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Testseek.com have collected 192 expert reviews of the Apple iPad 2 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPad 2.
Award: Editor’s Choice March 2011
March 2011


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The editors liked

  • Thinner than the original. New A5 chip offers faster graphics processing
  • General performance. Dual cameras for video chat
  • HD video recording
  • And stills. Improved design incorporates internal magnets for Smart Cover accessory. 3G versions available o...
  • Fast performance
  • Super-thin design
  • Support for FaceTime
  • Superb media-sharing
  • Browsing improvements in new iOS
  • Apple's iPad 2 is dramatically thinner and boasts front and rear cameras
  • FaceTime video chat
  • A faster processor
  • And 3G options for both AT&T and Verizon.


  • Amazingly thin
  • Extremely fast
  • Cameras finally added
  • 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
  • Big bump in performance
  • Especially graphics
  • Makes iPad even more competitive in the mobile gaming space
  • Doubling the memory makes apps and Web browsing more useful
  • Device is thinner and lighter than the previous model
  • Feels much more Kindle-like in the hand
  • Users can now get a 3G iPad in both GSM/AT&T and CDMA/Verizon flavors
  • Good battery life
  • Can seemingly last forever on standby
  • 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
  • Thinner and lighter design
  • Speedy dual-core processor
  • Makes FaceTime calls
  • Innovative Smart Covers
  • More than 11 hours of battery life
  • 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
  • Thin and light
  • Reliable operating system
  • Same battery life as previous Ipad but better performance.
  • An iterative improvement upon Apple’s first tablet computer
  • Benefitting from modest size and weight reductions
  • Two color options
  • As well as considerable under-the-hood improvements in speed. Still includes integrated apps for audio
  • Video
  • And phot
  • Choice in data carriers
  • Incredibly sleek look and feel
  • Video calling
  • Tons of apps optimised for iPad
  • Particularly magazines and new media ...
  • Superb IPS Based Display
  • Extremely Thin And Very Comfortable To Hold
  • Very Easy To Use OS
  • Sleeker than ever
  • Enhanced feature set including two (!) new cameras
  • Blazingfast processor
  • And stills. Improved design incorporates internal magnets for Smart Cover accessory. 3G versions available on AT&T and Verizon Wireless. Improved AirPlay features. Supports HDMI output (via optional adapter).
  • Slimmer design with curved edges is easier to hold
  • Comparatively light at 1.3 pounds
  • Skinnier profile shows mercy to your joints. Big performance boost makes apps
  • Games and web browsing more zippy. Same $500 starting price and 10hour battery life
  • Impressive thin profile
  • Fast performance with its A5 processor
  • Enabled for video chat
  • Solid price point
  • 10hourplus battery life
  • Bright 9.7inch IPS LCD screen
  • Apple's iPad 2 is dramatically thinner
  • Boasts front and rear cameras
  • Faster processor
  • 3G option.
  • New A5 chip and RAM significantly improve overall performance
  • And gaming in particular. Dual cameras work fine for video calls. Thinner
  • Lighter unibody looks slick and makes the iPad more comfortable to use. Video mirroring adds “teaching and presentation tool” to the iPad’s list of many useful functions. Magnet-based Smart Cover is an ingenious
  • Valuable accessory. Same pricing as first iPad.
  • Exceptional Usability
  • Graphical Powerhouse
  • Beautiful Screen
  • Very Powerful Battery
  • Superior App Support
  • Sleek design
  • Amazing apps
  • Thinner design and new internal hardware compared to the original iPad makes an already good experience better.
  • 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.
  • The Apple iPad 2 features the iOS 4 operating system and the dualcore A5 chip
  • Thinner
  • Faster than original iPad
  • Dual cameras
  • Excellent battery life
  • Intuitive interface
  • Thousands of tabletspecific apps
  • Thinner and faster than the original iPad
  • Performance
  • 3G connectivity
  • Slim
  • Sturdy
  • Battery

The editors didn't like

  • Image quality with rearfacing camera is not great. Frontfacing camera is not HD. Still no Flash video support. No earbuds included.
  • Poor camera quality
  • Still lacking Flash support
  • USB port
  • HDMI
  • SD-card adapters cost extra
  • The iPad's screen resolution hasn't budged
  • Photo quality is mediocre
  • There's still no Adobe Flash support
  • And ports for HDMI
  • USB
  • And SD all require adapters.


  • Camera quality is poor
  • Screen resolution could be higher
  • OS still has rough edges
  • 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.
  • The new cameras are better than no cameras
  • Though they're not particularly great
  • "Real" GPS only comes with the 3G models
  • Glass is thinner than before
  • Be cautious of easier breakage
  • Highly reflective screen
  • Slippery
  • No expandable memory
  • Poor visibility outdoors
  • Poor still image quality
  • Camera quality could be better
  • No 4G connectivity
  • Doesn't support personal hotspot
  • 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.
  • Still no support for Flash
  • No USB or HDMI.
  • New integrated cameras produce blurry
  • Grainy images that are unacceptably weak for still photography and look poor when forced to fill the display
  • Video recorded by the rear 720p camera is only acceptable. Modest reductions in headphone port audio a
  • Won't run on 4G network
  • Lack of Flash video is galling for a media-centric device
  • Bloated iTunes software
  • Difficult to transfer media without iTunesLook and Feel...
  • Limited Multitasking Capabilities
  • Mediocre Camera Performance
  • Still no Flash video support
  • Charging still slow
  • Still can't be performed via connection to computer
  • Image quality with rear-facing camera is not great. Front-facing camera is not HD. Still no Flash video support. No earbuds included.
  • Tediously slow to charge
  • Relies on PC link to iTunes for updates
  • Backups
  • Mediocre cameras make still photos look slimy. Thinner body makes physical buttons on the side a little harder to press.
  • Shoots terrible photos
  • Same old iOS experience
  • Camera photo quality is mediocre
  • Ports for HDMI
  • And SD all require adapters.
  • No transformative new features. Display is unchanged
  • So it still isn’t usable in bright sunlight and attracts lots of smudgy fingerprints. Cameras yield poor
  • Low-res photos. Using cameras is often difficult and requires awkward grip. No support for 4G cellular data. Still no expansion ports.
  • Camera Takes Poor Photos
  • Limited Video Format Support
  • No Telephony Features
  • Screen is looking dated
  • Camera quality not that great
  • No higher resolution screen and two bottom of the line cameras make upgrading a thinker. Outside screen glare is still a problem. Overall
  • If you enjoyed the core iPad experience and don’t plan on using the cameras a lot
  • Then by all means pick one up.The iPad 2 release will probably go down in history as one of the worst choreographed launches a product has seen. It’ll also go down in history a
  • Some are experiencing light leaking issues
  • Poor rear and front cameras
  • Same capacities as the old version (16GB
  • 32GB
  • And 64GB)
  • IOS is needing some updates to freshen it up a bit.
  • There is no USB 2.0 port on this tablet.
  • Camera quality
  • No Flash support
  • Higherresolution display would be nice
  • Lowquality cameras
  • Micro SIM

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  Published: 2012-02-17, review by: Theinquirer.net

  • Abstract:  Design and portability Apple has long been able to differentiate itself from competitors by offering sleek products, but other tablet makers such as Asus have caught up in this area. Both devices look stunning - the Ipad 2 is available with a pure wh...

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  Published: 2012-02-03, review by: ld2.ciol.com

  • performance, 3G connectivity, slim, sturdy, battery
  • micro SIM

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  Published: 2012-02-02, review by: phonearena.com

  • Arguably the best two tablets on the market right now, it’s ultimately pricing that showcases the kind of value that can be found with these memorable beauties. For their starting prices of $500, their designs are remarkably justified as they radiate ...

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  Published: 2011-12-05, review by: soundandvisionmag.com

  • Abstract:  Tablets are hot — and everywhere. But choosing one is easier than you’d think Everyone can offer features, but who gives you the best access to streaming and downloadable content? Enlarge PORTABLE ENTERTAINMENT. It started with the Walkman and was revolu...

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  Published: 2011-09-20, review by: phonearena.com

  • Being the newest kid on the block definitely has its advantages, and it really shows with the HTC Jetstream as it excels in shooting photos & videos, packs support for AT&T’s 4G LTE network, and incorporates HTC Scribe Technology. Moreover, the HTC Se...

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  Published: 2011-07-01, review by: gcn.com

  • Abstract:  The device itself is quite fragile, but Apple sells a Smart Cover case that can compensate. Ease of use is a bit of a mixed bag for government....

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  Published: 2011-06-17, review by: infoworld.com

  • Abstract:  For a good year now, we've been hearing about devices that would give the iPad a real run for its money, only to find the claims hollow. The closest contender thus far has been the Motorola Xoom, but it suffered too many shortcomings to give Steve Jo...

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  Published: 2011-06-16, review by: tomshardware.com

  • In my opinion, the iPad 2's price is just as ridiculous as the original iPad. But that’s the nature of an Apple tablet. Remember that $499 for the iPad 2 is only the beginning. You also end up paying for a case, cradle, keyboard, HDMI adapter, and don’...

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  Published: 2011-06-09, review by: itp.net

  • If you already own the original iPad there’s little reason to splurge on the latest. While the cameras bring new functionality, the results as far as the rear camera is concerned, are basic. If you own another first generation tablet however and you’r...

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  Published: 2011-06-03, review by: Mobile88.com

  • Minor upgrades, but Apple's tablet is still the one to beat ...

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