Review of the 4th Generation iPad

By David Tobia
November 5, 2012

Apple’s iPad mini announcement overshadowed another Apple product – the “fourth generation” iPad which has a faster A6X processor and a Lightning port. “The 1.3-pound iPad’s 2048 x 1536 Retina display is still among the best we’ve seen on a tablet.” The new iPad comes just a few months after the “new iPad,” writes The Verge.
The new iPad’s A6X processor launches apps and Safari noticeably faster. WiFi performance is improved and Facetime’s video is sharper. Game graphics are “smooth no matter how detailed, everything’s incredibly responsive, and I saw nary a skipped frame or stuttery animation.” LTE data numbers are “off the chart.”
The new processor does not decrease battery life, which is an important aspect of the update. Maintaining battery life is crucial, writes The Verge.
The connector “means that any docks, cables, or accessories you had for your iPad are now useless without a $29 adapter that’s currently all but impossible to find anywhere,” writes The Verge. While they is critical of the adaptor, it does note that “Lightning’s clearly the future for Apple’s products.” Apple wants to get as many products on the market with Lightning adapters so people begin to make the switch to the new adapter.
The video review provides a great overview.

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