Testseek.com have collected 217 expert reviews of the Apple iPad 4 9.7 inch and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPad 4 9.7 inch.
February 2013
(87%)
217 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(71%)
38 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Beautiful Screen
Great performance
Light weight
Tremendous amount of thirdparty software
Display is still best-in-class
Apps launch faster and smoother than ever
App ecosystem is unrivaled
It's an iPad
Only faster
Retina display is still sharp and nice to look at
Expanded LTE coverage a real benefit to international users
FaceTime HD is a nice improvement
Beautiful Retina display
Best tablet app ecosystem
Powerful processing and graphics performance
Blazing fast dual-band Wi-Fi
Fantastic build
Improved camera
Amazing screen
4G welcome addition
The newest iPad's faster A6X processor adds extra system speed and graphics power. Improved worldwide cellular compatibility makes the LTE model a more appealing proposition. And the iOS App Store remains best in class
With the widest selection
There is no faster tablet for web browsing
Gaming
And media playback
Battery life is impeccable with up to 10hours of continuous use
The Retina display is gorgeous
And provides excellent colors and brightness
No tablet can compete when it comes to a
Upgrades to processor and Wi-Fi technology meaningfully boost performance
A technologically small but clear improvement upon early 2012’s impressive third-generation iPad
Featuring the same screen and rear camera
Coupled with a faster processor and improved front camera. Will eventually benefit from doubling of both CPU a
Premium construction
Impressively detailed and accurate Retina Display
High caliber performance
Above average battery life
Exemplary workmanship and choice of material
Fast WLAN module
High CPU and GPU performance
Good display with stable viewing angles
Very long battery life
Extensive list of optional accessories
The editors didn't like
Not a huge difference between it and iPad 3
No expandable memory
IOS is lacking some features
Lightning ecosystem is relatively small
Still pricey with LTE
Even with the new 12W charger
Still takes ages to top up the 43 Whr battery
Still quite thick and heavy compared to other tablet options
No built-in USB or HDMI connectors
Or SD card slots (though Apple will happily charge you $29 extra if you want th
Sluggish Siri performance
IOS still not as flexible as other OS's
4G doesn't support multiple bands
Minor upgrade
The fourth-gen iPad is otherwise identical to its recent predecessor -- same size
Weight
And Retina screen. It's heavy to hold in one hand
And most older accessories won't work without investing in a pricey Lightning adapter
For iPad 3 owners
It's a tough buy
Media playback capability is limited due to one rearfacing speaker and the 4
3 display
Pricing for higher capacity models is outrageously expensive
Lightning adapter (for older accessories) costs extra
Still no SD or MicroSD slot
New Lightning connector means some old accessories won't work here
Switch to Lightning port currently offers nearly zero benefit to consumers
While considerably increasing both the cost of and need for new accessories. Continues to require longer recharging time than pre-Retina iPads when used with its own charger
Not much of a serious upgrade to the iPad 3
Not very slim and light for a high-end tablet
Buyer will need to pay extra for LTE and 3G modules
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Published: 2013-10-23, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The newest iPad's faster A6X processor adds extra system speed and graphics power. Improved worldwide cellular compatibility makes the LTE model a more appealing proposition. And the iOS App Store remains best in class, with the widest selection
The fourth-gen iPad is otherwise identical to its recent predecessor -- same size, weight, and Retina screen. It's heavy to hold in one hand, and most older accessories won't work without investing in a pricey Lightning adapter
The latest iPad adds several tweaks and improvements to secure its position at the top of the tablet heap. It's better all around, but third-gen owners need not apply....
