Tech Specs

Also Known As...

Alias	iPad 2

Hardware

Height	9.5 inches
Width	7.31 inches
Thickness	0.34 inches
Weight	1.35 pounds
Color	Silver / Black, Silver / White
Speakers	Mono

Display

Screen size (diagonal)	9.7 inches
Technology	IPS LCD
Resolution (X)	768 px
Resolution (Y)	1024 px
PPI	135
Touchscreen type	Capacitive
Multitouch	Yes

Software

Operating system	iOS
Launch OS version	4.3
Media streaming	AirPlay

Processor

CPU brand	Apple
CPU model	A5
Clock speed	1 GHz
Cores	2

GPU

Brand	Imagination Technologies
Model	PowerVR SGX543MP2

Memory

RAM size	512 MB
RAM type	DDR2

Storage

Internal size	16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB

Connectivity

Carriers	Verizon Wireless, AT&T
3G	Yes
CDMA	Yes
CDMA frequencies	1900, 850
GSM	Yes
GSM frequencies	1900, 1800, 900, 850
UMTS / HSPA	Yes
UMTS frequencies	2100, 1900, 900, 850
WWAN data standards	UMTS, EV-DO Rev. A, EDGE, HSUPA, HSDPA, GPRS
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi support	802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1 + EDR

Front Camera

Effective pixels	0.3 megapixels
Video resolution	VGA
Video framerate	30

Rear Camera

Effective pixels	0.7 megapixels
Video resolution	720p
Video framerate	30

Ports

Video out	Yes
Headphone	3.5mm
Data connections	iPod

Sensors

Sensors	Ambient Light, Gyroscope, Accelerometer

Battery

Capacity	25 Wh
Removable	No
Quoted use time	10 hr

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• 10.0

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  Reviewed by Dragan (Currently owns)

  March 17, 2012 07:50 am

  i have it since this autumn. and till now i hadn't problems with it. All apps are amazing, it works perfect.
  I use it every day especially for internet (facebook, twitter, safari) and gaming ! Battery works very nice, so i haven't problems with that. Now i'm thinking on buying the 3'rd generation, especially for Retina display, that i adore on my iPhone :)

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  • Ecosystem 10
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• 10.0

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  Reviewed by GubbyMan (Currently owns)

  March 2, 2012 12:56 pm

  The best device I ever had. I bought my white iPad 2, 32 GB 3G at launch day and I've used it 5 to 10 hours a day since then.

  The front design of the iPad is so minimal and the thing is so thinn and really easy to hold. I like how the display is a 4:3 ratio so it doesn't feel too long or too wide in portrait or landscape orientation. The display is great, though I sometimes wish it could have less glare and higher pixel density. The front camera on the iPad is good for Skype and FaceTime calls. The back camera is good for occasional video and I also use it a lot to take photos of documents I want to save. The speaker is good enough.

  My iPad 2 currently runs iOS 5. It's a simple os that does everything in an easy way. I do miss some apps and other things that PC:s have (things like Flash, Torrents and game emulators...) but it's not a big deal. The A5 works really well with the software. There are no lags and everything runs as smooth as it could. Some games like Real Racing and Infinity Blade are amazing and I'd like to see more games like those in the future. There are a lot of apps in the AppStore right now and most of them works fine.

  The battery life is amazing, it usually last around 10-14 hours (depends on screen brightness). The iPad 2 really changed the way I do things. I always have it with me, even though most things can be done on my iPhone. The iPad have replaced my PC for so many things. I use the iPad for surfing the web, watching videos/movies, gaming (mostly casual gaming), reading, note taking and writing reports and reviews like this one. :) I also use it as a GPS sometimes so iPad is a "do everything device" to me.

  The best thing about the iPad is that everything is so fast and easy to do. The no-lagg experience, the battery life, the many apps and things like the Smart Cover and iCloud is what is making this device so good. The iPad is the best device I have ever owned.

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• 8.0

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  Reviewed by alecjenkins (Currently owns)

  December 22, 2011 11:42 pm

  As an Apple user for years on end, the iPad has fit into my life almost perfectly.

  On the road, it is a consumption and creation device that more than holds its own against it's more traditional counterparts, and at home it is my go-to way to browse the web. Only lacking in resolution and photo-prowess, the iPad 2 is the only truly capable tablet on the market and is a joy to use.

  The future of computing is here, and the iPad 2 is paving the road to bigger and better things.

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• 8.0

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  Reviewed by Jesse Coleman (Currently owns)

  December 22, 2011 12:44 pm

  I have had and iPad 2 since the beginning of June, and overall, I love it. However, I do have complaints. Below is my explanation for the ratings I chose:

  Design: Very sleek design, feels nice and solid, but it's a bit heavy for use when laying down. The smart cover is fantastic.

  Display: The display is very nice, but I wish it were sharper. I'm tired of seeing pixels on my screens.

  Camera's: Straight up terrible, but then again, when would I ever use them? I can see cameras being useful on a tablet as inputs for software (like augmented reality, scanning, etc.) and video chat, but I would never use it just to take a photo or video.

  Speakers: They get the job done. Sometimes they seem a bit soft when I'm watching Netflix.

  Performance: Wonderful. Nearly everything is fast and responsive. Certain 3rd party apps seem to have their problems, but that's not necessarily the iPad's fault.

  Software: Mostly very nice, but frustratingly limited. File management is a complete nightmare, and is the one thing holding back my iPad from being a computer replacement. Case in point: when I have a document in Pages that I want to open in iBooks, I have to email the document to myself from Pages, go to my inbox, and then open the attachment from my email in iBooks.

  Battery Life: Very good

  Ecosystem: Fantastic! So many apps!

  Dock: Don't have one, don't know.

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• 8.0

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  Reviewed by MJRoberts (Currently owns)

  December 20, 2011 01:42 pm

  This is my first and only tablet purchase to date and I've been blown away by how useful I've found it. To be able to take it on the train and have a much better surfing experience has been a game changer. It still lacks some key iPad apps like Spotify but it is only a matter of time.

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