The 2 is definitely a big improvement for me. I'm sitting outside, got ribs smoking, and I am able to see the screen without a problem. Even in the sun I can see the screen. With the 1 it was almost unusable outside. Now it's looks the same as my iPhone 4 outside. It os faster, plays video without a hiccup. Once a website loads, no more reloading when you switch between tabs or come back to safari after using another app.