Apple iPad (2010)

alaTest has collected and analysed 4304 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the screen and connectivity. The reliability and size are also mentioned favorably. There are some less positivereviews about the features and storage.

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camera, storage, features

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Tablet Computers the Apple iPad (2010) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Apple iPad 4 (late 2012) review

 

The new iPad is dead; long live the new, new iPad (4th Generation). We know that time seems to fly by, but don't panic, it doesn't move that fast, Apple, six months after launching the new iPad, aka the Apple iPad 3, has released an updated version...

Retina display, A6X processor, Lightning connector, battery life, better Wi-Fi, 4G EE support

Heavy, big, mobile data support is £100 premium

The iPad 4 represents quite a modest improvement. Although it certainly is faster, iPad 3 owners are probably not going to feel the need to spend another £400. That said, if you're a first-time buyer, what are you waiting for - this is the best iPad...

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Apple iPad WiFi + 3G review

 

Portable browsing and downloads reaches the iPad

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Apple iPad review

 

There are two ways I could write this Apple iPad review: the pessimistic way or the optimistic way. For a device that has polarised the gadget community as to whether it is the "second coming" or merely "sucks", the thing that both approaches have in...

Watch movies, play games, read books, great screen

Will cost you to fill it with useful stuff, can't multitask yet, limited to what Apple offers you

A fantastic device that is an emotional luxury. But be warned it will need feeding with content to keep you entertained and justify its existence

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Apple iPad tablet - First look

 

We get hands on with the new giant iPod touch

light, looks beautiful, zippy to use

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Apple iPad 3G

 

Apple iPad 3G rated

Great user interface ; Fantastic app experience ; Great screen ; HD video looks brilliant

Not convinced about the keyboard ; It's pricey ; Tariffs not cheap either

So no wonder Apple has had so much success with iPad. But remember this is just the beginning – we'll soon see tablets based on Android (like the Dell Streak) and, later in the year, Google's Chrome OS. So let's look at iPad 3G in depth. Next Page:...

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Apple iPad 4 review

 

Updated on the 17th March 2013: Includes information on iOS 6.1 and the 128GB model, plus sample video and still photography

Faster than its predecessor with better wireless support, this is still the ultimate tablet

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Apple iPad 4 review

 

The iPad 4 with Retina Display – still the best 10in tablet there is?

Same design as the iPad 3; Excellent quality screen

Modest hardware improvements; Still relatively heavy

The new iPad is a top quality tablet, but there's little to make iPad 3 owners jealous. Instead it's aimed at owners of older iPads and rival tablets as well as first time tablet buyers.

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Apple iPad with retina display review

 

The fourth-generation iPad with retina display introduces a faster A6X processor, 4G in the UK and the Lightning connector dock. These are minor tweaks, but secure the iPad's spot at the top of the tablet heap, even if there are now much cheaper...

A6X chip delivers even more speed ; 4G-compatible in the UK ; Best-in-class app selection

Still feels heavy to hold in one hand ; Lightning port means older chargers and accessories won't work

Apple's latest iPad is the best iPad yet, even if its no longer the smallest, or the cheapest. As such, this model now becomes the height of tablet luxury, and the one to investigate if you care about having the best screen, and the best compatibility...

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Apple iPad review

 

Apple all but created the tablet market with the original iPad and, two years and 55 million sales later, other manufacturers are still struggling to compete. The latest iPad raises the stakes still higher, thanks to a huge 1,536 x 2,048 screen...

LTE is unlikely to take off soon, but the retina display alone makes this new model worth having and the fact that neither battery life or price has changed makes it all the more impressive

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Apple iPad hands-on

 

Apple's third iPad brings a higher resolution display, as well as a souped-up processor and 5-megapixel camera. It's looking very promising, though it's slightly thicker, and feels noticeably heavier to hold.

Retina display ; Improved 5-megapixel camera ; A5X processor ; Voice dictation

Slightly thicker and heavier than the iPad 2 ; 4G tech won't work in the UK

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Connections

Bluetooth: Yes
HSDPA:No/Yes
WLAN: Yes
WLAN Standard:802.11a/b/g/n

Control

Keyboard: No

Display

Screen Resolution:1024x768 pixels
Screen Size:9.7 in
Screen Type:LED
Touch Screen: Yes

Internal

CPU Speed:1 GHz
CPU Type:Apple A4
Hard Drive Size:16 GB/32 GB
Internal Memory:0 MB

Measures

Dimensions (WxDxH):189,7x13,4x242,8 mm/189.7x242.8x13.4 mm
Weight:0.68 Kg
Weight (lb):1.5 lb

Power source

Battery Time:10 hrs
Battery Type:Lithium-polymer

Related

Miscellaneous:LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

Software

Extra Software:Safari, Mail, Photos, Video, YouTube, iPod, iTunes, App Store, Maps, Notes, Calendar, Contacts, and Spotlight
Operating System:iPhone OS 3.2
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