The iPad 2 has an incremental upgrade over its extremely popular predecessor. It's a little thinner, a little lighter, has got powerful processor along with two cameras. These are all notable improvements, but if you haven’t still bought an iPad and want to look at all aspects of the Apple’s latest computer tablet before making a purchase decision, then read on!
Wi-Fi issues
Some users have complained about the iPad 2's Wi-Fi radio. Just like the original iPad, the newer version seems to have trouble staying connected on wireless networks. Some users claim that they have to stand close to a router to obtain a signal.
Backlight 'bleeding'
Some early iPad 2 customers have noticed that the blacklight "bleeds" from behind the LCD panel. The problem has been reported by some users who say while viewing dark images, the light leaks alongside the edges of the screen.
Yellow tint on screen
Some users have voiced their concerns over a yellow tint on the iPad 2's display. Experts say the yellow discoloration on the screen is likely temporary and is expected to disappear after some days of usage, as was evident in the case of iPhone 4 when it was first released.
Microphone distortion (with 3G models)
It appears to be that a WiFi-only unit recorded better-quality sound than a unit with WiFi and 3G. Further the GSM 3G model's audio to be slightly preferable to that of the CDMA model.
FaceTime freezing
As iPadfanzz reported in its earlier posts, users sometime face FaceTime video chat freeze problem. Users wrote that FaceTime sometime show a frozen image from a previous video chat session – even after restarting the app. According to them the problem rectifies itself when switching the device off and then back on.
