(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

Apple quietly updated the iPad just six months after the third gen 'New iPad' was revealed. Officially calling the new tablet ‘iPad with Retina display,' is it worth upgrading from the iPad 3? And is Apple's iPad still the best big-screen tablet? Let's take a closer look.

Fantastic build; Improved camera; Amazing screen; 4G welcome addition

iOS still not as flexible as other OS's; 4G doesn't support multiple bands; Minor upgrade

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

In announcing the fourth-generation iPad and breaking a three-year tradition of selling only one new tablet a year, Apple has caused some outrage among iPad 3 owners. But Apple needed to shorten the product cycle to add tweaks and improvements to the iPad amid a flurry of Windows 8 and Android...

It's just what I expected to get with a refurbished unit.. Works great.. Shows some wear and tear.. Small not noticeable scratches on screen.. Corner dented... But it is a used unit.. I actually received a unit with 32gb of memory, so I was pleasantly surprised.. Thanks!

I simply love this tab, very fast and smooth. Game play was awesome, and the screen took it to another level. Zero lag, apps loaded fast, movies looked great, colours were accurate.

Awesome Screen; Performance; THE BEST!; Camera 5 mp but GREAT; Apps; battery; design

A bit heavy; A bit Slippery

We were all taken aback when Apple released this fourth-generation iPad, not least because it came out at the same time as the iPad Mini , and only six months after the third-gen device had been released. Enter some angry Apple fans who had just paid out for a device that was already out of date.

Great Retina display; Amazingly good battery life; Nice range of apps; 4G support; improved FaceTime camera

Not terribly portable; Lacks memory card slot

We do feel there should be a touch more "awesome" at this price, but once you've gazed adoringly into the Retina Display, you'll struggle to not hate any tablet that isn't this good.

The iPad 4 is the quickest iPad yet and a solid choice for a tablet in which we can barely find fault. However, if you're not in a hurry to buy, it's worth waiting for the rumoured iPad 5, which could launch within months.

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...