Trading Your iPad With iPad 2? Points to Ponder

02 Jan 2012 | Advice | Ria Absin-Viente on Google+

The iPad 2 is the most-desired tablet for the year that we recently bid good bye. The unofficial release of the third-generation iTablet maintains the appeal of the second-gen Apple tablet in the market, but what if you have its original version? Are you ready to trade it in for its predecessor? Before you jump into the well and regret later, evaluate these important points that you need to consider based on your needs or wants. We highlighted the great points that may probably change your mind when it comes to getting a new tablet for the New Year.

Design and physical built

Those who are dreaming of having a thinner iPad is fulfilled by the thinner body of the second-gen iTablet. It’s 33 percent slimmer and almost one pound lighter compared to its original version, but it can only be considered a makeover of its original version. Still, it can be perfect if you’re looking for portability due to its lighter body.

Hardware Upgrades

There are those who are not satisfied with physical beautification, but rather looking for a faster and smarter hardware. The biggest change the iPad 2 brings is its improved and faster processor. It has the capability of delivering graphics up to nine times faster than the original iPad, bringing a smoother viewing experience. The upgraded CPU offers a desirable experience with watching YouTube videos or movies from NetFlix, with the addition of playing games that were originally developed for consoles. Infinity Blade 3 for example is making it big in the App Store and is noted to work smoothly on the iTablet screen.

Additional Features

A lot are waiting for a camera on their iTablet and the iPad 2 brought not only one, but two cameras (at the front and back) for your satisfaction. You can take videos and pictures using either of the cameras. The resolution of the front camera however, will disappoint you if you’re too concerned with the picture quality. It brings photos of second-rate quality. For some, the flaws can be sugar-coated with the capability to upload those photos in any website, online. Gaming addicts can use the uploaded photo as their avatars for a more personalized upgrade or level.

The processor upgrade of the iPad 2 is enough to make the gadget lovers salivate, and is the best reason to upgrade. On the other hand, gamers who need faster processor and smoother graphics can opt for a reasonably mature platform available in the market.

The iPad 3

Rumours about the release of the third-generation iTablet are all over the internet. This can be one of the reasons why you should extend your bonding moments with your original Apple tablet. However, you can make other people happy by giving out your original iTablet for the iPad 2. There’s just one thing you that you need to consider though; repeating the cycle with the release of the third-generation Apple tablet that is expected to start the New Year with a blast.