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Comparison of iPad 2, iPad 3, and iPad 4.

Older iPads are still pretty good devices, and worth purchasing if you do not need cutting edge technology, which most likely you do not.

I've created a quick reference comparison chart which is handy for shopping.

 

Device
Feature
iPad 2 iPad 3 iPad 4
CPU Dual-Core Apple A5 Dual-Core Apple A5X Dual-Core Apple A6X
GPU (Graphics) PowerVR SGX543MP2 PowerVR SGX543MP4 PowerVR SGX554MP4

Display
Resolution

1024x768 2048x1536 2048x1536
RAM/Memory Storage 512 MB 1 GB 1 GB
Data Storage
(Flash ROM)
16, 32, 64 GB 16, 32, 64 GB 16, 32, 64 GB
Rear Camera 720px 5MP 5MP
Front Camera 720px 720px 720px
Comm. Rate /
Data Speed
3G 4G LTE 4G LTE
Wireless Protocols (Wifi) 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 4 4
Accelerometer YES YES YES
Compass YES YES YES
GPS 3G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only
Gyroscope YES YES YES
Siri NO YES YES
Weight 1.325-
1.351LB
(601-613G)
1.44-
1.46LB
(650-660G)
Avg 1.45LB (655G)

 

Links to help you shop and get low prices:
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iPad2 shopping.
iPad3 shopping.
iPad4 shopping.

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