Apple iPad 2

1. PCMag.comDetails/Subscribe

The Apple iPad 2 earns an Editors' Choice award from PCMag.com. "The clear standout in the ever-widening sea of tablets," Tim Gideon says, though his review was written prior to the release of the current iPad and the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime.

Review: Apple iPad 2 (Wi-Fi + 3G), Tim Gideon, March 9, 2011

2. Laptop MagazineDetails/Subscribe

The iPad 2 also earns an Editors' Choice award from Laptop Magazine. Mark Spoonauer says the cameras could be improved, but he thinks the iPad 2 is sleeker, faster and has better battery life than its predecessor. "No one has been able to match the iPad's industrial design or intuitive interface," he writes.

Review: Apple iPad 2 (Verizon Wireless) Review, Mark Spoonauer, March 9, 2011

3. CNET

CNET also awards the Apple iPad 2 its Editors' Choice award. Donald Bell says the iPad 2's refinements over the original iPad -- including twin cameras, a thinner profile and faster operation -- take an already excellent product and make it better.

Review: Apple iPad 2 (16GB, Wi-Fi, Black), Donald Bell, Oct. 13, 2011

4. MacworldDetails/Subscribe

Macworld gives the iPad 2 a 4.5-star rating out of 5 in a test of the Wi-Fi only version. Like other reviewers, Jason Snell says the iPad 2 is not an essential upgrade for owners of the original iPad, but he reports faster performance. The iPad 2 is a "bucket of water to the face" for the competitors, he says.

Review: Review: The iPad 2, Jason Snell, March 9, 2011

5. Engadget.com

Engadget.com gives the iPad 2 an overall rating of 9 out of 10. Battery life exceeds expectations, and Joshua Topolsky says he loves the iPad 2's thin design. Some downsides are noted, however.

Review: iPad 2 Review, Joshua Topolsky, March 9, 2011

6. AllThingsD.com

Like many reviewers, Walt Mossberg say the iPad 2 isn't a must-have upgrade for first-generation iPad owners. However, the iPad 2 is noticeably faster than its predecessor, and battery life remains a high point. The cameras aren't that great, however, and the iPad 2 lacks support for Flash video.

Review: iPad 2: Thin, Not Picture Perfect, Walt Mossberg, March 9, 2011

7. The New York Times

David Pogue says the iPad 2 hasn't changed significantly compared to the first-generation model, but it feels very different, in a very good way. "My friends, I'm telling you: just that much improvement in thinness, weight and speed transforms the experience," he says.

Review: Appeal of iPad 2 Is a Matter of Emotions, David Pogue, March 9, 2011

8. USA Today Magazine

Edward Baig says the "iPad 2 is second to none." Apple's tablet still has drawbacks -- no Flash support and low-quality cameras -- but he says the iPad 2 is a better tablet than the original.

Review: iPad 2 Is Even Better than the Original, Edward C. Baig, March 10, 2011

9. SlashGear.com

The iPad 2 earns a positive review from Vincent Nguyen at SlashGear.com. The iPad 2 is fast, easy to hold and includes some nifty new accessories.

Review: iPad 2 Review, Vincent Nguyen, March 9, 2011

10. TechCrunch.com

Even though the iPad 2 is facing tougher competition, MG Siegler at TechCrunch.com says Apple's tablet is still the one to beat. "This is everything that was great about the initial iPad, but better," he says.

Review: TechCrunch Review -- The iPad 2: Yeah, You're Gonna Want One, MG Siegler, March 9, 2011

11. TechRadar.com

Britain's TechRadar.com gives the iPad 2 a 4.5-star rating out of 5. "There's absolutely no question that the iPad 2 is the most complete, functional and usable tablet currently on the market. We've tested them all, and it's simply the best," James Rivington writes in an update six weeks after the site's initial March review. Links lead to the site's original reviews of the iPad 2 and iPad 2 with 3G connectivity.

Review: iPad 2: One Month On, James Rivington, May 4, 2011