Unboxing: iPad 3rd Generation (Black 64GB Wi-Fi + 4G) & Smart Cover (Green)

Finally, just under a month of the New iPad being released, I have finally got my hands on one. 

I went with the Black 64GB 4G Model, I felt that this model suited my needs more than the other models. I was very excited to finally receive it! 

There is only so much I can say about the third generation iPad's Retina Display - it is simply amazing. The screen is so good that it looks fake. The 2048x1536 resolution is magnificent. 

Coming from a first generation iPad user, I wanted to see how the speeds have improved. It seems to be a lot more snappier compared the the first generation iPad (obviously). I was particularly impressed whilst playing Grand Theft Auto III on the super-slim tablet. It was a very pleasant experience over all. 

As you all know, the camera's on the iPad 2 where horrific, both front and rear facing camera's where less than 1 mega pixel each. Apple bumped up the quality in the third generation iPad to a 5 mega pixel camera on the rear, also capable of full 1080P HD Video Capture, however, the front facing camera remains of VGA quality, which is a small disappointment. Pictures are reasonable, but not on par with the iPhone 4S (8 mega pixel). But when you think about it, who is going to take a photo or video on their tablet?! 

Photo taken with the third generation iPad:

In the UK, we don't have 4G LTE, yet. But, we do have 3G. Speeds have been great and actually faster than Wi-Fi at some points. Great experience, so far. 

Dictation is the Siri equivalent found on the iPad, so you can write an email, send a text, search the web, tweet a thought, and more. And do it all with only your voice. 

The green Smart Cover that I purchased along side the third generation is great, although I did order myself a Maroo Awanui II case for my iPad for more protection. The green Smart Cover seems to be a lot more vibrant in real-life compared to some pictures where the colour looks extremely washed out. I have not had a problem with the Smart Cover, this is certainly an excellent accessory. 

So, what do I think of the new third generation iPad? It is amazing! I don't doubt for one minute that it is the best tablet on the market. The screen is amazing, speed is great and Dictation is fun. Would I recommend it? Definitely. 

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