Manage updates with the Download AppApple iPad (March 2012, 16GB, Wi-Fi, black)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MC705LL/A
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- Bottom Line:
- With a host of improvements--faster graphics, 4G wireless
options, a better camera, and a gorgeous high-res screen--the latest iPad cements its position at the head of the tablet pack.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPad (March 2012, 16GB, Wi-Fi, black) price range: $369.99 - $484.88
- Reviewed by: Donald Bell
- Reviewed on: 03/15/2012
- Released on: 03/16/2012
The good: Apple's new iPad includes a stunning new screen, matched by a quad-core graphic processor and the world's largest app and media store to feed it content. There's a proper 5-megapixel rear camera now, with 1080p recording quality. Optional 4G data from AT&T and Verizon afford an uncompromising mobile experience.
The bad: The new iPad is slightly heavier than last year's model; apps and movies optimized for the screen might take up more space; and ports for HDMI, USB, and SD require adapters.
The bottom line: With a host of improvements--faster graphics, 4G wireless options, a better camera, and a gorgeous high-res screen--the latest iPad cements its position at the head of the tablet pack.
User reviews
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If you have an IPAD 2 - forget this.
by crunchingnumber on March 16, 2012
Pros: Better display - similar to Samsung AMOLED
Cons: Apps like docstogo etc cannot handle the resolution rendering them useless. If you're a straight forward business user, save yourself the trouble. I'm less and less inclined with Apple's closed model, but you have to admire the business model.
Summary: I think that the new IPAD is incremental at best, which is why they could not even call it a 2S, let alone an IPAD 3. There is no way ...
Summary: I think that the new IPAD is incremental at best, which is why they could not even call it a 2S, let alone an IPAD 3. There is no way it is worth upgrading from the IPAD 2, particularly with the app screen compatibility issues (and soon people will start writing about them).
I went to a 24hour Walmart at 10:00am (10 hours after release by Walmart) and had to convince the sales staff that they might actually have the new IPAD as advertised for the 24 hour stores. They had crudely posted 8x11" print taped to a display announcing the new IPAD, next to an equally sad looking display housing a single older IPAD 2. When they finally got enough people and energy together to look at what had been delivered the day before, they eventually produced a 16GB white wifi IPAD for $499. They then had to dig through inventory notes to confirm that this was indeed a new IPAD. (seriously where does Walmart get these electronics genius' from).
In any event I completed the purchase with eager anticipation at comparing screen display and speed. Within 5 minutes I realized it was more apple hype. I'm an apple fan but become less and less enthusiastic as they try to exert more control. The screen was better, but certainly not worth replacing my IPAD2. Neither speed nor the screen could justify that. The real kicker was trying to use docstogo where the screen resolution could not be handled and the cursor and text was just all over the place.
I immediately boxed it back up and returned it, all within an hour of purchase. I won't be going back. BTW this purchase was actually for someone else and I thought I would get the latest and greatest. I then ordered a refurb IPAD 2 and saved a bunch :). For my own uses, it confirms that I will review some of the android offerings, particularly the AT&T samsung Galaxy Note 'Phablet' which at least whilst not being an ideal tablet or perhaps an ideal phone, offers something new for me to play with. It also gives me a chance to look more closely at the Android platform and the more open approach for my choices as to how I do the things I want to do with it. At least with Android I can be the final approver of an app I want to put on it as opposed to the app store. The apple jail break community and developers are great but maybe Apple would just learn that they can;t do everything better. Reminds me of IBM's micro channel architecture and OS/2. Ask IBM how that worked out.3 out of 21 users found this user opinion helpful.
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DONT BUY an ipad. Its simple and heres why.
by regberesford on March 16, 2012
Pros: great support
reliable and stable
good looks
solid coding and reliability
long battery life
compact for on the roadCons: the centre hardware button! ugggh
not a hotspot creation device
cant play flash
poor camera resolution (ipad2)
poor navigation interface
best apps have to buy
expensive and overpriced
poor screen resolutionSummary: I have an ipad 2 and used android. I have had my device 8 months now.
THE CENTRE HARDWARE BUTTON: What is it with these guys. Firstly having to navigate ...Summary: I have an ipad 2 and used android. I have had my device 8 months now.
THE CENTRE HARDWARE BUTTON: What is it with these guys. Firstly having to navigate with a centre button is dumb and people dont complain? Ipads navigation is clunky, the unit is heavy, the units are overpriced perhaps to pay for their slick marketing campaigns.
Still got the centre home button! what are these idiots thinking. I have an ipad 2 and hate it. Why do i want a hardware button to press on the ipad device to close apps. Its clunky, do they realise people use more than one application at once so having to shrink the app using this centre button is a pain. Android on the other hand is screen software driven. I have both devices and Android is a much better navigation system by far, the unit is much lighter, the camera is far superior (than the ipad 2).
Apple are very smart in that they conveniently make devices where you have to buy another product. the camera on the ipad was made poor so perhaps youd have to buy an iphone. The imovie is limited ONLY to videos taken on the ipad or iphone. Why? you cant edit any videos that have come from other devices. The ipad cannot be turned into a hotspot like the iphone has in capability. The iphone and ipad have poor navigation and are heavy, "old" looking and just .. in my books great, stable systems but i see the arrogance of Apple like Blackberry had, BB thought they were making the best phones and went about not listening to people and look at that market share for Blackberry phones now.
In my books Samsung with its different sizes in tablets make a much better product. The bright screen is far superior to look at for both ipad and phones. The Apple product is about hype, buzz, slick advertising .. yea the support is GREAT, second to none. You can ring any Apple service in UK, US and Australia for example and the tech guys are patient ... but having had a computer crash and left with the Apple Ipad 2 as a standby device to use .. i quickly became sick of the devices cumbersome navigation. Get rid of that damn home button Apple please! That home button goes ...then your device is buggered! why Apple want to do this is anyones guess.
My verdict is I would buy a Samsung Phone and tablet as my next choice. The ipad i have found being on the road has a lot of short comings. Prices are 30% cheaper as well and the Samsung has worldwide warranty support. Android market has more free apps than the istore.
As i am moving a tablet to Android im looking at a Samsung Note as well given the Iphone 4s is SO SO unattractive, old, heavy, and yes!! that DAMN CENTRE HARDWARE HOME BUTTON!!! WHICH NO ONE ONLINE SEEMS TO WANT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT1 out of 18 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MC705LL/A
- Description: Pick up the iPad 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. To make that hands-on experience even better, they made the fundamental elements of iPad better - the display, the camera, the wireless connection. All of which makes the third-generation iPad capable of so much more than you ever imagined. Everything you do with iPad, you do through its large, beautiful display. And when the display is better, the entire iPad experience is better. The Retina display on the iPad features a 2048-by-1536 resolution, 44-percent greater color saturation, and an astounding 3.1-million pixels - in the same 9.7-inch space. That's four times the number of pixels in iPad and a million more than an HDTV. Those pixels are so close together, your eyes can't discern individual ones at a normal viewing distance. When you can't see the pixels, you see the whole picture. Or article. Or game. In ways you never could before.
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 5
Processor
- Processor Apple A5X
- 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 - Front-facing Camera VGA
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 Input Device
- Type Camera,
Touch-screen
Software
- Preloaded Software Messages,
Music,
Reminders,
YouTube,
Camera,
iBooks,
iTunes,
Maps,
Game Center,
Photo Booth,
FaceTime,
Videos,
Safari,
Photos,
App Store,
Newsstand,
Mail,
Notes,
iCloud,
Calendar,
Contacts System Requirements for PC Connection
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.5.8 or later,
Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later,
Microsoft Windows 7,
Microsoft Windows Vista Expansion and Connectivity
- Interfaces 1,
1 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 Black
- Sensors Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor,
Three-axis gyro sensor,
Digital compass - Features Front camera ,
Rear camera - Included Accessories Dock connector to USB cable,
Power adapter , 10W USB power adapter - Cables Included 1 x USB adapter
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 7.3 in
- Depth 0.4 in
- Height 9.5 in
- Weight 23 oz
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
Product series
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Apple iPad (March 2012, 16GB, Wi-Fi, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 32GB, Wi-Fi, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 64GB, Wi-Fi, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 16GB, Wi-Fi, white)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 32GB, Wi-Fi, white)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 64GB, Wi-Fi, white)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 16GB, AT&T 4G LTE, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23.3 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 32GB, AT&T 4G LTE, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23.3 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 64GB, AT&T 4G LTE, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23.3 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 16GB, AT&T 4G LTE, white)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23.3 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 32GB, AT&T 4G LTE, white)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23.3 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 64GB, AT&T 4G LTE, white)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23.3 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 16GB, Verizon 4G LTE, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23.3 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 32GB, Verizon 4G LTE, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23.3 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 64GB, Verizon 4G LTE, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23.3 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 16GB, Verizon 4G LTE, white)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23.3 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 32GB, Verizon 4G LTE, white)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23.3 oz -
Apple iPad (March 2012, 64GB, Verizon 4G LTE, white)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes,
Apple iOS 5,
Apple A5X,
IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g,
Bluetooth 4.0,
7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in,
23.3 oz
Accessories
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (35091278)28.95 - 41.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (35091300)32.90 - 39.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (35091302)38.99 - 39.00
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (35091296)54.87 - 69.00
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (35091303)51.77 - 69.00
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (35091281)26.99 - 39.00
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (35091304)24.83 - 39.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (35090924)68.99 - 69.85
- Apple Digital AV Adapter - iPad / iPhone / iPod audio / video / charging / data adapter - HDMI (35168069)33.04 - 42.00
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (35091301)64.95 - 69.00
- Targus Versavu Keyboard and Case for iPad2 - keyboard - with Targus Stylus for Apple iPad (silver) (35056914)61.23 - 99.95
- Case Logic Laptop and iPad Attaché - notebook carrying case (35137882)21.64 - 31.92
- Case Logic Laptop and iPad Attaché - notebook carrying case (35137892)21.64 - 39.37
- Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad 2 (34648501)69.83 - 116.99
- Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad (34830445)53.17 - 77.99
- Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad 2 and iPad 3 (35312855)129.99 - 169.69
- Targus Versavu Keyboard and Case for iPad 2 (34855399)63.26 - 116.01
- Belkin Keyboard Folio for iPad2 (34864157)69.32 - 123.27
- ZAGG ZAGGmate iPad Case w/ keyboard - keyboard (34465484)72.25 - 98.48
- Logitech Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad 2 (35018387)108.91 - 128.99
- Logitech Wireless Headset for iPad - headset (35054361)49.99 - 89.99
- iHome Rechargeable Speaker System for iPad, iPhone and iPod (Black) (34512712)79.99 - 100.99
- Acase 2nd Generation Apple iPad / iPhone / iPod Capacitive Stylus (Jet Black) Newest Model (34640232)7.99
- Xtrememac IPUTRX11 Tango Bluetooth Dock Speaker for iPod, iPhone and iPad (34192629)83.43 - 110.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34547070)43.71 - 69.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34547071)45.44 - 69.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34547072)44.99 - 66.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34547074)13.67 - 39.00
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34547075)28.60 - 37.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34547078)36.95 - 39.00
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34950247)34.99
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34950250)37.41
- Apple iPad Smart Cover - protective cover for web tablet (34950251)52.72
- Incase Car Charger for iPod, iPhone and iPad (34447673)11.19
- OtterBox iPad Defender Series Case - black (APL2-IPAD1-20-C4OTR) (34182445)23.99 - 59.99
- Incase Car Charger for iPod, iPhone and iPad (34447432)19.41 - 32.95
- Pad & Quill Contega for iPad 2 (34846081)
Manufacturer info
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