Retina Display - A screen with pixel density that
more closely matches that of the human retina, there's a resolution of 2,048 x 1,536. That's significantly greater than that of the
monitor you're looking at right now. At 264 pixels per inch, the new iPad's
display is a thing of beauty, literally doubling that the of its predecessor.
iSight - The back camera (now classified as an
iSight camera) can capture 1,080p video at 30 fps with audio and image
stabilization. This is due to a new 5-megapixel sensor and is a big step up
from iPad 2's 720p capability.
Cores - With the addition of four graphics cores
in its A5X system-on-chip, the new iPad does not sacrifice a bit of its great
battery life - according to Apple, which claims the same 10 hours of Wi-Fi Web
surfing or media consumption and nine hours of cellular use on either device.
Communications - The biggest difference of the new
iPad is in its communications capabilities. A new version of iOS now allows the
iPad to be configured as a Wi-Fi hot spot for as many as five devices. The new
iPad is equipped with Bluetooth 4.0, which adds high-speed and low-energy
protocols and is backward-compatible. Wi-Fi capabilities are identical between
old and new models. Pricing starts at $499 for Wi-Fi-only models and $629 for
4G.
Michael Glasser
Glasser Tech LLC
(516) 762-0155
