It's finally here! The iPad 2. But is it too little to be bothered with? Starting with the dual-cored A5 processor is an expected step up for tablet evolution. I have to say that I was prepared to be disappointed with minimal improvements over the last iPad. However Mr. Steve Jobs has managed to dazzle us once more on the stage after a 6 week hiatus from his Apple related duties.
The specs in short: dual cameras for snapping pictures and video calls, dual-core processor, a one-third the thickness, lighter and a newer version of the OS. But wait what's this? Still no card slot??? Hmm, the way Apple wants to have control over things. This could be a good thing though in the long term considering the 55 malware apps found on the Android Market - which subsequently have been removed by Google.
The USD$100 price slash which seems to have been made official in Malaysia as well for the iPad 1 is welcomed of course; lest the Apple stores want to be stuck with the inventory after the newer version arrives. But is that enough? At about RM400 cheaper, would one opt for the newer and faster version instead? Of course the wait will be agonizing for some people.
Oh how the fruit makes the world run wild: Apple stocks went up 2 points when Jobs got on stage and then it fell 2 points after he made the announcement for the iPad 2. Strange? Not really. He has this effect on most people - some sort of dis-illusionary spectrum field thingy.
Whatever it is, click on the link to read on the specs up thar' and contemplate whether there's an iPad 2 in your future.
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The card slot being available limits the introduction of so called foreign apps into the device, so actually minimizing the risk of bad apps or even malware should they even get sneaked onto the Apple Store which seems unlikely though...
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