Apple iPad 3 (2012)

1268 reviews

May, 2013

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Usability (373)
Size (234)
Touch screen (49)
Screen (20)
Camera (8)

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Value for money (3)
Features (1)
Battery (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1268 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the camera and screen are overall positive. The touch screen and size are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the features and battery. Views are divided on the GPS navigation.

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storage, value for money, battery, features

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Tablets the Apple iPad 3 (2012) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

New iPad: The Skeptic’s Review

I sent back the iPad 2, but I'm keeping the new iPad. Two years ago I wrote my first iPad skeptic's review, a more oblique – and personal – opinion on Apple's tablet than the traditional SlashGear review. A year later I did the same for the iPad 2,...

That ecosystem is the new iPad’s biggest draw. The hardware feels, for the most part, like it’s settled; I’d expect Apple to tweak it in future iterations, yes, but the company has a tendency to polish its designs and then avoid change for its own...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Apple iPad 3 review: Hotter than ever

So, the iPad is dead, long live the iPad. That's also part of the deal. The retirement of the first-generation of the Apple tablet is nothing out of the ordinary. There used to be the iPad and the iPad 2. Now, we have the iPad and the iPad 2 is the...

9.7" LED-backlit IPS LCD touchscreen, 2048 x 1536 pixels; scratch-resistant, oleophobic coating ; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity, carrier-dependent hotspot support ; Optional LTE connectivity (data only) ; Optional GPS with A-GPS support (for the 3G...

iTunes still required for uploading most of the content ; Reflective screen struggles outdoors ; Same CPU as the iPad 2 ; Heavier and thicker than the iPad 2 ; No Flash support in the web browser ; No standard USB port ; Non replaceable battery ; No...

New iPad - same question - is it worth the upgrade? Well, depends who's asking. It seems the customers who gave Apple another record-breaking debut weekend had the answer already. For anyone coming from the original iPad, the latest Apple tablet is a...

Mar, 2012

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EDITORS' CHOICE

Expert review by: Jeffrey Van Camp (digitaltrends.com)

Apple iPad (2012)

The iPad 2 corrected some of the biggest problems and omissions of the first iPad, but with the third model, Apple is done fixing holes. Instead, it's beefing up all of the internals of its signature tablet to attempt to deliver on the experience Steve...

Screen actually is 'Resolutionary ; Great battery life ; Powerful graphics processor ; Responsive screen ; 200,000+ optimized tablet apps ; Excellent rear camera ; 4G LTE capability rocks

iOS showing some age ; 4G models split (AT&T or Verizon) ; Front-facing camera still VGA ; Slightly thicker and heavier than iPad 2 ; No Siri

For the first time, the new iPad feels like the device Steve Jobs promised two years ago. This is a capable post-PC device and should usher in another great year for tablets.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: Tim Stevens (engadget.com)

iPad (2012)

What's in a name? Or, more importantly, what's in a digit? Would that which we call an iPad by any number less than 2 be less sweet? That's the question Apple posed for us indirectly when it unveiled the new iPad and relegated its future slates (and,...

Amazing display ; LTE speeds ; Improved camera ; Comparable battery life with LTE

No 128GB option ; Slightly larger and heavier

Apple's new iPad offers neither a massive improvement in performance nor functionality, but the new display alone makes it a great update.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Apple iPad (March 2012, 32GB, Wi-Fi, white)

Editors' note: This review was updated March 18, 2012, with CNET Labs battery test results. Also, we made correction to the new iPad's screen brightness. We will be conducting additional testing over the next few days. As such, our final editors'...

Apple's new iPad includes a stunning new screen, matched by a quad-core graphic processor and the world's largest app and media store to feed it content. There's a proper 5-megapixel rear camera now, with 1080p recording quality. Optional 4G data from...

The new iPad is slightly heavier than last year's model; apps and movies optimized for the screen might take up more space; and ports for HDMI, USB, and SD require adapters.

With a host of improvements--faster graphics, 4G wireless options, a better camera, and a gorgeous high-res screen--the latest iPad cements its position at the head of the tablet pack.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: Joshua Topolsky (theverge.com)

New iPad review (2012)

The moment Tim Cook took the stage and announced the new iPad on March 7th in San Francisco, I immediately started brainstorming on my review for the device. There are clear challenges in comparing generational, iterative products like the iPad —...

Astounding display ; Camera is greatly improved ; More RAM, better GPU ; Software still best in breed

iOS lacking some features

The iPad continues to stand head and shoulders above the competition

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: Vincent Nguyen (slashgear.com)

New iPad Review (3rd Gen)

Apple's new iPad arrives to more than its fair share of expectations. The third generation tablet follows models that first created and then accelerated the consumer slate experience, and all eyes are on the new iPad to see whether it can keep up the...

Steve Jobs would have approved of the new iPad. With its focus on the holistic experience rather than individual boasts around its constituent parts, it’s the epitome of the Post-PC world the Apple founder envisaged. No lag or delay; no frustrating...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: Vincent Nguyen (slashgear.com)

Apple new iPad hands-on

It's Resolutionary” Apple says of the new iPad, and we have to agree. We've just grabbed some hands-on time with the new Retina Display iOS 5.1 tablet, and the difference from the iPad 2 – which, remember, stays on sale alongside it – is vast. The...

Should you opt for the new iPad rather than the discounted $399 iPad 2? From our brief experience with the new Retina Display, it’s hard to imagine going back to less pixel-dense panels. When third-party developers jump on board and begin crafting...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: Mark Spoonauer (laptopmag.com)

Apple iPad (2012) Verizon Wireless

Fantastic Retina display; Sharp 5-MP camera with 1080p video; Speedy 4G LTE data; Improved AirPlay functionality; Best tablet app selection

Bottom left side gets warm; Can't FaceTime over 4G; 50MB limit for iTunes downloads over 4G; Front camera doesn't do HD

A jaw-dropping Retina display, fast 4G LTE speeds, improved camera and an unbeatable selection of apps make the new iPad the best tablet, period.

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Expert review by: Melissa J. Perenson (pcworld.com)

New iPad vs. Android Tablets: Is It Game Over?

The third-generation Apple iPad is here, and we've tested it next to our best Android tablets--the Asus Transformer Prime TF201 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. While our tests of battery life and recharge times are still pending, a clear picture of...