Apple has unveiled its new iPad with a high-definition screen, the BBC reported.

The new iPad also features a 5-megapixel camera sensor. It will be able to run on 4G- LTE networks where service is available and can act as a Wi-Fi hotspot for other devices if carriers allow the function.

The basic 16GB model with only Wi-Fi will cost $499 and the top of the range 64GB model with Wi-Fi and 4G will cost $629.

It is due to go on sale March 16 in the UK, US, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and Japan.

(China.org.cn, CNTV March 8, 2012)

据英国广播公司报道，美国苹果公司发布具有高清显示屏的新一代iPad平板电脑。

新款iPad配有500万像素摄像头，支持采用长期演进标准的第四代移动通信技术；如运营商支持，还可作为无线网络热点，为其他设备提供无线网络。

16GB入门级Wi-Fi版产品售价为499美元，同时支持Wi-Fi和4G无线上网的64GB产品价格为629美元。

3月16日起，新iPad产品将在英国、美国、加拿大、德国、法国、瑞士、中国香港、新加坡、澳大利亚和日本率先上市。