How can I check to see if my iPad 3 is simply broken?

Before I abandon my iPad 3 for a Samsung, is there a way I can check if the unit is simply broken of if all my problems are a result of the recent updates? I've sone the Reset to Defaults already without success. My device is simply unuseable, primarily with Safari. I repeatedly freezes up, the screen goes blank, and/or I get the repeated error "There was a problem with the webpage...". Also, on message forums, I'll get random pictures from other threads as peoples avatars. The device just isn't stable and I've reahed the end. If I do switch, my sister want my iPad or I coukd sell it. I definitely don't want to go that route if its broken. So, can I go to an Apple store and have it checked? Can they actually tell by running some type of diagnostics? Are they going to charge me? Thanks in advance.

Yes, I think that Apple can diagnose the iPad for you and tell you if it is salvageable.  They have more sophisticated means of doing diagnostics than us every day users have.
No, I do not that there is a cost involved, but you need to make an appointment at an Apple Store before you go in, and the procedure has changed for that. Read this for the instructions as to how you can book an appointment.
https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/news/11-09-14-apple-changes-the-proce dure-to-schedule-a-genius-bar-appointment

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