The new Apple iPad may resemble its precursor the iPad2, but with its stunning features the latter does appear out-dated. Noticeable amongst the many upgrades is the retina display, improved UI, amazing multi-touch use, better camera and some solid hardware boost to the quadcore GPU.

Apple called its first iPad tablet "magical," as if owning one would turn flatulence into a flowery fragrance and unlock the mystery of double complete rainbows. Instead it entranced millions of people into buying one, even though it lacked basic amenities like expandable storage, built-in cameras,...

Stunningly gorgeous 2048x1536 Retina display; Quad-core graphics engine is really flipping fast; iOS is as slick as it ever was; Twice the amount of RAM (1GB) as before; Now supports 4G LTE (optional; Much improved iSight camera (5MP

Still no microSD card slot; HDMI output; or USB ports; FaceTime camera stinks; Slightly thicker and heavier (nitpicking here

Apple's new iPad offers neither a massive improvement in performance nor functionality, but the new display alone makes it a great update.

Amazing display; LTE speeds; Improved camera; Comparable battery life with LTE

No 128GB option; Slightly larger and heavier

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

The iPad has earned its reputation. While there is strong competition from the likes of Samsung and Asus, neither of these companies have (yet) been able to rival the iPad in terms of screen resolution and software experience.

+ Screen transforms the way you consume digital content

When the Apple iPad entered the market, people were amazed at the technology this small device offered. No tablet could beat the technology, and most products were several steps behind Apple's tablet. With the new iPad, they made themselves even more difficult to beat.

The new iPad features the iOS 5 operating system and the dual-core A5X chip

There is no USB 2.0 port on this tablet

The anticipation for a new gadget can often be more exciting than getting the actual product in your hands. Apple's new iPad definitely offers some nice updates with the Retina display, 4G and improved camera, but is it a worthy upgrade for someone that already has an iPad 2?

Gorgeous display; Improved camera; 4G option; Fits in most iPad 2 cases you may already have; Bluetooth 4.0 will use less power and be a lighter drain on the battery

Thicker and heavier; Runs a little warmer than the iPad 2

The Apple iPad 3 (or the 'new iPad', as Apple insists on callingit) is hard to tell the new iPad apart from the older iPad 2 since it looks almost identical, but the difference is immediately obvious once you turn the new iPad on.

If you own any Apple product you know the feeling; that feeling you get as you plunk down your hard-earned cash knowing in about one year's time a newer, shiner model will hit stores shelves and you will be faced with a dilemma. Should you upgrade to the latest model?

only slightly heavier and 0.6 mm thicker than the iPad 2; beautiful Retina display; better rear camera; LTE enabled; personal hotspot

reduced battery life with LTE enabled; low quality front camera

made it to market. The third generation iPad brings a few mini-revolutions to the tablet space while maintaining the winning features that have kept the iPad the superpower of the category it created.