Apple Unveils 4th Generation iPad

[Michael Essany]

“Earlier this year we announced a beautiful iPad with a Retina Display,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook. “But we're not taking our foot off the gas.”

With a shorter than ever gap between new models, the 4th generation iPad was unveiled in San Jose this morning, only six months after the third-generation iPad wowed the mobile community and Apple universe.

On Tuesday, Apple raised the veil on its fourth-generation model, which delivers a substantially faster A6X processor, FaceTime HD camera and, as you might expect, a Lightning connection port.

Best of all, Apple is maintaining its introductory price levels. The new iPad (Wi-Fi-only with 16 GBs) starts at $499, with the Wi-Fi + ceullar version running $629. Embellishing the new model further is the fact that the 4th generation iPad delivers expanded LTE support for the device to be compatible with more global carriers.

More details to follow.

[MgNate]

I can't wait to buy it! This is exactly what i was hoping for!

[ThuD Muffin]

I have a 6 month old 3rd gen. This is no big upgrade. Happy I got mine when I did =).

[z3r01]

i wonder if the iPad mini has siri

[N0KIA]

Same old ****.

iPad 4 = iPad 3 with faster cpu/graphics and lighting adapter. That's it.
iPad Mini = 8" iPad with iPad 2 specs.

Prove me wrong.

[kyphur]

iPad Mini = 8" iPad with iPad 2 specs.

Prove me wrong.

Except for the lightning connector & upgaded cameras you are correct but I do believe I have proven you wrong enough...

[Silverado1987]

But you never said it was mini? Is it?

[Carvensno]

Well i was interested in the iPad mini and hoping for a little better pricing :-( i guess not! At that price i be happy with just my iPhone 5.

[bigboyz]

Was hoping Apple would eat some of the cost and give us retina and siri on the iPad mini..little bummed about it. Well i guess i'll just roll with my iPad 2 for now. Its not broke so no need to fix it :]

[ChicagoV]

i wonder if the iPad mini has siri

Runs the same chip as the 4S, so it should (theoretically) be able to...

[Stoj]

Was hoping Apple would eat some of the cost and give us retina and siri on the iPad mini..little bummed about it. Well i guess i'll just roll with my iPad 2 for now. Its not broke so no need to fix it :]

The mini has Siri, according to Apple's spec page.

[Sage I]

Been waitin to buy an iPad since they came out... Glad I waited this long... I think it's about time to drop some dough on one now... Digital subscription to Thrasher Skateboard magazine here I come!

[bigboyz]

Good..at least it has Siri. I understand they couldn't reach a price point that low without leaving some things out or using last years technology. My son will love this under the tree this year :]

[lazybearkhoa]

They made the iPad 3 seem like it didn't even exist... In 6 months time and a new iPad 4? What a slap in the face!

[djdom111]

They made the iPad 3 seem like it didn't even exist... In 6 months time and a new iPad 4? What a slap in the face!

My iPad is only 1 month old and now I feel like it's an year old one. It sucks.

[Gervs]

I have a 6 month old 3rd gen. This is no big upgrade. Happy I got mine when I did =).

The A6X chip is a real upgrade. The performance difference between an iPad 2 and iPad 3 is so small that its not noticible to humans. But the difference in performance of an IP5 compared to an IP4s or iPad 3 is massive.

[Lysias55]

They made the iPad 3 seem like it didn't even exist... In 6 months time and a new iPad 4? What a slap in the face!

YEAH, they even took the ipad 3 off of the apple store

[lazybearkhoa]

My iPad is only 1 month old and now I feel like it's an year old one. It sucks.

YEAH, they even took the ipad 3 off of the apple store

I'm just upset that they said it was the best selling iPad (3rd gen) and threw a new one, in such a short time. Some Jedi mind tricks by taking off the store.

[Perceptum]

I have a 6 month old 3rd gen. This is no big upgrade. Happy I got mine when I did =).

+1

I am very happy with the camera and speed. I can even use all my old accessories. I will definitely be sticking with it.

[ThuD Muffin]

The A6X chip is a real upgrade. The performance difference between an iPad 2 and iPad 3 is so small that its not noticible to humans. But the difference in performance of an IP5 compared to an IP4s or iPad 3 is massive.

Of course. I completely understand. My iPhone 5 is a leap ahead, but an upgrade just for a faster chip is not worthwhile. The real seller is the retina display.