Ahead of Friday's third-generation iPad release, the first group of reviews is out. CNET rounds down five not-so-surprising findings among them.

Along with a new iPad Mini, Apple has updated its standard-size iPad with upgraded components that boost performance.

Before going any further, you can get CNET's reviews of the iPad Mini here, and the fourth-generation iPad here.

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