Overall Findings
Display: iPad 3 and iPad 4 Shine
Siri: You’re on Your Own With iPad 2
Gaming: Retina Display All the Way
Games and applications will continue to support the display resolution of the original iPad and the iPad 2. And although the iPad 2 doesn’t support 1080p video, video still looks nice on the device, and the tablet does support 720p playback when connected to your HDTV. The games for these devices may not be quite as in-depth as what you see on full-fledged gaming consoles, which often dedicate 7 GB to a single game, but the ability to produce hardcore games grows with each new generation of Apple tablets.
Performance: iPad 4 Takes the Prize
Final Verdict: iPad 3
The best buy right now may be the refurbished iPad 3. You can purchase the 16 GB Wi-Fi version at a reasonable price if you shop around. If you don’t mind the smaller display, you may also want to look into the iPad Mini. It has a 7.9-inch display rather than the 9.7-inch display of the iPad, but it’s just as powerful as the iPad 2, has better cameras, supports Siri, and costs less.
