Ipad 2 is an advanced product of the first series of ipad, Apple has officially released the tablet pc is in March. This inovation is done to overcome the competitors who competed co-produced their tablet pc versions respectively.
ipad 2
One of the competitors of the ipad 2 is Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, reportedly the heaviest competitor's products from apple.
What are the advantages of the iPad 2 of the iPad 1?:
Thinner and lighter
Pad 2 has a thickness of 8.8 millimeters, 4.6 mm thinner than the iPad 1 (13.4 mm). Even thinner than the iPhone 4 (5.8 mm). With the reduced thickness owned now, managed to reduce the weight of 1.5 pounds into 1.3 pounds.
ARM Cortex A9-Based Processor
If on the first generation iPad A4 processor using single-core 1 GHz, it is in the iPad 2, uses an Apple A5 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex A9 design. With this new processor, then the iPad 2 has two performance times faster than the iPad.
Has A Camera
The lack of a camera on the iPad 1, many unfortunate by connoisseurs PC tablet, especially lovers of Apple tablet (iPad). Therefore, iPad 2 has been equipped with two cameras (front and back). With the addition of this camera, Video chat or video conference can do with features of FaceTime. Unfortunately, not yet known how the pixel resolution of his camera.
Operating system iOS 4.3
IPad Operating System 2 has been upgraded from iOS 4.1 be iOS 4.3. This latest Operating system offers the performance of internet browsing speed better through its Safari browser.
A Great Graphics
Based on the statement the Apple boss, Steve Jobs, iPad 2 graphics capabilities nine times more powerful than the first generation iPad. If the statement was true, then this ability would spoil connoisseurs games (gamers).
There Are HDMI Out
IPAD 2 has a facility for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) to connect it on television. But alas, to be able to use it still need additional connectors that must be purchased separately.
Smart Cover
Smart Cover which is a front screen upholstery accessories iPad 2, which can automatically lock the device in a closed state. The Cover contains a magnet that can be installed properly. In addition, this Cover can also be folded to make iPad holder.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
before the official launch of the iPad 2, Samsung has introduced the first two generations of tablet (Tab. 10.1 Samsung Galaxy) at the Mobile World Congress 2011, in Barcelona, Spayol, the month of February.
what the excess of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 from previous versions?
Screen size is larger and thinner
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 comes with a screen size is much larger than the previous version (7 inches) to 10.1 inches with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. While the thickness and weight, when first introduced in the Mobile World Congress 2011, is a thick 10 mm, weight: 599 grams. However, later redesigned so that thinner and lighter. 8.6 mm thick is now live, and weighs 595 grams.
Using A Dual Core ProcessorSame with the iPad 2, Galaxy Tab 1 also uses the dual core processor 1 GHz, which is in his first two times faster than earlier versions.
Higher camera Resolution
Camera resolution change significantly, especially for the rear camera. If Galaxy a first generation Tab resolution 1.3 megapixel front camera and camera back of 3 megapixel, then on the second generation Tab, Galaxy front camera 2 megapixels and 8 megapixel kemera back.
Use Android Honeycomb
If on the samsung Galaxy Tab first generation still use Android operating system for smartphones, then on the second generation tablet already using Android Honeycomb, which reportedly is designed specifically for the Tablet PC.
Latest news says that a South Korean company, also have prepared other variants of the second generation of the Galaxy, with Tab screen size is 8.9 inches. And will be released later after Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the production will present in June 2011.