The iPad 2 has hit the market. Within short time it might be lapped. A lot of expectations are beginning to rise with the launch of the Apple iPad 2. The new iPad is a slimmer and less-heavier version than its predecessor. There are also cameras at the front and rear. Though it does output High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) with a capacity of one thousand and eight pixels, it does so not through an HDMI port, but with a special cable that connects it with a television.

The new model also has double processing speed. Its graphics processing capabilities have also been increased. Even though the processing speed has been increased, the prices remain the same. Hovering around $500-$830, the basic model is equipped with 16GB memory and Wi-Fi connectivity. With downloadable apps like direct tv, you can watch your favorite tv shows on the go. Get more information about this at www.direct.tv.

Although there’s Honeycomb giving close competition, the iPad 2 still had loyal likers. But it has to be said that it’s now the fight between Apple’s iOS and Android’s Honeycomb. Because Motorola’s Xoom is nearly as good as iPad, but with a key difference. The Xoom is on Android. And Android is the talk of the town. So would users prefer Xoom over iPad 2 or vice versa?

Price wise there is not much difference between Xoom and iPad 2. Yet it is the mobile operating system that could make the difference. While Android is a free and open mobile operating system, iOS is much more controlled. This means if someone wants more security then the obvious choice would be the iPad 2.