Testseek.co.uk have collected 471 expert reviews of the Apple iPad 2 9.7 inch and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPad 2 9.7 inch.
March 2011
(84%)
471 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(72%)
30 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Slimmest iPad yet
Great design
3G option
Wide variety of apps available for download
Budget option for those looking for high capacity iPad
High build quality
IOS 7 is a userfriendly software platform
Beautiful Design
Great Operating System in IOS5
A5 Processor is still fast
App Store is larger than any other for tablets
Superb battery life
Very easy to use
Slim and lightweight
Thinner and lighter than ever
Plenty of apps available
Front and rear cameras
Easy to use
Very sleek and stylish
Lots of iPad apps
Especially new media and magazines
Video calling facilities
Fantastic design
Better ergonomics
Good battery life
IOS 4.3 brings improvements
Facetime chats
Smudge-resistant screen
Superb selection of apps available
HD video camera
Design / Finish / Handling / iCloud
Highquality screen
Responsive and highly contrasted
Battery life / Fast web browsing / Notification Centre
General responsiveness / Userfriendly interface
Great choice of apps in the App Store / Wireless sync to iTunes
An awesome tablet which improves on an already successful platform
Thinner and faster with the same battery life as before
Unrivalled usability
Tons of apps and content
AirPlay
Svelte design
Without a doubt
The most impressive thing about the Apple iPad 2 is its build quality. Constructed out of a solid piece of aluminium
With a bright and vivid glass display
It's every bit the premium gadget. We also love the operating system on the Apple iPad 2. Unlike rival tablets
There are loads of apps that take full advantage of the iPad's form factor
Helping to turn the Apple into a genu
Fast dual-core CPU
Lighter and Slimmer than previous iPad
IOS best tablet operating system available
Dramatically thinner than the iPad
FaceTime video chat
Faster processor
Mobile broadband option
The editors didn't like
Poor camera quality
Screen less sharp than the new iPad
Design
The first thing that stands out about the iPad 2 is its beautiful shape. It is noticeably thinner than the original iPad
At 241mm tall
186mm wide and 8.8mm thick. It is worth noting that
No Retina display
Doesn't get all features of iOS 7 and likely to fall further behind in future
May struggle with demanding apps and games
Three years old
Now discontinued
Dated Screen
Cameras are poor and let the tablet down
New Model Released
Apple-only applications
Limited connectivity
Sub-standard cameras
No removable storage
No Flash support
Complex tasks are fiddly and take time
Difficult to transfer noniTunes content back and forth
The omission of Flash video is a big issue
ITunes is dated and it’s hard to transfer data without iTunes
Where's the innovation?
No retina screen
Still no Flash
Negligable performance boost
Still expensive
Not enough new to tempt existing owners
Poorquality camera
No builtin SD card reader (optional adapter only) / No USB port / Single proprietary connection
No Flash compatibility for web browsing
Can't play DivX files without a special app or file conversion
ICloud can be intrusive in its interaction with other iDevices
No display resolution bump
Trouble with backlight bleeding
Not quite worth the upgrade for iPad owners
Closed shop for content
No Flash
More features elsewhere
The biggest problem with the Apple iPad 2 is its lack of ports. It's a shame that there's no USB port – making it impossible to easily hook up other devices without buying peripherals
And the need to use iTunes to copy your music across is also frustrating.
Published: 2011-03-19, Author: Daniel , review by: appleinsider.com
Abstract: Apple's new iPad 2 is currently so popular that it's difficult to buy. Along with its impressive hardware however, there are a few weak spots and a couple rough edges in its current software release...
Apple’s iPad was the first post-PC device that people took seriously. Microsoft, Nokia and countless manufacturers have tried to find the right balance between a tablet and a computer for the last 10 years, but the iPad was the first device to get it r...
Abstract: So, a lot of peeps have been asking me abut the iPad 2, many of them owners of the Original Apple iPad.Just incase you’re wondering what’s the new iPad 2 all about, here’s a quick rundown.All together, the main new features are:The Front facing VGA ca...
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Published: 2011-03-17, Author: matt , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: Here's the simple truth about the iPad 2: There is nothing else like it. Maybe it won't make you feel the way it makes me feel. Maybe it won't replace your laptop. Maybe it could be even thinner and lighter and faster. But there is nothing else like it.Fr...
Abstract: Although the managed to get a slight head start in making some headlines so far this year in the tablet market, we’re already seeing the demonstrating its might as it flexes its muscles in hopes of retaining its crown amongst the newest generation of...
Abstract: Tablets were a veritable niche until the iPad, which made Apple's launch easy: it practically walked into a market uncontested. In 2011, however, it's virtually surrounded on all sides, mostly by Android but also by the upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook a...
Much faster in some areas, Thinner and lighter, Huge, intuitive app library, Smart Covers are slick, iMovie and GarageBand are killer apps, Dual cameras add functionality, Still excellent battery life, Toughtobeat price,
Not nightandday better for some iPad owners, Cameras are subpar by Apple standards, Android sometimes more powerful and open, Smart Cover doesn't guard the back, Still the same 1024x768 display.
Much ado was made at Apple's special event that it was the "year of the iPad 2." Steve Jobs was confident no one would come close. That's not entirely true. There are a few things Android 3.0 tablets are doing better, a few things the PlayBook will do ...
Slimmer and lighter than original iPad, Faster than original iPad and other tablets currently on the market, Many configurations available, so you can choose the storage and connectivity you need, Lowest tablet prices currently on the market
Low-res cameras, iPad 2 is difficult to use as a hand-held camera because of its size and weight and the placement of the shutter button.
I’m very happy that I bought the iPad 2. I love the speed and performance enhancements. The thinner, lighter form makes the iPad 2 even easier to hold. I’m looking forward to enjoying everything I loved about the original – but with greater speed. I al...
Impressive thin profile, Fast performance with its A5 processor, Enabled for video chat, Solid price point
Shoots terrible photos, Same old iOS experience
As much as Apple touts its wonderfully new slimmer design, which we openly agree as being eye catching, one of the most alluring things about the iPad 2 is its spot on pricing. At $500 for the entry-level model, you’re presented with a fantastic look...
Abstract: It seems that the competition really hates Apple. iPad tablet was the most successful device of its kind in the year 2010 and there are other manufacturers who have joined the tablet bandwagon after this but they haven’t seen the same success. Apple so...
