iPad 2

[Dangelus]

I've not seen any specs or details but somebody I follow tweeted that the mk2 Samsung Galaxy tab is looking impressive.

[Dangelus]

I've not seen any specs or details but somebody I follow tweeted that the mk2 Samsung Galaxy tab is looking impressive.

[Meds]

That good Dan you posted it twice ;)

[Dangelus]

Lol don't know what happen there!

[Feathers]

Blatant post count manipulation on Dangelus' part!

I'm waking to see if v1 iPads come down to a sensible level on the second hand market. I couldn't justify a new one even if I wanted to.

[billybob476]

Blatant post count manipulation on Dangelus' part!

Just Kidding :D

I'm tempted to pick up an iPad 1 on the cheap as well, but I know then I'd just feel bad I don't have a 2.

[Feathers]

I'm tempted to pick up an iPad 1 on the cheap as well, but I know then I'd just feel bad I don't have a 2.

That is the risk. We'll see.

[Dangelus]

I'm in the same indecisive boat myself gentlemen. 1 or 2....

Woohoo, another post for the count! ;)

[Feathers]

I'm in the same indecisive boat myself gentlemen. 1 or 2....

Woohoo, another post for the count! ;)

Eh! I say! Moderator?!

I suspect even #1's will still be too expensive for my non existant budget (translated as :- no matter how much it costs, I doubt my wife will want me to pay for it)

[Dangelus]

I'm in the same indecisive boat myself gentlemen. 1 or 2....

Woohoo, another post for the count! ;)

Eh! I say! Moderator?!

I suspect even #1's will still be too expensive for my non existant budget (translated as :- no matter how much it costs, I doubt my wife will want me to pay for it)

Lol!

Actually your dilemma is spookily similar to mine!

On a related note, if I had an iPad I would most likely make less errors on the forum such as double posts as it has a bigger keyboard than the iPhone. ;)

[Rico]

I'm worse than you guys - I want iPad 3!  :)

[Jobydrone]

Ars posted their full review of the iPad 2.  Seven pages of very interesting reading.  To sum up:

The good

•Big bump in performance, especially graphics, makes iPad even more competitive in the mobile gaming space
•Doubling the memory makes apps and Web browsing more useful
•Device is thinner and lighter than the previous model, feels much more Kindle-like in the hand
•Users can now get a 3G iPad in both GSM/AT&T and CDMA/Verizon flavors
•Good battery life, can seemingly last forever on standby

The bad

•The new cameras are better than no cameras, though they're not particularly great
•"Real" GPS only comes with the 3G models
•Glass is thinner than before; be cautious of easier breakage

The ugly

•Display is the same old resolution as the original
•Still no Flash support, probably never will be


Check out the full article:  http://arstechnica.com/apple/reviews/2011/03/ipad-2-the-ars-review.ars

[Rico]

Thinner glass?  Didn't realize that.  Interesting.  Also funny how the new cameras are listed in the bad area.  I mean how good of a camera did they think would be in there?  For me the biggest knock is still the relatively low resolution.  I expect that to get the most attention in iPad 3.

[Dangelus]

That is another dilemma. If I get an iPad 2 and version 3 comes out at Christmas like it is rumoured then I will not be happy!

If I get iPad 1 then not so much of a problem.

[Bryancd]

I think there's a real possibility of iPad 3 being announced in Sept. for the holiday season.