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iPad Hardware and Competition

The iPad is such an innovative device, it competes with everything from portable movie players to electronic book readers to other tablet computers. So how does the iPad stack up?
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iPad Mini Review
The iPad Mini is Apple's response to the 7-inch tablet market, but did they nail it, or is the Mini a dud? This review takes a look at the iPad Mini and examines how it stacks up against both the competition and Apple's other "full-sized" tablets.

iPad 2 Review: How Does the iPad 2 Stack Up?
A review of the iPad 2. Is it worth it to upgrade? Should you wait until the next iPad 3? Find out how the iPad 2 stacks up.

iPad 2 vs iPad 3rd Gen: Which Is the Better Buy?
The iPad 3 includes a higher definition screen, faster processor and the voice recognition introduced with the iPhone 4S. But is it worth the upgrade? Or is the iPad 2 the best bet?

iPad 4 Review: The Best iPad Yet?
Apple threw us a curve ball with an early iPad 4 release, but while it is a small upgrade over the iPad 3, it packs in quite a bit of upgraded processing power to better take advantage of the Retina Display. But is that enough to make the iPad 4 worth it?

Apple iPad 2 Features
The iPad 2 has a host of features that differentiate it from the original iPad, including cameras and a faster processor that can run games better.

Video: iPad Review
Unless you're living under a rock, then you've heard of the iPad. Find out how Apple's first version of this device measures up in this video by About.com's Sam Costello.

iPad 2 FAQ
If you still have questions about the iPad 2 before you run out and buy one, you have come to the right place. The iPad 2 FAQ contains answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Original iPad Review
After years of rumors and months of hype, the Apple iPad goes in sale in late March 2010. It’s then the public will learn whether the iPad just a source of jokes on the web or, as Apple promises, a truly revolutionary computing device.


If the iPad counted as a PC, Apple would be the fastest growing PC vendor in the world. So what keeps the iPad from being a PC? Does it lack features? Or is it really a PC in disguise?

iPad 3 Rumors
It doesn't take long for people to speculate about what Apple has in store for the iPad. Before the iPad 2 even launched, iPad 3 rumors began making the rounds. And with the iPad 2 only a few months old, rumors about the next generation device are only getting more frequent.

Apple iPad 3rd Generation Features
Apple introduced it's new iPad on March 7th, 2012, and it did not disappoint. New features included better graphics, faster processing, better data speeds and voice recognition.

Should You Upgrade to the iPad 3rd Gen?
The iPad 3 announcement turned out to be the 'new iPad' announcement, with Apple dropping the number from the end of the name. But did they drop anything else? Is it a great upgrade? That depends on how you are using your current iPad.

How to Sell Your iPad
Looking for a great way to finance your new iPad? Sell your old one! Don't worry, even if you don't want to go through the hassle of an auction site, there are still easy ways to sell your iPad.

The iPad Comparison Chart
A chart comparing the differences between the original iPad, the iPad 2 and the latest release, the iPad 3. The chart compares the processor, graphics, display, memory, storage and other features of the iPad.

iPad 3 Review: Does It Measure Up to the Hype?
The iPad 3 adds 4G, a Retina Display, and iSight camera and voice dictation. But how does it measure up to the hype? Is it the best tablet on the market, or just a better iPad 2?

iPad 3 vs iPad 4
In this comparison of the iPad 3 and iPad 4, we take a look at the new features of the iPad 4 and discuss whether it is a worthy upgrade for iPad owners.

Should You Upgrade to the iPad 4?
The iPad 3 lasted only 7 months before the iPad 4 was released, so is it time to upgrade? And what about the original iPad and iPad 2 owners? Is now the best time to buy?

iPad 4 Features and Details
Apple announced the iPad 4 alongside the iPad Mini at the October media event. The new iPad 4 is an incremental upgrade over the previous iPad, with an improved processor and better cameras among other new features.

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