Many would argue that the iPad 4 came out sooner than it should have, or criticize that there really isn't any difference between this and the third gen iPad... both statements aren't too far from the truth.

Beautiful Screen; Great performance; Light weight; Tremendous amount of third-party software

Not a huge difference between it and iPad 3; No expandable memory

Apple's new seventh generation iPod nano changes the model's direction from being a square, wearable, audio-only faux-iOS device to being a sort of mini iPod touch, but lacking any cameras, mic, WiFi or apps beyond the typical iPod features bundled with it.

Thin, compact, sturdy construction, Larger 2.5 inch multitouch widescreen display, Very easy to setup and use, Simple step counter in addition to Nike+; FM radio features

Doesn't include iPhone-style headphones with integrated mic; Missing video output; camera; mic and speaker of previous generations; No clip for attaching the workout-oriented device; Will not work with 720p HD iTunes or iPhone-captured videos; No apps nor any built-in games or iTunes visuals

Is your vintage 2012 third gen tablet now obsolete?

It comes with retina display features advanced Wi-Fi that`s up to twice as fast as any previous-generation iPad. And access to more mobile data networks around the world makes it fast in more ways than one, and in many more places. So get now.

Apple's iPad has been an immense success, and they're still the market leaders even though there are over a dozen alternatives out there that are technically better in every way. But Apple has started to deliver less innovation and more of the same, milking their existing products to maximum.

During the event where the iPad Mini was announced, Apple also introduced a new normal-sized iPad. We compared this new iPad 'Retina' with the last iPad. Then referred to as the 'new' iPad, we will now call it iPad 3, and the Retina will be called the iPad 4.

Apple Ipad 4 has 9.7 inch display runs on iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 6.1.3 OS. It is powered by Apple A6X, Quad Core, 1.4 GHz processor. Apple Ipad 4 prices starting at $799 for the Wi-Fi only model.

Good display resolution; Good battery support; Powerful processor; Internal memory of 128 GB

Front camera of 1.2 MP; Heavy in weight

Verdict Taken on its own, the fourth generation iPad is a triumph of engineering and design: it feels like a true laptop replacement for many, even if it offers only a minimal update over the third generation model that only serious spec heads would notice.

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Apple is offering some interesting upgrades in its iPad 4 and it is definitely one of the best choices if you are considering buying a tablet. However, iPad4 didn't offer the kind of upgrade that will get you to give up your nice iPad 3 and get the new version for a higher price tag.

Fast performance; clear camera and screen

Outdated UI; the upgrade from the third generation is not that great; can't customize the homepage

Engadget - Tim Stevens : "Twice as fast, better battery life, same cost. What more do we need to say? The new iPad is a hit on all fronts -- but it of course won't be received that way by all.