Apple Introduces 'The New iPad' with Retina Display, A5X Chip, LTE, 5MP Rear Camera

apple today introduced "the next ipad", latest generation of company's popular tablet device. offering retina display measuring in @ 2048 x 1536 pixels, apple claims "redefining category apple created" original ipad. @ 264 pixels per inch, new display considered retina quality indistinguishable pixels when held @ typical viewing distance of 15 inches.

featuring a5x system-on-chip quad-core graphics, retina display offer 44% greater color saturation predecessor. of apple's stock apps have been optimized new ultra-high resolution display , existing apps third-party developers automatically scaled text rendered new resolution. additional work, developers can optimize entire apps new display.

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on camera front, updated ipad features 5-megapixel rear camera advanced optics similar found in 8-megapixel camera on iphone 4s. 1080p video recording supported. voice dictation found on iphone 4s included.

cellular-capable models of new ipad support 4g lte had been rumored multiple sources. supporting data speeds of 21 mbps on hspa+, 42 mbps on dual-carrier hspa+, , 73 mbps on lte, new ipad offers significant improvement in cellular data capabilities. lte partners include at&t , verizon in united states , rogers, telus, , bell in canada. due differences in frequency bands, at&t , verizon support require separate models.

on battery life front, new ipad offers same levels before: 10 hours on wi-fi or 9 hours on 4g lte. device's size, comes scant 0.6 mm thicker ipad 2 @ 9.4 mm thick, , weighs 1.4 pounds versus 1.33-pound ipad 2.

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pricing remains before @ $499/$599/$699 wi-fi models , $629/$729/$829 4g lte models, capacities coming in @ 16 gb, 32 gb, , 64 gb. new ipad launches on march 16 in united states, canada, united kingdom, france, germany, switzerland, japan, hong kong, singapore, , australia.

apple continue offer 16 gb ipad 2 in both wi-fi ($399) , wi-fi + 3g ($529) models.

article link: apple introduces 'the new ipad' retina display, a5x chip, lte, 5mp rear camera

 

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