Apple iPad Series

Apple iPad 1 3G 64GB

Notebook Specifications

80% Apple iPad
Source: ITP

Is it worth it? Put it this way. If you never bought one, you wouldn’t miss it. But buy it and you’ll soon wonder how you lived without it.

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 100% features: 80%

85% Apple iPad 3G 32GB
Source: Reg Hardware
The iPad 3G has a reasonable touchscreen keyboard, certainly one that's much easier to use than that on the iPhone, for all but the shortest messages, and the ability to remain in e-mail and Twitter contact, wherever you are, is, for some, a major consideration. If you bought a WiFi-only iPad and, in six months' time, someone offered you 3G functionality for an extra £100, the chances are you'd jump at it. Best to make that choice now, while the deal is still on the table.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 85%

iPad Mad
Source: notebookforums.com
I will start by saying that I've never been much of an Apple guy. Most of my background lies within PC-based platforms, namely Windows. However given my experiences as a dev/sysadmin for NBF and other projects, I've obtained knowlege of linux systems. I see most of Apple's products as proprietary Linux distributions with pre-packaged hardware. In fact, everything Apple has to offer seems to be sold as a unit and the iPad is no different.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/20/2010
Rating: performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%

50% Apple - iPad review
Source: IT Reviews
Want a giant iPhone that can't make calls? Happy to buy the first version of something before the manufacturer gets it quite right? You're going to love the iPad. Looking for a funky alternative to a low-cost laptop for a bit of e-mail, web surfing and a dash of WP? That initial attraction will quickly turn to bitterness and recriminations as you slowly uncover your new partner's bad habits. On the fence? Stay there until the kinks are sorted and Apple lowers the drawbridge a little so the iPad can get acquainted with the outside world a little more.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/18/2010
Rating: Total score: 50%

50% Joojoo review
Source: PC Pro
Despite all these issues, we enjoyed our time with the joojoo. As with the iPad, it turns browsing the internet into a more enjoyable, social affair than with a netbook or laptop, and it does have its advantages, Flash and multitasking, principally. But if we're honest, it's never going to rival Apple's iPad. It may be cheaper, have a larger, wider screen and that all-important Flash support, but crucially, it doesn't come close to the quality and ease of use of Apple's groundbreaking tablet. If you're willing to pay this much, save up the extra for an iPad, or just wait for the throng of cheap slates that are looming into view.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 50% performance: 50% features: 50%

Apple iPad
Source: PC Authority
Our review of Apple's iPad:an oversized iPhone or the future of personal computing? The iPad is the first in a series of products that could transform the industry, with Dell and others producing their own rivals. It can't match a laptop with a full-blown OS, but there's an argument for the iPad as a secondary device to go with a desktop PC.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/15/2010
Rating: price: 67% performance: 83% features: 83%

90% iPad: More than just padding
Source: Techcentral.my
So should you get the iPad? Well it really depends on what you want to do with it. On the one hand, if you're looking for a netbook replacement, you're definitely not going to find it here - while the iPad can do a bit of lightweight word processing and presentations, the many drawbacks mean that you're probably not going to be able to get rid of your notebook altogether. On the other hand, if you're looking for an e-book reader and something to use when travelling to read documents, news and to surf, then the iPad is actually an ideal device thanks to the long battery life, great screen and the sheer number of news sites with support for the iPad. As for gaming, there's potential there, although right now I don't see any games which really show off the potential of multitouch and the large screen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% Apple iPad 3G review
Source: Techradar
Chances are you've already made up your mind whether or not to get one, so if you have your choice is just whether to get an iPad 3G or just the iPad Wi-Fi. Whichever iPad you choose, it does many things very well. There's no doubting it: the iPad 3G is a great device and it certainly lays down the gauntlet for tablet competitors. It's expensive – and through monthly costs far, far more so than the iPad Wi-Fi. We do think the iPad Wi-Fi is a more compelling option. Especially when you consider that despite the lack of 3G in that model, you can still get online using other means, such as 3's MiFi.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Apple iPad review
Source: Techradar
Portable computing - truly portable computing; effortlessly portable computing - is a simple concept, but don't underestimate what it has to offer. The iPad fits perfectly for some very specific activities that have become key to our digital lifestyles.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/28/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% iPad review: One month on
Source: Electricpig
The iPad has had a strange effect on my life. The first month as a tablet owner is a lot like being a new parent. There are soaring highs, as well as long periods of frustration and crashing lows. Apple’s new baby was a joy to welcome into my life, but it has also ushered in its own share of headaches and annoyances. What the iPad does, it does well, but there's an overwhelming sense that Apple's tablet has yet to reach its true potential.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/28/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Apple iPad
Source: Reg Hardware
Like any 1.0 product, the iPad has its rough edges, the worst being the erratic Wi-Fi reception. However, the basic design is spot on. It’s small enough to be portable and comfortable to use, yet large enough to work really well for tasks such as web browsing, reading books and playing video. The battery life is outstanding and the A4 processor seems to have power to spare.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/10/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

60% Apple iPad review
Source: Channel Web
The iPad offers a new way of viewing data for businesses. The style isn't just skin deep, and a number of applications do their bit to sell the usability of the device. The problem lies in the restrictive nature of the design and application ecosystem. The iPad represents a significant corporate outlay on a device which doesn't replace anything, and ties it into Apple's view of the world. For that reason, many will be out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

70% Apple iPad Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
There are two conclusions to be made about the Apple iPad. As a product you could buy, it's a tempting but ultimately unconvincing device. Anyone with a particular penchant for Apple, or enough money to burn and a love of shiny tech, are likely to buy into it. Unlike the iPhone, however, it doesn't traverse the boundary between early adopters and the mass market. Most people probably wouldn't know what to do with it. What it does do is demonstrate the potential of the tablet as a segment. In time, with a few software updates, tweaks to the hardware and a more compelling library of content to draw on, it could well deliver on the hype it currently receives. It'll also spur on competitors to compete with it, which can only be a good thing.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 70%

60% Apple iPad review
Source: V3.co.uk
The iPad offers a new way of viewing data for businesses. The style isn't just skin deep, and a number of applications do their bit to sell the usability of the device. The problem lies in the restrictive nature of the design and application ecosystem. The iPad represents a significant corporate outlay on a device which doesn't replace anything, and ties it into Apple's view of the world. For that reason, many will be out.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% Apple iPad review
Source: Computing
The iPad offers a new way of viewing data for businesses. The style isn't just skin deep, and a number of applications do their bit to sell the usability of the device. The problem lies in the restrictive nature of the design and application ecosystem. The iPad represents a significant corporate outlay on a device which doesn't replace anything, and ties it into Apple's view of the world. For that reason, many will be out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Apple iPad 3G
Source: Stuff TV
If the Apple iPad is an iPod touch on steroids, then the Apple iPad 3G is very nearly a pumped-up iPhone. It’s got the iPhone’s wickedly fast, smart GPS, a built-in 3G data connection that hands over smoothly with Wi-Fi and day-long battery life. You can even – with a bit of Skype fiddling – make and receive phone calls.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

90% Apple iPad review
Source: PC Advisor
This is an impressive debut for an ambitious new product direction for Apple. The iPad is a wholly new product, yet one that will be familiar to anyone who’s ever used an iPhone or iPod touch. It’s a futuristic gadget the likes of which we’ve never seen before, yet also a ‘version one’ that may soon be viewed with the same nostalgic amusement we have for the chunky original iPod. Yet today’s iPad is already, undeniably and enthusiastically a great product. It’s fantastic inside and out, blending cutting-edge hardware and innovative software into a single, unified whole. If you love the latest whizzy gadget, you’ll find nothing whizzier. If you want a web-connected device that fits in the space between phone and PC, you’ll find the iPad a joy. Devices like this change the way we view technology, and holding the iPad feels like you’re holding the future.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 100%

iPad Success not the Fruit of Apple's Labor
Source: PC Perspective
The Apple iPad has been out for about a month and I have been a user of a 16GB Wi-Fi model since day one. It has quickly become a near daily addition to my workflow as I utilize it for taking notes throughout the home and office, watching TV via the SlingPlayer application (among others), checking email away from the desktop and even to waste time with a quick round of Plants versus Zombies. I would not call it critical to the success of PC Perspective yet, but I can see it reaching that point with a few changes.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2010
Rating: ergonomy: 80%

80% Apple iPad
Source: Channel Web
The iPad is a new tablet-style computer from Apple – it is operated using its touch-sensitive screen. Unlike some similar computers there's no physical keyboard on the iPad. If you've seen or used an iPhone you'll immediately notice the similarity between the two. There's very little to the iPad other than the 9.7in screen with just three buttons and one switch. The iPad is an excellent computer but it’s not for everyone
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Apple iPad review
Source: CNet
The Apple iPad is a great way to blow one's bonus -- especially for gadget lovers, Web addicts and people who want to get online in the simplest way possible. Admittedly, it's pretty much pointless, but it offers the same irresistibly slick mix of media, games, the Web and apps as the iPhone -- it's just bigger. We think it's the first tablet that's worth your hard-earned dosh. But, if the iPad doesn't tickle your fancy and you want more flexibility and features, there are plenty of alternatives  just around the corner.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Apple iPad
Source: Computer Active
The iPad is a new tablet-style computer from Apple – it is operated using its touch-sensitive screen. Unlike some similar computers there's no physical keyboard on the iPad. If you've seen or used an iPhone you'll immediately notice the similarity between the two. There's very little to the iPad other than the 9.7in screen with just three buttons and one switch. There are no USB ports or memory card slots, but there is an Apple dock connector. The iPad is an excellent computer but it’s not for everyone
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Apple iPad
Source: Good Gear Guide
The iPad may not be as 'magical' as Apple would have you believe, but it remains a very entertaining device and is a nice look into the future of media consumption. The iPad isn't magical, as much as Apple wants you to believe this is the case. It is, however, a very entertaining device that’s currently being held back by a lack of content and a number of missing features. The iPad will only get better and will ultimately succeed off the back of Apple's existing application and content ecosystem.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/13/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

50% Apple iPad review
Source: It Pro
Are we still as enamoured with the Apple iPad following our first look? We review Apple's latest device to find out. The iPad is a great tool if you only need the capabilities of an iPhone with a large screen. Sure, email and the browser excel here, but to make it perfect for everything else, it needs much better security and you’ll have to purchase the extra dock and keyboard to make working on the move viable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 50%

100% Apple iPad 16GB Wi-fi review
Source: Stuff TV
The iPad is still totally desirable. The screen is lush and detailed, and the new full-fat iPad apps absolutely rock. Wi-Fi browsing moves at a million miles per hour; and when sat next to a rival like the Archos 9 PCtablet running Windows 7, the French competitor becomes a sputtering Virgin F1 racer to Apple’s turbocharged Ferrari.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 100%

80% Apple iPad review
Source: Pocket Lint
We've used it all over the house and the office. As a desk companion it's great, on the sofa it is also good as long as you acknowledge that you are using what amounts to a laptop. It's not got the same stigma, but it's not something you can sneakily look at while Mrs Pocket-lint isn't looking. Whilst I am happy to check emails and tweet from the toilet on the iPhone, I wasn't convinced about taking the iPad with me.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

83% Apple iPad
Source: PC Pro
After months of build-up, we finally have an Apple iPad in our hands. But is this really going to create a new category of portable between a smartphone and a laptop, or is it a beautiful piece of hardware that will soon be doubling up as a fancy tea tray? It's no laptop replacement, but there is an argument for it as a secondary device. If you can live with the flaws, you'll find a beautiful gadget that manages to be that rare thing: a piece of technology that's fun.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 83% features: 83%

Apple iPad Review: The Tablet Revolution Begins
Source: Hot Hardware
What the iPad does do, it does extremely well. Web browsing is extremely quick (along with everything else), it's enjoyable to use, the battery life (10 hours or so) is fantastic and it can definitely go where even some netbooks cannot. Unfortunately, it's pretty much a coffee tablet/travel companion right now, but as the App Store expands and (hopefully) as iPhone OS 4.0 comes to light, the iPad's utility will likely increase.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/08/2010
Rating: mobility: 90%

100% iPad UK review
Source: Electricpig
Broadly, however, Apple has succeeded. Steve Jobs and Jonny Ive’s vision has triumphed over those who doubted the iPad would be more than a jumped up iPod touch. Instead, the iPad has proved itself to be a true portable companion, changing the way we use the web, ushering in a new generation of apps, and altering the way we think about entertainment on the move.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 100%

Apple's iPad - The AnandTech Review
Source: AnandTech
As a piece of hardware, the iPad generally does its job well. We could always use more processing power, which is made more evident by the larger screen and thus higher user demands on the system (Intel did have a point with restricting Atom's usage to smaller screen devices only). The lack of any integrated camera is bothersome but I doubt at this point we'd have a great video chat application to use given the current state of the iPad app union.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/07/2010
performance: 70%

70% Apple iPad with Wi-Fi (32GB)
Source: Good Gear Guide
The Apple iPad ushers in the era of tablet computing, with a slate-style handheld that looks nothing like a typical computer. In fact, the iPad is more reminiscent of an oversize iPhone than a laptop. But because the iPad's screen is three times larger than that of the iPhone/iPod Touch, you'll be tempted to use the iPad for activities you wouldn't consider doing with an iPhone. Apple looks set to shake up casual computing with a tablet that offers clever design and ease of use. But that streamlined approach may also be the iPad's weakness.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

85% Apple iPad Review
Source: Digital Trends
It’s the best portable Web surfing device. The initial Wi-Fi version sort of limits where you can use it, though. You can wait for the 3G version and its $15-per-month AT&T 3G service, or get a MiFi from Sprint or Verizon (which also can be used with your laptop). Slip the MiFi in a pocket or backpack and you become a walking hotspot. We’ve been using Sprint’s, and it works perfectly.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 85%

Apple iPad Review
Source: Slashgear
For everyone, then? No, of course not, but that’s a pretty unrealistic criteria for success. Ask, instead, whether Apple have succeeded in delivering the elusive middle device, the thing that slots into the tricky niche between smartphone and notebook. Remember, too, that such a niche isn’t necessarily so small as to accommodate only one product – this isn’t a case of “the iPad way or the highway” – but more of a satisfying one core criteria: do you choose to pick it up and put it in your bag when you go out, do you choose to carry it from room to room with you around the house?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2010
Rating: mobility: 80%

Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi Edition Tablet PC First Impressions
Source: Legit Reviews
Overall, the iPad feels light for something this size and very strong. It also feels solid thanks to the solid aluminum back. What really makes it is the software, and it will be exciting to see how the software evolves over the next year.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/03/2010
Rating: mobility: 80%

Apple iPad Review: Laptop Killer? Pretty Close
Source: All things digital
All in all, however, the iPad is an advance in making more-sophisticated computing possible via a simple touch interface on a slender, light device. Only time will tell if it’s a real challenger to the laptop and netbook.
User Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/31/2010

60% Apple iPad im Test
Source: PC Welt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 100% features: 56% display: 90% mobility: 97% ergonomy: 80%

90% Test Apple iPad 3G 64GB
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 18% display: 91% mobility: 99% workmanship: 99% ergonomy: 67% emissions: 94%

80% Apple iPad WIFI + 3G
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% display: 60% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%

iPad im Härte-Test
Source: Chip.de DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/27/2010
Rating: display: 60% mobility: 90%

80% iPad im Test: Apples Hype-Gadget mit Schwächen
Source: Onlinekosten.de DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

Apple iPad - Technik, Leistung und Handling im Check
Source: Magnus.de DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/23/2010
Rating: mobility: 80%

Apple iPad - Stärken und Schwächen im Alltag
Source: PC Welt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/19/2010
Rating: mobility: 80%

Das iPad im Macwelt-Test
Source: Mac Welt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2010
Rating: mobility: 80%

iPad
Source: Connect - 6/10
Single Review, , Long, Date: 05/01/2010
Rating: display: 80% workmanship: 90%

Das Gelbe vom i
Source: PC Magazin - 6/10
Single Review, , Long, Date: 05/01/2010
Rating: mobility: 60% ergonomy: 60%

Funktafel
Source: c't - 12/10
Single Review, , Long, Date: 05/01/2010

Das iPad im Macwelt-Test
Source: Mac Welt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2010
Rating: mobility: 90%

70% Einfach anders
Source: c't - 10/10 DE→EN
Single Review, , Very Long, Date: 04/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90%

80% Apple IPad
Source: Techno Zoom IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/23/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Apple iPad 3G
Source: Erenumerique FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/18/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

90% Apple iPad
Source: Zoom RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%

Apple Ipad
Source: Datormagazin SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/15/2010
Rating: display: 80% ergonomy: 50%

Apple iPad 2

Notebook Specifications

Tablet Face-Off: Budget Models From Acer and Asus vs. Apple's iPad 2
Source: PC World
If you’re buying a tablet because you’re looking for nifty software and want to keep your costs down, you’re still better off with iPad 2. But the Android platform has its advantages, also, and the Transformer Pad TF300 remains the best value choice today—especially if you opt for the 32GB version at $400. Not only will you get a lot of bang for your buck at that price, but the Transformer Pad’s Tegra 3-optimized graphics are capable of some impressive tricks over the iPad 2, if the handful of games optimized for the platform appeal to you.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/03/2012

Lab Tested: New iPad 2 vs. Old iPad 2
Source: PC World
As we’ve seen in previous iPad battery tests, the third-generation iPad, with its brighter, higher resolution screen and quad-core graphics, was only able to last 5 hours and 40 minutes when playing the same movie with the same, full brightness, settings.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/01/2012

Apple iPad 3 vs iPad 2 head-to-head review
Source: It Pro
The iPad 3 is a solid device that outperforms it predecessor in almost all areas except battery life. We were particularly impressed with the Retina display and high-speed mobile internet as well as the improved camera. Users wanting the best iOS tablet need not look any further.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/26/2012

New iPad versus Apple iPad 2 head to head review
Source: V3.co.uk
While the display and processor improvements on the new iPad are immediately noticeable, we'd still advise iPad 2 owners to hold off on an upgrade until a killer feature is added to the next tablet model.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2012

Apple iPad 2 vs Asus Transformer Prime head-to-head review
Source: V3.co.uk
The Transformer Prime triumphs over the iPad 2 in almost all areas, but the Apple device is still an excellent tablet in its own right. Business users may still be tempted by the Apple ecosystem, which is embraced by IT admins. Android is still viewed with caution when it comes to security, but the Prime is a jack-of-all trades in terms of usability. The ability to use the device as a tablet or netbook is something that proves hugely valuable and its multimedia capabilities are unmatched by Apple at this time.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 02/14/2012

The Best Tablet for You
Source: PC World
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2011

Apple MacBook Air 11in vs iPad 2 head-to-head review
Source: V3.co.uk
Although it's technically a draw, the MacBook Air wins out in key areas of performance, interface and connectivity. The laptop is definitely the better option for productivity on the move, and can be used in an office because it has excellent specifications. Those who just want to browse the internet on the move would be better suited to the iPad 2. We recommend buying a Wi-Fi-only iPad 2 and using the extra money to invest in a mobile phone contract with a generous data allowance. The tablet can be tethered to the smartphone when Wi-Fi is not available, and this will save on having to pay two separate contracts. Given the choice, V3 definitely opts for the laptop over the tablet, as it is so much more useful and is definitely worth the extra investment. WINNER- MacBook Air.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/01/2011

Review: Apple iPad 2
Source: ITNews Australia
Overall, though, the iPad 2 experience is overwhelmingly positive. We wish the cameras were better, and that Apple would open up its closed system just a bit; but in all it’s a resounding success in a market where Apple’s every competitor has so far fallen short of greatness. If you’re in the market for a tablet, you’d be mad not to put the iPad 2 at the top of your list.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/04/2011

83% The Apple iPad 2 reviewed: why it's our A-List tablet
Source: PC Authority
Our review of the iPad 2 shows it is thinner, lighter and more powerful than the first iPad, with better battery life to boot - but the cameras are a letdown
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 83% features: 83% ergonomy: 83%

80% Apple iPad 2
Source: ITP
If you already own the original iPad there’s little reason to splurge on the latest. While the cameras bring new functionality, the results as far as the rear camera is concerned, are basic. If you own another first generation tablet however and you’re unsatisfied with it, Apple’s latest is worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 100% features: 80%

80% Apple iPad 2
Source: ITP
If you already own the original iPad there’s little reason to splurge on the latest. While the cameras bring new functionality, the results as far as the rear camera is concerned, are basic. If you own another first generation tablet however and you’re unsatisfied with it, Apple’s latest is worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 100% features: 80%

iPad 2 Tablet
Source: Hardware Secrets
The new iPad 2 is lighter, faster, slimmer and a lot more feature-laden than the original iPad. This is not merely a midterm upgrade designed to bridge the original iPad with the future iPad 3 – this is a significant upgrade to the iPad and worthwhile in its own right. The iPad 2 will maintain Apple’s huge lead in the tablet market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/29/2011

Apple iPad 2
Source: BCW - Business Computing World
The iPad 2 is a wonderful device that’s easy to use, fun, and runs some excellent applications—a good number which are business related. It’s not versatile enough to replace your laptop, and it certainly can’t match a Windows 7 tablet for power, but the iPad 2 is a different type of product. If you can find a need for it in your business, it could be a good asset.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2011

70% Review: Apple iPad 2 WiFi tablet
Source: Justech'n
So my recommendation is, if you are already hooked into the Apple economy and iTunes then the iPad 2 will fit right in with the rest of your stuff. However, if you have been resisting the temptation to jump in, then you may want to wait a little longer. The Android platform is much more open and flexible, and with a pluthera of Android tablets on the horizon, prices will be dropping. As for me I will hang onto this tablet for a while so I can compare it against some new Android tablets, but in the end I will sell it because it is not a fit for me.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 70% features: 80% ergonomy: 90%

90% Apple iPad 2 review
Source: PC Advisor
Deservedly, Apple owns this market right now, and it knows it. The price drop is the icing on the competition-killing cake, leaving iPad 2 as statement of the tablet art today. If we had to name a second-place contender, the only device nearing the slickness of operation and natural hardware/software integration is – last year’s iPad. Anyone wishing to explore effortless computing is advised to try Apple's iPad 2.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 100%

80% Apple iPad 2 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
Without the majority of the tablet competition yet available it's hard to definitively call the iPad 2 the best of this generation. However, it's here, it's good and it's well priced, all of which gives the competition even more to live up to when they finally arrive. The iPad 2 is still just a toy - we can't believe that anyone could need an iPad - but that's okay; if you can afford a shiny expensive extravagance, why not buy the best available?
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% ergonomy: 90%

80% Review: Apple iPad 2
Source: Computing
Apple's iPad 2 offers significantly upgraded hardware compared with the original iPad, as well as better performance, both in general and graphics processing, and also an improved form factor. A great system, with a full workday's battery life. However, provision of local removable storage is a must for the next version of the iPad.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

91% Apple iPad 2 (Wi-Fi & 3G Version, AT&T)
Source: Computer Shopper
In early 2010, Apple rewrote, or one could argue, revivified, the tablet-computer market with the original iPad. Seamless hardware and interface design, plus an unparalleled ecosystem of apps, keep the iPad 2 a step ahead of the emerging tablet pack. You'll want to be aware of some important factors, though, before picking a data carrier.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 91%

90% Apple iPad 2
Source: Reg Hardware
The iPad defined a new category of personal computing and inspired many a me-too offering. The iPad 2 isn't the next step in the evolution of the media tablet - Apple still has flaws to fix - but there's no question it's better than its predecessor - and a lot of its rivals.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%

90% Apple iPad 2 review
Source: Pocket Lint
Yes, the cameras could have been better on the iPad 2, the screen could have had a higher resolution and we’re desperate to see iOS5 enhancements, but overall, we love the iPad 2. We love it like we loved the original. We just don't love it quite as much as we'd expected that we would.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%

90% Apple iPad 2 Review
Source: TBreak
For newcomers to the tablet market, the iPad 2 continues to be the best option with its fluid operation and the vast number of apps. Lack of Adobe Flash has certainly not kept people from buying the iPad and that will also be the case with iPad 2.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/27/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%

Apple iPad 2: The TechSpot Review
Source: Techspot
Apple set out to reinvent the tablet user experience and judging by the overwhelming success of the iPad, I would say they have succeeded. As incredible as today's tablets are, the truth is that we are only at the infancy of tablet computing. So where does the form factor go from here? Aside from the obvious answers of thinner, lighter and more powerful, it's anyone's guess really. We will continue to see various display sizes and connectivity options. If 3D display technology really takes off in the coming years, we could possibly see that implemented into future tablets. On the business side of things, I think something like Microsoft's Courier, a failed dual screen tablet prototype, could really spice things up. And of course, let's not forget the software, the future is all about the software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/25/2011

Apple iPad 2 Tablet Review
Source: Hot Hardware
ARMed with a custom dual-core 1GHz processor, PowerVR GPU, and 512MB of RAM, Apple's second generation tablet has the horsepower to outrun would-be iPad killers. This is especially true for the tasks you'll end up doing most on the iPad 2, such as browsing the Web and firing up apps, both of which are noticeably faster than on the iPad 1.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2011

83% Apple iPad 2 review
Source: It Pro
The best tablet of the year or an unnecessary consumer bauble? We take an in-depth look at the 16GB WiFi iPad 2 to see whether you should deploy it in your business.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 83%

The Apple iPad 2 Review
Source: AnandTech
If you fell in love with the original iPad, the iPad 2 is a significant upgrade. You get much faster hardware, a much more ergonomic device and the ability to FaceTime with your friends. If it weren't for the fact that the iPad 3 is likely 12 months away with another set of similarly impressive upgrades I'd recommend all iPad users upgrade to the 2nd generation model.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/19/2011

Review: Apple iPad 2
Source: Gadgetmix
When it comes to Apple products, we can say that there is a trend with their offerings: they always update with kick ass hardware improvements. The iPad 2 is no exception. The entire body was overhauled and improved. IPad2 is not as far beyond its competition contrary to popular believe. iPad Site compared iPad2 to its competitors and well, the market is catching up. Another very useful tool is this comparison chart by Liliputing.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/19/2011

80% Apple iPad 2 review
Source: V3.co.uk
This new version of the platform is a very good example of what Apple does best – innovative design, a compelling user interface and smooth software integration. However, it's also not offering an awful lot that's new.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/17/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

100% iPad 2 review
Source: Electricpig
In summary, the iPad 2 is most impressive from an engineering standpoint. Slashing thickness and weight, adding a dual core processor, while still maintaining 10 hours of battery life is a frankly staggering feat. In the way Apple dominates battery life in notebooks, the company continues this tradition with tablets. iOS offers a sizable library of apps customized for the iPad, not simply scaled apps to fit the larger display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%

80% iPad 2 review
Source: Techradar
For all the negatives, for now we think the iPad 2 is still the best tablet around. It is much better for consuming media, has more compelling apps (especially for the larger tablet size), has a better app store ecosystem, and is light and useable. Maybe the Xoom or some other Android 3.0 tablet can keep up…or maybe not.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

90% Apple iPad 2
Source: Wired Magazine
As for which iPad 2 you should buy, it really depends on your needs. For most people, we’d recommend at least the 32-GB model ($600), which should come in handy if you plan to use the iPad for gaming, watching video or creating media. If you already own a smartphone with tethering or hotspot options (which all iPhones have now), you won’t need to plunk down extra money on an iPad 2 with 3G, so go with a Wi-Fi-only model. Those who plan to use lightweight applications — reading, web surfing and e-mail — will be fine with the 16-GB base model for $500.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%

iPad 2 Review
Source: Ubergizmo
Apple has built the iPad 2 by making everything that was good about the first iPad, better. If it wasn’t for the poor optics quality, I would say that this is a perfect product upgrade. Anyhow, in the current tablet context, it’s fair to say that iPad 2 is an “excellent” product. As long as you understand what it can -and cannot- do, you should be happy to own one.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/14/2011

100% Apple iPad 2 review
Source: T3
Admittedly, the iPad 2 is more of an evolutionary step for Apple, akin to the jump from iPhone 3 to 3GS. If you already own an iPad then you’re not missing out too much by waiting for the next iteration before you upgrade. If you held off from buying over the last 12 months, then the iPad 2 is a brilliant reward for your patience. Get out and buy it. It's taken nearly a year since the launch of the first iPad for any manufacturers to come close to creating a tablet that can rival it. Even then, those that look promising like the Motorola Xoom run such an early OS (in Android 3.0) it will be a while before they can rival the iPad in terms of apps. With the Blackberry Playbook, HTC Flyer, LG Optimus Pad and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 all to come, the tablet market looks really exciting over the next few months. And with its mind-blowing new build, new cameras and improvements in the engine room, coupled with the unmatched App Store/iTunes/iOS ecosystem the next-gen iPad is clearly the tablet to beat.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%

80% Apple iPad 2 (64GB, WiFi, black)
Source: CNet
The competition must really hate Apple. The Apple iPad wasn't just a successful tablet computer in 2010--it was the tablet computer. In one fell swoop, Apple created the new tablet market and sold tens of millions of iPads in spite of a global economic downturn and considerable skepticism. The iPad 2 refines an already excellent product.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80%

Apple iPad 2 review
Source: PC Advisor
Should you dump your old iPad and get an Apple iPad 2? If you’re happy with your current iPad, there’s no reason to dump it just because there’s a shinier, newer one. If you’ve invested in iPad accessories such as a dock or case, you probably won’t be able to use them with the new iPad. Of course, if there’s someone in your family who has been clamouring for an iPad, now might be the time to buy an iPad 2 and hand down the old model to them. If you’ve become a major user of FaceTime or other video-chat apps, upgrading to an iPad 2 makes more sense, thanks to the cameras. People who want to bestow an iPad on an older friend or relative who is a bit reluctant to use technology can now add video chat to the mix of features that make the iPad a compelling device. Anyone who gives demonstrations of iPad apps will want to get an iPad 2 immediately just for the video-mirroring feature.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/10/2011

Apple iPad 2 review
Source: PC Advisor
Should you dump your old iPad and get an Apple iPad 2? If you’re happy with your current iPad, there’s no reason to dump it just because there’s a shinier, newer one. If you’ve invested in iPad accessories such as a dock or case, you probably won’t be able to use them with the new iPad. Of course, if there’s someone in your family who has been clamouring for an iPad, now might be the time to buy an iPad 2 and hand down the old model to them. If you’ve become a major user of FaceTime or other video-chat apps, upgrading to an iPad 2 makes more sense, thanks to the cameras. People who want to bestow an iPad on an older friend or relative who is a bit reluctant to use technology can now add video chat to the mix of features that make the iPad a compelling device. Anyone who gives demonstrations of iPad apps will want to get an iPad 2 immediately just for the video-mirroring feature.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/10/2011

iPad 2 Review
Source: Slashgear
For everyone else, though, Apple has put together a superbly capable, class-shaping tablet, which can now legitimately take on not only other slates but lighter ereaders such as Amazon’s Kindle. The iPad 2 benefits from Apple’s cohesive hardware and software development together with the vast third-party developer support of the App Store, consistent and simple to use in equal measure. Apple’s vision of the post-PC world isn’t quite here yet – the iPad 2 still works best with, and at times demands, integration with a “proper” computer – but when it comes to tablets the iPad 2 maintains its position at the vanguard of the market.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/09/2011

Apple iPad 2 video
Source: T3
Steve Jobs took to the stage in San Francisco to unveil the Apple iPad 2. Thinner and lighter that its predecessor, it comes packing a dual-core A5 processor, two cameras and the added bonuses of iOS 4.5. Here's our hands-on video with the tablet including Apple iPad 2 price, release dates and specs.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/04/2011

Apple iPad 2 review First Look
Source: It Pro
An interesting optional accessory is Apple's screen covers which attach to the iPad 2 magnetically and add very little extra weight or thickness. They're designed so that the tablet automatically wakes up and goes to sleep as you flip the cover open and closed. The cover can fold back and act as a stand for use when typing on the iPad. The iPad 2 is, as we expected, a very slick and promising tablet. It's due to go on sale in the UK on March 25th, and even earlier in the US on March 11th putting pressure on rival tablet manufacturers to launch their own competing products.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/03/2011

Apple iPad 2 review: Hands on
Source: T3
Thinner and lighter that its predecessor, it comes packing a dual-core A5 processor, two cameras and the added bonuses of iOS 4.5.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/02/2011

90% Apple iPad 2 (Wi-Fi)
Source: Computer Shopper
t started as something of a laughing matter. Back in January 2010, as we reported from the theater in the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco, Apple's Steve Jobs divulged the details of what he termed a “magical” new computing device. The iconic iPad is now thinner, faster, and just plain better. Seamless hardware and interface design, plus an unparalleled ecosystem of apps, keep the iPad 2 a step ahead of the emerging tablet pack.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%

85% Tablets im Test
Source: Computerbild - 24/11
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 12/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 85% features: 78% display: 87% mobility: 89% ergonomy: 89%

80% Angriff aufs iPad
Source: e-media - 17/11
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 08/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% display: 100% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100%

76% Tablets im Aufstieg
Source: Connect - 7/11
Comparison, , Long, Date: 06/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 76% features: 60% mobility: 79% ergonomy: 83%

100% Apple iPad 2
Source: PC Magazin - 6/11
Single Review, , Long, Date: 05/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 100%

90% Test Apple iPad 2 Tablet/MID
Source: Notebookcheck DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2011
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 30% display: 91% mobility: 99% workmanship: 99% ergonomy: 67% emissions: 95%

87% Flachkräfte
Source: Computerbild - 6/11
Comparison, , Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 87% features: 85% display: 90% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90%

80% Apples iPad 2 im Test
Source: e-media - 7/11
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

Der neue Benchmark
Source: Connect - 5/11
Single Review, , Long, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: features: 100% ergonomy: 100%

100% Die Tablet-Invasion
Source: Connect - 5/11
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 04/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 100% features: 100% ergonomy: 100%

iPad vs. Android
Source: c't - 8/12
Display good, equipment good, battery runtime good, office performance good, graphics performance very good, app-store very good
Comparison, , Long, Date: 04/01/2012

Alle gegen Apple
Source: c't - 17/11
display good, equipment satisfying, camera bad, battery runtime very good, performance very good, apps very good
Comparison, , Long, Date: 08/01/2011

IPad 2: Apples erstes echtes Tablet
Source: ORF DE→EN
The enhancements justify the higher price
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/05/2011

Xoom contra iPad2
Source: c't - 8/11
clearly better than the Xoom; performance better than with the first iPad
Comparison, , Long, Date: 04/01/2011

iPad 2: Die Testergebnisse
Source: Mac Welt DE→EN
faster, brighter, better battery life
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/25/2011

Test: Apple iPad 2
Source: Chip.de DE→EN
fast, very good display, iTunes restraint
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/23/2011

Apple iPad 2 32 GB (MC774)
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN
Total rating good, price/performance satisfying
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/17/2011

Praxis-Test: Apple iPad 2
Source: Chip.de DE→EN
new equipment, no outstanding device
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/04/2011

Apple iPad 3. Gen 2012-03

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Lab Tested: New iPad 2 vs. Old iPad 2
Source: PC World
As we’ve seen in previous iPad battery tests, the third-generation iPad, with its brighter, higher resolution screen and quad-core graphics, was only able to last 5 hours and 40 minutes when playing the same movie with the same, full brightness, settings.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/01/2012

iPad 3 (2012) vs. Transformer Prime: Tablet Titan Showdown
Source: PC Perspective
Some have called the iPad 3 an incremental upgrade. I disagree. As I think this comparison shows, the new iPad is substantially better than the next-best competitor. When judged relative to the competition the iPad 3 is the best product Apple makes and among the best consumer electronics products available today. Everyone else is still trying to catch up.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 04/06/2012

The New iPad (2012) Review: Pixel Power
Source: PC Perspective
The Apple iPad is the standard by which all other tablets are judged. The iPad 3 does nothing to change that. The iPad 2 was the best tablet you could buy, so it’s little surprise that the iPad 3 has replaced it in that role. The new iPad is the best tablet money can buy and its release has transformed the gap between it and the competition into a canyon. Our praise can’t be much clearer than that, and the new iPad is worth every word of it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/30/2012

85% Apple New iPad 3 Wi-Fi + 4G
Source: Reg Hardware
Apple New iPad 3 Wi-Fi + 4G The iPad remains my favourite tablet. I prefer the screen size and aspect ratio; it delivers the right performance and functionality for what I want a fondleslab to do; USB – without the need for an adapter – would be nice, but otherwise it has the connectivity I need; third-party apps have got me over the walled garden without jailbreaking; the battery life is great. Android buffs and Apple biters won't care anyway. But the iPad 3 is a good tablet, and its screen sets a higher bar for Apple's rivals to try and leap over.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 85%

Apple iPad 3 vs iPad 2 head-to-head review
Source: It Pro
The iPad 3 is a solid device that outperforms it predecessor in almost all areas except battery life. We were particularly impressed with the Retina display and high-speed mobile internet as well as the improved camera. Users wanting the best iOS tablet need not look any further.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/26/2012

New iPad versus Apple iPad 2 head to head review
Source: V3.co.uk
While the display and processor improvements on the new iPad are immediately noticeable, we'd still advise iPad 2 owners to hold off on an upgrade until a killer feature is added to the next tablet model.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 03/26/2012

90% The New iPad (2012) Review
Source: T Break
Priced identical to the iPad 2, the new iPad continues to provide the best experience in a tablet form factor. If you are looking to jump on the tablet-bandwagon, the new iPad should certainly be on top of your list. For those of you who want to upgrade, the new iPad is better than any Android tablet that I have reviewed in the last year as well as a substantial improvement over the original iPad. About the only segment of people that I might not recommend the new iPad to is one that owns the iPad 2. Amongst them, it will mostly be the tech savvy that would want the new display and GPU and I say that because I belong to this exact group. However, my wife is fairly happy with her iPad 2 and not the least bit interested in getting the new one.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%

90% Apple iPad (3rd-Gen): The TechSpot Review
Source: Techspot
That's not to say that there aren't some great Android tablets available right now. Asus's Transformer Prime would be our next choice, but it's a tough sell given the new iPad's Retina display and the sheer size of Apple's app ecosystem.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%

New iPad: The Skeptic’s Review
Source: Slashgear
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 sake. That’s certainly been the case in Apple’s computing lines, and the iPad looks to be following the same route. I’d like to see Google – and others, for that matter; Windows 8 certainly has its points of interest, particularly with ARM support for more frugal, multimedia-centric models – mount a more compelling offense, if only because I like Android and I think the competition is good for the end consumer, but there’s no doubting that, for a great proportion, the new iPad ticks most of the boxes. Upgrading from my first-gen iPad is a no-brainer; the problem for Google and others is that opting for an iPad is likely to remain a no-brainer for many new tableteers, yet to be convinced with what the rest of the market can deliver.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/22/2012

90% New iPad review
Source: PC Advisor
Extra horsepower from the revised quad-core graphics processor has been funnelled into maintaining the iPad 2’s top-notch graphics performance when tasked with driving four times as many pixels. An improved rear camera is not universally essential, and nor is an uprated modem for next-gen cellular services that are unavailable in most parts of the world. But just a short time using the iPad with its entrancing Retina display gives ample reason alone to consider an upgrade, even if you have an iPad 2. Once you’ve tried a third-gen iPad, iPad 2’s text looks plain blurry. For a newcoming tablet buyer, Apple has just handed you, at an unassailable price, the device that unequivocally retains the iPad at the zenith of tablet computing.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% features: 90% ergonomy: 100%

New iPad: Wi-Fi and Heat Problems Detected, Tested
Source: Tom's Guide
The Retina Display was the most complex and difficult bit of engineering, and yet that seems to be working fine. Visual creatures that we are, people are downright entranced by the screen. I have to add my voice to it. Even with ClearType on, my desktop screen looks downright chunky by comparison. It's certainly a beautiful screen, and the device is very fast and responsive. Hopefully Apple learned its lesson from Antennae-gate over how to handle a PR problem. They don't have the Reality Distortion Field to rely on any more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/21/2012

100% Apple new iPad review
Source: It Pro
Although LTE of little use in the UK for now, the Retina display still makes the new iPad a highly desirable tablet, though it may a short while for apps and web sites to fully exploit it. The fact that prices are the same as the old model is impressive too, although the cheapest 16GB model may not have enough capacity for heavy tablet users.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/19/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%

90% Apple iPad (2012) Verizon Wireless Review
Source: Laptop Mag
Apple could be accused of delivering more of the same with the new iPad. More pixels, more speed, better camera. And that's exactly why it's our favorite tablet. This sequel builds on everything we loved about the iPad 2. Is it worth the upgrade? For owners of the original iPad, definitely. iPad 2 owners will need to weigh the benefits of the Retina display and additional graphics oomph versus the expense. Just keep in mind that you'll likely want to get a higher capacity than 16GB if you plan on downloading a lot of games or 1080p video.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/19/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%

90% Apple New iPad Wi-Fi only tablet
Source: Reg Hardware
If you don’t already own an iPad or an Android tablet then the new iPad could be the one that finally breaks down your resistance. It certainly blows away the Android competition and should ensure that the iPad continues to dominate the tablet category – especially with the iPad 2 still on sale at a reduced price. Existing owners of the iPad 2 are faced with a trickier decision. The new display is lovely, but is perhaps more of a luxury than a must-have. But you’ll want it all the same, and all that bottled-up techno-lust will keep the iPad at the head of the pack for another year.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/19/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%

iPad Review (2012)
Source: Ubergizmo
I hope that this review has given you a good idea of how it is to use the new iPad in the real world. If it did, share it, like it and spread the word out. If there are things that were not clear, or that I did not cover, feel free to leave a question below, and I’ll do my best to address it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/19/2012

83% Apple iPad (3rd gen) review
Source: PC Pro
If, on the other hand, you’re on the hunt for your first tablet, it's very difficult to recommend anything else. The new iPad's screen isn’t only a joy to use, it makes other tablets feel dated by comparison.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/19/2012
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 67% features: 100% ergonomy: 100%

100% Apple new iPad review
Source: V3.co.uk
This could be due to the minimal upgrade it offers on the iPad 2 - more on this in our full new iPad versus iPad 2 head to head review, to follow soon - or rising competition from Android tablets such as the Asus Transformer Prime, which comes with a quad-core processor, 1280x800 10.1in screen, and keyboard dock that pushes the tablet to up to 18 hours of battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%

90% New Apple iPad
Source: PC Mag
If you want a large-screen tablet, the new iPad is the one to buy. While the 16GB iPad 2 costs $100 less ($399), you're likely to be staring at this thing for a couple of years. The smooth, ultra-clear images on the new Retina display are more than worth the difference.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/17/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%

New iPad vs. Android Tablets: Is It Game Over?
Source: PC World
No one knows how successfully Apple's rivals will respond to the challenge posed by the new iPad. But it's going to be fun to watch non-Apple tablets and operating systems as they come to grips with this powerhouse tablet.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/16/2012

90% Apple iPad (third generation) family
Source: PC World
Although the extra weight is a disappointment, in the scheme of things it doesn't hurt the new iPad's ascent to the throne. Apple remains firmly ahead in terms of an app ecosystem, with more than 200,000 apps deemed "iPad" apps. The new, high-resolution display will pose some challenges to the iOS developer community, but I have no doubt that the community will rise to the occasion quickly, thanks to Apple's insular product strategy.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%

Third-Generation iPad: The Macworld Review
Source: PC World
The new iPad is just that: The iPad, updated for a new year and millions of new iPad users. It's not smaller or lighter, but it's got a remarkable screen, a much better rear camera, and support for cellular networking that can run at Wi-Fi speeds. It's the iPad that millions of people have embraced, only one year better.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/15/2012

3rd Generation iPad Reviews: Retina Display "Stunning", LTE Speeds Impressive
Source: MacRumors
The embargo has lifted on the reviews for the 3rd Generation iPad, and they are starting to trickle out. Here are links and summaries of some of the more prominent reviews:
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/14/2012

New iPad Review (3rd Gen)
Source: Slashgear
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 cloud settings or arcane minimum software requirements. Simply pick up, swipe, and you’re immersed in a joined-up ecosystem. Apple doesn’t need another revolution, it has already started one, and the new iPad brings a fresh degree of refinement to a segment in which it is undoubtedly the king.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/14/2012

Apple New iPad 3 Review: Hands-on
Source: T3
The new iPad looks and feels almost identical to the Apple iPad 2 at first glance, but it brings a fair bit more to the table, not least the impressive Retina display with that massive screen resolution. The result is pin-sharp images and huge improvements in video playback from the Apple iPad 2.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/09/2012

Apple new iPad vs iPad 2 comparison review
Source: PC Advisor
Overall the new iPad is a decent upgrade from the iPad 2 in a number of key areas. The retina quality display is the most impressive and there’s a faster processor and better cameras. 4G connectivity is a good upgrade but irrelevant for UK users at the moment. Apple has managed all this and stuck to the same price points as the iPad 2 and maintained the 10 hour battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/08/2012

Hands on with the Apple iPad 3
Source: Reg Hardware
At least Apple isn't charging extra for the new machine – it matches last year’s pricing, starting at £399 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only model, rising to £659 for the 64GB 3G/4G version. Apple is taking orders now, and the new kit will arrive on 16 March.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/08/2012

Apple new iPad hands-on
Source: Slashgear
“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 pixels in the 2048 x 1536 display are, at regular arm’s length, completely indistinguishable: it’s only when you get up close that you can make them out.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/07/2012

Apple iPad 3
Source: Trusted Reviews
Last but not least there’s the question of value, where the iPad 3 continues to impress because it won’t cost a penny more than the iPad 2 did at launch. That means the 16GB Wi-Fi model can be yours for as little as £399, which is superb value for the amount of tech the iPad 3 packs into its casing no matter how you look at it. Do keep in mind though that, unlike on an Android tablet, memory is not expandable, so you’re stuck with what you buy. Unfortunately, Apple charges a rather hefty £479 for the 32GB Wi-Fi model and it goes up from there, bringing it more in line with the kind of pricing we were expecting for Apple’s newest tablet. The new iPad/iPad 3 will be available in most countries on the 16th of March.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/07/2012

100% Apple iPad 3 Review
Source: Stuff TV
With its Retina Display, 1080p video and quad-core graphics, the new iPad – or iPad 3, whatever you want to call it – is without a doubt the best tablet you can buy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%

82% Das Dritte ist das Beste
Source: Connect - 5/12
Single Review, , Long, Date: 04/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 87% features: 70% mobility: 96% ergonomy: 84%

93% Das neue iPad
Source: Chip.de - 5/12
Single Review, , Long, Date: 04/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 93% features: 93% display: 87% mobility: 81% ergonomy: 100%

100% Tablet-Frühling
Source: PC Magazin - 5/12
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 04/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%

iPad vs. Android
Source: c't - 8/12
Display very good, equipment very good, battery runtime very good, office performance good, graphics performance very good, app-store very good
Comparison, , Long, Date: 04/01/2012

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Apple: Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation which designs and manufactures consumer electronics and software products. Apple software includes the Mac OS X operating system but nowadays Macbooks are also able to run Windows. The company operates more than 250 retail stores in nine countries and an online store where hardware and software products are sold. Established in California in 1977, Apple has about 35,000 employees worldwide and had worldwide annual sales of US$ 32.48 billion in its fiscal year 2008. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %

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PowerVR SGX535:

PowerVR SGX543MP2:

PowerVR SGX543MP4:

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Apple :

A5: System on a Chip (SoC) that is used e.g. in the iPad 2. It contains two 900 Mhz clocked ARM cores and a relative fast PowerVR SGX 543MP2 graphics card.

A5x: Dual-Core System on a Chip (SoC) from Apple used for example in the iPad 3 with an integrated Quad-Core grphaics card (PowerVR 543MP4 most likely).

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

0.601 kg:

This subnotebook is one of the most lightweight of all notebooks and can be carried very easily. There exist hardly any models in this extreme class of weight. 7-9 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.

0.7 kg:

83.25%: This rating is to be considered as average, because the amount of notebooks with better ratings is about equal like the amount with worse ratings.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

Notebooks with the same GPU

Laptops with Same Screen Size and/or Weight