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Overview

Stunning new Retina display, 5MP iSight camera, and 1080p HD video recording.

Well it may not have a new name, but there are some truly incredible improvements and enhancements, The New iPad (iPad 3) now incorporates a breakthrough Retina display with 3.1 million pixels, a 5MP iSight camera that can record 1080p HD video, and ultrafast AX5 processing technology. Pick up the new iPad and suddenly, it™s clear. You'e actually touching your photos, reading a book, and playing the piano. Nothing comes between you and what you love. To make that hands-on experience even better, Apple has made the fundamental elements of iPad better. All of which makes the new, third-generation iPad capable of so much more than you ever imagined.

Retina Display

The best display ever on a mobile device.
Everything you do with iPad, you do through its large, beautiful display. And when the display is better, the entire iPad experience is better. The Retina display on the new iPad features a 2048-by-1536 resolution, 44 percent greater color saturation, and an astounding 3.1 million pixels ” in the same 9.7-inch space. That™s four times the number of pixels in iPad 2 and a million more than an HDTV. Those pixels are so close together; your eyes can™t discern individual ones at a normal viewing distance. When you can™t see the pixels, you see the whole picture, or article, or game, in ways you never could before

Breakthrough technology. For a breakthrough display.
In order to create a display with four times the pixels, Apple designers had to create it in a completely new way. You see, every pixel in a display has multiple signals telling it when to light up. But when you have a lot of pixels and a lot of signals on the same plane, signals get crossed and image quality suffers. To make sure everything on the new iPad looks crystal clear, Apple engineers elevated the pixels onto a different plane ” separating them from the signals. It™s technology that™s breakthrough. Just like the new iPad itself.

A5X Chip

Pixel-perfect performance.
The A5X chip with quad-core graphics drives four times the pixels of iPad 2 yet it delivers the same smoothness and fluidity iPad is known for. Even with all that extra oomph, the new iPad still gets an amazing 10 hours of battery life.

More power on display.
The Retina display on the new iPad wouldn™t be possible without the new and powerful A5X chip. It drives power to every one of the 3.1 million pixels in the display. And its quad-core graphics processing makes everything you do on iPad feel incredibly responsive. From the little things like swiping, scrolling, and pinching to the big things like editing photos in the new iPhoto, applying filters and transitions in iMovie, and, of course, playing games.

Instant on. Touch and go.
You use your iPad all the time, maybe for a few minutes here, an hour or so there, and each time you press the Home button or open the Smart Cover, it™s ready to go. Instantly. That™s the work of flash storage. It™s fast and reliable, so you can get to your apps and do whatever you need to do, pronto.

Battery life spread.
The new iPad features a Retina display with four times the pixels of iPad 2 and quad-core graphics. How much of an effect does that have on battery life? Almost none. You still get up to 10 hours of power to read, watch, play, write, and create whatever you want, all you want.

iSight Camera

Shoot 5-megapixel still images.
The 5-megapixel iSight camera features a backside illumination sensor that captures great-looking pictures whether by sunlight or candlelight. Autofocus, tap to focus, and tap to set exposure functions mean every photo you take instantly becomes a frame worthy gem. And with built-in face detection that automatically balances focus and exposure across up to 10 faces, there™s more room for more grins.

Record HD video in full 1080p.
Sometimes life takes you by surprise. You'e reading a best seller on your iPad waiting for the morning train when you spy a gifted performer on the platform. Or you'e browsing the web on the couch when your dog trots by wearing your daughter™s tutu. The iSight camera on the new iPad lets you capture all these unpredictable, beautiful, and hilarious moments. In 1080p HD, no less. And with automatic video stabilization, your recording is free of bumps and shakes. Which is a big advantage when you'e laughing uncontrollably.

It™s all in the lenses.
Megapixels matter. But the quality of a photo is determined by other things too, like the camera™s optics, image signal processor, and software. The iSight camera uses advanced optics to give you the best picture possible. With an /2.4 aperture and a five-element lens, it captures light efficiently to produce a sharper overall image. And the hybrid infrared filter ” typically reserved for expensive SLR cameras ” keeps out harmful IR light for more accurate, uniform colors.


iOS

The world™s most advanced mobile operating system.
iOS is the magic behind iPad. It lets you see and do everything using Multi-Touch. It includes all the powerful, innovative, and fun built-in apps you use every day, many times a day. It™s the preferred choice for app developers.

iCloud

Your content. On all your devices.
iCloud stores your music, photos, apps, mail, contacts, calendars, documents, and more and wirelessly pushes them to all your devices. So if you buy a song, take a photo, or edit a calendar event on your iPad, iCloud makes sure it appears on your Mac, iPhone, and iPod touch, too. You don™t have to do a thing.

Dictation

Talking is the new typing.
Write an email. Send a text. Search the web. Or create a note. And do it all with only your voice. Instead of typing, tap the microphone icon on the keyboard. Then say what you want to say while your iPad listens. Tap Done and, just like that, your spoken words become written words. Dictation also works with third-party apps, so you can do things like update your Facebook status or share a thought on your Twitter feed.

App Store

Over 200,000 apps to choose from.
The App Store is home to over 200,000 apps and counting ” all made just for iPad. And many of them are free. You buy apps from the App Store using the same Apple ID you use to buy music from iTunes. Find an app you like, tap to buy it, and it starts downloading instantly. iPad lets you know when updates are available, so your apps are always current.

Apps made just for iPad.
An app that™s made for iPad is genuinely made for iPad. That means it™s specifically designed to take advantage of the way iPad works. Need proof? Check out Apple™s beautiful iPhoto app on the new iPad. It™s just one of thousands of apps that let you do things with iPad you never thought possible. With iPhoto in the picture, the iLife family of apps for iPad ” including GarageBand and iMovie ” is complete.

Features

  • 32GB Wifi iPad
  • Stunning Retina display with 3.1 million pixels
  • 2048 x 1536 Resolution, and 44 percent greater color saturation
  • 4 Times the number of pixels in an iPad 2, and a million more than an HDTV
  • Breakthrough display technology elevates pixels onto a different plane
  • Pixel-perfect performance from the AX5 chip with quad-core graphics
  • 5-Megapixel iSight camera designed with advanced optics
  • Backside illumination sensor captures amazing photos by sunlight or candlelight
  • Built-in face detection automatically balances focus and exposure
  • Advanced /2.4 aperture and a five-element lens, captures light efficiently
  • Hybrid infrared filter keeps out harmful IR light for more accurate, uniform colors
  • Record HD video in full 1080p
  • Automatic video stabilization keeps recordings free from of bumps and shakes
  • iCloud stores media, contacts, and more and wirelessly shares them to all your devices
  • Write an email, send a text, or create a note all with the voice Dictation feature
  • Over 200,000 apps in the App Store designed specifically for the iPad

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Specs

The New iPad (3rd Gen) Wi-Fi 32GB Specifications:

  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 7-5/16 x 9-1/5 x 3/8 (185.7 x 241.2 x 9.4mm)
  • Weight: 1.44 lb. (652g)
  • Storage: 32GB
  • Display:
    • Retina display
    • 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
    • 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
    • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
    • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
    Chip:
    • Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip with quad-core graphics
    Cameras, photos, and video recording:
    • 5-megapixel iSight camera
    • Autofocus
    • Tap to focus
    • Face detection in still images
    • Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
    • Video stabilization
    • FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second
    • Photo and video geotagging
    Battery and power:
    • Built-in 42.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
    • Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
    • Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
    Input and output:
    • 30-pin dock connector port
    • 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
    • Built-in speaker
    • Microphone
    Sensors:
    • Accelerometer
    • Ambient light sensor
    • Gyroscope
    Audio playback:
    • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
    • Audio formats supported: HE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
    • User-configurable maximum volume limit
    • Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through with Apple Digital AV Adapter (sold separately)
    TV and video:
    • AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) at 720p
    • AirPlay video streaming to Apple TV (3rd generation) at up to 1080p and Apple TV (2nd generation) at up to 720p
    • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p with Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
    • Video out support at 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cable sold separately)
    • Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
    Mail attachment support:
    • Viewable document types: .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)
    Accessibility:
    • VoiceOver screen reader
    • Support for playback of closed-captioned content
    • AssistiveTouch interface for adaptive accessories
    • Full-screen zoom magnification
    • Large fonts
    • White on black display
    • Left/right volume adjustment
    Environmental requirements:
    • Operating temperature: 32 to 95 F (0 to 35 C)
    • Nonoperating temperature: -4 to 113 F (-20 to 45 C)
    • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
    • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)
    System Requirements:
    • Apple ID (required for some features)
    • Internet access
    • Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:
    • Mac: OS X v10.5.8 or later
    • PC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
    • iTunes 10.6 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
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