The second generation of the iPad, the iPad 3, is a tablet computer designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. iPad can change the way you do things every day. Take on a new project, pick up a new skill, or start a new hobby. Apple puts together some of our favorite apps and ideas to help you get started.

As a small business owner suddenly feels more manageable with iPad. Easily design your own brand, keep a closer eye on your cash flow, and communicate with your team when you’re on the move.

The iPad 3, added a Retina display, the new Apple A5X chip with a quad-core graphics processor, a 5 megapixel camera, HD 1080p video recording with audio and support for LTE networks. iPad 3 also provides a platform for audio-visual media, including electronic books, periodicals, films, music, computer games, presentations and web content.

iPad embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

• Mercury-free LCD display
• Arsenic-free display glass
• BFR-free
• PVC-free
• Recyclable aluminum enclosure

Specifications

Models

• Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi + Cellular

Storage

• 16GB
• 32GB
• 64GB

Display

• Retina display
• 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
• 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Chip

• Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip with quad-core graphics

Cameras, Photos, and Video Recording

• 5-megapixel iSight camera
• Autofocus
• Tap to focus
• Face detection in still images
• Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
• Video stabilization
• FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second
• Photo and video geotagging

Sensors

• Accelerometer
• Ambient light sensor
• Gyroscope

System Requirements

• Apple ID (required for some features)
• Internet access

Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:

• Mac: OS X v10.5.8 or later
• PC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
• iTunes 10.6 or later