Finally the new generation of iPad has been announced here and it is just called the new iPad, iPad 2012 or iPad 3. The 3rd generation Apple tablet is available for pre-order starting from today and the release date is set on March 16. We covered all features you need to know in the new iPad, but you are probably still wondering how it compares to the iPad 2.
Apple introduced a lot of new features and tech specs such as the new Retina display, 4G wireless connectivity or improved camera and processor. The new iPad really has some improvements, however, we can’t be sure if it is really worth upgrading. Let’s check out the head-to-head tech spec comparison.
New iPad |
iPad 2 |
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| Price | WiFi: $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, and $699 for 64GB. 4G: $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB, and $829 for 64GB. |
Wi-Fi: $399 for 16GB. Wi-Fi + 3G: $529 for 16GB. |
| Display | 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD |
9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 “Retina Display” 264 pixels per inch |
1024 x 768 132 pixels per inch |
| Processor | dual-core Apple A5X with a quad-core GPU | 1GHz dual-core Apple A5 |
| Memory | 1GB RAM | 512MB RAM |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB |
| Front Camera | VGA (640 x 480) | VGA (640 x 480) |
| Rear Camera | 5-megapixel iSight camera | 0.7-megapixel VGA camera |
| OS | iOS 5.x | iOS 5.x |
| Cellular | 3G, HSPA+, DC-HSPA, 4G LTE (AT&T, Verizon) | EDGE plus Quadband HSPA or CDMA EV-Do Rev.A (Verizon) |
| Size | Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm) Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm) Depth: 0.37 inch (9.4 mm) |
Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm) Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm) Depth: 0.34 inch (8.8 mm) |
| Weight |
Wifi: 1.44 pounds (652 g) 4G: 1.46 pounds (662 g) |
Wifi: 1.33 pounds (601 g) 3G for AT&T: 1.35 pounds (613 g) 3G for Verizon: 1.34 pounds (607 g) |
| Battery Life | 42.5-watt-hour lithium polymer (rated 10 hours or 9 hours on 4G) |
25-watt-hour lithium polymer (rated 10 hours or 9 hours on 4G) |
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Michael Aulia @CravingTech.com says
If only they can make it slimmer and thinner, then I’m sure many would want to upgrade. Not sure if the Retina Display alone is enough for this.
I’ll be upgrading myself though (already ordered one just now actually lol) as I’ll be reviewing cases and all that on my blog
Tuan Do says
I am not sure what other people think but I wouldn’t make the upgrade if I already had an iPad 2. Anyways, I am pretty sure that the Retina Display on tablet will be amazing.
I will also get one just because I could have the 50% off discount. :D
Michael Aulia @CravingTech.com says
Yeah, if I own the iPad 2 for personal use, I wouldn’t be upgrading as there aren’t much excitement unless if you read books everyday on it.
50% off discount? wow nice.. I got not discount at all lol
PrIyAnGsHu @ iPad 3 Features & Specs says
Nicely compared Tuan ! The features and technical specs of this all new iPad is quite advanced as compared to the second generation of iPad, and I’m really impressed by the retina of the device. As Michael have already mentioned that the retina alone is not enough to make an upgrade but you should have a look at the camera too. The primary camera of the device is too good as compared to the camera of iPad 2 since it is of 5 megapixels and comes up with a 5-element lens !
Surat Local Search Guide says
its amazing features. its a good configuration and manufacturing process.
JamesW says
great post, thanks for sharing