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.

Unless you simply must always have the latest and greatest, iPad 3 owners don't need to upgrade yet-this new iPad is basically an iPad 3S. But iPad 2 owners will love this...unless they fall for the iPad mini first.

Faster than iPad 3; Better graphics performance.

No further improvements to the camera or other design tweaks just yet

(1 items) The release of the fourth-generation iPad so soon after the third-generation iPad may have come as a surprise to even diehard Apple watchers, but the device itself won't.

Incredibly fast performance; Lightning connector improves over dock-connector; Better camera performance overall

Slightly decreased battery life; Lightning accessories still in short supply

Now in its fourth iteration in two years, the Apple iPad continues its reign as king. The best large tablet you can buy today, the Apple iPad (4th Generation) has it all: top performance, a stellar screen, a surprisingly good camera, speedy Wi-Fi, and a breathtaking library of spectacular apps.

Incredibly fast; Gorgeous screen; Unbeatable app selection

New Lightning connector means some old accessories won't work here

The 8in Apple iPad Mini was eagerly anticipated, but the new 10in iPad 4 (or iPad with Retina Display as Apple insists on calling it) is a surprise as it arrives only nine months after its predecessor the iPad 3.

Apple has only made minor changes on the outside of the iPad 4 . The device uses the new Lightning interface . This interface is far more compact and easier to use than the 30 pin dock interface previously used by Apple.

Exemplary workmanship and choice of material; Fast WLAN module; High CPU and GPU performance; Good display with stable viewing angles; Very long battery life; Extensive list of optional accessories; The good performance and the front camera; which now offers better image quality for video chats

Not very slim and light for a high-end tablet, Buyer will need to pay extra for LTE and 3G modules, Meager connectivity, Increasing the storage space is not possible, A slimmer and lighter case; In addition, the screen should be brighter

Now in its fourth iteration in two years, the Apple iPad continues its reign as king. The best large tablet you can buy today, the Apple iPad (4th Generation) has it all: top performance, a stellar screen, a surprisingly good camera, speedy Wi-Fi, and a breathtaking library of spectacular apps.

Incredibly fast; Gorgeous screen; Unbeatable app selection

New Lightning connector means some old accessories won't work here

Three Apple tablets in a single year. This is more than anyone asked for and yet, by some weird logic - or lack thereof, not too many for Apple to successfully sell. All fine and dandy, unless you got the iPad 3 - better luck next time if you were unfortunate enough to buy it in September...

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

Now in its fourth iteration in two years, the Apple iPad continues its reign as the slate king. The best large tablet you can buy today, the fourth Apple iPad has it all: Top performance, a stellar screen, an improved and surprisingly good camera, speedy Wi-Fi, and a breath-taking library of apps.

Incredibly fast; Gorgeous screen; Unbeatable app selection; Impressive Wi-Fi performance; Upgraded cameras

Lightning port means accessory issues