Apple iPad 3G

Overview

Apple iPad 10.9" (10th-gen)

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See it on Amazon: $349

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 23 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

14
Average:

5
Bad:

0

Pros:

Sleek design.
Intuitive and fun multitouch interface.
Good download speeds.

Cons:

The iPad's screen resolution hasn't budged.
Photo quality is mediocre.

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Last revision on June 30, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Sleek design
Intuitive and fun multitouch interface
Good download speeds
Affordable
Gorgeous, sharp, accurate touch screen
Improved iPod, Safari browser, photo, and e-mail apps
A plethora of downloadable apps
Impressive power management
Battery chugged along for more than 8 hours on a 3G connection before going kaput
IPad Maps GPS is absolutely stellar
Unlocked, it will work with any Micro SIM card
Easy to use

Reviewers Didn't Like

The iPad's screen resolution hasn't budged
Photo quality is mediocre
No Adobe Flash support
Ports for HDMI, USB, and SD all require adapters
Slow upload speeds
Some video apps degrade quality over 3G
VoIP apps don't work over 3G
Slippery and fragile for portable use
Very glossy screen
Lacks expandability

Expert reviews and ratings

The iPad 2 refines an already excellent product. Its easy-to-use interface, vast app catalog, and marathon battery life bolster Apple's claim to being the king of...

By cnet on March 12, 2011

The iPad continued to wow us throughout the long-term test. No hidden flaws became apparent in the hardware, and we still like it just as described in our original review. The new iOS 4 represents a significant improvement, thanks especially to the...

By NotebookCheck on January 29, 2011

If you want 3G connectivity on your iPad, you should probably get a tablet with the necessary hardware built-in. But if you live in an area where Verizon offers good coverage and AT&T coverage is spotty, this is a viable option. And because the...

By Pocket PC Central on January 09, 2011

The iPad 3G has a reasonable touchscreen keyboard – certainly one that’s much easier to use than that on the iPhone, for all but the shortest messages – and the ability to remain in e-mail and Twitter contact, wherever you are, is, for...

By RegHardware on July 01, 2010

The iPhone is definitely one of the most revolutionary and technological savvy devices created. You just have to walk down the street and you’ll notice quite a few people using them these days. This also includes the iPod Touch which features most...

By ImpulseGamer on July 01, 2010

The iPad can be both delightful and frustrating to use at the same time. Think carefully before buying, especially if you already own other portable computing devices....

By Expert Reviews on June 23, 2010

If you're buying an iPad, you won't regret the option for...

By ElectricPig.co.uk on June 02, 2010

It's nowhere near as flexible as the iPhone, but on-the-move capability makes the 3G iPad worth serious consideration if you've got the...

By T3 Magazine on June 01, 2010

100

The iPad, like most modern Apple products, is a revolutionary device capable of changing the way we interact with music, movies and the Internet forever - except it's just going to take some time and a few updates to get there. Do I like the iPad?...

By Home Theater Review on May 31, 2010

After many delays, the Apple iPad is now available in the UK in both 3G and W-Fi-only flavours. The model we're testing today is actually called the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G in full parlance, but iPad 3G will do for us. If you're hoping to get your hands...

By TechRadar on May 29, 2010

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