If you own any Apple product you know the feeling; that feeling you get as you plunk down your hard-earned cash knowing in about one year's time a newer, shiner model will hit stores shelves and you will be faced with a dilemma. Should you upgrade to the latest model?

only slightly heavier and 0.6 mm thicker than the iPad 2; beautiful Retina display; better rear camera; LTE enabled; personal hotspot

reduced battery life with LTE enabled; low quality front camera

Apple has made the new iPad dramatically better than its previous iteration by changing two things: the screen and the speed in which content is delivered – but is it enough to shell out £400 on Friday?

Apple released its latest iPad to much fanfare on Friday, 16 March. V3 got its hands on a 16GB Wi-Fi-only model and has been giving it a thorough test out over the weekend to see whether it lives up to the normal high expectations for any product out of Cupertino.

High-quality display; responsive; fast performance; good battery life; lightweight

4G not available in UK yet; lack of killer new feature

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

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 has done a fine job with the iPad 3rd generation; it is a major upgrade from the iPad 1, and a middle of the road upgrade from the iPad 2. The stability of the IOS is still there, aside from the occasional app crash and Apple bashing article on how IOS is not as functional as Android.

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Excellent screen; Snappy performance; Unmatched gaming experience; Simple UI; Great sound quality; Impressive battery life

Overheating issues; No mass storage mode; Lacks standard USB port; Can't share files over Bluetooth; Can't be charged when in use

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

The New Apple Ipad This is something I always wanted – and the day I got it, it was amazing! I chose the Apple Ipad because its a simple reason – everyone had it and it was amazing. It was like me going heaven. It was packed and it was waiting for me to unleash what it had. The Apple Ipad is a 9.