Antenna Ipad 3 vs Ipad 2 vs Ipad 1

Hi
I recently bought my iPad 3. But I have noticed that the cellular signal is weaker than at the IPAD 2 and IPAD 1 (My dad and my sister have other Ipads). I put together in the same place and it showed clearly that the cellular signal on the iPad 3 is weaker than at the IPAD IPAD 1 and 2.
The Mobile antenna of the Ipad 3 is weaker than in the other Ipads?
Thnks
JuanJo

I just purchased the new ipad ( 16Gb) for my wife (she used iPad I) . I was thinking about iPad 2 but when I compared the new iPad side-by-side with ipad 2 in my local Bestbuy store, I never looked back ipad 2.
I also compared iPad 2 with my original ipad and they look the same in display performance. However, the difference between ipad 2012 and ipad 2 is huge, I would say you will immediately notice the difference like day and night! What's a huge improvement. Apple does the great job.
I read a lot on tablet, ( we buy tablet to read, don't we?), so retina display is so important to me. Everything appears on the screen is much better, including sharpness/colors of pictures and letters.
The retina display alone is worth $100 difference between the two generations, IMO.
I sold my Android tablet and thinking ablout selling or giving my original ipad ( 3G) as well to buy another ipad 2012. I made a right decision to buy the new ipad for her. After looking on the retina display, I don't look elsewhere.
BTW, I don't have any issue with heating as some people complain. I watch Netflix movies and I think heating is in normal level even the ipad is enclosed by a leather case.
Better graphic display, warmer the unit is and longer to charger the battery.
If you can't spend much, then get 16G but I think ipad 3 is the way to go.

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http://images.apple.com/ipad/business/docs/iOS_6_Wifi_Sep12.pdf
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40 MHz bonded channels support on 5 GHz Band
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2.400 - 2.480 GHz = -0.26 dBi
5.150 - 5.250 GHz = 4.63 dBi
5.250 - 5.350 GHz = 4.25 dBi
5.470 - 5.725 GHz = 4.51 dBi
5.725 - 5.850 GHz = 4.90 dBi
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2437 MHz: 16.45 dBm
2462 MHz: 15.46 dBm
Average Power (802.11n)
2412 MHz: 15.48 dBm
2437 MHz: 16.45 dBm
2462 MHz: 14.95 dBm
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5745 MHz = 18.43 dBm
5785 MHz = 18.43 dBm
5825 MHz = 18.47 dBm
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5785 MHz = 18.45 dBm
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5755 MHz = 18.43 dBm
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5180 MHz = 13.98 dBm
5200 MHz = 13.98 dBm
5240 MHz = 13.98 dBm
Output Power (802.11n)
5180 MHz = 13.99 dBm
5200 MHz = 14.00 dBm
5240 MHz = 13.99 dBm
Average Power (802.11n Wide Channels)
5190 MHz = 12.00 dBm
5230 MHz = 15.50 dBm
5.3 GHz (U-NII Mid or U-NII-2)
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5260 MHz = 17.50 dBm
5300 MHz = 17.50 dBm
5320 MHz = 16.00 dBm
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Already did the recommended shutdown and the WIFI on and off suggestions made by Apple. Already compared to other equipment, which receive a solid, strong three bars at all the same locations. Since this is the WIFI only model,quite alarmed at the problem. I need the WIFI to be able to pick up the signals better.
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https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

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