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2011年3月27日星期日

What is Your First Impression in iPad 2?

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Despite the plethora of Android tablets coming onto the market, Apple still maintains the lead. The iPad 2 is by far the most powerful tablet on the market for its price, and seems set to stay there for some time.
The body of the iPad is one-third thinner than the original and the size difference, combined with a slight reduction in weight, make the iPad 2 easier to hold. The flattened surface makes it feel as if it's just a slightly thick folder, making it easier to carry alongside other documents, or even by itself.
Yet the iPad 2 actually feels stronger than the original despite losing some of its bulk. The glass is more durable on this version, which makes the whole gadget feel quite a bit more solid.
Apple is starting to market the iPad as a content creation device, and not just a gadget for watching media and browsing the internet. The inclusion of the A5 chip is an obvious move in this direction, as it allows you to work much faster with apps that let you access remote desktops, manage and annotate documents and PDFs and create presentations and slideshows.
These apps open extremely quickly on the iPad 2. Accessing files within content management apps is extremely speedy. Testing with the LogMeIn remote desktop app over WiFi connections was painless, and much faster the original iPad.
Switching between those apps is also quick, meaning you can look up files in one program and open them in another without having to wait several seconds for them to load.
However, the iPad still has trouble with loading large spreadsheets.
Battery life is good – over 10 hours with heavy use.
But while the iPad 2 is a good business tool, it not yet a replacement for a laptop.
Apple is getting there, but typing for extended periods of time on the iPad is still a bit of a chore. If you need to get longer typing done you can sync with the wireless keyboard, but right now the iPad itself is more of a supplementary tool than a main computing device.
Apple added two new cameras into the iPad. They're useful for video conferences, but not much else. Don't expect to be shooting high-quality video or taking pictures while travelling – you'll be disappointed. The lenses will surely be upgraded in future versions, but for now, they're just for FaceTime calls.
The other main issue is the lack of ports. USB, SD card and HDMI connectivity can be achieved through add-ons, but they shouldn't have to be. Using the iPad is annoying without them. These features are becoming standard on other tablets and Apple should introduce them in the next update if they don't want to be left behind.
There are plenty of covers already available online, but the SmartCover is definitely worth a look if you want something casual to protect your iPad.
The only problem is that it's fairly expensive – $39 for a polyurethane and $79 for a leather case. For that price you can get different versions, including portfolio-style covers, from other manufacturers like Belkin and Griffin.
Overall, the iPad is a much better experience than the first. It's sleeker, faster and much more comfortable to hold.
But this still isn't a complete replacement for a laptop. If you're after a solid business tool, then the iPad 2 is a good choice – just don't expect it to become your sole computer quite yet.
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2011年3月8日星期二

Why you would want to buy the iPad 2

Why you would want to buy the iPad 2 by wholesaleeshop.com.au

1. You don't have an iPad yet
If you haven't purchased an iPad yet and you have the funds available to pay more than $500 for such a device, then it's somewhat obvious that you would be looking to get the newer product, rather than the older device. This is mainly a financial decision and if you don't mind spending the extra dollars over discounted gen-1 iPads, you may enjoy the fancy new look of the iPad 2.
Current iPad owners contemplating an iPad 2 purchase may also consider getting rid of their original iPad now and sell the tablet while the demand for the iPad 2 is strong and keeps iPad prices at a higher level. Don't expect to get much dough for the old iPad once iPad 2 supply has caught up with demand.
2. You have an iPhone 4/Mac/iTunes Account
At this point, you could be thinking whether it really has to be an iPad 2? Maybe you should get an Android device? The fact is that tablets feel cozy in their ecosystem that is growing around a technology platform, which would be iOS in this case. The iPad 2 will provide you with the latest iOS version and a few new features. An Android tablet does not make much sense if you own an iPhone and/or a Mac as the value of these devices is in the platform. On the other hand, if have an Android phone and you buy an iPad/iPad 2 you should not expect to be able to take advantage of the full value potential.  An Android tablet may be the better choice in the long term.
3. Choice
Perhaps that is just me, but I look at tablets that are about to be released and I am wondering whether those guys are joking. $800 for a rival tablet? Huh? You may be spending just as much for an iPad 2, if you climb up the spec ladder and choose a much more capable model than the $499 entry-level device. However, the iPad 2 provides more room to purchase a device that fits your wallet and not just the requirements of a manufacturer's balance sheet. Don't mistake the iPad 2 to be a bargain device - it is an expensive toy on the lower end. But Apple doesn't force you to choose a one-size-fits-all tablet. If you need more choice, you can personalize your iPad 2 with colored covers, which would be my personal top reason to get the iPad 2 and not the original iPad. Choice is hidden value we tend to forget.
4. The Processor
This is one for geeks that provides some sort of investment protection (if you really buy this kind of argument.) We haven't seen any benchmarks yet, but we have heard plenty of reports that the iPad 2 is fast. Two cores tend to be faster than one, if applications support multithreading. There could be applications that tap into the horsepower and provide a much smoother user experience. And hey, two cores are twice the bragging rights of just one core.
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