Unboxing pics are so last week, so here’s a brief rundown of my initial impressions of the new iPad. I sold my iPad 2 roughly 3 weeks ago in anticipation of a new release. I have to say I missed using it to read and eBay in bed. Laptops just seem so cumbersome these days! I’ve only had about an hour with the new model, so here goes;
- New screen is a sensation. Crisp, bright, and utterly delicious.
- Weight difference is noticeable but not a big deal.
- Thickness increase not noticeable.
- Reading in iBooks/Newsstand is on another level altogether.
- Camera is a million times better, I love the shutter button on the right when in portrait mode.
- It’s a screamer (as Apple love to say) – interface and app opening is lightning quick.
- Un-optimized app icons are fairly noticeable, although text within apps is perfect.
- Built-in speaker seems louder and delivers a more powerful sound.
- Restoring from iPad 2 iCloud backup worked like a charm.
- My iPad 2 16GB restore wouldn’t have fit on a new 16GB iPad due to retina apps being larger (glad I went for the 32GB).
- Lower left-hand corner gets fairly warm after prolonged use under moderate stress.
- Did I mention the screen?
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