The new iPad — more of the same, twice as tasty [Review]

With little other than a display revamp, the new iPad is a little brighter, crisper and heavier. But is it equally as loveable?

Retina Display is king

If you’re an existing owner of iPad or iPad 2, you’ll certainly notice the difference between versions. Text and images are both clearer thanks to the 2048×1536 Retina Display which is four times the number of pixels than previous iPad models. Other hardware upgrades includes the back camera which has been bumped to 5-megapixal and renamed the iSight. The front-facing camera, however, remains frustratingly low-res. The back camera also shoots in 1080p for what it’s worth. The general form factor is pretty much unchanged, although 60g heavier.