- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Apple iPad 3
- 9.7"
- 32 GB
- WiFi
- iOS 6
Released March, 2012
Rated 87% by by c|net (Mar, 2012)Still, the addition of voice dictation is a welcome feature, and it can be handy for composing quick e-mails and bypassing the touch-screen keyboard when searching for information online.
Conclusion Check out the Apple iPad 3
First reviewed March, 2012
Features Key features of the Apple iPad 3
9.7”
iOS 6
Rated 87% by by c|net (Mar, 2012)If you've ever used an iPhone or iPod Touch, the new iPad will feel immediately familiar.
screen size
9.7"
10.1"
10.1"
iPad 3 by Roaming-Seer--RoamingSeer (Jun, 2012)The big screen makes it fun to take pictures or videos as I recently did at the National Air and Space Museum.
iPad 3 by The Verge (Mar, 2012)With a breathtaking display and big hardware upgrades, does the tablet king retain its crown?
screen resolution
iPad 3 by c|net (Mar, 2012)Whether it's a simple round of Scrabble or an intense romp through Grand Theft Auto 3, the iPad's combination of Retina Display and quad-core graphics processor add up to a dramatic improvement for gaming.
memory
| 0 GB | 2 GB  | 2 GB |
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 1.9 MP | 2 MP |
processor
iPad 3 by Vincent-E.-Martin--Darkbard (Apr, 2012)Featuring an Apple designed Dual-core A5X, low power, high performance processor, the 1.44 pound (1.46 pounds for the Wi-Fi + 4G) iPad 3 is a tad thinner than the iPad 2, though the screen size stays the same.
iPad 3 by The Verge (Mar, 2012)At the center of that chip is an ARM-based, dual core SoC clocked to 1GHz, along with a quad-core GPU.
Performance Real world tests of Apple iPad 3
cpu speed
iPad 3 by casper (Apr, 2012)processor speed between A5 and A5x isn't something you'll really notice during regular browsing but its nice to still know you have that extra headroom of processor power though...BUT for high GPU demanding games such as Infinity Blade 2 you'll definately benefit from a smooother gaming experience and more frames per second.
battery life
10 hour
8 hour
9 hour
iPad 3 by The Verge (Mar, 2012)Another nice perk is that if you buy into the Verizon version, not only do you get your LTE service on the iPad, but you also can use the device as a wireless hotspot at no extra charge (AT&T says they're working on it, but they don't offer the same luxury).
iPad 3 by J.-Anderson (Mar, 2012)10 Watt power supply is somewhat ridiculous considering iPad contains laptop size battery; charges take about 6-8 hours, depending on how far one lets it run down; for comparison, typical laptop comes with 40-60 watt power supply and charge in 1.5-2.5 hours.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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Capacitive -
0.3 MP -
5 MP -
10 hour -
2048 x 1536 -
263 ppi -
Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation -
Automatically adjust screen brightness for environmental factors -
9.7" -
Detects movement for interactive apps -
Great for maps and navigation apps -
24 Mbit/s (Bluetooth v4.0) -
Get directions and navigation, geotag photos -
use multiple fingers at once for more complex interactions -
Can be operated hands free
cons
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None -
Only one app at a time can run -
0.3 MP -
How you can use your tablet is controlled by a corporation -
Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash -
Poorer input sound quality -
need wi-fi or wired connection to be online -
1 GHz -
must unlock manually
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 190 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by AgingBoomer Rated 100% by by D.-Summerson--Happy-Camper (Nov, 2012) |
Screen
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 80% by by Lee-the-ReaderExpensive tablet, beautiful high screen resolution so do not purchase a screen protector (I did and it caused the resolution quality to fade...just get a jacket that protects the front and back like a book cover does), adapter can also be used for iPhone, good size (Apple please do not make the iPad any bigger or smaller...this is a very GOOD size).
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 100% by by Debbie-Lee-Wesselmann (Jul, 2012)The retina display is excellent, although the difference may not be obvious at first glance.
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 20% by by reviewman (Jul, 2012)This is a major flaw because I would love to see the life of these getting points and an easily changeable screen.
Apps
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 80% by by x59htes (Apr, 2012)If I attempt to sync the apps using itunes, then itunes will attempt to sync ALL apps that I have purchased, including apps for the iphone that are not meant to work on the ipad, which results in the sync canceling itself and only about 3 apps being installed.
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 80% by by AK529 (Sep, 2012)I am looking forward to Siri for the iPad 3, browser enhancements, email enhancements and Facebook integration.
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 80% by by William-B.-PartridgeNotifications are better, multitasking is better, and just the general usability of the device is better - especially with regard to the home screen.
Operating System
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 80% by by Roche (Jun, 2012)+. I truly enjoy the device and its amazing!!! The iPad is the 'King of the Hill' in the tablet world and much better than the Good Android tablets that I have used.
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 100% by by Vincent-E.-Martin--Darkbard (Apr, 2012)The policy can also control other aspect of the iPad 3 64GB Wi-Fi +4G's including third-party e-mail account creation; Windows SharePoint Services and Windows File Shares access; message size limits; attachment downloading, as well as a host of other security related features and functions.
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)It feels cleaner and still just a little shinier than the best Android has to offer, but to be honest, with Android 4 – known as Ice Cream Sandwich, or ICS – running on a powerful tablet, it’s a close battle.
Battery
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 93% by by The Verge (Mar, 2012)The company claims you should get 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi and 9 on LTE.
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 60% by by Ryan-Ellis (Aug, 2012)The battery life is fantastic and will last for a couple days of flying without a recharge, that's a big bonus.
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 100% by by M-Smith--M-Smith (Jul, 2012)I charge it overnight (it does take longer to charge since Apple didn't provide a better charger) and then I can get all day use and still have about 10% left at the end of the day.
Resolution
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 100% by by D.-MiyaoI showed the iPad off to a few co-workers today and they loved the new Retina display.
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 40% by by Serpentiz (Sep, 2012)The retina display is beautiful, but I found more cons about the device then I found pros.
Apple iPad 3 32 GB Wi-Fi | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)This would be a great feature for designers and artists, or even those who like handwritten notes, and would complement the Retina Display very nicely.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Apple iPad 4 Faster sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark 4 64GB Wi-Fi vs 3 32 GB Wi-Fi |
 | 2 | Google Nexus 10 Smallest Google Nexus 10 vs Apple iPad 3 |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2-way tie: High resolution front camera Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 vs Apple iPad 3 |
 | 4 | Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF300 Has a microphone jack Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF300 vs Apple iPad 3 |
 | 5 | Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" 2-way tie: OK operating system Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" vs Apple iPad 3 |
 | 6 | Sony Xperia Tablet S 2-way tie: Lots of expandable storage Sony Xperia Tablet S vs Apple iPad 3 |
 | 7 | Dell Latitude 10 Largest amount of storage capacity Dell Latitude 10 vs Apple iPad 3 |
 | 8 | Asus PadFone 2 Lightest Asus PadFone 2 vs Apple iPad 3 |
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Editions Editions of the Apple iPad 3
| Price | Edition | Internal storage | Supports 3G | Has a GPS | Manufacturer code | Compare | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | | 16 GB |  |  | MC705LL/A | | ||||
 | | 16 GB | | | MD366LL/A | | ||||
 | | 32 GB | | | MC706LL/A | | ||||
 | | 32 GB | | | MD367LL/A | | ||||
 | | 64 GB | | | MC707LL/A | | ||||
 | | 64 GB | | | MC756LL/A | | ||||
 | | 64 GB | | | MD368LL/A | | ||||
Popular Questions
August 31, 2012
Is it worth upgrading to the new iPad just for the retina display?
I have an iPad 2 that is well used, but still has some life left in it. I was thinking I may retire it and get a new iPad, but is the screen really worth it?
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