Now in its fourth iteration in two years, the Apple iPad continues its reign as king. The best large tablet you can buy today, the Apple iPad (4th Generation) has it all: top performance, a stellar screen, a surprisingly good camera, speedy Wi-Fi, and a breathtaking library of spectacular apps.

Incredibly fast; Gorgeous screen; Unbeatable app selection

New Lightning connector means some old accessories won't work here

Apple has only made minor changes on the outside of the iPad 4 . The device uses the new Lightning interface . This interface is far more compact and easier to use than the 30 pin dock interface previously used by Apple.

Exemplary workmanship and choice of material; Fast WLAN module; High CPU and GPU performance; Good display with stable viewing angles; Very long battery life; Extensive list of optional accessories; The good performance and the front camera; which now offers better image quality for video chats

Not very slim and light for a high-end tablet, Buyer will need to pay extra for LTE and 3G modules, Meager connectivity, Increasing the storage space is not possible, A slimmer and lighter case; In addition, the screen should be brighter

Now in its fourth iteration in two years, the Apple iPad continues its reign as king. The best large tablet you can buy today, the Apple iPad (4th Generation) has it all: top performance, a stellar screen, a surprisingly good camera, speedy Wi-Fi, and a breathtaking library of spectacular apps.

Incredibly fast; Gorgeous screen; Unbeatable app selection

New Lightning connector means some old accessories won't work here

Three Apple tablets in a single year. This is more than anyone asked for and yet, by some weird logic - or lack thereof, not too many for Apple to successfully sell. All fine and dandy, unless you got the iPad 3 - better luck next time if you were unfortunate enough to buy it in September.

9.7" LED-backlit IPS LCD touchscreen, 2048 x 1536 pixels; scratch-resistant, oleophobic coating, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity, carrier-dependent hotspot support, Optional LTE connectivity (data only, Optional GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS support (for the 3G model only, Apple A6X SoC with 1 GHz...

iTunes still required for uploading most of the content; Reflective screen struggles outdoors; No standard USB port; No stereo speakers; No GPS receiver in the Wi-Fi version; No memory card slot; Lack of basic iOS apps - stocks; clock; calculator; voice memos; Apple A6X chipset with PowerVR554MP4...

Many would argue that the iPad 4 came out sooner than it should have, or criticize that there really isn't any difference between this and the third gen iPad… both statements aren't too far from the truth.

Beautiful Screen; Great performance; Light weight; Tremendous amount of third-party software

Not a huge difference between it and iPad 3; No expandable memory

Verdict Taken on its own, the fourth generation iPad is a triumph of engineering and design: it feels like a true laptop replacement for many, even if it offers only a minimal update over the third generation model that only serious spec heads would notice.

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We were all taken aback when Apple released this fourth-generation iPad, not least because it came out at the same time as the iPad Mini , and only six months after the third-gen device had been released. Enter some angry Apple fans who had just paid out for a device that was already out of date.

Great Retina display; Amazingly good battery life; Nice range of apps; 4G support; improved FaceTime camera

Not terribly portable; Lacks memory card slot

Engadget - Tim Stevens : "Twice as fast, better battery life, same cost. What more do we need to say? The new iPad is a hit on all fronts -- but it of course won't be received that way by all.

With retina screen watching tv and movies is now more of a pleasure than ever before but is it worth the upgrade.

- Great Battery Life; - Retina Display; - Powerful

- New charger port; - Expensive; - Not too different to iPad 3

We do feel there should be a touch more "awesome" at this price, but once you've gazed adoringly into the Retina Display, you'll struggle to not hate any tablet that isn't this good.