It's only been seven months since Apple brought us the iPad 3 , or new iPad, and now we have the iPad 4, or fourth generation iPad with Retina display. Read our iPad 4 review to find out what's new. See also : iPad 4 features .

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

Apple's latest iPad is the best iPad yet, even if its no longer the smallest, or the cheapest. As such, this model now becomes the height of tablet luxury, and the one to investigate if you care about having the best screen, and the best compatibility with cutting-edge apps.

A6X chip delivers even more speed; 4G-compatible in the UK; Best-in-class app selection

Still feels heavy to hold in one hand; Lightning port means older chargers and accessories won't work

So the iPad 4 is the new iPad, or rather the new new iPad because the new iPad was first the iPad 3, which has now become the old and discontinued new iPad half a year later. Yeah, it's awkward. But anyway. This new iPad is just the same as the old iPad except it's a little bit faster.

The sneaky iPad 4 takes our No.1 spot in the Top Ten list of best tablets almost by default. There are no cosmetic changes to swoon over but this is a seriously slick, turbo-charged version of our favourite slate, and all for the same price as the outgoing iPad 3.

Sublime display; Stylish and well built; iOS glides along

A bit chunky next to some of its competitors; Not a radical departure from the iPad 3

Of course it's the best tablet out there... It's made by CrApple and this is CNET. Enough said. Thankfully it's not a Lomas review which never fail to morph into a no holds barred CrApple love in. I have never really been the greatest fan of Apple products.

Another CrApple product designed to make the company more money from the flocks of iSheep that will undoubtedly "upgrade" after only a few months of having the last one

It's another technically sub par CrApple product marketed to brainwashed iSheep to get their money from them

After kicking the tires on the fourth iteration of the iPad, it's easy to see that, although it's an incremental update, the newest iPad is the best one of the bunch. Not only does the new processor make the experience much more rewarding, but the Lightning dock connector saves a bunch of hassle...

One year. Two years. Perhaps even three years. Depending on the iPod, iPhone, or iPad model you purchased, it was safe to expect that first-day buyers would have at least a year-perhaps longer-before Apple discontinued the device, sharply reducing its resale value while introducing something...

A technologically small but clear improvement upon early 2012's impressive third-generation iPad; featuring the same screen and rear camera; coupled with a faster processor and improved front camera.

Switch to Lightning port currently offers nearly zero benefit to consumers, while considerably increasing both the cost of and need for new accessories; Continues to require longer recharging time than pre-Retina iPads when used with its own charger, and over six hours when charged from prior "Made...

The new iPad is dead; long live the new, new iPad (4th Generation). We know that time seems to fly by, but don't panic, it doesn't move that fast, Apple, six months after launching the new iPad, aka the Apple iPad 3 , has released an updated version ahead of its yearly update schedule.

Retina display; A6X processor; Lightning connector; battery life; better Wi-Fi; 4G EE support

Heavy; big; mobile data support is £100 premium

Apple's iPad created demand for an entirely new category of computing device, a tablet that let users intimately interact with their content, whether it's photos, videos, games or the Web.

Beautiful Retina display; Best tablet app ecosystem; Powerful processing and graphics performacne; Blazing fast dual-band Wi-Fi

Sluggish Siri performance