I’ve had my iPad2 for almost a month now, but it’s only today that I had the chance to write a review for this popular gadget. So without further ado, I’ll get on with the juicy details. My iPad2 specs: White, WiFi+3G and 16GB.
Reason for purchase: The WiFi version is way cheaper, so you may be asking why I got the 3G, my response is that I plan to use this iPad2 as my primary mobile internet device. And knowing how much of a hassle and how dangerous public WiFi’s are, I need the 3G feature to make sure that my iPad2 will have internet connection whenever and wherever I carry it. Some of you might ask why I chose the smallest available hard drive space (16GB)?
It was my intention to stay within the acceptable range of my budget, and I don’t need that much space on the iPad anyway, because my workhorse laptop has 650GB that I don’t even dream of filling up.
Discount: When I got my iPad2, I was able to negotiate my way into getting a free D-Link Router worth P2000, so in a way, I got a P2000 discount compared to it’s street price.
Package Includes: The iPad2 main box was neatly and safely covered within an outer box. What I got from the cute white Apple iPad2 box were the white iPad2 unit, a manual, a USB cable and the included charger. I was disappointed that it didn’t even have a basic earphone set included. Upon unboxing, just like other Apple devices (I used to have an iPod Touch 4th Gen), the first thing to do is to connect the iPad2 to a computer with iTunes installed for basic registration and start up. Only after the registration will you be able to test and use the iPad2, which means that if you are buying one, you can’t test it at the store.
First Impression My first impression was that it was a just a big screen version of my iPod touch 4th Gen. However within just a few minutes of using it I can’t help but be impressed by the craftsmanship, sturdiness and overall aesthetics of the iPad2. With it’s smooth touch screen, browsing through websites, e-mails and social media was a breeze. Trying out some games also allowed the iPad2′s graphics to shine, I enjoyed some of it’s 3D games, and also played an MMORPGs for iOS devices -Pocket Legends. My initial impression was that the iPad2 was OK, however when I tried out some music apps, and how genuine and well made some are, I realized that I wasn’t just contented, I was happy that I got it.
iPad2 good points::
- No waiting time for boot ups
- Intuitive and fast interface
- High quality graphics
- Can be used for high quality video calls (Skype etc)
- Stable internet connection
- Portable and Sturdy
- Multitude of apps that will cater to most needs
- Great battery life
- Flexible, can be used for work, gaming, social networking, browsing, etc…
iPad2 bad points::
- A lot of basic functionality are unavailable, you will have to pay for apps…
- You need a lot of expensive accessories to do the basic things like printing, connecting to a TV etc…
- You need a lot of money to completely enjoy the device
- The pictures taken by iPad 2 are hideous, they have the same quality as a 7 year old vga camera phone (videos look better though).
Conclusion: I have been enjoying my iPad2, and up to the time of this post, I feel the purchase was worth it, and I would recommend this device to anyone who needs a mobile internet device, most specially if you are a musician.
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