Originally Posted By: Diki
Well, they report that the CPU is significantly beefed up, and the graphics have about ten times more power, and if you are doing VSTi on an iPad, you can't have TOO much power, and if you do any gaming or graphics intensive stuff (video editing?) you ought to see a significant improvement. If you aren't doing much but the internet and a .PDF viewer, perhaps an old one is fine.

The cameras are new, too. Personally, I think that it's enough to warrant a new one (going to get one in a few weeks, after I get my new iMac), but for users of the old one, perhaps not. Is saving a couple of hundred dollars worth losing all the new one does? Up to you, my friends... wink


Well how long is a piece of string Diki wink Significant to you is not significant to me. The camera is only the addition of a front camera, iPad 1 already has a camera.

All the Clip holders do not fit the new iPad as it is thinner (the companies apparently are having to send out little self-sticking felt pads so the Ipad 2 does not drop out of the holder!!

I don't believe the graphics are not ten times better (maybe on the spec sheet wink )...more hype!!

As you say , if one does NOT have an iPad the Ipad 2 is okay for a first up purchase. But all I am saying is don't be totally blinded by all the hype, and that a 64 gig iPad WITH 3g brand new could still represent a great deal, and will be MORE than adequate for anything the iPad 2 can do. Maybe a teensy bit slower is all. Garage-Band, iMS 20, and the other synth apps all work fine on an iPad 1.

Don't forget you will also need to buy the Line 6 Midi Mobiliser/ Apple Camera Connection Kit if you want to send MIDI data out.

Personally, as I already own iPad 1, I will wait until iPad 3, when there may be a chance of a mini-usb port. There is just not enough upgrade to make it worthwhile.

I am not bagging anyone for buying an iPad 2 - go for it if you can get it smile , just suggesting the 1 might be what you need instead.

Dennis