Apple iPad, Act 3. Stripped of its model number, Apple's newest tablet raises several questions, especially, what exactly the point is.

Retina display stands head and shoulders above the rest for onscreen image quality; Astounding resolution for unrivalled viewing comfort; Good 4G/3G+ connectivity and network speed; Rich iOS ecosystem; Battery life

Memory can't be expanded; Proprietary port / Closed ecosystem may put some users off; No 128 GB model; 'Good' graphics processing still to be confirmed in practice; Not all content is adapted to the ultra-high screen resolution

The new iPad has an HD screen, as well as a camera that can capture 1080p footage, an improved processor and a bigger battery. Read our new iPad review to find out more. Updated, March 21 2012

Apple's iPad 3 is amazing but not perfect – find out why in our full, in-depth review.

Amazing; stunning screen; Powerful graphics; Good battery life; Excellent build quality; Good value

Poor connectivity; Annoying artificial limitations; Need iTunes to get content on it; No expandable memory; Thicker and heavier than most premium tablets

The new iPad is faster, has a better screen, better camera and now displays movies and records in full HD. To some it might not be an essential upgrade from the iPad 2, but one look at its gorgeous Retina Display will change your mind.

The new iPad's Retina Display is far ahead of any tablet out there; When it was launched, Apple claimed that text is sharper to read than on a newspaper; It's hard to disagree; Not a single pixel appears out of place.

The new iPad is around a millimetre thicker than the iPad 2, and 50g heavier; In the grand scheme of things though, this makes little difference; Slightly more pressing is that Apple is still offering the same 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models, As apps become optimised for use on Apple's Retina Display, so...

Apple has the lion's share of the world tablet market because it makes computers that offer the features that millions of people want without being weighed down with extraneous bells and whistles. The new iPad is a fine example of this.

Retina Display is beautiful; 4G LTE almost as fast as Wi-Fi; 1GB of RAM; Decent camera

No expandable memory; Processor heats up

was to break down the barriers between us and our content, whether it's the Web, photos, movies or games. Like any conclusion to a compelling trilogy, the third-generation iPad aims to complete that vision with a display so stunning that you nearly forget you're using a gadget.

Fantastic Retina display; Sharp 5-MP camera with 1080p video; Speedy 4G LTE data; Improved AirPlay functionality; Best tablet app selection

Bottom left side gets warm; Can't FaceTime over 4G; 50MB limit for iTunes downloads over 4G; Front camera doesn't do HD

Although LTE of little use in the UK for now, the Retina display still makes the new iPad a highly desirable tablet, though it may a short while for apps and web sites to fully exploit it.

'Resolutionary' display Apple has coined this new term to highlight the upgraded screen in the new Ipad, which is indeed impressive. The 9.7in Retina LED-backlit widescreen display packs 2048x1536 pixels, equating to 3.1 million pixels at a rate of 264 pixels per inch.

High-quality display; responsive; fast performance; good battery life; lightweight

4G not available in UK yet; lack of killer new feature means this isn't a must-have upgrade for Ipad 2 owners; but viewed as a standalone tablet it's the best around; We would have liked a different name

The Good Exceptional display. Much faster graphics performance; 1GB RAM. 4G and fast 3G without battery life hits. Finally viable rear camera. iOS 5.1 still tops in tablet software for now. 1080p video recording. iPhoto (optional) and a strong app ecosystem. Price is right. Voice dictation.

Exceptional display, Much faster graphics performance; 1GB RAM, 4G and fast 3G without battery life hits, Finally viable rear camera, iOS 5.1 still tops in tablet software for now, 1080p video recording, iPhoto (optional) and a strong app ecosystem, Price is right, Voice dictation

Thicker and heavier; No real gain to main CPU performance; Signficantly longer charging time; 16GB a tight fit for growing apps; Anemic front camera; No Siri (yet)

With a gorgeous ultra-high-resolution display and the widest selection of apps you can get, the new iPad is the best large-screen tablet around.

Breathtaking display; The best app selection of any tablet; Excellent 3G and 4G network compatibility

No camera settings; 4G data usage is difficult to monitor; Apps are starting to strain the processor