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iPad 2 complete guide

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iPad 2 complete guide

The iPad 2 will be available to buy in the UK on Friday 25 March, and you'll find all of CNET UK's comprehensive coverage of this exciting new tablet on this page. Have a look at our iPad 2 reviews, videos, photos, comparison pieces and deals before you decide whether Apple’s new gadget is right for you. Everything we write about the device will appear on this page, so please bookmark it and come back to find out what’s new.

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Apple iPad 2

Apple's iPad 2 is faster, lighter, thinner and better than its predecessor. But, if you want a tablet with Flash support and greater flexibility, an Android device may be a better bet.

Apple iPad 2 Smart Cover

Apple's Smart Cover for the iPad 2 is a good solution if you like travelling light, but still want to protect your tablet's screen. Its ability to fold into a stand is also very handy.

Which iPad 2 should I buy?

There are six choices of iPad 2, from the cheapest £399 Wi-Fi only model with 16GB of memory, to a fully loaded £659 iPad 2, but which one should you buy?

iPad 2 price is less than Xoom and first iPad, in shops 5pm Friday

The iPad 2 is going on sale at 5pm this Friday, and will be priced £30 cheaper than the first iPad was when it launched. Read on for all the details.

iPad 2 vs iPad: Should you upgrade to the new Apple tablet?

The iPad 2 has finally arrived, leaving just one burning question in its wake: should you splash out on Apple's new tablet, or stick with the original iPad?

iPad 2 3G prices: Best iPad 2 3G deals compared

Fancy buying a Wi-Fi and 3G iPad 2 from a mobile network? Most UK networks are offering Apple's titillating tablet, but who has the best deals? Read on to see all the deals compared.

iPad 2 vs Motorola Xoom vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

2011 is the year of the tablets! But which device reigns supreme? We pit the iPad 2, the Motorola Xoom and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 against each other. It's tablet warfare!

Best UK iPad 2 apps: Our top picks

The iPad 2 is on sale in the UK, so what apps should you be getting for it? Here's our roundup of ten of the most relevant apps for us Brits.

iPad 2 teardowns reveal bigger battery, 512MB of RAM and ninja-grade GPU

The iPad 2 went on sale in the US on Friday, with technical experts already tearing the first models apart and benchmarking its new A5 processor to get a proper handle on the device.

iPad 2: Twelve of the coolest cases

Roll up, roll up, as we take a look at some of our favourite iPad 2 cases, which will accentuate, exaggerate and protectuate your new Apple tablet.

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Apple Store 2.0 uses the iPad 2 as interactive retail sign

Apple has whipped back the curtains on the world's Apple Stores, unveiling the Apple Store 2.0, in which iPads replace conventional retail signs.

iPad 2 music video tests GarageBand and iMovie to the limit

We put the new GarageBand and iMovie iPad apps to the test -- can we create a CNET UK music video using only these music and video apps?

Where can you buy an iPad 2 in the UK, and how much will it cost?

The iPad 2 has waltzed into a wonderfully warm welcome in the UK, with low prices and mobile networks jostling for your data custom. Here's our guide to where you can buy one.

Adobe shows off proper Photoshop running on an iPad with layer editing

Adobe has given designers a sneak peek at a new version of Photoshop designed for the iPad, offering fuller editing features than the existing iOS Photoshop Express app.

iPad 2 fans square off against Nintendo 3DS fans in our queue-clashing video Video

With the iPad 2 and the Nintendo 3DS hitting UK shelves on the same day, we took our camcorders down to the night-time queues to find out whether Apple or Nintendo fans are more hardcore.

iPad 2 gets stylish wooden Smart Cover, but no keyboard dock on the way

Dutch firm Miniot has released a beautiful-looking wooden Smart Cover for the iPad 2, but Apple has confirmed the new tablet won't be getting a dedicated keyboard dock.

iPad 2 video review gives the skinny on Apple's super-thin tablet Video

At last, the iPad 2 has landed on Blighty's fair shores. Check out our video review to find out whether Apple's latest tablet is worth £399 or more of your hard-earned lucre.

iPad 2 launch photos show fan craziness and climbing beard quotient Photo Gallery

The Apple iPad 2 goes on sale today in the UK, and Crave is on hand to bring you photos of the Apple-mania at the official Regent Street launch, as well as a round-up of all our iPad 2 coverage.

iPad 2 poll on Facebook Questions: The people speak!

We know CNET UK readers are a fearless, forthright bunch that never shies away from confronting the burning issues of the age, so we asked: are you going to buy an Apple iPad 2?

iPad 2 battery test exhausts us both

The iPad 2 promises epic battery life in a wafer-thin case. But is it possible it can live up to its 10-hour claims? We stayed up all night to find out.

Where can I buy an iPad 2 today?

The Apple iPad 2 goes on sale at 5pm today, but what's the best way to get your hands on Apple's new tablet before the clock strikes midnight?

Tweet videos directly from your iPad 2 thanks to updated Twitter app

Twitter has updated its official iPad app with a feature supporting the iPad 2's camera, so expect your stream to be polluted with wobbly sub-megapixel cat pics from tonight.

iPad 2 to output Real Racing 2 HD in 1080p for TV gaming thrills

Real Racing 2 HD will soon receive an update that lets you port the game from your iPad to your TV in 1080p, using the tablet as a steering wheel.

Top five reasons to buy an iPad 2 (and five reasons not to)

If you've got £400 burning a hole in your pocket, let us tempt you to spend it on an iPad 2. If not, let us tell you why you should put down the credit card and walk away.

iPad 2 vs Motorola Xoom in pictures Photo Gallery

The Motorola Xoom is Android's tablet champion, so we've put it in the octagon with the iPad 2 for a clash of the touchscreen titans.

iPad 2 vs iPad 1 in Infinity Blade graphics benchmark bloodbath

The iPad 2 makes the original iPad feel the taste of its cold steel in our graphics benchmarks and Infinity Blade hands-on tests.

iOS 4.3.1 on the way, dealing death and destruction to iPad 2 jailbreak

Apple only pushed out iOS 4.3 for its iPhone, iPad and iPod touch a couple of weeks ago, but there's already a minor update on the way with bug fixes, apparently.

iPad app lets parents read bedtime stories to their children... remotely

A new iPad app called Nursery Rhymes with StoryTime lets parents read stories to their kids even if they're on the other side of the world.

iPad 2 supply could be squeezed by Japanese earthquake aftermath

Suppli has published a sober, evidence-backed report outlining how the aftermath of the recent earthquake may cause supply shortages for the iPad 2, based on a teardown of the device.

Apple iPad 2 makes musical debut filming first music video

The Apple iPad 2 has shot its first music video. Click here to see the new Apple tablet filming and starring in the promo clip for Need, a perky slice of discobounce by 4ft-tall US popstrel Eddy.

iPad 2 screen has 'almost identical' performance to iPhone 4

DisplayMate's president has been analysing the iPad 2 and iPhone 4 side-by-side, and finds Apple's new tablet may be lower resolution, but otherwise matches up to its retina-teasing counterpart.

Junaio iPad 2 augmented-reality app shows off its wares in teaser video

Start-up Metaio says it's working on an iPad 2 version of its Junaio augmented-reality browser, and has published a video showing the prototype in action.

iPad 2 sales 'amazing' says Apple, but some users report bleeding backlights

Analysts think Apple may have sold 1 million iPad 2s in its first weekend, but the company isn't saying for sure. Some early buyers are reporting issues with the device's backlight, though.

iPad 2 prices hit £124,000 on eBay

The iPad 2 has hit eBay and is already demanding crazy prices. The new tablet hit US shops on Friday, with profit-minded moneygrubbers and early adopters looking to cash in and show off.

iPad 2 required for Apple's new iMovie app, but GarageBand works on the iPad

Apple has released its iMovie and GarageBand apps for iPad just in time for the iPad 2 launch. iMovie requires the new tablet, but GarageBand works on first-gen iPads.

iPad 2 'feels like the only tablet on the market' say first reviews

The big guns of the US tech press have published their reviews of Apple's iPad 2, praising the device's slimline looks and powerful processor, but criticising its cameras.

iPad 2 vs iPad 1 in comparison video Video

Now the original iPad is £100 cheaper, are you really missing out by opting for the old one over the iPad 2? We've put together a quick comparison video to help you make up your mind.

iPad 2 video shows new tablet poked and prodded Video

Roll up, roll up! Come have a gander at the biggest gadget in town! We get our meaty mitts all over Apple's new iPad in this here hands-on video.

iPad 2 price drop nets recent iPad buyers a £100 refund

Bought an Apple iPad recently? Fortunately, Apple is offering a £100 refund thanks to the iPad 2.

iPad 2: What we didn't get

The Apple iPad 2 brings with it new dual-core power and cameras in a slim new casing. But what's missing from Apple's second-generation tablet PC?

Steve Jobs slams Android, Samsung and iPad 2 rivals as 'copycats'

Apple boss Steve Jobs has fired a scathing broadside against rivals to the iPad 2 tablets. Is 2011 the "year of the copycats"? Why is the company no longer pretending they don't exist?

Infinity Blade gets beefy update as Epic Games boss hails iPad 2 games potential

Epic Games has released a whopping update for its Infinity Blade game for iPhone and iPad, with bags of new content. We've played the game on an iPad 2 already...

iPad 2 tested in person and in pictures Photo Gallery

Click through our gallery for a first look at the iPad 2 in person, including a side-by-side comparison with the original iPad.

iPad 2, iOS 4.3 and more: Apple's press conference summarised

Everything you need to know about Apple's press conference, including the iPad 2, iOS 4.3, GarageBand for iPad, iMovie for iPad and more.

Apple iPad 2 in official pictures Photo Gallery

The wait is over: the Apple iPad 2 is here. Click through our gallery for a first look at the iPad 2 in Apple's official pictures.

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