iPad 2 Launch Video - Almost caught up with Android

Congrats are due to Apple for the launch of the iPad 2.  Finally a device to tempt me away from Android. 

Unfortunately, it's let down by a shockingly "last generation" screen and average hardware.  I was most impressed by the software and grudgingly concede that they are WAY ahead on the software front with the Apple created software like iWork, iMovie & Garageband.

I think ultimately that's the only thing that would make me want to try it out.  Fantastic software.  I've spent a lot of time with a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7" and an  iPad 1.  If I had to choose only 1 device on the proverbial desert island, it would have to be the Android 1.  Compared to the iPad 2, I would probably plonk for the Apple.

However, its still Q1 of 2011 and I expect that within 3 months we'll have an even larger choice of devices with equal or better hardware.  I find it hilarious that people can watch the iPad 2 video and thing its a major advance.  

I think they missed a genuine opportunity by leaving out an IPS based screen like the iPhone 4.

When the highlight of your presentation is the cover and Garageband, I have to wonder.  I admit if I was to recommend a tablet to a clueless user, I would probably recommend the iPad 2, so in that respect, perhaps they have improved slightly.

Confession.  Will probably buy one for the wife and see if I can get a working XBMC on it.  That would make it useful.

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