[TechRepublic] iPad 2: Should you buy, or pass?

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Editor's note: Here's my first look at whether the Apple iPad 2 is worth buying, and who should avoid it. Also, take a look at one IT pro's list of the most prestigious jobs in IT and see HP's big plans for making WebOS a platform with 100 million devices. -Jason Apple iPad 2: Who should buy and who should pass A lot of people are attracted to the Apple iPad 2, but not all them should get it. Here's a look at the top candidates for the iPad 2, as well as those who should stick with iPad 1 or get a different device. Read more Resource of the day Technology Report: Energy-Efficient Cooling for Data Centers Beat the heat in your data center. Compare the efficiency benefits of row-based cooling with other common cooling architectures. More from TechRepublic   10 IT positions ranked by prestige People often judge you by your job title -- as unfair as that may be. Alan Norton ranks 10 IT job roles based on the degree of respect they command. 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