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Seeing the Improvements Clearly: Ipad 2 vs. Ipad

It is no mystery that the iPad2 is all about improving the iPad, but just how much improvement is really there? How well has the iPad2 expanded on the functionality and speed of the first generation iPad. Well, there have been many comparisons, all which are indicating that while there is great improvement in speed of many applications for the iPad2 vs. the iPad -- it is still lagging a bit when it comes to shutting down. 

iPad2 vs. iPad

?	Boot-up Time: 25.3 vs. 28.6
?	Infinity Blade Launch Time: 10.6 vs. 26
?	Google Earth Launch Time: 17 vs. 20.3
?	Garage Band Launch Time: 3 vs. 6
?	Angry Birds Launch Time: 8 vs. 10.5
?	Shut Down Time: 26 vs. 12

There are other specs that show just where improvements were made to the iPad2 to allow for better performance with the 2nd generation tablet from Apple -- a great device that really has a lot of people saving their pennies. 

?	Upgrade to 1GHz Dual-Core A5 CPU
?	Option between 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB
?	Front VGA Cam
?	Rear 720p Cam
?	CPU speed 9x faster
?	IOS 4.3
?	1.3 lb
?	10 hr battery life

If you are looking for the ultimate tablet PC in 2011, you definitely have a lineup chalk full of great options. Apple's #1 contender for the year -- iPad2 -- definitely says something about function and speed, regardless of shut down lagging that is just seconds off the 1st generation, but it is likely the newer and more powerful hardware has a lot to do with this. The increase in speed for other functions, however, surely makes up for the minor flaw that will likely be worked out by the end of the year for the tablet. Only time can truly tell what is in store for the various tablets of 2011, with the iPad2 a great way ahead in the race.