Apples new iPad3
Apples new iPad is a mix of the familiar and the futuristic. Its design remains practically unchanged from last years iPad 3. Its internal components and wireless capabilities have only received a predictable bump. Youd think Apple fell asleep at the wheel with this one--until that moment when you turn on the screen.
When I tell you that Apple has doubled the iPads screen resolution to an unprecedented 2,048x1,536 pixels, your eyes should water a little. No other screen in your home can compete with this resolution--not your laptop, not your desktop computer, not even your 1080p TV. For a device that fits in your lap and costs as little as $450, a screen like this is an impressive feat.
Speaking of pricing, the going rate for an iPad hasn changed since the tablets introduction in 2010. The $450 entry-level price buys you 16GB of built-in storage; spending $599 buys you twice the room (32GB); and $550 will bring you up to 64GB. All three models can access the Internet over Wi-Fi and are available in either black or white. If you want the added ability to access the Internet over a 4G or 3G cellular network (Verizon or AT&T), tack on an extra $130.
For the iPad uninitiated looking to save a little money, Apple is keeping around the 2011 iPad 2 (16GB), priced at $399 or $529 for a model with 3G (AT&T or Verizon). Its a good price, especially considering that the iPad 2 is still leagues better than many of the tablets weve seen this year. But if you want the bragging rights and a renewed lease on the cutting edge of tablet technology, the new iPad is the way to go.
Design
Looking at the new iPad, youd think someone was playing a trick on you. It looks almost exactly like last years model. The tablets glass and aluminum construction is still 9.5 inches tall and 7.31 inches wide. Thickness is now up slightly at 0.37 inch, weighing in at a beefier 1.44 pounds. You get the same home button on the bottom of the screen, and a volume rocker on the right side along with the mute switch/rotation lock. Up top you have the sleep/wake button and headphone output, and the bottom edge retains the 30-pin port.
When I tell you that Apple has doubled the iPads screen resolution to an unprecedented 2,048x1,536 pixels, your eyes should water a little. No other screen in your home can compete with this resolution--not your laptop, not your desktop computer, not even your 1080p TV. For a device that fits in your lap and costs as little as $450, a screen like this is an impressive feat.
Speaking of pricing, the going rate for an iPad hasn changed since the tablets introduction in 2010. The $450 entry-level price buys you 16GB of built-in storage; spending $599 buys you twice the room (32GB); and $550 will bring you up to 64GB. All three models can access the Internet over Wi-Fi and are available in either black or white. If you want the added ability to access the Internet over a 4G or 3G cellular network (Verizon or AT&T), tack on an extra $130.
For the iPad uninitiated looking to save a little money, Apple is keeping around the 2011 iPad 2 (16GB), priced at $399 or $529 for a model with 3G (AT&T or Verizon). Its a good price, especially considering that the iPad 2 is still leagues better than many of the tablets weve seen this year. But if you want the bragging rights and a renewed lease on the cutting edge of tablet technology, the new iPad is the way to go.
Design
Looking at the new iPad, youd think someone was playing a trick on you. It looks almost exactly like last years model. The tablets glass and aluminum construction is still 9.5 inches tall and 7.31 inches wide. Thickness is now up slightly at 0.37 inch, weighing in at a beefier 1.44 pounds. You get the same home button on the bottom of the screen, and a volume rocker on the right side along with the mute switch/rotation lock. Up top you have the sleep/wake button and headphone output, and the bottom edge retains the 30-pin port.
Certificate
- ISO 2001
Main Products
phones, camera