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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MD513LL/A
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- The latest iPad adds several tweaks and improvements to secure its position at the top of the tablet heap. It's better all around, but third-gen owners need not apply.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPad (4th generation) price range: $472.99 - $529.99
- Reviewed by: Scott Stein
- Reviewed on: 10/30/2012
The good: The newest iPad's faster A6X processor adds extra system speed and graphics power. Improved worldwide cellular compatibility makes the LTE model a more appealing proposition. And the iOS App Store remains best in class, with the widest selection.
The bad: The fourth-gen iPad is otherwise identical to its recent predecessor -- same size, weight, and Retina screen. It's heavy to hold in one hand, and most older accessories won't work without investing in a pricey Lightning adapter.
The bottom line: The latest iPad adds several tweaks and improvements to secure its position at the top of the tablet heap. It's better all around, but third-gen owners need not apply.
User reviews
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It made my mom happy
by cherrygoddess on May 12, 2013
Pros: It looks very pretty
Cons: You have to buy a lot of extra things to make it useful.
Summary: Lately, I have been considering purchasing an iPad 4. This basic unit "starts at $499." However, I would probably need all the bling that Apple offers to augment my iPad: ...
Summary: Lately, I have been considering purchasing an iPad 4. This basic unit "starts at $499." However, I would probably need all the bling that Apple offers to augment my iPad: a case, a stand, speakers, a printer, cables, extra GB, and a dock. If I pay $130, the thing can be used as a cell phone. All told, I'd be out about $1000 (US), which is what I paid for my MacBook Pro in 2010. (As a promotion, my MacBook came with a "free" iPod Touch 3 that became obsolete almost immediately.) Funny how fast the iPad eclipsed the iPod touch that I got only three years ago. Nothing should be outdated that fast! Where do all these old computers go, anyway? Apple Heaven? Or do they just dump refurbished machines on public schools that don't have the budget to purchase the latest models? I see commercials every day for a cell phone company that makes fun of people who don't want to keep upgrading their old devices with new ones. Well, not all of us have the resources or even the patience to upgrade these machines every year along with "new, improved" software that worked perfectly well in the first place.
Compared to specs of the new iPad, my MacBook's only drawback is its weight. My husband had to buy an iMac to augment his nearly obsolete Power Mac G5 (which has no Intel processor and therefore no way to upgrade beyond OS 10.5.4). The more I see of these new, upgraded devices, the more I remember how the Power Mac G4 (1999-2004) was the be-all, end-all computer (which we had to dump for the G5, 2003-2006), the Cube (2000-2001, which burned up its own hard drive because it turned out it DID need a fan, after all), and whatever machine that Apple sold us in the mid-90s that required floppy discs prior to the advent of CDs.
As a child of the 1960s, I see the iPad as a glorified Etch-a-Sketch. The reviews prior to mine say things like "Great camera," Great for gamers," "Really fast," and "Intuitive OS." It also says "Not much better than v.4," "Heats up," "Doesn't use Flash," and so on. It's portable and has cell-phone capability for $130 more. But I have a cell phone, and I'm not familiar with many of the apps that people laud about the iPad 4.
For memory, you can use something called iCloud. I still don't know how that works. Who else can see any documents, photographs, music, etc. that I might store in iCloud World? The security of invisible, intangible memory is probably nil.
I am typing this review on our Power Mac G5, which is still quite useful for sending/receiving e-mail, using Word products, iTunes, and Firefox 3.6.28. It still has plenty of space (has a limit of 2 GB, but we can attach an external backup drive to this and keep on trucking). I wonder how long it will be before the iMac 21.5 ($1249, 8 GB) we just bought becomes useless. Its lack of an internal disc drive prevents us from installing Microsoft Word or our HP Printer, for example. I had to fool it by downloading archived versions of our software so that the new computer would jump into "upgrade software" mode...which it immediately did, giving me the latest versions of anything I needed to use in our new iMac.
Given the right price, I might one day buy an iPad of it ever includes all the aspects I enjoy now on my laptop. I understand that the new MacBook Air ($1199, 13") has no disc drive, either. The omission of a disc drive is a deal-breaker for all portable Apple computers, as far as I'm concerned, so unless the overall price is all-inclusive, I'll wait awhile.
(A postscript: CNET feels the need to rewrite and punctuate my review as it sees fit. That may explain why so many of the reviews I've been reading here seem to have been written by people who use English as a second language. To quote John Reed, "DON'T REWRITE WHAT I WRITE!!!") -
Best tablet in the market
by albegarc1 on April 13, 2013
Pros: Screen
Fast processor
SiriCons: Heavier then the iPad 2
Summary: I just updated from the iPad 2 and I am really amazed by this model, the retina display is so beautiful the pictures, videos and every thing looks just great . ...
Summary: I just updated from the iPad 2 and I am really amazed by this model, the retina display is so beautiful the pictures, videos and every thing looks just great . Also,it is really fast and so,far so good working with Siri.
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Love the iPad 4
by Shabazzy on March 25, 2013
Pros: Speedy and Great Apps. LTE and Retina.
Cons: Passbook and Newsstand. I found these apps to be useless.
Summary: Love the iPad 4, perfect for business and play. Found apps that really make my job easier. As cheesy as this review sounds, I do use the iPad all the ...
Summary: Love the iPad 4, perfect for business and play. Found apps that really make my job easier. As cheesy as this review sounds, I do use the iPad all the time for work and entertainment. Love the synchronicity between iPhone, iPad and Mac. The new iPad is really faster than my iPad 2 was.
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It is the same old iPad in terms of software...
by jnb5531 on March 19, 2013
Pros: iOS is stable, good build quality but heavy
Cons: Lack of innovation, first generation can do the job a little slower. siri is useless except for bad entertainment, can't play flash, open zips, pricey attachments for accessories. Can't customize. Not worth the money. There's newer technologies
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Still Just An iPad, Is That Okay?
by thisistheslam on March 15, 2013
Pros: Continues to offer a good quality build and look. Faster than ever before with new processor. iOS App Store has lots going for it.
Cons: Nothing has changed between the 3rd and 4th generation iPad products software wise, and little has been done to improve the hardware. Requires access to a full PC/Mac at times to get important tasks done.
Summary: The iPad has defined what a tablet should be. Here, on their fourth generation product, Apple has definitely held to the "if it ain't broke" mentality. There's next ...
Summary: The iPad has defined what a tablet should be. Here, on their fourth generation product, Apple has definitely held to the "if it ain't broke" mentality. There's next to nothing different about the iPad 4th gen from its predecessor. Yes, they dropped the A6X chip inside, which improves performance. But for a product that didn't seem to noticeably suffer to begin with, it begs the question: why the new product? And why so soon!? Typically, Apple releases products ~1-2 years from the previous generation. This time they waited around 7-8 months. On top of that, many people didn't immediately upgrade to the 3rd gen iPad right away, so those customers that bought into the 3rd gen felt robbed just a couple months later when this 4th generation iPad hit store shelves.
Make no mistake, the iPad is still good. But in a world where Google offers cheaper tablets with reasonable performance and a large app marketplace and Microsoft challenging the rules of tablet capabilities with their RT and Pro Surface devices, you have to wonder if the iPad is a must-have. Not only that, you may ask yourself whether this is a "should have" device. Office and Flash support on a similarly priced Surface RT is very appealing, even if Windows RT still needs optimization to move smoother like iOS does. The fact that the iPad requires me to still have another computing device nearby to do important tasks or work is a downer. -
Personally own it, and adore it!
by Lionelmessi166 on March 9, 2013
Pros: Graphics
Display
IOS 6
Safari
Siri
Simpicity of OS
Processor
Ultra-Fast browsing
Lives up to it's name
Media consumption
Awesome Maps
Slick and sleek design
Duriable
Premium
Apps optimized for IPad
Keyboard
Accessories
Home Button
4G LTECons: Absolutely nothing!
Summary: Stunning, Spectacular, Sereal(in a good way)
Summary: Stunning, Spectacular, Sereal(in a good way)
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Astounding beauty!
by icnside on February 26, 2013
Pros: Retina display, increased speed, Apple coolness, usability, dependability
Cons: Size...I personally like the ipad mini size better, but for video he iPad rocks
Summary: Nearly the cost of a laptop and nearly the functionality now with its speed and apps for everything
Summary: Nearly the cost of a laptop and nearly the functionality now with its speed and apps for everything
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Works great. I like my Apps, Music,Movies,Camera.
by garciarosemary8 on February 15, 2013
Pros: Feels great while handling it & I can take it anywhere.
Cons: I feel for the price it cost it should do a lot more!
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The best iPad yet, which doesn't say much
by Arouraborialice on February 12, 2013
Pros: Easiest iOS in the world- great for kids, seniors and beginners
Faster
Retina screen makes a difference
Newest 128gb version
Status symbol
The App Store
Made even better with a jailbreakCons: Not the best on the market
Priced to break ur bank
Gets very hot which can damage it/u
Thicker and heavier than previous modles
No internal expandable memory options
Apple updates means it won't be the 'best for long'Summary: WARNING: what most ppl won't tell u is this thing is HOT. Not on the market in ur handsOn 100% and charge u will be burnedThe only problem is ...
Summary: WARNING: what most ppl won't tell u is this thing is HOT. Not on the market in ur handsOn 100% and charge u will be burnedThe only problem is not every1 experiences this and since these are standardized machines the fact that they are not all the same makes the construction questionable anything that hot can damage processors but apple claims theyre testing has covered this and all heat flucuations are within operational standards.... However: RETINA does matter and u can tell the difference easily between previous version. While reading this is mostly important and if ur into photo editong or gaming this is the ipad for u. SIZE does matter and with the new 128gb (look at it as a $100 upgrade) -note if u don't care about internal storage, want versatile storage and are willing to jump through a few hoops format wise u can go with a seagate wireless plus external wifi hotspot hard drive, which is a $200 1 terabyte media upgrade. In the end bigger is better if only for the ability to optimize that space when needed and nv worry about reaching ur limit(Perfect combo? 128gb iPad 4 wifi+4g lte with seagate wireless plus: Package cost? $1129 (for that u could buy 3 iPad minis). SPEED matters and this is the fastest iPad yet. And if ur buying apple STATUS is a motivator and it matters. However unless they are to close for comfort no one is going to be able to tell this is the newest iPad from a distance.
If status is ur main motivator and ur new to iPads go with the IPAD MINI (which has the guts of an iPad 2) which is clearly recognizable or the iPad 2 which is thinner, lighter and cheaper than the newest version, who's gonna know? -
Still the defacto standard for tablets
by RGordon13 on January 24, 2013
Pros: Fast (A6X) dual core processor (quad cord for graphics)
Dual channel Wi-Fi
1gb RAM
Retina display
Useable camera
Most intuitive OS anywhere
Lightning cable connects easier to iPad (less likely to damage the port)Cons: Lacks expandable memory
Non-replaceable battery
Lightning connector requires adapter for most accessories and docks
Premium price point
No Flash supportSummary: I was pleasantly surprised with the improvement in response and browsing speeds between my new iPad 4 and my original iPad 2. Side by side in the store I didn'...
Summary: I was pleasantly surprised with the improvement in response and browsing speeds between my new iPad 4 and my original iPad 2. Side by side in the store I didn't see much difference in the displays (non-retina vs retina), however, I've noticed it in use; especially videos and games. Comparing them in store using just the wallpaper didn't do the retina display justice.
I'll now be able to actually use the camera. The one in the iPad 2 was so low a resolution that I gave up using it. It's aggravating that the new lightning connector isn't compatible with my existing accessories, however, I absolutely prefer it when connecting my iPad to power. MUCH easier to connect it and I'm sure the same will be said for the new docks when they are finally available.
Worth the upgrade for iPad 2 users. iPad 3 users might not experience the same incremental experience though.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MD513LL/A
- Description: Pick up the iPad with Retina display and suddenly, it's clear. You're actually touching your photos, reading a book, playing the piano. Nothing comes between you and what you love. That's because the fundamental elements of iPad - the display, the processor, the cameras, the wireless connection - all work together to create the best possible experience. And they make iPad capable of so much more than you ever imagined. The A6X chip inside iPad is the most powerful mobile chip yet. It delivers up to twice the CPU and graphics performance of the A5X chip. And it makes iPad feel faster and even more responsive. Apps launch instantly and run smoothly. Graphics-intensive games are fluid and lifelike on the gorgeous Retina display. And with improved image signal processing built into the A6X chip, the photos and videos you take with the 5-megapixel iSight camera look sharper and even more Retina worthy. FaceTime on iPad puts you face-to-face - even when you're miles apart. You can make a video call over Wi-Fi, so if you're out and about, your friends and family are never out of the loop. And now with the FaceTime HD camera, everyone can get an even better view of you and what's around you. You can also use it for taking self-portraits or recording 720p HD video. iPad is sleek, beautiful, and engineered to handle life on the go - thanks in large part to the aluminum unibody. By consolidating many parts into one, everything becomes less complex and far more precise. The result is an iPad that's thin, light, and durable enough for the ins and outs of everyday life. The Wi-Fi capabilities built into iPad keep you connected faster than ever - up to twice as fast as any previous-generation iPad. With dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) 802.11n Wi-Fi and support for channel bonding, download speeds can reach up to 150 Mbps. Translation: many of the things you do every day may start to feel a whole lot faster.
Display
- Type 9.7 in,
IPS TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Display Resolution 2048 x 1536 ( 264 ppi )
- Touchscreen Yes
- Features Retina display,
Fingerprint resistant oleophobic coating General
- Operating System Apple iOS
- Carrier AT&T ,
Sprint ,
Verizon Wireless Processor
- Processor Apple A6X
- Number of Cores Dual-Core
Memory
- Flash Memory 16 GB
Communications
- Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth 4.0,
802.11 a/b/g/n Camera
- Rear-facing Camera 5 megapixels
- HD Video Recording 1080p
- Features Video stabilizer,
Autofocus,
Tap to focus,
Photo and video geotagging,
Face detection in still images,
5-megapixel iSight camera,
FaceTime HD camera - Front-facing Camera 1.2 Megapixel
EBook Reader
- Supported Text Formats DOCX,
HTML,
PDF,
DOC,
RTF,
TXT - Supported Still Image Formats PPT,
TIFF,
JPEG,
GIF,
PPTX Multimedia
- Supported Digital Video Formats H.264 High Profile Level 4.1 (up to 1080p),
MPEG-4 SP (up to 640x480),
Motion JPEG (up to 1280x720) - Audio Microphone , Speaker
- Supported Digital Audio Formats AAC,
WAV,
AIFF,
Protected AAC,
MP3,
Apple Lossless,
Audible
Software
- Preloaded Software Messages,
Music,
Reminders,
Camera,
iBooks,
iTunes,
Maps,
Game Center,
Photo Booth,
FaceTime,
Videos,
Safari,
Photos,
App Store,
Newsstand,
Clock,
Mail,
Notes,
Siri,
iCloud,
Calendar,
Contacts System Requirements for PC Connection
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.6.8 or later,
Microsoft Windows 7,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later,
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later Expansion and Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Headphones,
1 x Lightning Battery
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium polymer
- Capacity 42.5 Wh
- Run Time 10 hour(s)
- Run Time Details Web browsing over Wi-Fi - up to 10 hour(s),
Video playback - up to 10 hour(s),
Audio playback - up to 10 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Color White
- Sensors Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor,
Three-axis gyro sensor,
Digital compass - Features Front camera ,
Rear camera - Included Accessories Power adapter
- Cables Included 1 x Lightning to USB cable
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 7.31 in
- Depth 0.37 in
- Height 9.5 in
- Weight 1.44 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year,
Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
- Min Storage Temperature -4 °F
- Max Storage Temperature 113 °F
- Max Altitude Operating 9840 ft
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