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.

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

Not much of a serious upgrade to the iPad 3

Apple's latest iPad is the best iPad yet, even if its no longer the smallest, or the cheapest. As such, this model now becomes the height of tablet luxury, and the one to investigate if you care about having the best screen, and the best compatibility with cutting-edge apps.

A6X chip delivers even more speed; 4G-compatible in the UK; Best-in-class app selection

Still feels heavy to hold in one hand; Lightning port means older chargers and accessories won't work

It's only been seven months since Apple brought us the iPad 3 , or new iPad, and now we have the iPad 4, or fourth generation iPad with Retina display. Read our iPad 4 review to find out what's new. See also : iPad 4 features .

The New iPad boasts of Retina Display that is clearer and better in terms of closeness to what the naked eye sees as compared to tablets from other manufacturers. The power of the retina display feature of iPad can be greatly observed when you view high definition photos and videos, as well in...

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

(1 items) The release of the fourth-generation iPad so soon after the third-generation iPad may have come as a surprise to even diehard Apple watchers, but the device itself won't.

Incredibly fast performance; Lightning connector improves over dock-connector; Better camera performance overall

Slightly decreased battery life; Lightning accessories still in short supply

So should you get the iPad? Well it really depends on what you want to do with it. On the one hand, if you're looking for a netbook replacement, you're definitely not going to find it here - while the iPad can do a bit of lightweight word processing and presentations, the many drawbacks mean that...

: Gorgeous screen; long battery life; extensive application support

: No USB port; no memory card slot; closed file system

It's not that Apple iProducts aren't good enough – it's that they're not 'better' enough. The new Apple iPad (or iPad 3, or whatever you want to call it) packs a shimmering new high definition display, a couple extra graphics cores for its processor and an updated five-megapixel camera.

Incredibly sharp; realistic display super-enhances movies; gaming; web and photos; gorgeous hardware and software design; 200,000 iPad-optimised apps; upgraded camera

Comparatively little on-board storage; especially for a HD-media-oriented device; front-facing camera still only VGA quality

The iPad revolutionizes the concept of a tablet computer. Its sleek, portable and boasts a speedy CPU, powering its gorgeous 9.7-inch screen

Apple quietly updated the iPad just six months after the third gen 'New iPad' was revealed. Officially calling the new tablet ‘iPad with Retina display,' is it worth upgrading from the iPad 3? And is Apple's iPad still the best big-screen tablet? Let's take a closer look.

Fantastic build; Improved camera; Amazing screen; 4G welcome addition

iOS still not as flexible as other OS's; 4G doesn't support multiple bands; Minor upgrade