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 Enter some angry Apple fans who had just paid out for a device that was already out of date.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

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.

The iPad 4 is the quickest iPad yet and a solid choice for a tablet in which we can barely find fault. However, if you're not in a hurry to buy, it's worth waiting for the rumoured iPad 5, which could launch within months.

Apple is a world class company for producing most ultimate electronic gadgets. This 4th generation iPad is a very nice product for all the gadget freak people. It has a very unique and sleek design. Its white color gives a flavour of elegance to it.

Apple's iPad created demand for an entirely new category of computing device, a tablet that let users intimately interact with their content, whether it's photos, videos, games or the Web.

I've been using the iPad 4 for several months now. It's proven to be a dependable item which holds the charge. I use it mostly for "fun" yet have found it useful when away as it is so much easier to carry than a laptop.

great for entertainment; gaming; email; getting the news; streaming video

Price; tech support sometimes time consuming

As a senior citizen I was impressed with how much I use and enjoy this iPad, wish I had bought one sooner. Very reliable and forgiving for a novice user. Will be buying another Apple iPad for a friend.

The Apple iPad 4 came as something as a surprise in late 2012. Everyone was expecting the iPad Mini, but as the new iPad (or iPad 3) had only been out since March, and so a replacement after just 6 months was a bit of a shock.

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

Updated: We take an in-depth look at the 4G iPad - is it worth getting a contract?

Powerful A6X processor; excellent battery life; vibrant Retina Display; iOS has the best selection of apps; outperforms the Surface RT and Nexus 7; LTE - when you can get it - is super fast

EE's 4G plans are too expensive; iPad doesn't work natively with existing 30-pin accessories and peripherals