Karthik R 246 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Probably the most exciting new feature found with the new iPad is its Retina Display. The resolution is now incredibly high - 2048x1536, up from the iPad 1 and 2's 1024x768 px res. This is currently the highest resolution on any tablet out there, and by the looks of it, things will probably stay this way for a while. Of course, everything on the iPad will look much better now, including text, pictures, video and apps. Additionally, the screen has gotten a 44% increase in color saturation. Well, the new iPad didn't get a real quad-core A6 SoC, but that doesn't mean the silicon wasn't improved at all. Although it stays in the dual-core realm, the A5X sports a new quad-core GPU, so the graphics performance of the new chip should be its main strong point. Actually, Apple claims that the A5X will be about 4 times faster than the Tegra 3. Too bad we can't compare them appropriately, as we can't have them both running with the same configurations. 4G LTE. Of course, for those who aren't blessed with LTE yet, the tablet will also be equipped with global HSPA+ support, so you should get fast 4G (HSPA+ style) speeds pretty much everywhere such a network is available. The camera has been vastly upgraded in the new iPad. Now, the device features a 5MP shooter with pretty much the same setting as on the iPhone 4S - it has a 5-element lens, back-illuminated sensor, etc. And we already know that this technology produces some very good-looking images. Plus, the iPad 3 will now be capable of recording 1080p video, with all the additional goodies such as image stabilization and noise reduction. Apple didn't make a big deal of it, but the new iPad also comes with Bluetooth 4.0, up from 2.1 that we had in the previous iPad. Although this doesn't really mean much today, it sure will tomorrow, when Bluetooth 4.0-capable devices start to emerge. Among the most important improvements in the Bluetooth technology with this 4th iteration is its new low-energy protocol, which will make it suitable for use in a number of other types of gadgets, like heart-rate straps, pedometers and wrist-watches. Courtesy : Ray S, Phonearena. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 The RAM has been bumped to 1 GB now. 5MP rear cam capable of capturing 1080p video. The new model is 9.4 mm thick (v/s 8.8mm of previous iPad) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FEVIN-RAJ 61 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) A comparison... Display: The original iPad and the iPad 2 featured a 1024 x 768 display resolution with 132 pixels per inch. While both models were beautiful to look at, the new iPad is simply untouchable when it comes to appearances. The new iPad boasts a 2048 x 1536 display resolution with double the amount of pixels per inch, at 264 ppi. Images, text, videos, everything looks better on the new iPad. Advantage: New iPad Processor: The iPad 2 ran on a dual-core A5 processor, the same chip found inside the iPhone 4S, and helps create incredible graphics and performance speed. Apple upgraded its internal processor inside the new iPad, endowing the new tablet with a quad-core A5X chip which quadruples the graphics power of the device, making it brighter and more colorful. Everything is speedy and gorgeous on the new iPad Advantage: New iPad Camera System: The original iPad only had a single camera, but the iPad 2 included front and rear cameras that could capture 720p HD video at 30 frames per second. While the new iPad doesn't have the same powerful 8-megapixel camera as the iPhone 4S, the new device does improve the tablet's camera system with a 5-megapixel camera that features autofocus, face detection, and video recording in 1080p HD. The front camera remained unchanged since the iPad 2, but the back camera's improvements make the new iPad a great device to take photos and video with. Advantage: New iPad Dimensions and Weight: All iPads may feature the same size dimensions, but the weight of each device varies depending on the carrier and the network connectivity features. For example, the 3G iPad 2 for AT&T actually weighs six grams more than the same iPad on Verizon. Across the board, however, the new iPad weighs an average of 50 grams more than its predecessor and is even three one-hundredths of an inch thicker. If you can't stand the idea of your iPad 2 weighing one-tenth of a pound more, then don't upgrade. Advantage: iPad 2 Battery Life: Since the original iPad was unveiled, Apple has touted a 10-hour battery life for every one of its tablets. The new iPad is no different: Apple promises 10 hours of Web surfing and video watching on a Wi-Fi connection, and 9 hours if the user is leveraging the 4G LTE network. Advantage: Tie Price: Of course the new iPad is going to be more expensive than the iPad 2, but thankfully, the new iPad is priced exactly the same as its predecessor. The new iPad will start selling at $499 for Wi-Fi only, and ranges up to $829 for both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE. The iPad 2 will now only sell 16 GB models, and the Wi-Fi model costs $399 and the 3G model costs $529. Advantage: iPad 2 Conclusion: The new iPad is a spectacular device, and it improves upon the iPad 2 in almost every way. The battery is just as good, the rear camera is improved, but most importantly, the main feature of the device -- the display -- is vastly improved. Only playing with the device gives a user an idea of how stunningly beautiful the new iPad is compared to its ancestors, the iPad and iPad 2. Yes, there are some things that are missing from the new iPad. There's no Siri, no NFC, and no "killer features" like advanced haptics. But with a faster processors and more ways to connect to higher-speed networks, the new iPad is definitely worth the upgrade from the original iPad. But what about the iPad 2? Well, ultimately it's up to your personal taste, but if you want the best iPad experience out there, the new iPad blows away the iPad 2 by a mile. Speedy connections and beautiful-looking pictures are everything on the iPad, and it's certainly worth the original $499 price just to experience how Apple has "resolutionized" the tablet display. Edited March 8, 2012 by FEVIN-RAJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgdelhi 192 Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Apple iPad 2 Price Drops to Rs.24500 in India. http://www.fonearena.com/blog/47458/apple-ipad-2-price-drops-to-rs-24500-in-india.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csmart 472 Report post Posted March 12, 2012 Initial supply of new iPad is sold out and many are selling on ebay for 3x the actual price. Read more here..... BTW, its not iPad 3, apple is calling it as new iPad. So who knows, may be iPad3 will be different one. MODs: Suggest to change the topic title to new iPad instead of iPad 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted March 12, 2012 ^ ^ Third-Generation iPad will be a more apt name It is widely being referred to as the iPad 3 itself. It seems Apple have decided to drop the numbering system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolboyashok 23 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 http://www.pluggd.in/new-ipad-launching-in-india-on-april-27-297/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
