doubling as a screen protector and
stand in 2 configurations. You can find them in a variety of colors and
from third market suppliers, and it's a safe bet that more will be out
soon to capitalize on the magnetic sensors in the iPad 2. It's
unfortunate that this same feature can't somehow be retrofitted to the
iPad 1, I wouldn't have thought a case would be a compelling reason to
consider a product over it's competitor, but these covers are really so
useful it's hard to understand why they've not been there since the
beginning.
Multitasking Support
One of the biggest knocks
against the iPad when first released was the lack of native
multi-tasking support. Jailbreakers added the feature quickly and Apple
soon realized it would be a requirement for any future device's success
and released an OS update that included the feature. The iPad 2
capitalizes on that progress and takes it a step further with the
increased RAM enabling more open applications to be suspended at once,
and the time to open or close an application has improved as well. That
said, even the first generation managed to open and close apps faster
than most people would be used to on their computers, so while this is
an improvement it's more akin to showing off.
Apps
One thing
that Apple has clearly the advantage in for the moment is app
availability. The App store has close to 70,000 iPad specific Apps, all
of which will work on the iPad 2. The new cameras will undoubtedly see
this list expand rapidly, as will the inclusion of a gyroscope for
gaming and motion based uses. There are also a substantial number of
professional applications ranging from document creation to photo
editing and vector drawing. Chances are if you can dream it, there's an
App for that (and if not you might want to get started on one to fill in
the gap). The Android market is making a strong showing, and ultimately
it'll likely be a strong competitor, for now it still has a ways to go,
but any potential buyer should consider the strength of the application
market before buying a tablet.
If you're in the market for a tablet device the iPad 2 should definitely
be on your short list. If you're uncertain it is always best to go and
play with these things hands on first if you can. Best Buy is a good
place for that, so are Verizon Stores since they have the Xoom and 3G
iPad. Don't get pulled into the hype and mania that comes with an Apple
release. They're exciting and new, and they're impressive enough to
warrant some excitement, but it will die down and there will be other
products that prove a strong competitor to the iPad 2. If you're looking
for right now though, this is probably your best bet. I gave the device
4 stars, as I did the iPad 1. I did this in contemplation of the
features offered by competitors that are absent from the iPad, most
notably the requirement for adapters for USB/SD/HDMI. While these
features are there, they aren't as convenient as in other tablets. With
that in mind I firmly believe that the iPad more than makes up for this
in usability, reliability, and design and in those areas far exceeds its
current competitors.
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