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iPad 2 Reviews

As expected, Apple unveiled its anticipated follow up to the popular iPad today. Steve Jobs came back from medical leave to show off the new iPad 2 that's thinner, lighter, faster and still the same price as the original.

iPad 2 Reviews - Thinner

Physically, the device hasn't changed much from the front: same screen size and bezel, same aluminum back. But from the side there's a noticeable difference. The iPad 2 is 33 percent thinner than its predecessor, making it thinner than the iPhone 4.

There are two more small additions on front and back, which are iPad 2 Video cameras that can be used to shoot pictures and video as well as video chat over FaceTime. The iPad 2 can FaceTime chat with iPhone and Mac users as well as other iPad 2 users.

iPad 2 Reviews - Lighter

Inside, the iPad has gone through a few changes as well. The new dual-core A5 processor has significantly boosted the tablet's speed and graphics performance.

iPad 2 Reviews - Faster

"We go all out on the graphics performance. Up to 9 times faster, same low power as A4. This will be the first dual core tablet to ship in volume," Jobs said.

"Now here we are adding stuff into the iPad. Cameras, faster CPUs, gyroscope and all this stuff. We've made it way thinner. Something's gotta give. You would think we'd have to give up battery life. But we found a way… it has the same battery life as the original iPad."

The iPad 2 reviews lighter, thinner is nicer to hold, nicer to use and nicer to look at – and if that's not an important upgrade then maybe we're missing the point.

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