Testseek.com have collected 217 expert reviews of the Apple iPad 4 9.7 inch and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPad 4 9.7 inch.
February 2013
(87%)
217 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(71%)
38 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Incredibly fast performance
Lightning connector improves over dock-connector
Better camera performance overall
Outstanding display
Slick user experience and software
Dual-channel HSPA+ speeds
Great display
Easier connector
Faster innards
The newest iPad's faster A6X processor adds extra system speed and graphics power. Improved worldwide cellular compatibility makes the LTE model a more appealing proposition. And the iOS App Store remains best in class
With the widest selection
The editors didn't like
Slightly decreased battery life
Lightning accessories still in short supply
Wi-Fi
$539 (16GB)
$649 (32GB)
$759 (64GB). Wi-Fi + Cellular
$679 (16GB)
$789 (32GB)
$899 (64GB)
Not 4G-capable in Australia
Thicker & heavier than predecessor
Gets warm during regular use
Not much of an update
Still slightly weighty
Price too high
The fourth-gen iPad is otherwise identical to its recent predecessor -- same size
Weight
And Retina screen. It's heavy to hold in one hand
And most older accessories won't work without investing in a pricey Lightning adapter
Exemplary workmanship and choice of material, Fast WLAN module, High CPU and GPU performance, Good display with stable viewing angles, Very long battery life, Extensive list of optional accessories
Not very slim and light for a high-end tablet, Buyer will need to pay extra for LTE and 3G modules, Meager connectivity, Increasing the storage space is not possible
Once again, Apple presents a high performance tablet the iPad 4.Apple has only made minor changes on the outside of the iPad 4. The device uses the new Lightning interface. This interface is far more compact and easier to use than the 30 pin dock interfac...
There’s good reason why these two are regarded by many as the two most outstanding tablets on the market right now. Every way we dissect it, there’s no arguing that they exhibit all the qualities we look forward to seeing on premier tablets. If you’re...
Published: 2012-11-09, Author: Pete , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: I’ve spent the last few days checking out the fourth-generation iPad, looking — no, hunting — for ways Apple‘s new flagship tablet differentiates itself from the previous model. While it’s hardly coal mining, it been an extremely challenging task.iPad ...
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Published: 2012-11-07, Author: Daniel , review by: Laptopmag.com
Beautiful Retina display, Best tablet app ecosystem, Powerful processing and graphics performance, Blazing fast dual-band Wi-Fi,
Sluggish Siri performance
The new iPad crams double the performance into the same beautiful package, bringing with it improved Wi-Fi speeds, a better camera and an unbeatable selection of apps.
Premium construction, Impressively detailed and accurate Retina Display, High caliber performance, Above average battery life
Not much of a serious upgrade to the iPad 3
As much as we’d love to believe that this is the successor to the iPad 3, partly due to the fact that there’s a “4” attached to its name, we figure that it’s more indicative of being an iPad 3S – since you know, it’s employing the same design as befor...
Published: 2012-11-06, Author: Chris , review by: arstechnica.com
It's an iPad, only faster, Retina display is still sharp and nice to look at, Expanded LTE coverage a real benefit to international users, FaceTime HD is a nice improvement
Even with the new 12W charger, still takes ages to top up the 43 Whr battery, Still quite thick and heavy compared to other tablet options, No built-in USB or HDMI connectors, or SD card slots (though Apple will happily charge you $29 extra if you want th
The iPad 4 feel like something akin to "Schrödinger's iPad", neither old nor new, not a minor fix and yet not a full update. Apple has always waited a year if not more to update iOS devices in the past, and the iPad 4 coming only 7 months after the iPad 3...
Published: 2012-11-05, Author: Neil , review by: appleinsider.com
Abstract: Arguably the biggest surprise product debut from Apple in 2012 is the new fourth-generation iPad, a tablet that replaces its predecessor and doubles its performance after less than a year on the market...
Abstract: The iPad 4 has an Apple A6X system-on-a-chip (SoC) is marketed as twice as fast, both in central and graphics processing, as the iPad 3 released only 7 short months ago. Apple's custom, manually-set ARM v7s processor -- called Swift -- remains the 32nm CM...