The retina display is WAY overrated imo. U put an IPad 2 and new IPad side by side, yes you can tell a little bit of difference but not by much. If U put something with Super AMOLED like the Samsung Galaxy 7.7 beside a new IPad, almost no difference. Something very important U need to remember, the graphics also need to depend on the source. If Ur source file is lousy, e.g. movie file is of poor quality, having a new IPad doesn't do anything for it and to begin with most of the newer tablets already support 1080p graphics with little issue. If U already have an IPad 2, I strongly suggest U save your money.