Was just browsing around & saw this.
The likelihood is that the new iPad will be out by the end of March, and will be better specced than the current model. If you don't care for Apple kit then that doesn't matter to you. For anyone pondering buying an iPad tho, the next few weeks is probably the worst time to buy one if Apple's previous is any guide. The likeliest scenario is that the new one will be announced at or about the same price as the current version, and at the same time the retail price of the current drops a fair bit to clear the stock. For the sake of a few weeks (6, 7?) you can either save a decent amount by sitting tight or for the same money you can get the higher specced version when it's out. Obviously if you can't wait or cost isn't a factor then buying now is a reasonable decision.