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Apple iPad 2nd Gen (9.7-inch, 2011)

Apple iPad 2nd Gen (9.7-inch, 2011)
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alaScore 90

16697 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16697 reviews of Apple iPad 2nd Gen (9.7-inch, 2011). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the design and screen are on the whole positive. The portability and performance also get good views, but the connectivity and storage get less positive opinions. Views about the reliability and price are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iPad 2nd Gen (9.7-inch, 2011) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPad 2nd Gen (9.7-inch, 2011)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1825 user reviews of Apple iPad 2nd Gen (9.7-inch, 2011) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the portability and design. The performance and price also get good reviews, whereas some have doubts about the connectivity. There are some mixed opinions about the storage and reliability.

usability, price, performance, design, portability

connectivity

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPad 2nd Gen (9.7-inch, 2011)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5053 user reviews of Apple iPad 2nd Gen (9.7-inch, 2011) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and portability. The performance and price are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the connectivity and reliability.

usability, price, performance, portability, design

reliability, connectivity

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

iPad 2

 

Slimmer and faster than the original, and sporting a camera, the iPad 2 is the best tablet on the market.

Fast dual-core CPU ; Lighter and Slimmer than previous iPad ; iOS best tablet operating system available

Somewhat low screen resolution ; 3G model is expensive ; Doesn't serve any specific function

The problem for these iPad-rivals is that Apple wasn't sitting idle during the year-long head start it had over the competition. And so while the likes of the Xoom and PlayBook have been designed to best the iPad (and looked set to easily do so had...

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

Apple iPad 2

 

It may be an extravagant toy, but the iPad 2 is the best tablet on the market.

Fast dual-core CPU ; Lighter and Slimmer than previous iPad ; iOS best tablet operating system available

Somewhat low screen resolution ; 3G model is expensive ; Doesn't serve any specific function

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : T3 Online (t3.com)

Apple iPad 2 review

 

The Apple iPad 2, arguably the best tablet computer on the planet, has just received a stylish makeover. The brainchild of former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, it sports the latest high-tech specs and features

Admittedly, the iPad 2 is more of an evolutionary step for Apple, akin to the jump from iPhone 3 to 3GS. If you already own an iPad then you’re not missing out too much by waiting for the next iteration before you upgrade. If you held off from buying...

Nov, 2011
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Expert review by : Hannah Bouckley (t3.com)

Apple iPad 2 Vs Amazon Kindle 3 review

 

Ding, ding, ding! What's better, the Apple iPad 2 or the Amazon Kindle 3? T3 pits the two devices together to find out

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : Luke Johnson (techradar.com)

iPad 2 review

 

Apple's new tablet is the best of its kind, but is it really good enough?

Fantastic design ; Better ergonomics ; Good battery life ; iOS 4.3 brings improvements ; Facetime chats ; Smudge-resistant screen

Where's the innovation ; No retina screen ; Still no Flash ; Negligable performance boost

Update: Check out our new iPad 3 review

Jul, 2011
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Apple iPad 2 review

 

Second iteration of the Apple iPad looks similar, but it's faster, lighter and slimmer

Unrivalled usability ; tons of apps and content ; AirPlay ; svelte design

Closed shop for content ; no Flash ; more features elsewhere

Best tablet, Awards 2011. The marriage of content, functionality and performance remains unsurpassed

Jun, 2011
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Expert review by : Graham Barlow (techradar.com)

iPad 2 3G review

 

The iPad 2 also comes as a more expensive 3G version, but is it worth the extra cash?

Fantastic design ; Better ergonomics ; Good battery life ; iOS 4.3 brings improvements ; Facetime chats ; Smudge-resistant screen

Where's the innovation ; No retina screen ; Still no Flash ; Negligable performance boost

Update: Check our our new iPad 3 review

Apr, 2011
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Apple iPad 2 Vs Motorola Xoom

 

Comparison: It's tablet war as Apple takes on Android

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Apple iPad 2 video: 10 Things you should do first

 

Video: Tips, tricks and what to do first with your new iPad 2

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Apple iPad 2 (16GB, wi-fi)

 

Best tablet, Awards 2011. The marriage of content, functionality and performance remains unsurpassed

Unrivalled usability; tons of apps and content; AirPlay; svelte design

Closed shop for content; no Flash; more features elsewhere

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