[Gadget Comparison] iPad 3 vs iPad 2. Should one go for iPad 3?

The most common question amongst the iPad users these days has been, "How is the new iPad better than the earlier version?" Well, the latest version of iPad, though looks exactly like the iPad 2, but it comes with a sharp difference in some of its features.

If you too are looking for the answer to this question, we can help you find the answer by discussing the newly updated features in iPad 3. The new phone comes with many sharp features like Retina Display (to make things look superbly crisp and attractive), an updated A5X processor offering quad-core graphics and a 5MP camera on it's rear with a VGA sensor on the front.

In addition, the new iPad device runs on iOS 5.1, though this feature is also available in iPhone 4S and iPad 2.

Hardly is there any difference in the design of the earlier and the latest versions of the Apple’s tablet range. Looks wise also, the new device is quite identical to the iPad 2, particularly when both the devices are in switched off mode. But if you take them in hand, the new one will weigh almost 60 g heavier than the iPad 2.

Let’s discuss the two major differences in the features of iPad devices.

Retina Display:

Before we discuss anything about the internal features of the new iPad, it's better to talk about one of the main features of iPad 3: the Retina Display.

The new Apple device sports a 9.7-inch screen, with a much higher 1536x2048 pixels of screen resolution approximately. This device should be held at 15 inches from the face, as against 10 inches of difference to be maintained from your eyes in case of an iPhone. This is the most effective and impressive feature we can see on a present day tablet.

The high resolution images produced by its iOS system are really tough to differentiate from the original ones. This kind of color creation which looks almost real will definitely appeal to you though you will miss the punch of the Super AMOLED HD screens found on phones like Samsung Galaxy Note (for instance).

Some good reasons to choose an iPad3:

Wonderful color display, looks almost real.

Features like internet browsing, photo viewing and movie sessions are much better than the iPad 2; one of the best reasons to go for the latest model.

Design:

The new iPad, as already discussed, is a little thicker and a slightly heavier than the iPad 2, which you may find quite impressive. The other aspects of its design are also quite impressive and premium. Hence if you want to know whether it is worth paying around £700 for this top end model, then our answer will be, YES!

The curved edges, the oleophobic scratch-proof glass and the aluminium chassis are some of the things that makes iPad3 a super-stylish device. Some of you may like the lightweight frames of some of the Samsung models but it totally depends on individual preference.

Next, we will discuss about the buttons of the new iPad.

The new phone once again returns with the iconic home button which was supposed to be eliminated from the latest version. This makes hitting and browsing the phone easy.

The rest of the buttons will appear in a group in the top left-hand corner of the new iPad, as the rocker/volume key, the mute/orientation switch and power/lock key will all appear within an inch distance between them. All these buttons of iPad 3 perform more than one function, so you can remain assured of getting a multi-tasking device at hand.

iPad 2 or iPad 3? Which device you found more appealing or useful? Do you think buying an iPad 3 will be a good investment? Please share your views in the comment segment.