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 definitely the best full-size iPad yet, but if you have a third-gen model, you may feel that six months is too soon to upgrade. Perhaps Apple thought the same, so it delivered a gentle rather than a killer upgrade, though the speed improvement over the last model is evident.

Faster processor; Improved FaceTime camera; UK-compatible 4G connectivity

Reduced battery life; Not much change from iPad 3; Too soon

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Is your vintage 2012 third gen tablet now obsolete?

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

Less than eight months after Apple launched the 3rd Generation iPad (called the "new iPad"), there's a new new iPad in town. The 4th Generation iPad is a minor upgrade to the previous model but the biggest benefit for Australian users is compatible 4G connectivity.

4G capable in Australia; Improved front-facing camera; Quality app ecosystem

Only a minor upgrade over 3rd Gen; Lightning accessories are expensive; Gets warm with regular use

Do not expect anything less from Apple and this product certainly meets those elevated expectations. Easier to use, fast and awesome display. Highly recommended.

During the event where the iPad Mini was announced, Apple also introduced a new normal-sized iPad. We compared this new iPad 'Retina' with the last iPad. Then referred to as the 'new' iPad, we will now call it iPad 3, and the Retina will be called the iPad 4.

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.

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 Enter some angry Apple fans who had just paid out for a device that was already out of date.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