Top 5 Apps For The New iPad In 2012

The Apple iPad is arguably one of the most powerful handheld computers on the market today, and the following applications really let the features of the hardware and software shine. They are essential for anyone looking to put the tablet through its paces.

* Instapaper
This application is an absolute must have due to the new iPad's beautiful retina display. The basic concept of this app is very simple; users clip articles from anywhere on the web and save them to Instapaper for reading later on. This is quite convenient for keeping track of reading material found on the web, but now this app also serves to essentially port all sorts of articles over to the iPad's fantastically smooth and crisp display.

* Netflix
Handheld streaming video has never looked as good as it does on the Apple iPad. This tablet features 1 million more pixels than a standard HDTV, making it the new standard for movie buffs the world over. 4G LTE capability also means better and faster video streaming on the go. Start your Netflix FREE trial today!

* Skype
The Apple iPad's 5-megapixel camera means the best Skype performance to date, surpassing many desktop webcams. The portability of this tablet also serves to make using Skype a more enjoyable experience. The backside illumination sensor eliminates any worries about having proper lighting. It's possible to Skype comfortably in full sunlight and dim candlelight.

* Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest
All of the social networking apps benefit from the iPad's dictation capabilities. Talking is the new typing, and that makes tweets and status updates a sweet and simple hands-free experience. In addition to dictation, Pinterest also benefits from the breathtaking retina display, which makes browsing the red hot social networking site for recipes or memes better than ever before.