The new iPad has a 9.7-inch high-resolution display and has great features like Retina display with 2047 x 1536 pixels, A5X processor, 5 megapixel “i Sight” rear camera, 1080p video playback, 10-hour battery duration and 4G LTE connectivity The new iPad is priced at $499 in the US, according to the notice on Apple’s website.
The new iPad supports 4G LTE networks with a maximum download speed of 73 megabits per second.

After Apple’s presentation on March 7, external analysts were resoundingly optimistic about the market prospects for the tablet. Apple will maintain its dominant market share in the fast-growing tablet market despite increased competition, an analyst says in a research note. The new iPad has raised the bar for competitive tablets with impressive hardware specs, competitive pricing, and the leading software ecosystem.

Comparison between the new iPad and the iPad 2

• The new iPad is lighter, brighter and more compact
• The new iPad is equipped with Retina Display and a faster processor
• The iPad 2 has VGA-quality front and rear cameras, while the iPad 3 has a better camera

The launch of Apple’s iPad has led Forrester Research to forecast tablet unit shipments through 2016. Based on the research results, it expects 112.5 million American adults to own a tablet by 2016, up from 82.1 million from your previous forecast. The popularity of Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablet and Barnes & Noble’s Nook tablet has expanded the tablet industry, costing less than half the price of the iPad. Apple’s cheapest iPad 2, for example, costs $499. Amazon launched its Kindle Fire last November for $199, selling between 4 million and 6 million units. The Nook tablet, which launched at $249, is now also $199. Apple has managed to retain market share over its rivals in the tablet industry. US buyers accounted for just 43 percent of the 55 million Apple iPads sold during the fourth quarter.

The new iPad has a large 5MP rear camera with advanced optics and back lighting, which will help users take better photos in low light, according to a notice on Apple’s website for the iPad app. Apple’s new iPad also has a voice dictation assistant. The new iPad will greatly appeal to the gaming industry with its guidance. Apple has also announced a new Apple TV, with 1080p video streaming with an updated user interface. Apple TV will be available on March 16 in the US at a retail price of $99.

Advantage

• HD display
• Powerful computer graphics processor
• Playing games and movies
• Extended battery life

Disadvantages

• The new iPad is not impressive
• Device heats up too quickly while gaming
• The battery lasts 10 hours is insufficient and requires more energy

iPad3 specifications

1. Operating System – iOS 5.1
2. Screen type: 9.7-inch multi-touch screen
3. Display – 2048 × 1536 pixels/ 264 PPI (Retina display)
4. Thickness and weight: 9.4mm / 660g
5. Processor – Apple A5X
6. Graphics – PowerVR SGX543MP4
7. Storage: 16/32/64 GB flash memory
8. Cameras: 5 MP front and rear camera
9. Video: Full HD 1080p video recording and playback
10. Connectivity – USB 2.0 HOST, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
11. Battery life – 10 hours
12. Setting – Wi-Fi + 4G LTE
13. Price (WiFi only): $499 (16GB), $599 (32GB), and $699 (64GB)
14. Price (WiFi + 4G LTE): $629 (16GB), $729 (32GB), and $829 (64GB)