SARASOTA, Fla. -- The iPad 2 went on sale on March 11, bringing Christmas early to Apple fans in Sarasota. The iPad 2 replaced the original iPad version, which sold 15 million since its April 2010 release. The iPad2 has an enhanced processor, is thinner and lighter and includes cameras on both sides for video chat.
Here is what some of the Sarasota area residents said about their purchase the day after their purchase.
* “Unlike most, I didn't purchase the first. I can't compare it. I bought it so I can talk to my husband while he is on the road. So far, so good. The only thing I don't like is that it freezes up. However, that may be because of the area I live in. I love the video camera on both the rear and the front; makes it easier for video chat." -- Nicole Stolzer, homemaker, Osprey
* “I am liking the iPad 2. It seems to be faster than the original iPad. This is an upgrade for me. My kid who is in college at Florida State will be getting the original iPad. It seems to be a lot faster than the first one, and the double-sided camera is great. Now if I want to annoy my daughter, I can see the goofy faces I make." -- David Mitchell, mason, Sarasota
* “I bought because my grandkids recommended it. We bought the first one for them, and they seemed to like it. My husband like that he can watch movies on it. This will make it easier when we travel up north. As it stands, I have yet to find anything that we don't like, but then I have to use it. My husband has used it the whole time." -- Mary Johan, retired, Sarasota
* “I don't like that they didn't upgrade the camera feature, as far as pixilation. I could use a point and shoot film camera and get better quality. But everything else is wicked fast compared to the original iPad. I guess I will have to get over the camera aspect because the high-speed features out-weigh the low mega-pixel photos." -- Rick Brybiman, musician, Bradenton
* “I was set out to get an iPad2. If this location didn't have it when I got here, I was going to go to the other locations. I love my original iPad touch, but this one is far beyond the original. The graphics are clearer. Everything moves quicker. The camera on both-sides works awesome. It doesn't freeze up for me, unlike the original. I am stoked I got one at the first store." -- Jack Lewis, student, Sarasota
* “I am glad they have a 30-day return policy. I am not happy at all. It is too difficult to use for my non-computer brain. The guy in the store told me that even I could use it. However, I have no clue how to turn on the camera, record things, watch a movie, or anything else that the store rep told me I could do. Not happy at all. To difficult for someone my age (58) to use." -- Elgin Willis, retired, Bird Key
* “It's a tech device, so I realize there is going to be issue. However, for what I paid for it, Steve Jobs should be ashamed of himself. I love taking photos of my kids, and the camera has [bad resolution]. My Android phone has a better camera. The video chat app has shut down three times in the midst of conversation. Not happy at all, but willing to bite the bullet unless tech support can offer me a solution." -- Jymie de Lauga, teacher, Siesta Key
* “Oh, the iPad 2 totally rocks. I can totally watch movie and play video games anytime I want and it is not hard to do. Just push a little icon on the screen, and bam, there you go. The only thing I don't like is that [Apple] didn't [include a good] camera. I mean, where I live there is always cool things going on, and without a good camera, I don't want to post them on Facebook." -- Jessie Bryman, student, Sarasota
* “For the price, you would expect top notch quality. The speed and dependability is there in my new iPad2, but some of the apps don't work very well. The camera is terrible. I think I had a better film camera back in the early 1990s. I teach art, so how would I tell a student to buy this machine when it has crappy quality? Oh well, I do get to watch movies and play chess anytime with no worries. I didn't have the original iPad, so this is a treat for me." -- Dallas Montgomery, teacher, Bradenton
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