The Apple iPad 2 right now is cheaper and easier to use, but not necessarily better endowed than competing tablets – but that doesn't matter.

Dual core processor; 10-hour-plus battery life; Bright 9.7-inch IPS LCD screen; A third thinner than the original; Front and rear cameras

Highly reflective screen; Slippery; No expandable memory; Poor visibility outdoors; Poor still image quality

The Apple iPad 2 is neither a revolution nor a revelation. Rather, it's an evolutionary bump over its predecessor, which is enough for iPad 2 to be...

Slimmer design with curved edges is easier to hold; Comparatively light at 1.3 pounds; Slimmer design with curved edges is easier to hold,

Tediously slow to charge; Relies on PC link to iTunes for updates; backups; Tediously slow to charge; Relies on PC link to iTunes for updates,

Other than improved JavaScript performance, surfing the web on the iPad 2 feels pretty much identical to the original tablet. And that's not a bad thing. Scrolling and zooming is still silky smooth.

The magic is back for a second act, baby, and it doesn't play for the Lakers (that's the other Magic). The magic we're talking about plays for team Apple , and while the competition tries to come up with a so-called "iPad killer," Apple may have beat them to the punch. How's that for irony?

Dual-core processor results in snappier performance; Twice as much RAM as the iPad 1; More comfortable to hold; Color options (black and white; Price

Built-in cameras sub-par; Still no USB port; microSD card slot; or Flash support; Needs to be even lighter for one-handed use

That doesn't mean it isn't a great tablet, because it's certainly one of the best. But if you've already shelled out for an iPad, there's no strong reason to buy an iPad 2 (other than you just want one!).

As always with iOS, the iPad 2 is fun and easy to use; Fast, thin, good looking and a little lighter than the first gen iPad; Sharp, bright and colorful 9.7" IPS display with fingerprint-resistant coating and wide viewing angles.

Apple's iOS is limiting for power users: there's still no file manager or direct access to the file system; Everything must be transferred via iTunes and conduits for various file types are often fragmented inside of iTunes syncing settings.

To say Apple's iPad 2 is an easy tablet to review is somewhat of an understatement. The device, a follow up to last year's wildly successful (and currently market-defining) iPad, is nearly identical when it comes to software, and though improved, closely related on the hardware side as well.

Amazingly thin; Extremely fast; Cameras finally added

Camera quality is poor; Screen resolution could be higher; OS still has rough edges

Despite its failings, we love the Apple iPad 2. The sheer quality and usability of Apples tablet makes it the choice of the field, with other products still lagging when it comes to apps, battery life or even build quality.

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.

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

The first generation iPad started a technological revolution. Apples iPad 2 takes all that was good in the first iPad and makes it better, leaving behind the flaws and installing new hardware and software, to give the second generation iPad user a better experience.

High quality case; Good performance; Quiet and low heat emissions; Good battery life; Extensive package (Appstore; Bookstore; iTunes...; the improvement of the iPad

Still no cursor keys on the virtual keyboard; Limited connectivity; Camera module has bad quality; The Apple System (both soft- and hardware) are completely closed off

With the iPad's second go-around, Apple sticks to its successful formula. The iPad 2 is thinner, faster, and includes two cameras, but otherwise, the iPad stays the same: size, price, capacity, and features all carry over.

Dual core processor; 10-hour-plus battery life; Bright 9.7-inch IPS LCD screen; A third thinner than the original; Front and rear cameras

Highly reflective screen; Slippery; No expandable memory; Poor visibility outdoors; Poor still image quality

The iPad 2 is exactly what I expected it to be. It's a refresh with some much needed hardware upgrades like more RAM and a pair of cameras, but not leaps and bounds beyond the original.

Great battery life; super thin design; very bright and clear display; dual-core processor for graphically intensive games and apps; color choice; name your price with a selection of different models

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