Pros
- 4G LTE option via Verizon
- Vivid, high-resolution display
Cons
- iOS 5.1 still lacks large-screen optimizations
- Slightly increased weight
At A Glance
Apple's third-gen iPad is defined by its amazingly sharp and crisp high-resolution display, as well as its option for 4G. The heavier weight is a disappointment; but the display, coupled with Apple's solid app ecosystem, makes this tablet the one to beat.
The Specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor type | Apple A5X |
| Processor speed | 1024.0 MHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 1.0 MB |
| Display | |
| Brightness | 152.0 lumens |
| Display size | 9.7 inches |
| Display type | IPS |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Battery | |
| Charging Interface | USB using PC or Power Adapter |
| Vendor Rated Internet Usage Time | 10.0 hours |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Wireless connection |
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| Dimensions | |
| Width | 7.31 inches |
| Depth | 0.37 inches |
| Height | 9.5 inches |
| Weight | 1.44 pounds |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | iOS 5.1 |
Performance
| Operating System | |
|---|---|
| Operating System Tested | iOS |
| Operating System Version Tested | 5.1.1 |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Geekbench | 753 Score |
| Sunspider (Javascript Benchmark) | 1.78 Seconds |
| Average Page Load Time | 10.8 Seconds |
| GLBenchmark: Egypt Offscreen | 139.3 Average Frames per Second |
| GLBenchmark: Pro Offscreen | 244.3 Average Frames per Second |
| Webvizbench (HTML 5 Benchmark) | 2 Average Frames per Second |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 10:46 Hours:Seconds |
| Recharge Time | 5:56 Hours:Seconds |
| Display Quality | |
|---|---|
| Still Image Display Quality | Superior |
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