Although the official name is not iPad 3 (at least not from Apple), this new tablet computer, the talk of the town, is now available for the public to purchase and see. Every new iPad generates a lot of excitement, as people guess what new features will be included. Even if this will be your very first iPad, and you are on the fence about getting it, this review will help you understand whether or not this iPad is for you.
Getting online has never been easier, especially since the new iPad is 4G and WiFi capable. Most places will allow you to connect to the Internet while traveling, especially if you have AT&T or Verizon. Many people travel internationally. So to connect, you will need a local SIM card to do this. This is the latest technology that Apple has integrated into the new iPad to increase its overall speed. This allows you to send and receive email, surf the internet and chat with your friends. Many people that have additional Apple devices, including a MacBook or an iPod, can connect with these devices when using the iPad. A new data plan will be required. You dont have to have a contract, as it is only a month-to-month plan.
You will be able to travel around, and not get lost, using the new iPad, while driving, or just walking about. You can type in either an address, a street or even a category such as "hotel" or "Chinese restaurant" and Maps will guide you. You can get turn by turn instructions, or simply choose different routes to get to where you are going. You can choose whether to view your location or destination in map view or satellite view. You also have the ability to zoom in, or zoom out, of the location you are going. You can also e-mail where you are going to others, or send it via Twitter, to the destination of your choice. Your iPad can be used as a portable GPS system no matter where youre traveling.
Even though what we have discussed so far has been positive, there is a drawback to mention in regard to the iPad - the price for this tablet. New iPads are always much more expensive. The older models will drop in price each time Apple releases the new version.
The price for this tablet is quite costly - the new iPad begins at 500 bucks. Instead of getting this tablet from Apple, you might want to consider a less expensive option, such as a notebook computer, especially if all you do is surf the Web. The cost of this iPad, and all of the features you will get access to, might be worth money that you spend if you are actually going to use this tablet. If you choose to upgrade to the iPad 3, you will get a device that has many features, some of which are fun and others are useful. Most people should be happy with Apple and the latest version of their creation, since it continues to be improved. If you need something that is compatible with computers which are traditional, or need Flash, then the iPad is wrong for you. However, when you consider how much you can do with the new iPad, its still a good value.
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