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March 2012
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The editors liked
LTE support here in the US
Coupled with GSM roaming internationally
Delivers data extra fast (assuming you live in a good coverage area)
Rear-facing camera is much improved over the iPad 2
Can now do 1080p video
Bluetooth 4.0 support (didn't dig into
Retina display resolution is unmatched. Great performance. Solid operating system and software ecosystem. 4G support. Same price
Astounding display
Camera is greatly improved
More RAM
Better GPU
Software still best in breed
Eye popping Retina display and super fast LTE make words and pictures pixel perfect
And web pages and videos lightning fast.
Gorgeous display
Improved camera
4G option
Fits in most iPad 2 cases you may already have
Bluetooth 4.0 will use less power and be a lighter drain on the battery
Jaw-dropping
Knee-shaking
Better-than-1080p video quality
Still/Video camera greatly improved
Fast 4G LTE data access (optional
Requires monthly service)
Extra processing power
Usable camera
4G LTE on some models
Incredibly sharp
Realistic display super-enhances movies
Gaming
Web and photos
Gorgeous hardware and software design
200
000 iPad-optimised apps
Upgraded camera...
Exceptional display
Much faster graphics performance
1GB RAM
4G and fast 3G without battery life hits
Finally viable rear camera
IOS 5.1 still tops in tablet software for now
1080p video recording
IPhoto (optional) and a strong app ecosystem
Price
Best screen on a tablet
Gorgeous design
Fantastic camera
Great value
Fast processor and Wi-Fi
Easy to use
Unrivaled app experience
Retina Display is stunning compared with earlier iPad screens
Much-improved camera versus iPad 2
Quad-core graphics complement higher-res screen and demonstrate significant overhead
Vivid
High-resolution display
4G LTE option via Verizon
Fantastic Retina display
Sharp 5-MP camera with 1080p video
Speedy 4G LTE data
Improved AirPlay functionality
Best tablet app selection
Super high res Retina Display
4G LTE and a real camera
Stunningly gorgeous 2048x1536 Retina display
Quad-core graphics engine is really flipping fast
IOS is as slick as it ever was
Twice the amount of RAM (1GB) as before
Now supports 4G LTE (optional)
Much improved iSight camera (5MP)
Swipe. Tap. Play. Watch. You know how a tablet works. In this case
It's wonderful. iOS 5.1 is incredibly refined and mature. Touch-events are instantaneous
And everything loads with a dual-core spring in its step. The extra RAM keeps even complicated We
Breathtaking display. The best app selection of any tablet. Excellent 3G and 4G network compatibility.
Stunning HD display with nearperfect color accuracy
The fastest and most powerful tablet on the market
Great camera for stills and video
Excellent software
Retina Display is beautiful
4G LTE almost as fast as WiFi
1 GB of RAM
Decent camera
Beautiful industrial design
Gorgeous Retina display
Fast 4G LTE data
Solid camera
Good battery life
Screen actually is 'Resolutionary'
Great battery life
Powerful graphics processor
Responsive screen
000+ optimized tablet apps
Excellent rear camera
4G LTE capability rocks
Apple's new iPad includes a stunning new screen
Matched by a quad-core graphic processor and the world's largest app and media store to feed it content. There's a proper 5-megapixel rear camera now
With 1080p recording quality. Optional 4G data from AT&
Unbelievable 2048 x 1536 resolution
Solid build quality
Above average battery life
Consistent
Solid performance
Shoots goodlooking photos & videos
High-quality display
Responsive
Fast performance
Lightweight
Based on what we've learned from its latest tablet
Apple will be hardpressed to wow fourthgeneration iPad buyers in 2013. Let's unpack this
LTE support in the new iPad is indeed a killer feature
But it's not anything that could have led Tim Cook's keyn
Amazing display
LTE speeds
Comparable battery life with LTE
The editors didn't like
Only Verizon iPad offers wireless hotspot feature for now
AT&T may be coming soon
Nearly all updates to tech specs are used to beef up the "retina" display
Very few performance improvements over the iPad 2 otherwise
Still no Siri
Despite dictation su
The iPad remains a closed device on many levels and that's something you must live with once you enter Apple's world
IOS lacking some features
If you don't care for Retina or LTE
It's not a compelling upgrade over the iPad 2
Thicker and heavier
Runs a little warmer than the iPad 2
STILL no Flash video support
Slightly more sluggish power-up/-down than before
More things = bigger battery
Runs a bit warmer
Extra thickness makes some iPad 2 accessories incompatible
Comparatively little on-board storage
Especially for a HD-media-oriented device
Front facing camera still only VGA quality Look and Feel...
No real gain to main CPU performance
Signficantly longer charging time
16GB a tight fit for growing apps
Anemic front camera
No Siri (yet)
4G won't work in the UK
16GB storage will fill up very quickly
No strong reason for most earlier iPad owners to upgrade
No Siri personal-assistant feature
HDMI
SD-card adapters cost extra
Still lacking Flash support
USB port
Or built-in card slot
Slightly increased weight
IOS 5.1 still lacks large-screen optimizations
Bottom left side gets warm
Can't FaceTime over 4G
50MB limit for iTunes downloads over 4G
Front camera doesn't do HD
No innovations here
Just evolution
Still no microSD card slot
HDMI output
Or USB ports
FaceTime camera stinks
Slightly thicker and heavier (nitpicking here)
Thanks to that bigger battery
The iPad New lasts just as long as the iPad 2—an exactly-as-advertised 10 hours of real-world use and days upon days of standby time. But the differences end when charging time comes around. In our tests
It took up to twice
No camera settings. 4G data usage is difficult to monitor. Apps are starting to strain the processor
Largest tablet battery but also the biggest power drain and slowest recharge time
No option to view webpages natively
Without GPU upscaling
No expandable memory
Processor heats up
Thicker and heavier than the iPad 2
Runs a tad warm
No microSD memory card slot
IOS showing some age
4G models split (AT&T or Verizon)
Front-facing camera still VGA
Slightly thicker and heavier than iPad 2
No Siri
The new iPad is slightly heavier than last year's model
Apps and movies optimized for the screen might take up more space
And ports for HDMI
USB
And SD require adapters
Not enough noteworthy enhancements with iOS 5.1
4G not available in UK yet
Lack of killer new feature means this isn't a must-have upgrade for Ipad 2 owners
But viewed as a standalone tablet it's the best around
Aside from the Retina display
The latest iPad lacks mindblowing new features that advance the state of the tablet art
Abstract: When Apple launched the iPhone 4S they did so with a new app integrated with iOS, which was called Siri and changed the way users interacted with their phone and this smarter voice control system has been used exclusively on the 4S as a marketing tactic. ...
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Published: 2012-03-01, Author: Luke , review by: T3.com
The new iPad looks and feels almost identical to the Apple iPad 2 at first glance, but it brings a fair bit more to the table, not least the impressive Retina display with that massive screen resolution. The result is pin-sharp images and huge improvement...
Astonishing Retina Display, Battery keeps going for the long haul, Feels powerful, despite underwhelming specs
Slightly bigger and heavier than iPad 2, Limited storage for beefy new apps
With its Retina Display, 1080p video and quad-core graphics, the new iPad – or iPad 3, whatever you want to call it – is without a doubt the best tablet you can buy ...
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Excellent Screen Resolution, Quad Core Graphics Processor for better reproduction, Virtually unlimited collection of apps on the large app store, 5 MP rear camera with 1080p recording
Requirement of additional adapters for HDMI, USB and SD, Heavier than previous models, Space consumption is more for optimized content
Apple products are always loved for the class and elegance they bring to the table. The new IPad 3 is also a product that drives the point home. The device shows noticeable improvements over the previous versions. Though a bit bulkier, the newly added fea...
I am not a big Apple fanboy, but then I don't hate it either. The iPad is an awesome device to have, and seems to have a slight edge over the various tablets available in the market. Will I buy one? Probably not because I don't get the flexibility, and it...
Stunning display, improved processor, Excellent camera, Interface and apps
No radical overhaul in appearance, Still no expandable memory or support for Flash, Handling the camera is not easy
The new iPad remains the best tablet in the market by a mile. But if you are looking for a competitive tablet experience, the closest any tablet comes to the new iPad is ironically, the iPad 2. The new iPad is available in two versions, WiFi and 3G+WiFi a...
Excellent screen, Snappy performance, Unmatched gaming experience, Simple UI, Great sound quality, Impressive battery life.
Overheating issues, No mass storage mode, Lacks standard USB port, Can't share files over Bluetooth, Can't be charged when in use
The tablet's 11560 mAh Li-Po battery can keep the device running for about a day with normal use. With 720p video on a constant loop, the new iPad's battery lasted for around 9 hours 40 minutes, which is very impressive. However, for some reason, you can...
Published: 2012-04-30, Author: Rajat , review by: bgr.in
Being an iPad user for almost two years now, I find the new iPad to be the first one that has almost every base covered. Think about it. The first-gen iPad didn't have any camera and there was no way one could do a two-way Skype video call (FaceTime didn'...