No USB, flash or expandable memory
When the iPad came out, customers were seriously disappointed at the fact that it didn't have of what we've come to view as very basic features: a USB port, Flash Support and an SD card slot for expandable memory.
These absences were quite roundly criticised on all corners of the globe; Apple could hardly fail to be aware of it. So when the iPad 2 specs were announced, the continued lack of support for Flash, USB and SD was more than a little conspicuous.
Competition
In a few months, the tablet market is going to be flooded; the much-hyped Motorola Xoom, BlackBerry PlayBook, HTC Flyer, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and LG Optimus Tab are expected to hit Aussie shelves. If you don't have a tablet computer yet, a little longer isn't going to kill you to wait and see if the competition measures up.
No retina display
Owners of the new iPhone 4 and iPod touch were delighted by the presence of a retina display and it was much anticipated that the iPad 2 would accommodate the same. Instead the same old 1024x768 resolution, which means that you rather wait for Motorola's Xoom if you want to watch High definition shows.
Upgraded features? Not really..
The upgrades from the iPad one to the iPad 2 were disappointingly few. There's a new dual core processor which makes it a bit faster, two cameras one facing front, one rear (now who's going to walk around taking photos with an iPad); a new OS with just tiny tweaks; and a slimmer, lighter body. That's about it, what? Like 5 differences???
iPad 3
Apple likes to update every year, so it's highly likely there will be a new iPad this time next year. Also likely it will be slimmer again, lighter, include that better screen, and faster yet. And who knows, maybe if enough people skip the iPad 2, Apple will open its resolutely closed ears and introduce Flash, USB and SD support... though don't hold your breath.
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