Official: The new iPad!

Apple recently announced their 3rd generation of iPad! Not iPad 3, iPad 2S or iPad HD, but simply called "iPad". The rumors predicted were there, aside from the "button no more", because it's still there! A Retina Display same as on the iPhones, a higher resolution camera, 4G wireless chip, voice dictation, and with A5X processor and quad-core graphics chip are some of the slightly upgrade of Apple's iOS slate.

So what's the difference of previous iPad 2 versus the new iPad? (iPad 1 not included)

Retina Display. This is the main and a big upgrade of Apple's iPad. From 1024 x 768 resolution of iPad 2, it is now 4 times as many pixels, with 2048 x 1536. That makes the display crisper and more lifelike. Text is razor sharp. Colors are more vibrant. Photos and videos are rich with detail.

5-MegaPixel iSight camera. From 0.7-megapixel to a 5-megapixel camera makes your iPad perfect to capture moments, although iPad's camera is not that usable because of that big screen. But with a 5-megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics, a backside illumination sensor, auto white balance, and face detection for incredible still images. And you can record 1080p HD video.

A5X dual-core processor. From a dual-core A5 of the the iPad 2, now to the dual-core A5x of the new iPad with quad-core graphics to drive the new Retina display. And same battery life of iPad 2.

4G LTE. The new iPad has a 4G LTE chip that is capable of more than 73Mbps of download speed. The new iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G connects to fast data networks around the world — up to 4G LTE. So you can download content, stream video, and browse the web at amazing speeds.

Voice Dictation. Although Siri is not there, but the system-wide voice dictation feature that was on 4S is now on the new iPad.

The only thing that makes it a little beast compared to iPad 2 is its, weight and thickness. Everyone is expecting for a thinner iPad, but it isn't.

Because of a thickness of iPad 2 of 0.34-inch (8.8mm) is now 0.37-inch (9.4mm) on the new iPad. And from 1.33 pounds (601 grams), now it is a bit heavier of 1.44 pounds (652 grams).

Price:
WiFi Only models:
16 GB: $399 = Php23,990
32 GB: $499 = Php28,990
64 GB: $599 = Php33,990

WiFi + 4G models:

16 GB: $429,  = Php30,990
32 GB: $529  = Php35,990
64 GB: $629  = Php40,990