Testseek.co.uk have collected 217 expert reviews of the Apple iPad 4 9.7 inch and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPad 4 9.7 inch.
February 2013
(87%)
217 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(71%)
38 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Powerful A6X processor
Excellent battery life
Vibrant Retina Display
IOS has the best selection of apps
Outperforms the Surface RT and Nexus 7
LTE when you can get it is super fast.
Faster processor capable of the most demanding apps and games
Retina display
4G offers potential for much quicker mobile web access
A6X chip delivers even more speed
4Gcompatible in the UK
Bestinclass app selection
Great Retina display
Amazingly good battery life
Nice range of apps
4G support
Improved FaceTime camera.
Great display
Easier connector
Faster innards
A6X processor
Lightning connector
Battery life
Better Wi-Fi
4G EE support
Stunning screen
Excellent audio
Fantastic selection of apps
Movies and music
Impressive build quality
Large battery
Small text is easy to read
IOS 6 has tons of features
Lots of apps
Apple’s not tinkered with the formula much
The metal iPad 4G is the identical size to the third gen
And it’s all the better for it. This is the most polished
Premium slate on the market
Even if it’s not the lightest.The screen is the crown jewel though
And has to be seen to be believed. You cannot see individual pixels
Which makes reading and surfing the web on the blindingly fast Safari an
Faster graphics processor
Better frontfacing camera
UKcompatible 4G connectivity and that same design we know and love.
Sublime display
Stylish and well built
IOS glides along
New A6X processor is incredibly fast
Retina Display is still excellent
Battery Life even better than iPad 3
Lightning connector is better than old connector
Incredibly fast
Gorgeous screen
Unbeatable app selection
Impressive WiFi performance
Upgraded cameras
The editors didn't like
EE's 4G plans are too expensive
IPad doesn't work natively with existing 30pin accessories and peripherals
Lightning connector may make old speakers and docks obsolete
Not a massive upgrade on iPad
4G remains expensive and limited
Still feels heavy to hold in one hand
Lightning port means older chargers and accessories won't work
Not terribly portable
Lacks memory card slot.
Not much of an update
Still slightly weighty
Price is too high
Heavy
Big
Mobile data support is £100 premium
Charging takes time
Price
Weight
Nonexpandable memory
Proprietary port / Closed "world" that may turn some off
Maps still behind the competition
Will the tiny Lightning connector be sturdy enough for docking stations?
You could argue that the new port on the bottom of the new iPad 4G is a downgrade
The smaller Lightning port is easier to use
But it does mean it won’t work with existing cables
Docks and accessories. This might be less of an issue for the iPad than the iPhone or iPod touch however - it’s always been too big for most docks anyway - and Apple has made up for this change (which
Let’s not forget
This is the latest gadget from Apple to switch to the Lightning connector
Making existing chargers and speakers incompatible
A bit chunky next to some of its competitors
Not a radical departure from the iPad 3
Lightning connector require all new docks and cables
Still no expandable storage or other inbuilt connections
Published: 2013-02-11, Author: James , review by: gadgetreview.com
There is no faster tablet for web browsing, gaming, and media playback, Battery life is impeccable with up to 10hours of continuous use, The Retina display is gorgeous, and provides excellent colors and brightness, No tablet can compete when it comes to a
For iPad 3 owners, it's a tough buy, Media playback capability is limited due to one rearfacing speaker and the 4:3 display, Pricing for higher capacity models is outrageously expensive
The iPad 4 is the best slate device you can buy. There's no doubt about it. It is the most well-roun...
iOS still not as flexible as other OS's, 4G doesn't support multiple bands, Minor upgrade
The fourth generation iPad feels more of a refinement. If you invested in the third-generation tablet don't feel too hard done by. 4G is still at early adopter level in the UK and will be until there are more compatible phones and greater network choice...
Upgrades to processor and Wi-Fi technology meaningfully boost performance, Retina screen is stunning, Best-in-class app selection
Lightning adapter (for older accessories) costs extra, Still no SD or MicroSD slot
It's not a huge upgrade versus Apple's early-2012 iPad, but the fourth-gen model delivers noticeable advances in performance and features. We coronate it—once again—the king of full-size tablets. Read More…...
The 4th generation iPad is a good evolution over the 3rd generation model. It doesn't fundamentally change the device or its function, it just makes it better. Battery life and performance are both improved over the iPad 3, and on the graphics side we fin...
Abstract: Just in time for the holidays, two of the hottest tablets on the scene right now, the Google Nexus 10 and Apple iPad 4, are undoubtedly vying for supremacy in the highly competitive tablet market. Of course, as we all know too well, Apple’s game chang...
Published: 2012-11-21, Author: David , review by: techworld.com
Abstract: The age-old battle of Microsoft vs Apple has been given a new lease of life, this time in the form of tablet PCs. The Microsoft Surface RT and Apple iPad are two of the most sought after tablets on the market, so naturally we wanted to see which one i...
Beautiful Screen, Great performance, Light weight, Tremendous amount of thirdparty software
Not a huge difference between it and iPad 3, No expandable memory
Many would argue that the iPad 4 came out sooner than it should have, or criticize that there really isn't any difference between this and the third gen iPad... both statements aren't too far from the truth. The fact of the matter is however, with a newe...
Exemplary workmanship and choice of material, Fast WLAN module, High CPU and GPU performance, Good display with stable viewing angles, Very long battery life, Extensive list of optional accessories
Not very slim and light for a high-end tablet, Buyer will need to pay extra for LTE and 3G modules, Meager connectivity, Increasing the storage space is not possible
Once again, Apple presents a high performance tablet the iPad 4.Apple has only made minor changes on the outside of the iPad 4. The device uses the new Lightning interface. This interface is far more compact and easier to use than the 30 pin dock interfac...
There’s good reason why these two are regarded by many as the two most outstanding tablets on the market right now. Every way we dissect it, there’s no arguing that they exhibit all the qualities we look forward to seeing on premier tablets. If you’re...
