The iPad and other tablet devices have grown signifigantly in popularity since their release a couple of years ago. Many people are waiting in anticipation for Apple's new iPad 3 rumored to come out in March of this year. Considering the new devices that are hitting the market I would choose this one as my number one recommendation to family, friends and well anybody for that matter, and here's why:
A bump in dislplay: it is rumored to have double the resolution (2048x1536 pixels). However the actually size of the tablet will not change. Kyle Wagner in his article iPad 3: Everything We Think We Know (Updated) said, "The iPad may only be two years old, but it's already such an institution that any radical shifts in design or philosophy are almost definitely out of the question (sorry, 7-inch believers). But that doesn't mean we don't expect see some significant changes both inside and out."
For those already oriented and familiar with the size and workflow of the iPad 2, there will be no tough transitions.
Some believe the iPad 3 will have an A6 pack with a quad core which will no doubt make it super fast. Another interesting feature is the rumored HD front facing camera that will allow for video facetime. This in my opinion will be a super cool feature.
It is interesting to note how consumer values are driving the paradigm shifts here. Demanding ever faster technology with abilities that are not bound to any device. What I mean by that is if someone can do something such as video conference on their smart phone or home computer and not their tablet they may be unhappy. I find it facsinating that consumers are driving this market. The devices are becoming more and more taylored to fit the needs of their consumers, and those needs tend to be universal, not bound to one device. I think the iPad 3 and will continue to provide consumers with the latest and best ways to stay connected in ways they prefer, do research, game, or whatever. People want this thing to do everything, and it's well on it's way.
As far as the consumer values in the different markets, they will all be met by this device. I can't think of a better more efficient way for two businessmen accross the country to communicate, for a doctor to store his information about patients and do research and for companies to log and keep customer profiles and information. The device is powerful and I would highly recommend it to anyone as the new be
Works Cited
http://gizmodo.com/5882001/ipad-3-everything-we-think-we-know-updated?tag=ipad-3st device.
