Apple® - iPad® with Wi-Fi - 16GB - 3rd Generation - Black

Yes, I am a big apple fan boy and I almost buy anything shiny and made by apple. Apple zombie, YES I am and why not? They make great products, you don't have to be a complete GEEK to operate one and let's face it, their AWESOME. If you already have an iPad 2 like I did then, you will be kind of disappointed with the new iPad only because it looks the same. A little heavier and warmer when in use. The Retina display cannot be appreciated right away if you already own an iPad 2 but once you have these new ones on your hands daily, you will realize that it really is a stunning display. I was skeptical to upgrade at first but after visiting an apple and best buy store quite a few times to play with the new iPad, I have to say. I was sold. I'm not telling you to upgrade and sell your iPad 2. It really is just a matter of preference and if you're okay to spend an extra $100-150 like I did then hey, go for it. This thing is fast, beautiful, the newer apps available for the new iPad are just stunning (AGAIN I USED THIS WORD) better camera (BUT DON'T BE THE GUY THAT ARE ACTUALLY OUT IN PUBLIC TAKING PICS WITH YOUR IPAD, COZ THAT'S JUST WEIRD) I use it for almost anything (email, facebook, games and entertainment) I have forgotten that I own a macbook. If you don't own a tablet and thinking of getting one, get the new iPad. If you're happy with your iPad 2 then keep it because I'm pretty sure next year's version would be a lot better. If you have the original 1st version iPad then buy the new iPad, most electronic stores like Best buy will give you money for your old device.

This is my first iPad. Got it on the first day it came out. No, I did not stand in line at all. I casually walked in the store around mid-day. They had plenty in stock and even asked which model I'd like. I picket the 16G Wi-Fi only model. I guess I'm lucky. I don't experience any issues with it. I ran intense 3D games, or just casual ones. I purchased a smart cover and the XGear Smart Cover Enhancer II for the back (beautiful cover by the way). Even with the back cover on, my iPad does not heat up AT ALL. The Wi-Fi connection is absolutely fantastic. It's super fast! I love that the keyboard not only can be detached from the bottom of the screen, but can also be split so it ends up with a left and right half and I can just use my thumbs to type. I understand this feature is not available on older iPad models. The tablet overall is super fast and very responsive. The screen is very nice - can't compare to iPad 2 since I don't have one. I don't understand all the grouchy people complaining about the added weight. Most of them don't even know how much 0.11 pounds feels like. They just gripe to have something to gripe about. Nothing more. In comparison, I have an Acer Iconia A500 android tablet which I bought about a year ago. That tablet weighs about 650 grams, while the iPad 3 weighs around 600 grams. So you can go and complain about THAT!!! The Acer Iconia feels clunky and extremely slow compared to the iPad 3. I don't know how many times the Google Map app was updated, yet it's still crashing on a regular basis. Not so on the iPad 3. It's fast, it's responsive, it's simply beautiful. I find the battery life just great. I get just around 10 hours out of it, exactly as advertised. In case the complainers didn't read it (or don't know it better) the battery life is heavily dependent on how you use your notifications, locations, bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and of course your screen brightness. I am very happy with the battery life (especially when I compare it to the Acer Iconia A500). Using the charger I got with the iPad 3, it charges the pad in around 5-5.5 hours (from around 5-10% depletion). Overall I am VERY happy with it. And no, I am not an Apple fanboy, I just simply think it's far superior to the android tablet.

I have owned both the 32 GB wifi only iPad 1 and iPad 2 in both black and white. I did not plan on stepping up to the iPad 3; however, I found the option of the new screen very appealing. I pre-ordered my 16 GB black iPad 3 and am so happy that I did. There are three things that make this an amazing upgrade even from the iPad 2. 1) LTE - It is blazzing fast on Verizon. It is as fast or faster than my home wifi, and I even have a top tier plan. (Also the iPad version will work with an AT&T sim for HSPA+ when LTE is not around.) 2) The Screen - Amazing is the only word I can use. Very pleased. Reading books is amazing. Videos look great. Pics are fantastic. Big step up. 3) Diction - You can now speak to type which I find very helpful. I am very happy that I was able to upgrade. Sell your old iPad or iPad 2 for a few hundred and step up to the "New" iPad. I even stepped down in storage as everything for music and now even movies is in the cloud! A few notes: It is not too hot. I use it for hours at a time with multiple apps running. I have NO issues. This is way overblown. Everyone is looking to jump on board the next big thing, and it's just rediculous.

This is my first iPad and I'm kinda surprised at how fast the internet speeds are...when buying a iPad its not about the actual device its about the app store which is 10x better than Android (owner of 7 android phones in the past 2 yrs)...the camera is okay but not stunning.battery life is amazing...if your planning on getting one I would say go for it...with the new processor graphic chip games will look crazy on this screen soon...this is my first Apple product and with the app store and the bf screen I wouldn't consider going back to Android...plus u have the security of knowing there won't be another tablet out from Apple in at least a yr unlike Android tablets...extremely satisfied with my purchase and again the games in the app store kicks Android in the butt....if u want one go for it...u won't regret it

I absolutely love this tablet! In fact, I am writing the review on it right now. For the new Retina display, well it is gorgeous, but if I had had an iPad 2, I wouldn't bother upgrading. But since it is my first iPad, I think it is just wonderful! I love the iOS operating system because it seems much more tablet optimized than Android tablets I have seen. It never lags or freezes up unlike Android Honeycomb tablets I had just TRIED in the store for five minutes. The app store has a much better selection than Android, too. As for the battery life, it is very good. Compared to my laptop from 2009 with a 2 hour battery life, this is just great! The only problem is that when you do have to charge it, the power cord is only about 18 inches long, but that can be fixed with a $4 power cord from Walmart. Overall, this is a great tablet, with a great screen, a great battery life, a great camera, and a fair price. I wouldn't upgrade if you already have an iPad 2, but if you have a first gen iPad, or an Android tablet, or no tablet at all, this one is for you!

I decided to buy this new iPad to upgrade my wife's 2 y/o iPad 1. I have had a lot of chances to compare side by side of the screens and speed among iPad 1,2 and 3, and also with samsung tab which I have. This ipad 2012 is simply amazing! The Retina display makes it distinctive among huge amount of tablets out there . The difference of the screens between new ipad and ipad 2,1 like day and night!!!. The screen is so crisp. Letters and pictures on the screen are so sharp even when I zoom in a lot. The camera is amazing! However, I would take 1/2 - 1 star off because there is still no USB interface for flash drive. Are we living in 2012 ??? I know Dropbox and Evernote which I'm using are great apps but USB still is the best way for file transfer. I know many people pick up their Android tablets because they have USB and they can explore their files like the way we do with PC.

I was a long time hater of the apple iPad... Until now! I got my hands on the new IPad and instantly fell in love. I have gone from tablet to tablet prior to my purchase of the new IPad, ranging from the Acer Iconia to the Toshiba Thrive. None of them ever sat well with me and in the end I took them back. As I was about to give up on tablets altogether I decided to go into best buy and see one of my buddies who works there who then proceeded to walk me to the IPads. Boy was I blown away by the gorgeous retina display, the ease of use and how fast it is compared to those previous tablets I purchased. Apple really knows what they're doing and I will never again purchase any other tablet but the IPad. And if you are debating about saving $100 and purchasing the iPad 2, don't! I'm not sure about anyone else but when I looked at the iPad 2 compared to the new iPad I could definitely see the difference! The retina display alone is worth the extra $100! Not to mention 1080p camera and the quad core graphics. Go out and buy yourself the new iPad!

When I bought the new iPad, I had no idea the extent to which it would replace my MacBook Pro and my office desktop Windows machine. My iPhone had already become my primary device for email and quick searches, but now I use the iPad almost exclusively for web browsing, video, and even word processing, leaving my PCs for those rare occasions on which I need access to specific web content and my financial software, or to transfer videos from one device to another. I find the virtual keyboard to be a fine replacement for a hardware keyboard, and the "retina display" makes everything I do a beautiful and enjoyable experience. No need to subscribe to Hulu+—the major networks have apps for iPad or iPad-accessible web content, making this our household's go-to video player. The picture quality is better than our HDTV! Sound isn't bad, either. The extreme portability coupled with the superb user experience makes this an astonishing value for only about $500—less than half of what I paid for my MacBook Pro, and more affordable than an iPhone since there are no monthly fees.