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# The New iPad
- URL: https://chrisenns.com/2012/03/the-new-ipad/
- Published: 2012-03-07T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-04-08T23:52:18.000Z
- Author: Chris Enns
- Tags: Uncategorized, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-04-08 17:47, #ichris

No big surprises here.

- Retina display with 2048-by-1536 resolution
- New A5X processor with quad-core graphics, still with a 10 hour battery
- 5 megapixel iSight camera to shoot photos or HD video with
- New wireless connectivity options up to 4G LTE

![](https://chrisenns.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Resolutionary.png "Resolutionary")

You can [watch the video of the keynote](https://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/123pibhargjknawdconwecown/event/index.html?ref=chrisenns.com) or [visit Apple's website for the new iPad](https://www.apple.com/ca/ipad/?ref=chrisenns.com).

No iPad 2S, 2HD, 3, iPad HDx2, etc. naming convention here. Just simply the new iPad. Which is exactly what everyone will be calling it.

I suspect the next iPhone will follow suite and be called simply 'the new iPhone'.

### Pricing in Canada:

**Wi-Fi**

- $519 16GB
- $619 32GB
- $719 64GB

**Wi-Fi + 4G**

- $649 16GB
- $749 32GB
- $849 64GB

Interestingly, the iPad 2 (previous generation) is still available with a $100 price drop:

**Wi-Fi**

- $419 16GB

**Wi-Fi + 3G**

- $549 16GB

## New Apps for iOS

There's new versions of [GarageBand ($4.99)](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=6PFrOqNV4B8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fca%252Fapp%252Fgarageband%252Fid408709785%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30&ref=chrisenns.com) (including a new feature called [Jam Session](https://www.apple.com/ca/apps/garageband/shared/includes/video-jamsession.html?ref=chrisenns.com#video-jamsession) where up to 4 iOS devices can make music together) and [iMovie ($4.99)](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=6PFrOqNV4B8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fca%252Fapp%252Fimovie%252Fid377298193%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30&ref=chrisenns.com) and a brand [new version of iPhoto for iOS ($4.99)](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=6PFrOqNV4B8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD%5FPARM1=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/iphoto/id497786065?mt=8&ref=chrisenns.com).

The iWork suite also gets updated with [Keynote ($9.99)](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=6PFrOqNV4B8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fca%252Fapp%252Fkeynote%252Fid361285480%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30&ref=chrisenns.com), [Numbers ($9.99)](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=6PFrOqNV4B8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fca%252Fapp%252Fnumbers%252Fid361304891%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30&ref=chrisenns.com) and [Pages ($9.99)](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=6PFrOqNV4B8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fca%252Fapp%252Fpages%252Fid361309726%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30&ref=chrisenns.com) all seeing improvements for retina display on the new iPad.

The best part is that Apple is doing what they expect their developers to do - the new versions of these apps are free upgrades to people who previously purchased them.

![](https://chrisenns.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/garageband-for-iOS.jpg "Garageband for iOS")

## iOS 5.1

There's also a new version of iOS with [updates to a lot of camera/photo related features](https://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/07/ios-5-1-now-available-with-japanese-siri-camera-enhancements-and-more/?ref=chrisenns.com) notably the ability to delete photos from your Photo Stream.

[Follow these instructions for how to upgrade your iOS device to the latest version](https://chrisenns.com/2011/11/how-to-upgrade-your-iphone-over-the-air-ota/).

You'll need at least 1GB of free space on your iPhone or iPad to be able to install the update.

## New Apple TV

Support for 1080P video, upgraded user interface, iTunes Match, improved iCloud support with movies you've purchased, Photo Stream so that pictures you take on an iPhone/iPad are automagically on your Apple TV.

![](https://chrisenns.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/AppleTV-2012.png "AppleTV 2012")

## Links and Videos

Tons of new stuff to read or watch on Apple's site.

- [New iPad video](https://www.apple.com/ca/ipad/includes/videos/ipad.html?ref=chrisenns.com#video)
- [Retina Display technology video](https://www.apple.com/ca/ipad/includes/videos/pixels.html?ref=chrisenns.com#video-pixels)
- [Photos and videos taken with the new iPad](https://www.apple.com/ca/ipad/gallery/?ref=chrisenns.com)
- [Garageband for iOS video](https://www.apple.com/ca/apps/garageband/shared/includes/video-garageband.html?ref=chrisenns.com#video-garageband)
- [Jam Session video in Garageband for iPad](https://www.apple.com/ca/apps/garageband/shared/includes/video-jamsession.html?ref=chrisenns.com#video-jamsession)
- [New iMovie for iOS sample trailer Fairy Princess video](https://www.apple.com/ca/apps/imovie/shared/includes/imovie%5Fvideo%5Ftrailer%5Fprincess.html?ref=chrisenns.com#video-fairy-princess)
- [New iMovie for iOS sample trailer Superhero Family](https://www.apple.com/ca/apps/imovie/shared/includes/imovie%5Fvideo%5Ftrailer%5Fsuperhero.html?ref=chrisenns.com#video-superhero-family)
- [New iMovie for iOS sample trailer Romance](https://www.apple.com/ca/apps/imovie/shared/includes/imovie%5Fvideo%5Ftrailer%5Fromance.html?ref=chrisenns.com#video-romance)
- [See how iPad is transforming teaching and education video](https://www.apple.com/ca/education/ipad/includes/video-ipad-learning.html?ref=chrisenns.com#video-ipad-learning)
- [Accessibility on the new iPad](https://www.apple.com/ca/accessibility/ipad/vision.html?ref=chrisenns.com)

## Should You Buy The New iPad?

If you already have a previous iPad, whether version 1 or 2, and you don't want to upgrade then just don't ever look at the new iPad's retina display. If it's anything like the difference between an iPhone 3GS and an iPhone 4 - once you see the new display your old iPad's screen will look pixellated and fuzzy, particularly when viewing text.

**Reality Distortion Field Version**: If you don't already have an iPad and have been holding out, this is the version to finally [take the leap and jump in with](https://store.apple.com/ca/browse/home/shop%5Fipad/family/ipad?ref=chrisenns.com).

**Normal Reality Version**: You'll be fine without an iPad, new or otherwise. Pick up a used iPad 1 or 2 to play with iOS if you're curious.

The iPad really is a world-changing device whether you buy one or not. Especially when you consider it didn't even exist 2 years ago.