Apple : Updated: iPad 3 vs iPad 4: the key differences

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Updated: iPad 3 vs iPad 4: the key differences Posted: Back in October of 2012, Apple threw the tech world for a loop by announcing the iPad 4. This was at the event where everyone was expecting the iPad mini, and the Cupertino firm made good on those rumors, but no one expected a successor to the iPad 3 so soon. Yes, the poor iPad 3 was less than a year old when its was pushed from the spotlight. To add further insult to injury, Apple refers to the iPad 4 as iPad with Retina display, even though the iPad 3 was the first tablet with the signature high-density display. The iPad 3 is now gone from Apple shelves and assembly lines. It's only available as a refurbished product when buying directly from Apple. The iPad 2, however, is still sold new, and serves as Apple's budget tablet offering. But enough about confusing marketing practices, what are the actual differences between the two iPads? Is it worth plunking down the extra cash for the iPad with Retina aka iPad 4? Or should you save a little money and grab a (gently) used iPad 3? Let us break it down so you can decide just how broke you're going to go. FutTv : dGu8a31UOTIrl iPad 3 vs iPad 4: Screen Both the iPad 3 and the iPad 4 come with Apple's Retina display. They both have a pixel density of 264ppi (pixels per inch). Not too shabby, but it's actually outdone by the iPhone 5, which is 326ppi. We think if Apple can make a 4-inch screen than dense, then an iPad mini 2 with Retina should be a given. iPad 3 vs iPad 4: Camera Apple might not have upgraded the screen, but it did upgrade the front-facing camera. The iPad 3 came with a 0.3MP standard definition offering, whereas the iPad 4 makes full use of the Retina display for video chatting with a 1.2MP HD camera. iPad 3 vs iPad 4: Processor Gearing up from the iPad 2, the iPad 3 comes rocking a dual core A5X processor, with a quad core GPU. However, the iPad 4 packs Apple's latest A6X processor, which Apple says "doubles the performance of CPU tasks." Learn more: iPad 4 more than twice as fast as iPad 3, benchmarks reveal iPad 3 vs iPad 4: Battery The iPad 4 comes with a battery that lasts up to 10 hours, but so does the iPad 3. Don't think that this is a bad thing though, we noted in our iPad 3 review that despite the high-resolution retina display, the battery life was "more than acceptable." iPad 3 vs iPad 4: OS Apple's latest operating system, iOS 6, was recently launched alongside the iPhone 5, so unsurprisingly it's also featured on the iPad 4. The iPad 3 launched with iOS 5.1 but is upgradable to iOS 6. iPad 3 vs iPad 4: Connectivity The big difference between the two iPad generations lies within their connectivity options. The most obvious of these is the new 8-pin Lightning dock, first announced on the iPhone 5. This is 80 percent smaller and more durable than Apple's original 30-pin offering. The other major difference is that the iPad 4 (Wi-Fi + Cellular version) comes LTE enabled. The iPad 3 did come enabled with 4G, however, it couldn't be used in the U.K. But, with the introduction of the iPad 4 Brits can also enjoy super fast mobile internet when they're out and about. iPad 3 vs iPad 4: Price With the announcement of the iPad 4, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the iPad 3 would be made cheaper. Apple has different ideas, with the plan seeming to be to phase out the 3rd gen iPad. The iPad 4 debuted at the same price of the iPad 3, with the Wi-Fi only tablets coming in at £399($499, AU$539) £479($599, AU$649) and £559($699, AU$759) for 16GB, 32GB and 64GB respectively. The Wi-Fi + Cellular versions cost a bit more, at £499($629, AU$679), £579($729, AU$789) and £659($829, AU$899) for the three storage options. As mentioned, the iPad 3 is no longer in production, but Apple and other retailers are still clearing out an inventory of refurbished models. Savings compared to a new iPad 4 is about 15-18 percent. For the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB Wi-Fi models, you'll spend £249($US379, AU$419) £309($469, AU$509), and £369($549, AU$539). For the Wi-Fi + Cellular versions it'll cost you £415.00($509, AU $499) £469 ($599, AU$589) £539.00($679, $669). Since there won't be anymore, stock on the iPad 3 is limited. Honestly though, given the small price difference, you're better off buying the newer, more future price device, unless you're looking for a collector's item.

Phones, tablets and everything in between in the latest tech. mag Posted: This week's issue of tech. magazine is all about what the mobile world has on offer in 2013. With Mobile World Congress all wrapped up, tech. rounds up all the essential phone and tablet news, revealing the 10 best things at the show as well as interactive previews of the must-have products – including the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and Asus Padfone Infinity. Plus, there's essential information on Google Glass, Google's Chromebook Pixel is pitted against the MacBook Pro Retina and an explanation as to what Spotify is doing with Ford. Mobile madness "Mobile World Congress is the biggest event in the mobile calendar and while many of the big players decided to announce key products elsewhere, there was still plenty to get excited about and you can find it all in tech.," said James Stables, Associate Editor of tech. magazine. Out every Thursday tech. is your essentially weekly technology fix on the iPad, packed with expert opinion and analysis of all corners of the gadget world, as well as being fully interactive making the best use of the iPad Grab the latest issue of tech. from iTunes now. And don't forget that you can still get five issues free.

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