Things have moved on a little since then, however. The screen is compatible with the (first-gen) Apple Pencil, which was big news back in 2018: this feature had previously been exclusive to the iPad Pro models and it felt like a radical and pleasing move for Apple to open up this high-class (albeit costly) accessory to the market as a whole, rather than the well-heeled professionals able to afford the top-end models. But it’s a more basic screen than you’d get on a Pro model in a number of ways.Īside from the lack of lamination discussed above, it’s not True Tone (so you don’t get the subtle adjustments to colour tone to compensate in lighting changes), nor do you get an anti-reflective coating or the ProMotion feature which boosts display refresh rate to 120Hz (compared to the 60Hz found here). The screen resolution is the now-standard 2048 x 1536 and looks great, sharp and colourful. It’s a great compromise: easily big enough to enjoy films, photos and games, but still suitable for commuter use. There is something to be said for the cinematic experience of the 12.9in Pro, and the 7.9in mini is wonderfully portable, but we still love the 9.7in screen size. Let’s discuss some of these elements in more detail. Battery life up to 10 hours (video, music or web browsing via Wi-Fi) or 9 hours (web browsing over cellular).1.2Mp front-facing camera, Live Photos, Retina Flash, 720p HD video.8Mp rear-facing camera, f/2.4, Live Photos, no flash, no OIS, Panorama mode up to 43Mp, 1080p HD video, slo-mo video at 720p and 120 fps.32GB or 128GB storage (plus 200GB iCloud storage offer for schools).A10 Fusion chip with 64bit architecture embedded M10 coprocessor.The 2018 iPad has a solid specs list for the money you’re paying: You should just be aware that other iPads feel a bit nicer to use, and that in going for this lower-priced product you are making some (probably justifiable) compromises. The funny thing, however, is that if this is your first iPad, or if you’ve never used a laminated screen, you probably won’t notice: it isn’t a huge deal by any means. We discuss this more in the features section.) (There is an extra issue now that the device is compatible with the Apple Pencil, because it makes a horrible hollow ‘clunk’ noise instead of the discreet ‘tap’ on the Pro models. Now, this bothered us when we reviewed the 2017 iPad and it still bothers us now, because it makes the screen feel plasticky and cheap, and the gap between finger and screen element takes away from the illusion that you are directly controlling objects onscreen. This means there is a small gap between the screen glass and the display elements underneath, and when you press down on it there is a tiny but noticeable ‘flex’ – it bends inwards fractionally. Like 2017’s iPad and the 2013 Air (but unlike the Air 2, mini 4 and all the Pro models), this device has an unlaminated display. It also looks good, with clean lines and a pleasing contrast between the polished top surface and the matt back and chamfered edges. The iPad is a slim, lightweight and portable device, easy to hold with one hand when reading an ebook or pop into a rucksack for working and watching films on the go. There are savings for school buyers and students too: here’s TryĪmazon, for starters, and check our roundup of theīest iPad deals. But on the surface they’re less impressive now than when this iPad first came out, because Apple didn’t announce an official price cut to coincide with the launch of the (faster and generally better) 2019 models.įortunately, there are discounts out there if you know where to look. Here’s the price list:Īs we’ll explain in the review, these prices are a good deal for what you get. The 2017 model was a bargain, so it’s pleasing to find that the 2018 one – despite upgrading the processor and adding Apple Pencil compatibility – is the same price (in the US) and actually slightly cheaper (in the UK).
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