Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi 16GB

Short extract: Steve Jobs took to the stage in San Francisco to unveil the Apple iPad 2 . Thinner and lighter that its predecessor, it comes packing a dual-core A5 processor, two cameras and the added bonuses of iOS 4.5.

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  9 out of 10

Conclusion: Apple has done a fine job with the iPad 2, sure it doesn’t have removable storage, or 1080p video cameras in the front and back that do 24p in 16x9 or 22x9 format, or 4G or Wi-MAX, etc but it does a great job for what it is.

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  8 out of 10

Summary: Slimmer and faster than the original, and sporting a camera, the iPad 2 is the best tablet on the market.

• Fast dual-core CPU, Lighter and Slimmer than previous iPad, iOS best tablet operating system available
• Somewhat low screen resolution, 3G model is expensive, Doesn't serve any specific function

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  8 out of 10

Summary: Apple's iPad 2 is faster, lighter, thinner and better than its predecessor. But, if you want a tablet with Flash support and greater flexibility, an Android device may be a better bet.

Short extract: Apple's iPad 2 is faster, lighter, thinner and better than its predecessor. But, if you want a tablet with Flash support and greater flexibility, an Android device may be a better bet.

Conclusion: Apple's iPad 2 has all of the qualities that helped the first iPad to define the tablet. It's simple to use, finger-friendly and offers access to a massive selection of apps and games.

• Thinner and lighter than ever, Plenty of apps available, Front and rear cameras, Easy to use
• No Flash support, Complex tasks are fiddly and take time, Difficult to transfer non-iTunes content back and forth

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  9 out of 10

Summary: Most users will know what they’re getting with an iPad 2 before they buy it: great apps, performance and excellent iOS usability. The hardware hasn’t changed much since the original iPad, though it does offer front and rear cameras, and the exterior is sleeker and shinier than ever.

Short extract: While many may mistakenly believe that Apple invented the concept of a touchscreen tablet the devices had actually been on sale for many years before the iPhone made touch sensitive screens the latest craze.

Conclusion: The iPad 2 is an excellent tablet that offers a number of benefits over the original device, with the dual core processor and FaceTime cameras being of particular interest. While the iPad 2 is destined to be a huge success it should be noted that its competition has made great advances since the...