What's this? Based on Ease of use, Display, Touch response, Versatility, Battery life, and Weight. Due to test upgrades, results may vary from past Ratings.
Price range:
$499.00 - $529.99
Summary:A larger tablet from Apple with a 9.7-inch screen and both Wi-Fi and cellular Internet, running on the iOS 6 operating system. Uses the Apple app store for downloading apps.
The Apple iPad 2 (Wi-Fi, 3G, 16 GB) is a larger tablet computer with a 9.7-inch screen. It has a screen resolution of 1024 x 768, which is low for its size. The squarish screen is a better shape for photos than for videos, and it utilizes toughened Gorilla Glass for durability.
The tablet has a 1 GHz A5: ARM Cortex A9 processor with 2 cores. It runs on the iOS 6 operating system. It has 0.5GB memory and is available with 16GB storage.
There is a headphone jack with a volume control, a built-in microphone, and a mono speaker. Internet connectivity is via Wi-Fi or a cellular data plan from AT&T or Verizon. It has a 0.3-megapixel webcam, and a 0.7-megapixel camera.
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About This Brand
Apple jump-started the tablet market with its 10-inch iPad. Now in its fourth generation, the iPad uses Apple iOS, noteable for its intuitive interface and excellent app store. Apple recently introduced the 7.9-inch version of the iPad, the iPad Mini, which closely mimicks its larger sibling. The iPad and iPad Mini are also available with 4G service through AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon.
Features & Specs - Apple iPad 2 (Wi-Fi, 3G, 16 GB)
Internal storage (GB) Internal storage; can be expanded with a memory card on most models.
Internal storage (GB)
16
Operating system The underlying program that runs the user interface and applications.
Operating system
iOS 6
Cellular data Can use a wireless carrier's data plan to connect to the Internet.
Cellular data
Yes
Memory-card reader Has a slot for a standard memory card (usually a micro-SD) to store or transfer files.
Memory-card reader
No
Webcam A front-facing video camera for video chat.
Webcam
Yes
Camera A rear-facing camera for shooting photos or video recordings.
Camera
Yes
GPS Can receive satellite data for precise navigation.
GPS
Yes
Optional folding keyboard Custom-designed keyboard+trackpad docking unit that folds like a laptop, available at extra cost.
Optional folding keyboard
No
Fingerprint-resistant screen Screen coating reduces adhesion of skin oils and makes cleaning easier.
Fingerprint-resistant screen
Yes
Approved app market Can access a rich variety of apps authorized by the operating system manufacturer.
Approved app market
Yes
Length (in.) The length of the computer measured to the nearest tenth of an inch.
Length (in.)
9.5
Width (in.) The width of the computer measured to the nearest tenth of an inch.
I traded my Kindle Fire in for an iPad2 for the 3G feature, which was worth the difference in price. I can now get an internet connection almost anywhere. The iPad2 is also, pretty in every way. The slim design and the graphic resolution is superior, except in 2X views of games. The graphics are grainy and poorly resolved. The quality of the images for watching movies and TV shows is excellent, but I find holding the device or trying to find a way to balance it is cumbersome. Overall I am pleased with the performance of the iPad, although I have had to make two trips to the Genius Bar for bad programming glitches that drained the battery prematurely. In addition, the Not Charging message I get when trying to charge the thing via USB or even a general outlet is more than annoying. It requires charging via the plug included with the iPad. Really? Does it have to be that elitist? Apple enthusiasts insist that the iPad is so powerful, that it requires an incredible amount of power just to charge it. I'm sure this is true, but in everyday life, it is simply not practical to have to worry about where and when I am going to charge my iPad. Also, a device that cannot work with systems such as Flash is again not practical. Flash is a current fact of life and should be considered no matter how forward thinking developers are. I have not even begun to tap the potential of this device, because I am hampered by these minor inconveniences. All in all, for my limited usage, I would have kept my Kindle Fire if 3G had been possible.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By Kevin
from Anchorage, Alaska
(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
2.0
Not impressed
11/15/2012
Pros
It turns on
Cons
Costly Low On Specs
Best Uses
Comment:
I found Apples new tablet to be lacking the same features that come standard on other tablets. My honest advice would be to shop and compare. It has features, that work, but why pay more? I believe this was nothing more than the previous tablet with all the bugs fixed. The mapping feature is significantly less functional. Pay more? Why?
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By Florida08
from Orlando fl.
(44 of 51 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
I would buy this product again and again
7/17/2011
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
USB's lack
Best Uses
Comment:
If you are student this tablet is very useful. It's fast enough, easy to use, its versatility is awesome, and the best part is its AMAZING quality. The cameras are good but the quality doesn't. But who cares about the cameras on tablets? It's enough with FaceTime. The principal use for a tablet is for students or personal use, even for business, but it's not for professional shootings. I've tried the android's tablets but the lack of quality on it is so visible, even you can touch and feel the difference of quality between Apple's tablet and Android's tablets. The screen on iPad with no doubts is the best. So if you want a tablet with good quality, good features and easy to use, and fast I'll recommend you the iPad 2.