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One of Apple's surprise hits of 2017 was its 9.7in iPad - a device that we gave three stars out of five in our review, grudgingly conceding that "its low-end price tag and mostly low-end spec list might be a good fit for schools and casual users". In fac...
This is a reasonably minor upgrade, with only three differences between the 2018 and 2017 models: you get a new processor chip, Apple Pencil compatibility and a slightly different gold colour option. So unless you're desperate to start using Apple's stylu...
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Quietly, and without the fanfare of a press event, Apple has launched its latest iPad, branded in most cases simply 'iPad' the Air branding is no more.Slightly complicating matters, Apple frequently calls it the "iPad 5th generation" in official documents...
We've heard this described as the iPad: Education Edition; you might also think of it as the iPhone 5c of Apple's tablet range. However you put it, this is an unexpectedly cheap offering, but one that is also generally low-specced and has a design that's...
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After a couple of lean years, 2017 is rapidly turning into The Year of the New iPad. In March Apple replaced the iPad Air 2 with a cheaper 9.7-inch iPad then in June it unveiled a brace of high-power tablets, including a 10.5-inch iPad Pro. How much dif...
Obviously the Pro is a better device. The display is much nicer under the fingers and features a higher-quality panel. It's faster, has superior cameras, advanced features such as Apple Pencil compatibility, lasts longer on a single charge, and you can ge...
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The new Apple iPad surprised everyone when it was revealed on 21st March 2017.We were all expecting the iPad Air 3. At least, that's what all the rumours pointed towards. Instead what we got was a hybrid of the original iPad Air and the iPad Air 2 – simpl...
With Apple's iOS software so much better suited to tablet use than Android, the reduction in price for its standard 9.7in tablet looks as if it will further cement its grip on this sector of the technology market.Not only is this new iPad well priced, wit...
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That sounds like it should be bad news, and in some ways that’s very much the case. This new iPad is both fatter and heavier than the iPad Air 2 (which it replaces) and the screen isn’t as nice. On paper, the new iPad has a less capable processor as well...
Cheap (for an iPad), Great performance, Generous storage...
Screen isn't as good as iPad Air 2...
It isn't the iPad Air 3 we expected, but decent all-round performance means it’s the best sub-£500 tablet you can buy...
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Is Apple's £339 iPad good enough to compete with the likes of the £599 Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 ? While the Galaxy Tab S3 has had a warm welcome in the UK with its Super AMOLED display and 6mm thick body, Apple's iPad has a couple of tricks up its sleeve. He...
It's a tough decision, and one that should be influenced mainly by what you'll use the tablet for. If, for example, you'll be using it to watch movies or take photos, you may want to go for the Tab S3 with its Super AMOLED display and 13Mp rear-facing cam...
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In April 2017 Apple launched a new iPad, as had been widely predicted. But in other ways it defied expectations. This wasn't the blockbuster iPad Pro 2 launch we were hoping for which may have to wait until WWDC 2017 instead, it was a quiet update to, an...
Which budget-friendly iPad is best for you? If budget really is the be-all and end-all, the iPad 2017 is your best bet, because it starts at £339 instead of £419; bear in mind, however, that you're saving £80 because it comes with less storage. Still, you...
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Apple's new iPad isn't revolutionary, inventive or, well, new. But for most people it's the tablet you should buy. It's not as feature rich as the iPad Pro, nor as thin as the iPad Air 2 it's replacing, but it's the perfect mix of functionality and pric...
iOS is the best tablet plaftorm, Affordable starting price, Fast and reliable, Long battery-life...
iPad Air 2 has a better display...
New iPad 9.7-inch – Battery life Even though the iPad 9.7-inch has a bigger 32.9w battery, Apple still states it'll last the same 10 hours of video watching per charge as both iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 9.7-inch. Apple's claims seem to match my own results...
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If you have an older iPad of any size, chances are when the new Apple iPad came out this year, you took notice. We sure did, naming the 9.7-inch model our new Editors' Choice over the older, and very similar, iPad Air 2. That's because the new iPad is not...
Great value, Fast processor and Wi-Fi, Easy to use, Unrivaled app experience...
No strong reason for most earlier iPad owners to upgrade...
The Apple iPad is more affordable than ever. If you're looking for a basic tablet with a wealth of apps, it's a solid deal...
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Apple recently replaced the iPad Air 2 with a cheaper 9.7-inch iPad. This model will no doubt be of great interest to those looking to pick up a new device in the coming months, but how much difference is there between this and the more expensive iPad Pr...
Obviously the Pro is a better device. The display is much nicer under the fingers and features a higher-quality panel. It's faster, has superior cameras, advanced features such as Apple Pencil compatibility, lasts longer on a single charge, and you can ge...
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Apple has a new iPad and it's called the Apple iPad. The 9.7in tablet replaces the iPad Air 2, which, at three years old, was begging for a refresh.The Apple iPad (2017) may not set off any fireworks, operating on a ‘more of the same, but better' ethos –...
Fast, smooth performance, Bright screen and solid blacks, Rich colours, crisp detail, Beautiful design, Good starting price...
Screen is rather reflective, No brand new features...
This feels very much like a bare-bones iPad update. It's Apple simply doing a bit of housekeeping: dropping the ‘Air' label, fitting in a fresh engine and streamlining a well-established product. There's nothing here that we've not seen before.However, th...
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The last time I bought an iPad was in 2012. It was a good iPad. But increasingly, especially when the iPhone 6 came out with a bigger screen, I found that my iPad started gaining dust.The bigger iPhone could simply do all the same things as my iPad, and a...
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Near the end of March 2017, and with no fanfare at all, Apple announced the launch of its newest iPad. Replacing the iPad Air 2, this latest tablet is simply called iPad, although for the sake of clarity we will refer to it as the iPad 2017 throughout t...
The iPad 2017 is an unexpectedly cheap offering, but one that is also generally low-specced and has a design that's mostly lifted from a product that's two and a half years old, and in some cases from one that's three and a half years old. It's all rather...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter Image 1 of 6 When Apple revealed it would be releasing a new 9.7in tablet in March last year, it was generally expected that we'd get a glimpse at the new iPad Air 3. Instead Apple revealed the 9.7in iPad Pro, and since...
Cheaper than previous iPads, Strong performance, Generous storage options, Excellent battery life...
Screen is a step back, Slightly thicker than the iPad Air 2...
Apple has taken a sensible approach with the new iPad, sacrificing a fancy screen for a more attractive price point and some meaningful performance upgrades...
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It was rumoured for months, and then Apple announced it: a new 9.7in iPad to replace the iPad Air 2. We can understand why it's not called the Air 3 as it's not an upgrade in every area. In fact, in some respects it's a step down from the Air 2 but the...
The 2017 iPad isn't Apple's usual big upgrade. Instead, it's aimed at owners of older iPads who want better performance and the latest software features. It's slightly disappointing that the screen isn't laminated and that the cameras aren't the best Appl...
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Sales of iPads are trending downwards, yet according to Apple analyst Neil Cybart, there are around 300 million iPads currently in use – approximately double the number of Macs – but around 100 million of them are either older 9.7in models or iPad minis...
We've focused a lot in this review on what the new Apple iPad (2017) doesn't have and, although the existence of the iPad Pro series makes that inevitable, it isn't a particularly fair way to view it.What Apple has managed to do is make an exceptionally g...
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Here's an interesting fact for you: if you take the iPad mini out of the equation, Apple's sales of larger iPads actually rose last quarter. The release of the iPad Pro 9.7 coupled with the enduring popularity of the iPad Air 2 meant that, far from being...
"What Apple has managed to do is make an exceptionally good tablet at a price that's only a little bit more than comparable Android devices."...
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Here's an interesting fact for you: if you take the iPad mini out of the equation, Apple's sales of larger iPads actually rose last quarter. The release of the iPad Pro 9.7 coupled with the enduring popularity of the iPad Air 2 meant that, far from being...
I've focused a lot in this review on what the new Apple iPad (2017) doesn't have and, although the existence of the iPad Pro series makes that inevitable, it isn't a particularly fair way to view it.What Apple has managed to do is make an exceptionally go...
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Until recently, Apple's iPad lineup consisted of the iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4, and the 12.9-inch and 9.7-inch iPad Pro. If that was too confusing for customers to remember, Apple has made it a little easier by replacing the iPad Air 2 with the new iPad. No...
Excellent performance, Long battery life, Vibrant, large display, Affordable, Thin and light...
Single, bottom-firing speaker, Stale design...
Yes. Even if you don't have an iPhone, the iPad is a great, affordable tool to have around for streaming or watching movies and TV shows; it offers solid multitasking capabilities if you're feeling productive; and it's light enough to throw in your backpa...
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The latest Apple iPad (2017) packs the great features of the more pricy iPad Pro, such as retina display and a powerful processor, for less. It's ideal for surfing the web, checking emails and playing games on the go, thanks to its light and accessible de...
The split screen function lets you run two apps at the same time in landscape mode, by swiping from right to left on the screen, Fast at opening apps and surfing the web, Thin and light enough to carry, Excellent choice of apps in the App store, Comes wit...
There's no way to expand the storage space, Screen suffers from fingerprint marks, Slow to recharge...
The Apple iPad (2017) gives you the things we love about the iPad Pro, for a lower price. Yes, you'll miss out on the optional keyboard cover and rotating speak but it's just as good at all the things you really buy an iPad for - surfing the web, checking...
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