Apple iPad 2 MC981LL/A Tablet review

Apple iPad 2 MC981LL/A Tablet, the generation two tablet features an ultra fast dual core A5 processor especially designed for native multitasking. Apple also increased the RAM from 256 MB (as it was in iPad1) to 512 MB to gear up processing for multitasking. The structure was redesigned to make it easy to be held for long. iPad 2 supports a substantial range of applications from those available on the AppStore. Wi-Fi connectivity keeps you connected wherever you go. The 64 GB storage gives ample space for your heavy media content.

Significant features

Ultra fast and enhanced multitasking

• The Apple A5 custom designed dual core processor accompanied by the 512 MB RAM give s a standout performance for multitasking. The Apple A5 is especially meant for handling heavy processing in tablets.
• While surfing Web, you’ll notice that the Web pages are loaded instantly. You can navigate through different web pages (tabs on the browser) at a time with utter ease. No delay in loading pages! Quick and efficient browsing on the huge 9 inch screen is excellent experience.
• For common users, this might not make much difference, but the techies will surely notice the difference.

Digital entertainment

• The two cameras are provided, one at the front and the other facing back. You can enter into a video chat with your friends using the front facing VGA camera. You can also share your surrounding view to the person you are chatting with the rear facing camera.
• The 1.3 MP rear facing camera lets you capture some nice pictures while on the go. You can edit, upload and share these pictures with your friends on the large 9 inch screen of your Apple iPad or you can also upload them on social networking sites like Face book or can share them on Picasa Web Albums.
• It provides a robust graphics platform for latest HD games and videos. The LED backlit screen delivers crisp and clear picture with perfect sharpness.

Application support

• There are around 700,000 apps on the AppStore including both useful and fun apps. The Apple iPad 2 MC981LL/A Tablet supports almost all of these apps. Just download the required application from the Appstore and your iPad will make it ready for use.
• Avid readers rejoice! Apple iPad 2 MC981LL/A Tablet gives you access to the iBooks and ebooks on other sites like Kindle. You can now browse and choose from thousands of books and enjoy reading them on the huge 9 inch screen wherever you go. You can carry a substantial number of books with you on the flight or in the car and keep yourself entertained all the time.

Look and feel

Apple iPad 2 MC981LL/A Tablet combines size, style and comfort in one device. The sleek panel which is thinner than that of the iPad 1 makes it much lighter and easier to hold. The original iPad was quite difficult to hold for long, due to its edges. Apple redesigned the iPad and introduced tapered edges that make it comfortable to hold. The screen is very much sensitive to directions. Just rotate it and the display will be tilted to give you a landscape view. The smart covers provided with the device add style as well as protect the screen from scratches and smudges. Keep your iPad screen free from your finger prints. The battery backs the tablet for around 10 hours on single charge.

Technical Specifications:

Pros

• Attractive design with thin panel. Light weight device which is easy to carry during travel.
• Access to AppStore applications and support for more than thousands of apps is a plus.
• Screen is designed with tilt activated accelerator.
• Delivers crisp and clear images.
• Best platform for graphic intense games.
• Amazing speed for Web browsing thanks to Wireless 802.11.

Cons

• Doesn’t provide dedicated USB support.
• Doesn’t include dedicated SD support.
• Supports HD but with adapter.
• No Flash support.

Conclusion

Apple iPad 2 MC981LL/A Tablet is a tablet that offers brilliant features with stunning design and robust make. The thin and sleek panel is easy to carry along. The wireless keeps you connected to the Web, and with your friend round the globe via video chat feature. Overall, the Apple iPad 2 MC981LL/A is a good replacement for laptops but you’ll have to sacrifice some features which a laptop offers. The tablet doesn’t support flash. It also lacks dedicated USB and SD slots. I think the cost is too high for the device without USB, SD slots and the Flash support. It costs around $800 and is too expensive for the features it offers. There are cheaper devices in the market offering same features that Apple iPad 2 does.