The Apple iPad 3 is an iOS powered tablet, which is the successor of the 2nd gen iPad, while it has got all the high-end specifications and it will arrive in both the Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 4G LTE variants.
Apple iPad 3 runs iOS 5, sporting a 9.7-inch super-high resolution Retina Display with 2048 x 1536 pixels, powered by a A5X dual-core processor under the hood with quad-core graphics, 5 megapixels rear-facing iSight camera with IR filter, 1080p HD video recording, 16GB/32GB/64GB internal storage, 21Mbps HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA at 42Mbps, 4G LTE capability, Bluetooth, 802.11 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, a whole host of the iOS services and all the regular services of an iPad.
Network | |
| 4G | LTE 700, 1700, 2100 MHz |
| 3G | HSDPA HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 2G | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
System Properties | |
| Operating System | Apple iOS 5.1 |
| CPU | Apple A5X Dual-Core Processor |
| GPU | Quad-Core Graphics |
| RAM | |
Display | |
| Type | LED-backlit IPS TFT Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Size | 9.7-inch |
| Colors & Resolution | 16M Colors & 2048 X 1536 Pixels |
| Pixel Density | 264 ppi |
Design | |
| Form Factor | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4mm |
| Weight | 1.4lbs or 662 grams |
Input / User Interface | |
| Input | – Retina Display – Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating – Accelerometer – Proximity Sensor – G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope |
Camera | |
| Primary (Rear-Facing) | – 5 Megapixels – 2592 x 1944 pixels – Auto-Focus – Backside illuminated sensor – 5-Element Lens, IR filter – ISP Built-in |
| Video Recording Capability | – 1080p HD Video Recording Capability – 30 fps |
| Secondary (Front-Facing) | – 2 Megapixels |
Memory | |
| Internal Storage | 16GB/32GB/64GB Internal Storage |
| Expandable Storage | – No – No microSD Card Slot Support |
Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + EDR |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| HDMI | Yes |
| WLAN | – 802.11 Wi-Fi b/g/n – Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| GPS | Yes |
| HDMI | — |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM Radio with RDS |
| Headset | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
Browser & Messaging | Apple Safari SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
Battery | |
| Capacity | Li-Ion 42WHr Standard Battery |
| Battery Life | Up To 10 Hours |
Music, Video & Image | |
| Audio Formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WAV |
| Video Formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
| Image Formats | GIF, JPEG, TIFF |
Other Features | iMovie, FaceTime, Garage Band Apps HDMI Video Mirroring HDMI output capable of 1080p HD PhotoBooth iTunes Home Sharing AirPlay AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV AirPlay video streaming to Apple TV Micro-SIM Card Tray iBooks PDF reader Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF documents Viewable Digital Compass |
Colors | Black, White |
* Preliminary Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Any Prior Notice.
Price & Availability
The Apple iPad 3 Wi-Fi+4G LTE edition will be available to purchase from March 16th for $629.99 (16GB), $729.99 (32GB) and $829.99 (64GB).