Customer Ratings & Reviews

Over the past 6 months I've purchased one for me, one for my 20 year old kids, and one for my mom who has had a stroke and is ephasic. My mom uses proloque software for communication, I use mine for work, communication and entertainment, and the kids use theirs for communication, college, and entertainment. It's just the right size, it fits right inside my old school notebook. So portable, I cannot imagine not having it. It is definately one of my favorite tools and toys!

I traded this in and got exactly what I was told I would get. Its better than letting it sit and gather dust.

This item was a great value for the first time use of my mom.

Even though iOS updates have slowed the processing power, this model iPad still does well with all the standard things.

I purchased the iPad 2 to be used as a work/home mixed use device. I waited for the second generation knowing Apple goes on a (usually) yearly refresh cycle. I did get to use the first iPad thanks to friends who had one, and am glad I waited. I have a 32 gig white wifi. I thought the white finish might be distracting for video at first but even in bright light I have no problems. Wifi signal holds well in all areas of my work/home but I find sometimes I must turn wifi on and off if device has been sleeping to "wake" the connection. As an e-reader I think it works well with the screen brightness very low. While not as easy on the eyes as my wife's Nook, I still don't feel the eye fatigue I thought I would from the screen with brightness down low. It does work with Nashville's library system, but only for ePub books via Overdrive app. The screen looks great and battery life thus far has been excellent. Form factor of the thinner edges and lighter weight is noticeable and makes the device easier to handle. The ability to toggle the switch on the side from a mute to an orientation lock is fantastic and a wonderful idea. If you hold the down volume longer than a second, it goes straight to mute. Sometimes that’s not what I want but you quickly adapt to multiple clicks for down volume and holding it down for mute. The sound from the speaker is very good and has some punch, but it’s still a tiny mono speaker so don’t expect incredible things. I haven’t used the cameras much and probably will only really use then if I use facetime, which right now I don’t really utilize. I can’t imagine taking a lot of pictures with the iPad. The device does seem measurably faster for the apps I’ve used between the two versions, and the upgraded graphics ability is a big part of that. I was not sure how I’d feel about the on-screen keyboard, and let’s just say I’m not going to type any novels on it any time soon. But you do adjust to the fact that there’s nothing to touch other than the screen and once you trust your typing mechanics it’s okay for light email and web work. I wouldn’t write this review on it, for example. Lastly, I wasn’t sure exactly how I would use the iPad 2 when I bought it. Not to say that I wouldn’t find it fun and useful, but I wondered what would be the most dominant feature to emerge. So far it’s been a great way to catch up on news on the go, can help you follow breaking headlines and market news, and is fantastic for sports (NHL, MLB, and NCAA-M Basketball apps are great examples). It helps me stay on top of work emails by simply allowing me access to delete the useless stuff when it comes in, and send short replies. Anything more than two lines I leave for my laptop in the morning. Finally, if like me you’re making the jump from an iPod touch or iPhone, search out the iPad-specific versions of apps if available. Not everyone has caught up yet, but it is worth it if there is a second version in most cases. PS – the magnetic clip cover for these by Apple is great. Highly recommended.

Good well priced product better than I expected will buy again.

i think that the ipad is great, but due to some hiccups, i have come to regret buying it.. the camera could definitely be alot better, and could come with a flash. and also the flash players really need to be avalible to really function everything on the internet. other than those three problems, i think its great, and if your really just looking for something to use for business, not for complete internet usage, or videos on youtube. this is a great buy. its incredibly fast, the graphics are better than my HD tv, and its multitasking system is great. it also doesnt take up alot of bandwith on your wifi connection that would normally make everything else slow. its easy to work and great sound quality. i think that you should maybe look at laptops or other tablets first until your commitment is solid. and make sure your willing to spend big bucks.

I search a lot of different tablets and while this one is not perfect, I feel this one has the right amount of features, great size, great screen, light weight, and easy to use. I was never an apple consumer standing in long lines overnight waiting for a product. I feel droid is just as good but the iPad was just perfect!

The first thing you will notice about the iPad 2 is how thing apple has gotten this device and how light it really is. The iPad really just feels awesome to hold in the hand and it so well balanced that holding it for a while is no problem at all.... Now what is new about the iPad well it has the addition of two cameras that well suck to say the least and doesn't take good photos and okay videos, but gets the job done when it comes to FaceTime. It also has the new A5 chip which does feel faster than the old A4 chip and makes app switching and loading much faster and handles multi-tasking better with out any lag or crashes. Comes in two colors now (white or black) and is offered on verizon's or AT&T's 3G service. What it all comes down to is if you do have the first gen iPad then there's no reason to really upgrade because you can do everything that the iPad 2 has, now if your new to the iPad or an apple fan boy then jump on this device assuming that you can get your hands on one, I'm lucky to have mine!!!

I love the screen quality, ease of use, and speed of the iPad. The only down side is the relatively high price but even so I opted for it over the android pads because of the screen quality and speed. I'm not sorry.

(excuse the user name it was only created to be an ironic jab at the Cruz tablet I bought that was terrible) I bought the ipad 2 after being extremely disappointed with the Cruz micro tablet. The difference was night and day. It took me seconds to get it up and running, buy some fun apps, download all my music and books, and just have a blast. It is very light and feels right when I hold it. The screen is beautiful even on the brightest days. I was worried when I bought it about the lack of flash and how terrible it is. I couldn't go on literally 2 websites because of it. 2. And they were both crumby little flash game sights (which I do love) I could get the games as apps anyway. Contrary to popular belief you do not need to plug it into your computer to set it up but it isn't a big deal anyway to do it and in this day and age who doesn't own a computer of some sort when they are looking to dump hundreds of dollars on a tablet?

I never bought first generation, but I did buy iPod Touch 3rd generation. There I was sold. I love my iPad 2. I played around with first generation of iPads and I come to like the it. Graphics, clarity is a fantastic on the iPad2. if you digital comic reader you're going to LOVE IT!!!. Photos: its depends on the lighting. Bad lighting bad pictures. Digitial copies are great. surfing the net good, unfortunate you still can't use Flash player yet, but overall I think iPad2 is great. Oh I got WiFi only, don't need a other bill... lol PS: Battery life is awesome. I charged it on 03/12/11 and it finally went below 50% on 03/16/11. Yes I was on it every day after work.

After months of looking at both iPad and all the Android alternatives, I finally (and somewhat reluctantly) purchased a 32GB iPad, and have not been disappointed. The iPad easily meets my expectations for both performance and quality. The user experience is smooth and polished, apps availability is great, and battery life appears to be as good as advertised. I've never been an Apple fan, but after using it for a few weeks have to conclude that they hit the target dead-center with the iPad. I can finally travel without having to lug around a laptop and all its associated paraphernalia. Outside of the known issues (limited PC connectivity, very limited printer support, lack of Flash support) I've only noted two other negatives, and they're pretty minor given how I use the device day-by-day. First, when transferring photos I have to directly connect my cameras to the camera connection kit vice being able to use either of my USB card readers. Second, initially the iPad would not charge when connected to my PCs' USB ports because a PC's unmodified USB power output is too low to trigger the iPad's charge cycle. However, ASUS's free Aicharger software took care of that wrinkle on both my laptop and my desktop. For anyone else out there on the fence...I chose the iPad because, when compared to the myriad Android-based tablets, it just felt more finished and better thought-out in terms of overall user experience. All the Android tablets I played with seemed clunky and disorganized in comparison. IMHO, it's a well thought-out piece of gear that does exactly what it was designed to do with no muss and fuss.

This was a welcome upgrade for me. I use my iPad for a lot of work related things so the extra speed is noticeable for me. The thinness of the new version is worth the upgrade for me since I do use my iPad for a E-Reader also. The weight difference will not be that noticeable to a non-power user. Although I do notice the difference since I usually have my iPad in my hands for most of the day (At Home and At Work).

This is what took this segment to another level; great quality, easy to use, great design, amazing software, the BEST tablet ever...

The ipad 2 is my first tablet and i must say i shopper around for awhile before i bought it. The first thing i must say about it is that the batter life is excellent. I think i get very close to if not the full 9 hours of heavy usage on a full charge. There are only 2 downsides to this product: the lack of a micro SD card slot and of course the price. Other than that i would highly recommend the ipad 2 to anyone in the market for a tablet with the cash to spare.

i saw the lack of 5 stars on here so i had to express how great it is. apple is the mother of Apps, all of the apps are fabulous! the white is just so appealing and nice. its slim, simple and to the point, but at the same time loveable. if you are deciding between an ipad and any other tablet, choose IPAD! this is my first ipad! i also have an ipod touch 4g, love them both. the aluminum back just finishes the whole look off. Bottom line: browsing the web, playing games, socializing, networking, planning, listening to music, taking pictures, reading books, shopping and watching movies can all be done in this one thing. AMAZING

This is the best gadget purchase I have ever made. I waited in line for 3 hours and it was well worth it. Reading books has never been so wonderful and watchimg Netflix and MLB and hulu. It's thin light and looks amazing especially in white.the cameras are great for what's needed even though I would have loved to see a better front facing camera for FaceTime but to be honest I don't ft very much anyway. So many great apps for this device I'm so glad I waited for the second generation iPad.I can't stop playing with photo booth. And of course garage band and iMovie are fantastic. This must be ticking off all of those people at motorola that thought the zoom would be the iPad killer. Buy this if you can afford it if not save for one

I dont want to repeat what you can read in other reviews. IPAD2 is the leader in tablets. It has the most support and the most number of accesories. it is also like a standards for ever other tablet. True to that I absolutely love this and the compatibility and ease of use. I tried the Samsung Galaxytab and I would still say go with an IPAD. its standard and you will never go wrong with it. I prefer the Mac O/S over the Android o/s. Even thought I am a windows user. I think Mac o/s is so seemless on tablets and integrates and talks to itunes and your other apple products, like if you have a iphone. So it makes absolute sense. Build quailty of the IPAD is absolutely top notch and superior compared to any tablet. I got 9 hours of battery life pretty easily. So look no further than the IPAD!

All I have to say is how much I LOVE my new iPad. (granted had I waited a little over a month I could have gotten the new one, but putting that aside...lol). It is one of the best investments that I have ever made. It is really like having a super portable computer at your hands all the time. I did purchase pages which I highly recommend. With pages, not only can I print documents, resumes, papers, etc, I can also hit a button to change it to a word document so I can send it to people who's computers only process Word documents. Printing is breeze with the touch of a button. I thought that keypad would be harder to type with because of the touchscreen, but I have to say that I am HIGHLY satisfied with that performance as well. I bought the keyboard to hook up to the iPad and have not even pulled it out of the box yet. If you're on the fence about getting an iPad, just do it. You won't regret the decision!!!!