New iPad

Finally the ~~iPad 3~~ new iPad is in the market and once again we can see long queues outside apple stores in ten countries where Apple launched its new iPad. But as the changes are minor in this 3rd generation iPad, the crowd outside Apple Stores isn’t crazy like it was for iPad 2. Some people are happy with their iPad 2 and they are not planning to upgrade it while some already sold out their iPad 2 and got this one cuz the display of the new iPad is much better than older iPads. But which one is suitable for you, iPad 2 or the new iPad? Let’s have a look at both of them.

iPad 2:

Apple discontinued 32Gb and 64Gb versions of iPad 2 so only 16Gb model is available in the market now with a lower price than the new iPad. In United States you can get the iPad 2 Wifi only model for $399 (Rs.25000 in India) and Wifi+3G for $529 (Rs. 32500 in India) which is definitely a value for money deal. iPad 2 is itself a technically very advanced device with good processor, User Interface, Battery Life, Screen e.t.c and awesome for Applications.

iPad 2 for you?

If you work online and you need a tablet to access internet anytime and anywhere you want, with loads of additional features too then this is definitely a good option for you. iPad 2 still complete your basic needs of a tablet. iPad users don’t have the latest technology in hand but this tablet is still very powerful and with the slashed prices this is a good option for you.

The New iPad:

The new iPad is seriously a revolutionary device, the new Retina display is unbelievable and it’s the highest resolution screen on any mobile device till date. The processor is upgraded with A5X chip and there a Quadcore graphic processor as well. Camera quality is much better than iPad 2 with 5Mp iSight camera. Also this iPad is 4G compatible but this feature isn’t useful for Indian users as we are still testing our 3G connection :(. The new iPad is $100 expensive than the iPad 2.

New iPad Pictures:

New iPad for you?

This iPad is definitely for you if you are a Gamer and you like playing video games on PS and PSP, this will change everything for you with its graphic quality. Secondly this device is great for watching movies as the clarity is even better than HD TVs. This new screen will also support some new HD and high quality apps and hence you’ll have an iPad with much more features.

Verdict:

I must say that if you are planning to buy an iPad and you can spend $100 extra then you should definitely buy the new iPad. You get many new features and apps in new iPad and this device is way more advanced than any other tablet in the market. You are definitely going to enjoy your experience with this tablet.

A couple of years ago when Apple released the first version of their tablet called iPad, I was one of the many who thought it was just an enlarged version of iPod Touch. Fact was it was the screen size which made the difference to consumers. Apple had suddenly made the tablet niche very cool and tablets started selling like hot cakes. Last year, they showed up with iPad 2, which many would remember as Steve Jobs’ last appearance at an Apple launch. iPad 2 sold like hot cakes too and Apple were now the kings of tablets.

Today, Apple’s Tim Cook launched the third iteration of iPad and stepped away from tradition and simply named it ‘New iPad’ instead of iPad 3.

The New iPad Features

The new iPad has focused this time on the screen and viewing experience for users. The screen will pack a 2048 X 1536 pixel resolution.
It will have also have front and back cameras. The cameras can record in HD (1080p) upto 30 frames per second with audio and video stabilization.
The big change with the new iPad is that it will support 4G while previous version only supported 3G.

Will Apple’s New iPad succeed?

The answer to that question is a bit tricky. iPad has enough brand value to excite new users from going ahead and buying iPad in the millions over the next year or so. Last year, Apple sort of set the expectation over iPhone a little lower with iPhone 4S. The phone was only a slight technical advancement (other than SIRI) over its previous version but Apple still managed to sell iPhone 4S in record numbers.

This could work with Apple’s New iPad too and it might go on the become the largest selling tablet. But 2012 is the year in which Microsoft will unleash Windows 8 for tablets, Google might launch a tablet device and other tablet makers like Samsung will keep improving. It could be a year when just a few upgrades to the iPad might not sound all that exciting.

That said a couple of things are clear with the new features of iPad. Apple is targeting media consumption on the new iPad and that might mean Apple ultra secret TV product might be just around the corner.

What are your views on the new iPad? Do drop in your comments.

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