#25 High-pixel density in your hand
CNET's Dan Ackerman compares the Retina Display on a new iPad to an older screen.
CNET's Dan Ackerman compares the Retina Display on a new iPad to an older screen.
From the debut of the Retina Display on the iPad in March to the 10-inch Nexus 10's screen, sporting a resolution so high it was previously only seen on 30-inch monitors, 2012 marked the year that tablets got serious about their screen quality.
Amazon, Asus, and Barnes & Noble also brought impressive tablet screens to the mainstream and enthusiast alike, giving everyone a chance to experience high pixel density; now there's no going back. Any tablet manufacturer worth its weight in pixels will be forced to heavily consider a high-resolution screen if it hopes to succeed in 2013 -- or at least offer a significant discount for what will soon be considered a subpar visual experience.