While many might have been surprised by the new Apple iPad's lack of a unique name, few of us were shocked to see that Apple has upped the ante in the largely one-sided tablet wars by adding a better than 1080p HD resolution display and 4G LTE data to the new iPad.

Beautiful industrial design; gorgeous Retina display; fast 4G LTE data; solid camera; good battery life

Thicker and heavier than the iPad 2; runs a tad warm; no microSD memory card slot

So, the iPad is dead, long live the iPad. That's also part of the deal. The retirement of the first-generation of the Apple tablet is nothing out of the ordinary. There used to be the iPad and the iPad 2. Now, we have the iPad and the iPad 2 is the backup, the second choice. The new iPad.

9.7" LED-backlit IPS LCD touchscreen, 2048 x 1536 pixels; scratch-resistant, oleophobic coating, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity, carrier-dependent hotspot support, Optional LTE connectivity (data only, Optional GPS with A-GPS support (for the 3G model only, Apple A5X SoC with 1 GHz dual-core ARM

iTunes still required for uploading most of the content; Reflective screen struggles outdoors; Same CPU as the iPad 2; Heavier and thicker than the iPad 2; No Flash support in the web browser; No standard USB port; Non replaceable battery; No stereo loudspeakers; No GPS receiver in the Wi-Fi

I had held off on the iPad for a couple years now, still think I bought a bit too early no led flash for camera but its performs pretty much as expected very snappy, quick response & the resolution is pretty impressive very sharp & detailed .

This iPad is great. I am using it right this second while I type this review up to substitute for my phone (motorola droid razr). I tend to use my phone to tether from but it bounces back and forth between 3G service and 4g service sometimes. I love the hotspot feature on the iPad.

Apple has done a fine job with the iPad 3rd generation; it is a major upgrade from the iPad 1, and a middle of the road upgrade from the iPad 2. The stability of the IOS is still there, aside from the occasional app crash and Apple bashing article on how IOS is not as functional as Android.

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This year, it's all about the screen. The third-generation iPad has lots of other improvements but it's the brilliance of the display which leaps out at you as soon as you wake the screen. Apple has come in for some criticism that the new iPad doesn't offer as many new features as some had hoped.

Screen; HSPA+; faster processor; largest number of tablet specific apps

No weight reduction over previous model; no increase in battery life; high resolution apps take up more storage space

With its Retina Display, 1080p video and quad-core graphics, the new iPad – or iPad 3, whatever you want to call it – is without a doubt the best tablet you can buy

Astonishing Retina Display; Battery keeps going for the long haul; Feels powerful; despite underwhelming specs

Slightly bigger and heavier than iPad 2; Limited storage for beefy new apps

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 display and processor updates mean this is the best tablet in terms of screen quality and multimedia consumption.

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

4G not available in UK yet; lack of killer new feature

I am writing a review on my Ipad 3 16GB WIFI which I have had for the past two years or so. I purchased this from Currys and was able to pay it off over 6 Months which was great given the price was ￡550 at the time.

Streamline; stylish; fashion accessory

not enough memory