The New iPad Reviewed

So, what would we say the biggest news of this month was, well the release of the new iPad as it was called, we'd imagine. For an item that's only been around for a few years, the iPad has really come a long way and is amazing in that it was created supposedly as a piece of technology to spite Microsoft.

The tablet computer is something that we've mostly all found a use for and the numerous Groupon UK deals around the device in the recent week are testament to this. Apple products create that amazing sense for some like the coming of the messiah of sorts, though to most this does all seem a bit bizarre and weird.

Saying that the new iPad is something that's set the world alight and has seen unprecedented news coverage. So, what's so great about the new Apple product and what makes it different enough for a smorgasbord of Groupon deals to revolve around it?

Retina Screen

The iPad's new retina screen will make many of us who were a little disappointed with the original and iPad 2's screen's, delighted. Though the technology originated on the iPhone 4, it's taken until now for it to come with the 9.7in display. However, with over 3m pixels (1m more than a HDTV), it's no slouch visually. With a resolution of 2048 by 1536, some have said the screen looks like 'glowing paper' - we'd imagine that's a positive thing.

Increased Processing Power

The Apple iPad comes with the new A5X processor, which Apple claim has four times the power of the Tegra 3 chip, in use on other tablets. We're not sure if this is completely true as no one's seen bench marks yet, though we're pretty sure it'll muster up more power than the previous iPad, which was by no means slow. The A5X is said to have an increasingly powerful GPU - so for those who love games and films, the iPad 3 is looking great.

Camera

One of the disappointments with Apple products is often the camera and the iPad 2 was no different. Fortunately, Apple has upped the stakes with the new 5mp camera which can shoot HD video and though the tablet's a bit big for a camera, it's a welcome improvement. Suggestions so far are that it is in fact the same camera that originated in the iPhone 4, which would explain a lot as the outlying specs are the same. The iPhone 4 camera was pretty okay, though nothing to write home about and how many of us use our tablet for photos?

Email Dictation

The device also comes with email dictation - a great thing if you weren't expecting Siri voice control. Dictation of emails and messages is done with the touch of a key, once you're not too self-conscious that is. The email dictation tool will certainly have a place and we can see for longer emails it being a quite nice feature. Reports of its accuracy are also quite good, which means it's a functional, feasible addition to the iPad. Of course, we're sure Groupon UK will have numerous aids for it in time.

4G

The new super-quick LTE broadband is not yet available in the UK, but Apple has provided it, future proofing the tablet for when it comes online in 2013 supposedly. The New iPad does have faster 3G protocols, meaning we can still download faster than we did previously. This will be fantastic for those who wish to stream the very highest definition to their iPads and ideal for those who took advantage of the long term LoveFilm and NetFlix subscriptions that let them do so where ever they are. However, we'll just have to wait until the future comes before enjoying such luxuries.

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