New iPad: All That's New

With today's version, iPad sees its third update since its debut in April 2010. iPads sales touched a staggering 40.5 million units last year, churning out $25 billion revenues for the technology giant. The product has even surpassed the records set by Mac computers.

As per estimates, Apple's iPad has a share of over 60 per cent in the fast-growing and highly-competitive global tablet market.

Apple in India sells it product through branded retail store chain that include Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales and others.

Here's a look at the key specs of new iPad:

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  Prices: 16GB Wi-Fi-only model for $499, 32GB for $599 and 64GB for $699; 4G models cost $130 more


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  Screen size: 9.7 inches diagonally


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  Thickness: 0.37 inches


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  Weight: 1.44 pounds (1.46 pounds for 4G model)


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  Screen resolution: "Retina display," 2048 by 1536 pixels


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  Cameras: 5-megapixel camera on back and a low-resolution camera on front, for videoconferencing


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  Video recording: high-definition (1080p, comparable to the resolution of a 40-inch flat-panel TV), up to 30 frames per second with audio


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  Battery life: 10 hours


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  Dual-core A5X processor (quad-core graphics subsystem)


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  U.S. wireless carriers: AT&T, Verizon Wireless


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  U.S. release date: March 16, 2012