The new iPad

The new iPad: Everything you need to know about Apple's 2012 iPad 3rd generation

Everything you need to know about Apple's 2012 iPad

Apple's 3rd generation iPad was announced on March 7, 2012. While the new iPad looks like last year's iPad 2, it has a better screen, processor, optics, and networking that combine to make it an impressive upgrade.

Key features: 2048x1536 264dpi Retina display, Apple A5X processor, 5 megapixel/1080p video iSight camera, HSPA+ 42mbps/LTE 72mbps networking.

Pricing: Wi-Fi $499/16GB, $599/32GB, $699/64GB; Wi-Fi + 3G/LTE $629/16GB, $729/32GB, $829/64GB

Availability: March 16 in the U.S., Australia, Canada, the U.K. and 8 other regions; available March 25 in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Mexico, and 21 other regions

2012 iPad buyers guide

2012 iPad users guide

Best apps and games for the new iPad

iWork reviews: Keynote, Numbers, Pages
Best apps to show off your new iPad Retina display

iLife reviews: GarageBand, iMovie, iPhoto
Games for the new iPad that will rock your thumbs... and retinas!

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