So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Friday, October 7, 2011

Is The iPad 2 Worth Purchasing?

By Christine Burningham


The iPad 2 has been featured a lot in the news, so many of us are aware that it now available. There is invariably a great deal of hype when it comes to Apple products. Possibly it's due to all the fan boys, or is it merely because Apple develops quality products? From an unprejudiced stand, I believe it is a combination of these. Following on one year from when the original iPad was released, the iPad 2 is now in the market. Today, I will look at what different with this recent release and if switching to the iPad 2 makes sense.

The iPad 2 is not as big as the original iPad model. The iPad 2 is slimmer by about 33% of the original although the screen dimensions remain unchanged. At only 600 grams, the iPad 2 is lighter than the original iPad. Not heavy the least bit. These modifications are touchable as I observed by holding the iPad and iPad 2. It would be an incorrect assumption to consider that this thinner, lighter version does not work as well.

Don't forget that you can also enjoy ipad movies downloads. The iPad 2 has faster speeds than the first iPad. First up, Apple boasts that its graphics processor is nine times speedier than the original iPad. That is a significant improvement, if what they claim is accurate. Gaming demands and the introduction of cameras is why this had to come about. In addition, the shift from an A4 to an A5 chip would mean that Apple has a better processor inside. The A5 chip has a dual core processor and it does make a difference to the speed of the latest iPad. Regardless of what I was using, I could distinguish that it was faster. Loading time is speedier and I notice this when using the web and video functions on both iPad models.

The iPad 2 now comes with two cameras. You will find two cameras set at both the back and the front of the device. The initial iPad didn't come with cameras in the least, so this is a big feature if you're bothered about having a camera on your device. There is a difference in that one of the cameras can record in 720p HD. FaceTime and PhotoBooth are two new additions to the iPad which give you the ability to make video calls and shoot great pics, respectively. The back camera, when running FaceTime on the iPad, shows where you are as opposed to the front camera that permits you see each other.

In sum, I would personally advise switching from the original iPad to the iPad 2 if you can afford it, however if you're not interested in slightly faster loading times then don't bother. Whilst the upgrades are an improvement, it's nothing serious, apart from maybe the camera which is a brand new addition.




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