I got both. Love the iPad 2. Like the new features: FaceTime (saw a video where iPad in the car console doing FaceTime), doing videos, more intensive video games, etc. Apps loader faster, browses faster, retain more web pages without reloading, more photo apps to come, smart covers to turn iPad on or off. Now, I do use both iPad 1 and 2. I do notice the speed differences. If you are not interested in speed, than iPad is great. If you want to do FaceTime or photos or more intensive games, than iPad 2 would be the choice.