10 things about the iPad 3

09:15 08 March 2012

The wait is finally over. Apple's third iPad has been launched and will be available to buy in the UK from 16 March.

With prices starting at around £399, we take a look at 10 things you need to know about this latest iPad version to help you make up your mind...

1. The iPad 2 is £40 cheaper than the original iPad when it was released in May 2010
2. Take the best photos on an iPad ever with the new iPad's 5-megapixel camera
3. The camera also allows the user to record video in full HD
4. Apple have boasted that the picture resolution is so crisp on the new model, that words will appear sharper than words in print
5. The screen resolution is four times higher than in the iPad 2
6. The latest version is powered by a high-speed A5x chip, putting the Apple tablet ahead of its rivals
7. The device is just 9.4mm thick
8. The processor is fast enough to handle a 3D game, Sky Gamblers, with 50 fighter planes battling on screen at once
9. There are a number of new apps designed especially for the iPad 3, including versions of iWork apps such as iPhoto
10. The tablet has a battery life of up to 10 hours

You can pre-order the new iPad now from the Apple website.