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I resisted the world of Apple for many years, and to be honest I still think much of their range is overpriced and their stranglehold on any business done under their badge is unpleasant and greedy to say the least. However, talking to a friend who had an iPad4, I persuaded myself to take the plunge after serious problems with my Sony Tablet S Android device. To be fair, those problems were eventually resolved, but by then I’d seen the light.
Is the fabled Retina screen THAT good? Yes, it is, simply the best screen I’ve seen on any computing device. For those who like to use tablets as e-readers, the difference is very noticeable between this screen and a good Android tablet, such as the one mentioned above. I haven’t had the opportunity to compare it with the Nexus 10, but as that tablet has been garnering mixed reviews, I suspect that all may not be well in Googleland. But back to the iPad, which is every bit as elegant and beautiful as its price would suggest. There are some idiosyncrasies. While a doddle in most ways to use, I am finding it more difficult than Android. Specifically, getting certain files to associate with my chosen apps. But these are mere teething problems. Oh, and the Apple App Store is still a mess, but with 275,000 apps out there, the biggest problem is sifting wheat from chaff. But then, the same is true for Android and Google Play.
The iPad 4 is pretty much everything it’s cracked up to be, feels and looks fabulous, works incredibly smoothly and has an excellent battery life, unless you’re running HD games or video flat out for hours. But it will put a dent in your bank balance. Whether it’s worth the extra money over a good quality Android tablet very much depends upon who is using it, what for, and for how long. I’m using mine for entertainment, research and work related stuff, so I can just about justify the outlay. The top spec Android tablets are now not much cheaper than this, yet still appear to suffer build quality issues. There’s also an iPad 3 with Retina screen, for those who can do without the extra grunt, but really, looking at the price difference, you might as well go for this model and see how the other half lives.
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This review is from: APPLE iPad with Retina display – 4th generation – WiFi – 16 GB – white – NEW iOS 6, 9.7″ high resolution Retina display, 5-megapixel iSight camera
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This is a review of the iPad 4, released just a couple of months ago, and really it should have been called the iPad 3.1 (except Apple doesn’t use numbers anymore!). Having used both the iPad 3 and the iPad 4, the graphics are the same (the iPad 3 has a retina display as well) and the overall look is the same (once you upgrade the earlier version to iOS 6, that is).
I understand that the main internal difference is the processor speed, and the most obvious external difference is that the charging port has changed from the 30-pin version to a small Lightning Dock, which means that if you are upgrading from the iPad 3 or earlier, all of your accessories which went through the charger are not unusable.
Therefore, there is absolutely no reason to upgrade from the iPad 3, so is it worth upgrading from the iPad 2?
There are some nice additions compared with the iPad 2, but not enough, I think, for someone to upgrade. However, the gorgeous higher-resolution graphics make using this a really nice treat, and worth considering to pay the difference if you are considering the iPad 4 against the slightly cheaper iPad 2.
The video shows what you get in the box – I would suggest buying a screen protector (because even after 10 minutes you could clearly see the residue of fingerprints on the screen) and a case (to protect and enable you to prop it up).
It is surprising to me how much the iPad has been part of my home life. It makes checking emails and internet browsing more…social. You don’t need to go to a big machine with a keyboard for casual searching – you can have something closer to a big book.
Secondly, using the iPad for emails is really good. The text is clear, and somehow the pictures seem more vivid, and you can just scroll going up and down with a flick of the finger rather than the organised gestures of the mouse. It may seem like no big difference, but it makes all the word of difference for ease and enjoyment.
I go the Wifi version rather than the 3G version because I am mostly in places which have Wifi (more and more common), but even if I need 3G connectivity, I can tether my iPhone to the iPad. It may cost a few pounds more a month when I use it, but it saves me a hundred pounds now.
This review is from: APPLE iPad with Retina display – 4th generation – WiFi – 16 GB – white – NEW iOS 6, 9.7″ high resolution Retina display, 5-megapixel iSight camera
Love my new gadget which arrived promptly. Life changing! First thing I do every day is read the newspaper on it, speak to my long distance relative face to face on it, listen to my own personal music choices, watch catch up TV that I’ve missed, play with my son interactively on HIS ipad. . It’s the world at your fingertips literally, oh and I’ve done some bidding on Ebay and bought a new skirt in the sales on it! It’s great, love it to bits.
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All Things Bright And Beautiful,
I resisted the world of Apple for many years, and to be honest I still think much of their range is overpriced and their stranglehold on any business done under their badge is unpleasant and greedy to say the least. However, talking to a friend who had an iPad4, I persuaded myself to take the plunge after serious problems with my Sony Tablet S Android device. To be fair, those problems were eventually resolved, but by then I’d seen the light.
Is the fabled Retina screen THAT good? Yes, it is, simply the best screen I’ve seen on any computing device. For those who like to use tablets as e-readers, the difference is very noticeable between this screen and a good Android tablet, such as the one mentioned above. I haven’t had the opportunity to compare it with the Nexus 10, but as that tablet has been garnering mixed reviews, I suspect that all may not be well in Googleland. But back to the iPad, which is every bit as elegant and beautiful as its price would suggest. There are some idiosyncrasies. While a doddle in most ways to use, I am finding it more difficult than Android. Specifically, getting certain files to associate with my chosen apps. But these are mere teething problems. Oh, and the Apple App Store is still a mess, but with 275,000 apps out there, the biggest problem is sifting wheat from chaff. But then, the same is true for Android and Google Play.
The iPad 4 is pretty much everything it’s cracked up to be, feels and looks fabulous, works incredibly smoothly and has an excellent battery life, unless you’re running HD games or video flat out for hours. But it will put a dent in your bank balance. Whether it’s worth the extra money over a good quality Android tablet very much depends upon who is using it, what for, and for how long. I’m using mine for entertainment, research and work related stuff, so I can just about justify the outlay. The top spec Android tablets are now not much cheaper than this, yet still appear to suffer build quality issues. There’s also an iPad 3 with Retina screen, for those who can do without the extra grunt, but really, looking at the price difference, you might as well go for this model and see how the other half lives.
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|Looks gorgeous, but should be called the iPad 3.1.,
Customer Video Review Length:: 0:31 Mins
This is a review of the iPad 4, released just a couple of months ago, and really it should have been called the iPad 3.1 (except Apple doesn’t use numbers anymore!). Having used both the iPad 3 and the iPad 4, the graphics are the same (the iPad 3 has a retina display as well) and the overall look is the same (once you upgrade the earlier version to iOS 6, that is).
I understand that the main internal difference is the processor speed, and the most obvious external difference is that the charging port has changed from the 30-pin version to a small Lightning Dock, which means that if you are upgrading from the iPad 3 or earlier, all of your accessories which went through the charger are not unusable.
Therefore, there is absolutely no reason to upgrade from the iPad 3, so is it worth upgrading from the iPad 2?
There are some nice additions compared with the iPad 2, but not enough, I think, for someone to upgrade. However, the gorgeous higher-resolution graphics make using this a really nice treat, and worth considering to pay the difference if you are considering the iPad 4 against the slightly cheaper iPad 2.
The video shows what you get in the box – I would suggest buying a screen protector (because even after 10 minutes you could clearly see the residue of fingerprints on the screen) and a case (to protect and enable you to prop it up).
It is surprising to me how much the iPad has been part of my home life. It makes checking emails and internet browsing more…social. You don’t need to go to a big machine with a keyboard for casual searching – you can have something closer to a big book.
Secondly, using the iPad for emails is really good. The text is clear, and somehow the pictures seem more vivid, and you can just scroll going up and down with a flick of the finger rather than the organised gestures of the mouse. It may seem like no big difference, but it makes all the word of difference for ease and enjoyment.
I go the Wifi version rather than the 3G version because I am mostly in places which have Wifi (more and more common), but even if I need 3G connectivity, I can tether my iPhone to the iPad. It may cost a few pounds more a month when I use it, but it saves me a hundred pounds now.
I can confirm that both Screen Protector for Apple iPad 2 & 3, Includes Microfibre Cleaning Cloth And Application Card, 6 Pack and TeckNet® New iPad 4, iPad 3 & iPad 2 Premium Folio Leather Case / Cover and Flip Stand With Built-in Magnet for Sleep / Wake Feature + Screen Protector For New Apple iPad 4th Generation, iPad 3 & iPad 2 – Black both work for the iPad 4. I imagine that most, if not all, accessories for the iPad 2 will work for the iPad 4 (apart from those which use the charger, which won’t work), but I can confirm that these work.
The battery life is amazing. I have used it for web surfing for several half hours, but only got down to 85% complete.
Overall, a very good investment, and something that I use every day (if only to read my books from the Kindle app – in colour).
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|Wifi 16GB white,
Love my new gadget which arrived promptly. Life changing! First thing I do every day is read the newspaper on it, speak to my long distance relative face to face on it, listen to my own personal music choices, watch catch up TV that I’ve missed, play with my son interactively on HIS ipad. . It’s the world at your fingertips literally, oh and I’ve done some bidding on Ebay and bought a new skirt in the sales on it! It’s great, love it to bits.
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