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| Product | Apple iPad 2 (32GB, AT&T 3G, black) | Apple iPad (4th generation) | Apple iPad (March 2012, 32GB, Wi-Fi, black) | Apple iPad Mini | Apple iPad 2 (32GB, Wi-Fi, black) |
| Price | $369.99 to $940.00 | $499.00 to $503.48 | $499.00 to $1,072.61 | $329.00 to $336.48 | $568.99 to $661.38 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | March 11, 2011 | Info unavailable | March 16, 2012 | Info unavailable | March 11, 2011 |
| Bottom line | The
iPad 2 refines an already excellent product. Its easy-to-use interface, vast app catalog, and marathon battery life bolster Apple's claim to being the king of tablets.
| The latest
iPad adds several tweaks and improvements to secure its position at the top of the tablet heap. It's better all around, but third-gen owners need not apply. | With a host of improvements--faster graphics, 4G wireless
options, a better camera, and a gorgeous high-res screen--the latest
iPad cements its position at the head of the tablet pack. | If you want the full, polished Apple tablet experience in a smaller package, the
iPad Mini is worth the premium price. Otherwise, good alternatives are available for less money. | The
iPad 2 refines an already excellent product. Its easy-to-use interface, vast app catalog, and marathon battery life bolster Apple's claim to being the king of tablets.
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| OS provided | Apple iOS 5 | Apple iOS | Apple iOS 5 | Apple iOS | Apple iOS 5 |
| Wireless connectivity | IEEE 802.11n Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g | IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11n Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g |
| Weight | 21.6 oz | 1.44 lbs | 23 oz | 0.68 lbs | 21.2 oz |
| Height | 9.5 in | 9.5 in | 9.5 in | 7.87 in | 9.5 in |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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