New iPad - is it worth it?

The New iPad is on the market, and as expected it offers 2X the resolution of the iPad 2, along with faster CPU, more memory, better camera, and optional 4G LTE support (subscription from AT&T or Verizon required).  Here's a comparison of iPad models:

	iPad	iPad 2	New iPad (iPad 3)
CPU	A4, 1 GHz	Dual-Core A5, 1 GHz	Dual-Core A5X
GPU			Quad-Core
RAM	256 MB	512 MB	1 GB
Display	1024 x 768, 132 ppi	1024 x 768, 132 ppi	2048 x 1536, 264 ppi
Camera	None	0.7 MP, 720p	5 MP + flash, 1080p
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 2.1	Bluetooth 2.1	Bluetooth 4.0
Cell Network	3G	3G	3G + 4G LTE
Battery Life	10 hrs	10 hrs	10 hrs
Weight	1.5 lbs	1.3 lbs	1.4 lbs

Pricing for the New iPad starts at $499 US for the 16 GB WiFi model while the iPad 2 will drop to $399 for the same The original iPads can be found on eBay for roughly $250 US.

Given the price difference, it seems like going with the new iPad will be worth it, even if you don't need all the features.  Thus, it's no surprise they are selling well thus far. Additionally, this blog claims the new iPad will be less straining on eyes, making it a better choice for book reading than Amazon's kindle. On the downside, there's already reports of the new iPad being prone to heating issues