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Tuesday 6 November 2012

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Apple iPad 4 ReviewIntroduction:

Breaking its very own sacred routine of releasing a new iPad model every year, Apple undeniably took everyone by surprise as they not only announced one new iPad, but two at its most recent San Francisco event. Just a little over six months ago, the third-generation iPad became the Cupertino-based company’s flagship tablet, as it moved the industry along its normal course by introducing us to a Retina Display ready iPad. Now in the present, it has seemingly given up its seat on the throne to the latest entrant to the market – the aptly named Apple iPad 4, which isn’t necessarily a true successor. Instead, it’s sporting some minor hardware upgrades, while opting to employ Apple’s new Lightning dock port. Knowing all of that, will it still be something you’ll want to consider when there’s a new and lower priced iPad lurking about?

Apple iPad 4 Review
Apple iPad 4 Review
The package contains:

  • Lightning USB cable
  • Wall Charger
  • Start Guide
  • Apple decals

Design:

Even though this is billed as the iPad 4, there’s nothing new whatsoever with its design, build quality, and construction. In fact, it’s an exact facsimile to the previous third-generation iPad, which isn’t a terribly bad thing to expect per se – especially when it exudes a finish that’s more premium than some of its direct competitors. As always, we adore the iPad 4’s overall sturdy feel that’s aided by its brushed aluminum casing, plus, it helps that it’s still one svelte looking thing. After playing around with the iPad mini, though, it’s quite evident that the iPad 4 is handled better with two hands – as opposed to one handed operation.

The Apple iPad 4 is an exact facsimile to the previous third-generation iPad - Apple iPad 4 Review
The Apple iPad 4 is an exact facsimile to the previous third-generation iPad - Apple iPad 4 Review
The Apple iPad 4 is an exact facsimile to the previous third-generation iPad - Apple iPad 4 Review
The Apple iPad 4 is an exact facsimile to the previous third-generation iPad

Apple iPad 4 Review


It wouldn’t be an Apple device if we didn’t see a recessed home button beneath the display, right? Well, that’s carried over by this one, so there’s still no worries about accidental presses. Above the display, we see the tablet’s first upgrade over its predecessor. Specifically, it’s now packing along a higher count 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera, which has the ability to shoot videos in 720 and ready to offer us high-definition quality with FaceTime.

Apple iPad 4 Review
The home button - Apple iPad 4 Review
Front camera - Apple iPad 4 Review
The home button
Front camera
Around the iPad 4’s trim, the only noticeable change here is the new Lightning docking port that replaced the former’s long withstanding 30-pin connection. Aside from that, everything is found in their usual locations – like the 3.5mm headset jack, microphone, power button, mute switch, and volume control. Lastly, the rear looks mightily familiar since it’s featuring the tablet’s 5-megapixel auto-focus camera and speaker grill.

Mute and volume keys - Apple iPad 4 Review
Speaker - Apple iPad 4 Review
Lightning port - Apple iPad 4 Review
Mute and volume keys
Speaker
Lightning port
Power key - Apple iPad 4 Review
3.5mm jack - Apple iPad 4 Review
Rear camera - Apple iPad 4 Review
Power key
3.5mm jack
Rear camera

Display:

Already a benchmark thing on its own, it was unlikely for us to see Apple push forward with even a higher resolution display for the iPad 4. Rather, it’s the same lovable one from before, so there’s nothing much else to say about it. Even now, the 9.7-inch Retina display on the iPad 4 is a marvelous thing to behold – mainly because it’s super detailed thanks to its 2048 x 1536 resolution, which puts up an admirable pixel density of 264 ppi. Additionally, it stands out for its very accurate colors, wide viewing angles, and high brightness output – all of which combine together to keep it visible under the view of the sun.

Viewing angles - Color production - Apple iPad 4 Review
Viewing angles - Color production - Apple iPad 4 Review
Viewing angles - Color production - Apple iPad 4 Review
Viewing angles
Color production - Apple iPad 4 Review
Color production - Apple iPad 4 Review
Color production - Apple iPad 4 Review
Color production

Multimedia:

Well, there’s nothing out of character with the iPad 4’s music player, seeing that it’s donning the same layout and presentation as before. Aside from that, the audio quality of its internal speaker doesn’t seem to any better than before, but nonetheless, it’s powerful without exhibiting any distortion at the loudest volume setting.

The Apple iPad 4’s music player - Apple iPad 4 Review
The Apple iPad 4’s music player - Apple iPad 4 Review
The Apple iPad 4’s music player - Apple iPad 4 Review
The Apple iPad 4’s music player - Apple iPad 4 Review
The Apple iPad 4’s music player

Besides having to do convert high-definition videos to enable them for play on the iPad 4, there’s nothing we don’t like about the video watching experience – partly because of its brilliant looking Retina Display. Not only does is play high-def videos with relative ease, we’re enchanted by its warmer color tones and iridescent glow.


Apple iPad 4 Review
Battery:

Testing out the Wi-Fi only version of the iPad 4 and setting it for automatic brightness, we’re glad to report that its battery is above average to other tablets in the same category. Ample enough to get us by through a single day of normal usage, there’s no arguing the kind of longevity it has to offer.


Conclusion:

As much as we’d love to believe that this is the successor to the iPad 3, partly due to the fact that there’s a “4” attached to its name, we figure that it’s more indicative of being an iPad 3S – since you know, it’s employing the same design as before, but with
subtle hardware improvements. Sure, there are going to be some “new” iPad owners steaming with the realization that their model is outdated after 6 months, but regardless of that, it made sense for Apple to announce it now so that its product lineup is unified by offering its new Lightning docking port.

Ultimately, the iPad 4 delivers on all the fronts you’d want a top-notch tablet to succeed in – thus, easily making it one of the elites in the tablet world in the moment. Heck, it even manages to take some good looking photos and videos, which are much better than most of the competition. So if you’re in the market for a premier tablet, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t put the $500 Apple iPad 4 on your list.

Software version of the review unit: 6.0.1


PROS

  • Premium construction
  • Impressively detailed and accurate Retina Display
  • High caliber performance
  • Above average battery life

CONS

  • Not much of a serious upgrade to the iPad 3

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