Reviewers Liked
- Jawdropping
- Better than 1080p video quality
- Still/Video camera greatly improved
- Fast 4G LTE data access (optional, requires monthly service)
- Bluetooth 4.0 and still the best tablet experience
- Gorgeous Retina display with 2,048 x 1,536 pixels
- Better camera performance
- Competitive price points
- Beautiful industrial design
- Good battery life
- Sharp 5-MP camera with 1080p video
- Improved AirPlay functionality
- Best tablet app selection
- LTE support here in the US, coupled with GSM roaming internationally, delivers data extra fast
Reviewers Didn't Like
- STILL no Flash video support
- Slightly more sluggish powerup/down than before
- LTE only works in North America
- Heavier than its predecessor
- Thicker and heavier than the iPad 2
- Runs a tad warm
- No microSD memory card slot
- Comparatively little on-board storage
- Especially for a HD-media-oriented device
- Front facing camera still only VGA quality
- Can't FaceTime over 4G
- 50MB limit for iTunes downloads over 4G
- Front camera doesn't do HD
- Only Verizon iPad offers wireless hotspot feature for now; AT&T may be coming soon
- Nearly all updates to tech specs are used to beef up the "retina" display; very few performance improvements over the iPad 2 otherwise
- Still no Siri