Nov 25 2013 - The iPad Mini with Retina display is such a huge improvement over the original that it is hard to use the new one and even consider looking at the older one. In essence, Apple has taken all the things they did with the iPad Air and then offered them in the smaller tablet and with a...

Overall, the comparisons above make it very clear that if you're going to get any of the Apple iPad mini tablets soon, then your best bet would probably be the iPad mini 2 or iPad mini with Retina Display.

I love my iPad, it is so nice to be able to do all the things I want vs carrying around a heavy laptop. I love the gold color ut is very sleek and fun to use.

This is the base model of course, so if you want 128GB rather than 32GB of storage, you'll have to pay £429.

Very fast and efficient service.

Few gadgets have achieved the meteoric rise to iconic status as quickly as the iPad , and it certainly seems like more than a fair share of pop culture's most coveted gear has originated in Cupertino, California.

Jaw-dropping; knee-shaking; better-than-1080p video quality; Still/Video camera greatly improved; Fast 4G LTE data access (optional; requires monthly service

STILL no Flash video support; Slightly more sluggish power-up/-down than before

Apple just made the new iPad official and it comes with a Retina Display that goes up to 2048 x 1536 resolution with a pixel density of 264ppi. Apple's existing apps will be scaled up to the high-res display and will be encouraging developers to do the same

+ Retina Display; + Tried and true design; + Good Battery life

- No LTE for most of us; - No major changes; - Apple iPad; - USB Dock Connector; - Charger; - 3.5mm headphone

Apple's third generation iPad comes with several new features such as a Retina display, A5X processor with quad-core graphics and a 5-megapixel rear camera with advanced optics. Can Apple maintain its lead over the other Android tablets this year? Let's find out.

Gorgeous display with 2,048 x 1,536 pixels; Better camera performance; Competitive price points

Heavier than its predecessor; Heats up easily; Low battery mileage when brightness level is at its highest

The anticipation for a new gadget can often be more exciting than getting the actual product in your hands. Apple's new iPad definitely offers some nice updates with the Retina display, 4G and improved camera, but is it a worthy upgrade for someone that already has an iPad 2?

Gorgeous display; Improved camera; 4G option; Fits in most iPad 2 cases you may already have; Bluetooth 4.0 will use less power and be a lighter drain on the battery

Thicker and heavier; Runs a little warmer than the iPad 2

Now the wait is over and the dust has settled, we take a closer look at the latest incarnation of Apple's iPad … So, no iPad 3. No iPad HD – in name, at least. Just a plain old, simple, ‘new' iPad .