IPAD 3

Pros 
The new iPad features the iOS 5 operating system and the dual-core A5X chip.

Cons 
There is no USB 2.0 port on this tablet.

The Verdict: 10/10

The thin design, fast processor and long battery life are a few reasons why this tablet is the best on the market.

When the Apple iPad entered the market, people were amazed at the technology this small device offered. No tablet could beat the technology, and most products were several steps behind Apple’s tablet. With the new iPad, they made themselves even more difficult to beat. This device is two times faster than its predecessor, 33 percent thinner and offers additional multimedia features including a front-facing camera and FaceTime technology. The new iPad is Gold Award winner because of its long battery life, fast processor, amazing graphics and endless number of features.

Specifications:-

Size and Weight

• Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
• Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
• Depth: 0.37 inch (9.4 mm)
• Weight: 1.44 pounds (652 g)

Storage

• 16GB
• 32 GB
• 64 GB

Display

• Retina display
• 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
• 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Chip

• Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip with quad-core graphics

Cameras, Photos, and Video Recording

• 5-megapixel iSight camera
• Autofocus
• Tap to focus
• Face detection in still images
• Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
• Video stabilization
• FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second
• Photo and video geotagging

TV and Video

• AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) at 720p
• AirPlay video streaming to Apple TV (3rd generation) at up to 1080p and Apple TV (2nd generation) at up to 720p
• Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p with Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
• Video out support at 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cable sold separately)
• Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Audio Playback

• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Audio formats supported: HE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
• User-configurable maximum volume limit
• Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through with Apple Digital AV Adapter (sold separately)

Power and Battery

• Built-in 42.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
• Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music
• Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Accessibility

• VoiceOver screen reader
• Support for playback of closed-captioned content
• AssistiveTouch interface for adaptive accessories
• Full-screen zoom magnification
• Large fonts
• White on black display
• Left/right volume adjustment

Environmental Requirements

• Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
• Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 5 percent to 95 percent noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

System Requirements

• Apple ID (required for some features)
• Internet access6
• Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:
• Mac: OS X v10.5.8 or later
• PC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
• iTunes 10.6 or later

Windows System Requirements

• PC with USB 2.0 port
• Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
• iTunes 10.2 or later recommended
• (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
• iTunes Store account
• internet access