Any early impressions on performance vs iPad 2?

[Kadin]

I know it's only been today since most have had the new one but anyone noticing any difference in snappiness with it compared to the 2? I don't have the new one yet and can't believe it could be faster but I imagine I'm probably wrong...

And I'm referring to just the general UI and such, not games. I know those will be better.

 

[maclook]

There are moments when everything just seems super smooth compared to the 2, especially because of the retina display and the way everything pops on the screen. In general though, I think it's about the same experience as far as snappiness goes.

Note: I'm comparing after 2 weeks of not having an iPad after selling my iPad 2.

 

[ZBoater]

Seems about the same to me, which is saying its smooth because my iPad 2 was very smooth.

 

[polbit]

It's no faster OR slower than my iPad 2.

 

[Macclone]

Seems about the same, but the screen is amazing.

 

[Kadin]

Cool, thanks guys. I figured it would be but just wanted to check. Now to find the money and time to go get my grubby hands on one...

 

[fel10]

There shouldn't be much difference in speed. The iPad 2 even got a high benchmark score than the new iPad did, so don't expect a huge difference in speed.

 

[dread]

About the same. Wish there was a little more speed, but the iPad 2 never felt slow to me. The extra ram does make a difference for multitasking. More apps stay open in the bar.

 

[lc8]

I still have both and at first I didn't see or feel a huge difference but after handling and setting up my new iPad a few hours, and then switching back to the iPad 2, the difference was really remarkable. The retina display though largely contributed to a better iPad experience. I watched the same movie side by side and most definitely it looked better on the new iPad. Pictures are sharper too.