IPad (5th generation) - specifications. IPad (5th generation) - Specifications smartphones have one or more frontal chambers of various designs - Pop-Up camera, swivel camera, cutout or hole in the display, camera under the display

1. The display is a rectangle with rounded corners. The diagonal of this rectangle without accounting of roundings is 12.9 inches (for iPad Pro 12.9 inches) and 11 inches (for iPad Pro 11 inches).
2. The volume of available space is less than the stated and depends on various factors. Standard configuration (including iOS 12 and pre-installed applications) takes approximately 10 to 12 GB, depending on the model and device settings. Pre-installed applications occupy about 4 GB; They can be deleted and uploaded again. The amount of available space may vary depending on the device and version of the software.
3. Size and weight depends on the configuration of the device and the characteristics of the production process.
4. The battery life depends on the settings and the nature of the device using the device. Read more on the page.
5. For FaceTime communication, all users must have FaceTime support devices and connect to Wi-Fi. The availability of FACETIME on the cellular network depends on the conditions of the telecom operator; A data transfer fee may be charged.
6. A tariff data transfer is required. Gigabit Class LTE networks, 4G LTE Advanced, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi calls are not available in all regions and not in all telecom operators. The speed is calculated on the basis of theoretical bandwidth and depends on local conditions. Detailed information about LTE support can be obtained from your telecom operator or on the page.
7. Tariff plan cellular communication Purchased separately. You purchased the model is configured to work with a specific technology. cellular networks. For information on the support of your device and the availability of a cellular tariff plan, refer to your telecom operator.
8. Not all communication operators support Apple SIM and ESIM cards. Find out the details of your telecom operator. Not available in mainland China. ESIM technology is supported on iPad Pro 11 inches, iPad Pro 12.9 inches (3rd generation), iPad Air. (3rd generation), iPad (7th generation) and iPad mini (5th generation). Apple SIM technology is supported on iPad Pro 9.7 inches, iPad Pro 10.5 inches, iPad (5th and 6th generations), iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3 and iPad Mini 4.

Apple introduced on WWDC and soon released new iPad Pro tablets: models with diagonals 10.5 and 12.9 inches. In the product line of the "Apple" company, they replaced accordingly iPad Pro 9.7 "and iPad Pro 12.9" of the first generation. At the same time, the younger model was of particular interest: before such a diagonal (10.5 inches), Apple was not. We tested the novelty in detail.

Note that the iPad Pro line has not been updated for quite a long time - more than a year. iPad Pro 9.7 "came out in the spring of 2016, and the iPad Pro 12.9" - and in the fall of 2015. So the current release can be said long-awaited. And this applies to the model with a smaller diagonal, because after the appearance of this spring the usual iPad with a diagonal of 9.7 inches feasibility of acquiring an iPad Pro 9.7 "became quite dubious: with a huge difference in the price of the iPad Pro 9.7" only a little exceeded The new iPad in performance and offered some options that were needed in the main professionals (work with the stylus, for example).

Now the resulting imbalance is eliminated: in the model range of Apple tablets model iPad. Pro 9.7 "was replaced by" past "10.5", and the usual iPad remained the only option with a classic "Jobs" screen diagonal of 9.7 inches.

We tested the iPad Pro 10.5 in detail and figured out how much it is better than the right predecessors.

For a start, let's look at the technical characteristics of the novelty.

Specifications Apple iPad Pro 10.5 "

• SOC Apple A10X Fusion, 2.4 GHz (six 64-bit nuclei with ArmV8-A architecture, of which are three - energy efficient)
• Apple M10 movement coprocessor, including barometer, accelerometer, gyroscope
• RAM 4 GB
• Flash memory 64/256/512 GB
• There is no support for memory cards
• IOS 10.3 operating system
• Touchscreen Display IPS, 10.5 ", 2224 × 1668 (264 PPI), Capacitive, Multitach
• Cameras: Frontal (7 MP, video 1080r via FaceTime) and rear (12 meters, video shooting 4K, optical stabilization)
• Wi-Fi 802.11b / G / N / AC (2.4 and 5 GHz; MIMO support)
• Mobile Internet (optional): UMTS / HSPA / HSPA + / DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz), LTE (ranges 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30, 38, 20, 29, 30, 38 , 39, 40, 41)
• A2DP Le, GPS / A-GPS (in version with cellular module), GLONASS
• Fingerprint Scanner Touch ID Second Generation
• 3.5 mm connector for stereo header, docking connector Lightning
• Lithium-polymer battery 30.4 W · h
• Dimensions 251 × 174 × 6.1 mm
• Mass 477 g (our measurement version with a cellular module)

For clarity, we compare the characteristics of the novelty from the iPad Pro 12.9 "and iPad Pro 9.7".

* According to the manufacturer
** version with cellular module, our measurement
*** For a version with a minimum flash memory and communication capabilities

As you can see, improvements compared to iPad Pro 9.7 "set. In addition to the screen, the larger diagonal is also SOC, and twice the increased amount of RAM, and an enlarged battery, and an improved camera ... looks promising! And about how it is manifested in practice, you can learn from testing.

Packaging and equipment

The iPad Pro packing is traditional for Apple tablets and is practically no different from the packaging of the tablets of previous generations. With one exception: Huge (almost the entire front surface of the box), a bright color picture attracts attention and contrasts the style itself with a familiar minimal image.

As for the configuration - here, too, no surprises: leaflets, charger, Lightning cable, stickers and a key to extract the SIM card cradle. The charger has the same power as iPad Pro 12.9 ": 12 W (2.4 A, 5.2 V). This is more than the iPad Pro 9.7.

Design

Externally, the new iPad Pro 10.5 "is very similar to the iPad Pro 9.7". Of course, with the exception of the sizes of the case and the display. Everything is clear with the display: it became more, and this, of course, plus. The difference is really essential, and at the same time it does not turn the tablet to a compact laptop (as it happens in the case of iPad Pro 12.9).

The idea is understandable: the screen area decided to increase, and the dimensions are to keep the same. In general, almost it happened. "Almost" - because after all the newness of a little more iPad Pro 9.7 "- on a centimeter on the long side and on a half-one in short. But the thickness remained the same: 6.1 mm. And it is really great. There is still no sense to make a tablet. But at the same time, thanks to a small increase in the area of \u200b\u200bthe corps, the illusion is created that it has become thinner.

It is clear that a significant increase in the area of \u200b\u200bthe screen with not such a significant increase in the area of \u200b\u200bthe housing could only occur due to the framework around the screen. And it immediately strides: the frame now is still thinner than before. What, of course, great and in terms of functionality, and in terms of appearance.

The rest of the iPad Pro 10.5 is identical to iPad Pro 9.7. For one tiny exception that only the most attentive users will notice: microphones moved from the right face and angle near the camera to the center of the upper face and the space under it. Perhaps this is due to some constructive reasons, and maybe Apple engineers decided to insure the user from the possible closure of the microphones with the finger when holding the tablet for the corners.

However, this change is so insignificant from the point of view of everyday use, which is hardly calculated to the advantages or minuses. Summarizing the design impressions, it can be said that they are pleasant thanks to the increased screen area while maintaining all the advantages of iPad Pro 9.7 "(including, for example, four speakers on both short faces). But to talk about the revolution, of course, not necessary.

Screen

iPad Pro has a 10.5-inch diagonal screen at a resolution of 2224 × 1668. This is a new diagonal and a new resolution in the iPad line. However, the density of the points here is the same as in previous models. So in terms of clarity of the picture there will be no difference.

Apple has implemented a number of technologies that have not been represented earlier in the screens of the iPad Pro. And our testing is designed to show how innovations influenced the sensations from work and the overall image quality. Detailed screen testing performed the editor of the "Monitors" and "Projectors and TV" sections of Alexey Kudryavtsev. Below is its conclusion.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface resistant to the appearance of scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare screen properties of the screen is much better than that of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) screen (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, we give a photo on which the white surface is reflected in the screens off (on the right - Nexus 7, on the left - iPad Pro 10.5 ", then they can be distinguished by size):

The screen from iPad Pro 10.5 "is substantially darker (brightness of photographs 64 against 115 at Nexus 7). Note that the manufacturer declares 1.8% reflection factor. Two reflected objects in the iPad Pro 10.5 screen "is very weak, this indicates that there is no airbap between the screen layers (more specifically between the outer glass and the surface of the LCD matrix) (OGS-One Glass Solution type screen). Due to the smaller number of borders (type of glass / air) with highly different refractive ratios, such screens look better in conditions of intensive exterior illumination, but their repair in the event of a cracked exterior glass costs much more expensive, as it is necessary to change the entire screen. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (fat-repellent) coating (efficient, but still a little worse than that of Nexus 7), so traces from the fingers are removed easier, and appear at a lesser rate than in the case of conventional glass.

When manually controlling the brightness and when the white field is output, the maximum brightness value was about 520 kD / m², minimum - 4 cd / m². At the same time, if you place the tablet under bright light (2000 lk or a little more), then the maximum brightness is temporarily (so far the conditions are saved or before translation to standby and turn on mode) increases to 620 cd / m². The maximum brightness is very high, and considering excellent anti-reflective properties, readability even on a sunny day outside the room will be at a good level. In complete dark, brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. In presence automatic adjustment Brightness on light sensors (they are in the upper corners in portrait orientation, the readings of the one that issues more value) is used. In automatic mode, when changing external light conditions, the screen brightness both rises, and decreases (with a small hysteresis of the steady values \u200b\u200bfor intermediate light conditions). The operation of this function depends on the position of the brightness adjustment slider - the user exhibits the desired brightness level for current conditions. If you do not change anything, then in complete darkness, the brightness decreases to 3 cd / m² (very dark), in conditions of an artificial light of the office (about 550 LC), the screen brightness is set to 100-140 kD / m² (acceptable), in a very bright environment (corresponds to the lighting clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 LCs or a little more) rises to 620 cd / m² (to the maximum, and necessary). The result did not quite fit us, so in the dark we slightly moved the brightness slider to the right, and for the three above conditions, 10, 115-160 and 620 cd / m² (perfect) were obtained. It turns out that the auto-adjustment function of brightness is adequately, and there is an opportunity to adjust the nature of the change in the brightness of the user. At any level of brightness, there is no significant illumination modulation, so there is no screen flicker.

This tablet uses an IPS type matrix. Micrographs demonstrate a typical structure of subpixels for IPS:

For comparison, you can familiarize yourself with the micrographic gallery of the screens used in mobile technology.

The screen has good viewing angles without a significant shift of colors, even with large looks from the perpendicular to the screen and without inverting shades. To compare, we give the photos on which the same images are displayed on the iPad Pro 10.5 and Nexus 7 screens, while the brightness of the screens is initially installed by about 200 kD / m² (on a white field in full screen), and the color balance on the camera is forcibly switched At 6500 K. Perpendictively to the screens. White field:

Note good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field.

And test picture:

Color balance varies slightly, color saturation is normal. Recall that photo can not To serve as a reliable source of information about the quality of color reproduction and is given only for conditional visual illustration. In this case (apparently, due to the characteristics of the screen of the screen of the screen), the color balance in the photos of the screen iPad Pro 10.5 "is somewhat different from what is seen by the eye and is determined by the spectrophotometer.

Now at an angle of about 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much from both screens and the contrast remained at a high level.

And white field:

The brightness at an angle of the screens has decreased (at least 4-5 times, based on the difference in exposure), but in the case of iPad Pro 10.5 "the decline of brightness is less. The black field when the diagonal deviations is deviated very weakly and acquires a purple shade. Photos below are shown (the brightness of white areas in the perpendicular plane of the directions of the direction is approximately the same!):

And at a different angle:

With perpendicular view, black uniformity is almost perfect:

Contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) high - about 1400: 1. Response time when switching black-white-black is 21 ms (11 ms incl. + 10 ms off.). The transition between the halftons of gray 25% and 75% (according to the numerical color value) and back in sum occupies 33 ms. Constructed by 32 points with an equal interval in the numerical value of the shade of a gray gamma curve did not reveal in neither lights or in the shadows. The index of the approximating power function is 2.19, which is very close to the standard value of 2.2. At the same time, the real gamma curve is practically not deviated from the power dependence:

Color coverage is SRGB:

We look at the spectra:

Such spectra (unfortunately) are found in top mobile devicesah Sony and other manufacturers. Apparently, the LEDs with a blue emitter and green and red phosphor are used in this screen (usually a blue emitter and yellow phosphor), which, in combination with special matrix light filters and allows you to get a wide color coverage. Yes, and in the Red Luminofore, apparently, the so-called quantum dots are used. For a consumer device, a wide color coverage is in no advantage, but a significant disadvantage, since as a result of the colors of images - drawings, photos and films, - srgb-oriented space (and such an overwhelming majority), have unnatural saturation. This is especially noticeable on recognizable shades, for example on skin shades. But unlike many famous and not very companies, Apple know what color coverage should be, and therefore carefully adjust it to the borders of the SRGB. As a result, visually colors have natural saturation.

This refers to the images in which the SRGB profile is prescribed or is not spelled out at all any profile. However, native for the top modern Apple devices (at least for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, iPad Pro 9.7 ", MacBook Pro, etc.) is a color space Display P3. With a bit more rich green and red flowers. Space Display P3. Based on SMPTE DCI-P3, but has a white D65 point and gamma curve with an indicator of about 2.2. In addition, the manufacturer claims that since iOS 9.3 at the system level is supported by color management, it makes it easier for iOS applications to properly display the image color profile. Indeed, adding test images (JPG and PNG files) Display P3 profile, we received color coverage wider than SRGB (output in Safari):

Note that the coordinates of the primary colors almost exactly coincided with those as registered for the DCI-P3 standard. This coverage is different from Adobe RGB, red in Display P3. Slightly more saturated, and green can be considered less saturated:

We look at the spectra in the case of test images with the profile Display P3.:

It can be seen that in this case no cross-mixing component occurs, that is, this color space is native for the iPad Pro 10.5 screen. Most main question is that the support gives Display P3. at least some significant advantage, and doubts are related primarily to the fact that the content coverage is wider than SRGB, there is practically no, and when it appears, it is not a fact that it will be in the option Display P3.Yes, and all current devices by that time hopelessly endure. However, you need to start with something, and the wide screen coverage, as well as the built-in OS management of this collapse. In the meantime, the content can create the user itself, since in photos with iPhone cameras 7/7 Plus I. this tablet Profile is prescribed Display P3.. However, nothing is known about the real color coverage of these cameras.

The balance of shades on the gray scale is good, since the color temperature is close to the standard 6500 K, and the deviation from the spectrum of absolutely black body (ΔE) is less than 10, which is considered an acceptable indicator for the consumer device. In this case, the color temperature and Δe change little from the shade to the shade - this has a positive effect on the visual assessment of the color balance. The nature of the change of values \u200b\u200bfrom the shade to the shade indirectly shows that the program correction of color reproduction is used. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can not be considered, since there the balance of colors does not matter, and the measurement error of the color characteristics on the low brightness is large.)

It is clearly seen that the novelty significantly overtakes all the predecessors, including the former leader - the 12.9-inch iPad Pro of the first generation. The difference is up to one and a half times. It is very essential. The superiority of the new items in comparison with the usual iPad is almost two-time.

Now let's see how the iPad Pro will perform in Geekbench - a multiplatform benchmark, which measures the performance of CPU and RAM, and from the fourth version that we used for testing, also the computational capabilities of the GPU (if you want the Major Bitcoins on Ipad - you should be interested in this item :)). Plus, we did not forget about the integrated Antutu Benchmark.

The picture turned out very interesting. In the same-core mode of the processor subtest GEEKBENCH, the novelty overtook the iPad Pro 12.9 "about 30%, but in Compute mode and multi-core mode, the gap turned out to be more impressive - almost twice. What to talk about the superiority of the novelty above the iPad 9.7 ": iPad Pro 10.5" almost three times faster in Compute! In Antutu, the alignment is similar, although here the results are more "moderate": the difference between the most productive and weak models is two-time, not three-time.

The last group of benchmarks is devoted to GPU performance testing. We used 3DMark, GFXBENCH METAL 3.1.5 and Basemark Metal.

Let's start with GFXBECNH. Recall that offscreen tests are the output to the image screen in 1080r, regardless of the real screen resolution. And tests without offscreen - this is the output of the picture precisely in that resolution that matches the resolution of the device screen. That is, the tests of offscreen are indicative from the point of view of the abstract performance of SOC, and the real tests - in terms of the comfort of the game on a specific device.

With the exception of the only subtest (T-Rex Onscreen), which is too easy for all test models, the difference between the novelty and the rest of the models is so significant that the last doubts about the success of the new Apple A10X Fusion disappear.

In Ice Storm Unlimited mode, the alignment is similar to previous tests. There is a crushing victory of the novelties above the previous models. In Sling Shot Extreme, the difference is much less, although the strength of the forces is saved.

Finally - Basemark Metal.

And again no surprises. Clean victory Apple A10X Fusion.

The results of the benchmarks do not leave doubts: Apple A10X Fusion is the most productive SOC Apple, and iPad PRO new Generation, respectively, the most powerful tablet (at least in the "apple" family). Moreover, the difference with the immediate predecessors is so great that it is time to talk about a truly serious step forward.

Obviously, today it may be needed either professionals engaged in creating / editing photos and videos on the tablet, or those who consider the purchase of a tablet as a long-term investment - in two, on some iOS 13 or iOS 14, the difference in performance with the previous The generation will be clearly noticeable. And the very fact of this productivity growth cannot but rejoice.

Video playback

To test the display of the video files on the screen itself, we used a set of test files with one division by the frame with an arrow and a rectangle (see "Method for testing reproduction devices and displaying a video signal. Version 1 (for mobile devices)"). Screen shots with shutter speed in 1 C helped determine the nature of the output of video files with various parameters: resolution ranged (1920 at 1080 (1080p) and 3840 at 2160 (4K) pixels) and frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 frame / from). In tests, we used the Safari browser, from which on direct links launched video files to play and switched to the output to the full screen. H.265 files did not work. Here is an example of a snapshot in the case of H.264, 4K, 60 frames / s:

It can be seen that the duration of frames is slightly different, but there are no passages. This indirectly indicates that the update frequency is above 60 Hz. The manufacturer declares that this tablet has a screen update frequency increased to 120 Hz, and when playing video files, the update rate adjusts to the frame rate in it. Indeed, in the case of video files with frequencies 24, 25 and 30 frame / with frame duration the same, but in the case of files with frequencies 50 and 60 frame / s in the resolution of 4k and, for some reason, 50 frame / s in a 1080p resolution is not And the image of the arrow on the test files is oppressed due to the variation of the duration of frames. The strangest thing is the file with a frequency of 60 frame / s in a 1080p resolution is displayed perfectly.

Autonomous work and heating

We spent detailed tests autonomous work iPad Pro 10.5 ". Judging by them, the tablet not only is not inferior to the predecessors, but also surpasses them, especially in reading mode. Perhaps this is due to the advent of energy-saving cpu cores in SOC Apple A10X Fusion.

Anyway, tablet iPad. Pro 10.5 "- one of the most long-lived today, and certainly he is the leader in this indicator among Apple tablets.

At high loads, the tablet is heated, but moderately. Below is the heat rear Surfaces received after three starts in a row (approximately 10 minutes of operation) Basemark Metal test:

Heating is localized in the center of the apparatus, which, apparently, corresponds to the location of the SOC chip. According to the heat frame, the maximum heating was 36 degrees (at the ambient temperature of 24 degrees), this is relatively few.

Work in LTE networks

The tablet will work almost in all LTE networks. That is, you can safely buy an iPad Pro in another country and at the same time be sure that in Russia it will be full-featured in terms of communication opportunities.

Reception LTE - confident. Speed \u200b\u200bmeasurements using the SPEEDTEST.NET iOS application (used Beeline SIM-card) showed normal results and data acquisition and download. However, the results can depend highly on the operator and conditions.

iPad supports the "hot" installation and replacement of the SIM card (without reboot), the Virtual Standard is also supported. Apple SIM Cards SIM and all newest lTE standards and Wi-Fi (LTE-Advanced, Wi-Fi 5 GHz and 802.11ac). There are no differences from iPad Pro 12.9 "and iPad Pro 9.7" we did not notice here.

Camera

The new iPad Pro is equipped with two chambers - front with a resolution of 5 megapixel and rear with a resolution of 12 megapixel. For the first time, the iPad Pro is equipped with the same camera module as the latest generation iPhone! And for the first time Apple added an outbreak to the tablet. In addition to this, shooting video 4K 30 k / s is supported. Finally, for the first time, optical stabilization appeared in the cells of the iPad line!

We tested the main chamber on the street, in real conditions. The results commented on Anton Solovyov.

The camera turned out to be good, which was quite expected, because there is a 12 megapixel module, tested by time. It is possible to find face only to a small blur in the most corners, but it can only be noticed with a very close look at the pictures. In general, sharpness, detailing and software do not cause questions. Noise, of course, not ideal, but with its main task copes. As a result, the camera will cope well with a variety of different plots.

The video in 4k seems so far heavy for the camera even at 30 fps. Easy ripples, lubricants and periodically braking pieces suggest that it is only statics to shoot in 4k. But the video 1080p with its 60 fps looks great.

conclusions

Release new ruler Apple's iPad Pro, Apple has long faced step: increased the size of the screen of a more compact model, practically without changing its dimensions. And if you consider that together with the display area, the permission has increased, and in addition to this, the performance has increased significantly (on average one and a half times), the camera and the duration of the battery life have improved, the update can be safely recognized by successful.

Another thing is that the tablets have already grown to such a level (and Apple tablets are in particular), when for a regular user who does not use the tablet in some kind of narrow-professional tasks, the difference between the models of two generations or a cheaper and more expensive model is practically immatched . That is, despite the release of the iPad Pro 10.5 "Spring Model iPad 9.7" did not lose its attractiveness. And considering the difference in price, its audience should be greater than that of new items.

But, of course, there is no such imbalance that was before, now there is no: if iPad Pro 9.7 "only slightly exceeded the usual iPad, now the list of advantages of a more expensive model is much more impressive. And if you need the most productive and advanced Apple tablet, but the model 12.9 "is large for you, then the choice is obvious: this is iPad Pro 10.5".

For a successful update of the hardware filling and an increase in the screen size with a minimal change of dimensions, we hand the Apple iPad Pro 10.5 "Our Editorial Award Original Design.

Power is easier easy

Features Apple iPad Air:

Multi - Touch Display with 9.7-inch Diagonal, IPS - Matrix and Believer LED.
Oleophobic coating that prevents fingerprint appearance.
Processor A7 with 64-bit architecture and coprocessor M7.
Two cameras.
Two microphones.
High-speed Wi-Fi.
Up to 10 hours of autonomous work on Wi-Fi network, playback of films and music.

Incredible ease

The new iPad Air strikes its design - the tablet has become easier by 0.5 kg compared to the iPad of the previous generation. 7.5 mm tablet thickness is very successfully combined with the elegant Unibody design (monolithic seamless aluminum case) and makes the body simple and reliable. You will feel it immediately as soon as you take a new iPad Air in your hands, especially since it has become more compact by 24%.

Retina display and Multi -Touch technology

iPad Air is equipped with Retina display with IPS - matrix high resolution (2048 × 1536) and diagonal of 9.7 inches. Therefore, you can easily watch both movies and photographs, while getting high clarity and brightness of the image. And the interaction with the Multi -Touch screen will provide you with the perfect usability.

Extremely high power

Applications are now running twice faster thanks to the new A7 processor! At the same time, you can enjoy incredible visual effects and graphics details. In addition, you can do it much longer, since the new iPad Air from the battery without recharging works up to 10 hours!

Speed \u200b\u200bWi - Fi

Download files, send documents and photos, open web sites even easier, because the speed of connection to the Wi-Fi network on a new iPad Air has been twice as much thanks to two antennas and MIMO technologies (several inputs - several outputs). Due to this, the download speed can reach up to 300 Mbps.

5-megapixel camera Isight

Making excellent frames now easily more than ever. The 5-megapixel camera isight focuses and allows you to shoot Full HD video 1080r. And the A7 processor provides excellent image quality and opens up new horizons for creativity.

Maintenance ipad characteristics Air 9,7 ":
Operating system: iOS 7
Display: 9.7 ", IPS (2048 × 1536)
Main Camera: 5 MP, Autofocus, HD Record Video
Front camera: 1.2 mp, recording HD video
Processor: Apple A7 1.3 GHz
RAM: 1 GB
Built-in memory: 16 GB
Wireless technology: LTE, 4G, 3G (UMTS), Wi - Fi, Bluetooth
Autonomy: Built-in lithium-polymer battery 32.4 W / h
Dimensions: 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
Weight: 478 g

Apple introduced its first iPad in 2010, and since then this name is the first to come into mind of any user from any country in the world when trying to find the Association for the Concept tablet computer. We think about the tablet, and the iPad immediately comes to the head, even if you are a Yarym fan of Samsung or Microsoft products. In this material - the history of the development of the iPad from 2010 to 2018.

First iPad (2010)

• Screen - 9.7 inches;
• CPU - Apple A4;
• Memory: 16, 32, 64 GB;
• Colors: Silver rear panel, black front panel;
• Model numbers: A1219 (Wi-Fi) and A1337 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).

The idea of \u200b\u200bcreating a tablet originated at Steve Jobs in the middle of the "zero", but the employment of Apple projects iPod Touch. And the iPhone allowed to start its implementation and release the finished device only by 2010. So the first iPad appeared - the intermediate link between the laptop and the smartphone, with a multi-touch screen with a diagonal of 9.7 inches and a resolution of 1028 × 768 points (132 PPI).

The first iPad had a single-core Apple A4 processor with a frequency of 1 GHz and 256 MB of RAM, which looks quite sad for the current standards. The tablet came the tablet at all, although IOS 4 supported by him already provided the possibility of video calls to FaceTime. Among the archaic elements, you can also mention the floor tray full-sized SIM card.

iPad 2 (2011)

• Screen - 9.7 inches;
• CPU - Apple A5;
• Memory: 16, 32, 64 GB;
• Colors:
• Model numbers: A1395 (Wi-Fi), A1396 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1397 (Wi-Fi + CDMA).

So, even for the level of technology development at the end of 2010, the first apple tablet characteristics, to put it mildly, did not impress. But already in March 2011, Apple introduced new version iPad, in the description of which you can find a lot of digits "2". The iPad 2 processor has become a 2-nuclear, RAM set 2 times more (512 MB), 2 cameras appeared by a resolution of 0.3 and 0.7 megapixel. In addition, Cellular models now supported more popular microsim cards, instead of bulky standard.

In 2012, Apple also released a modified version of iPad 2 with an increased battery life, which was achieved due to an improved Apple A5 processor (manufactured according to 32-nm technical processor) and more battery tank.

iPad 3 (early 2012)

• Screen - 9.7 inches;
• CPU - Apple A5X;
• Memory: 16, 32, 64 GB;
• Colors: Silver rear panel, black or white front panel;
• Model numbers: A1416 (Wi-Fi), A1430 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1403 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, only for Verizon subscribers)

The main innovation of the iPad 3 became the Retina display with a resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels, which was twice as high quality picture - 264 points per square inch against 132 points in previous models. In addition, instead of a low-onedy 0.7 megapixel base camera, the iPad 3 was equipped with a competitive ISIGHT optical module with a 5 MP matrix. Apple A5X processor had all the same two cores and a clock frequency of 1 GHz, but the capacity of the RAM module again doubled to 1 GB.

iPad 4 (end of 2012)

• Screen - 9.7 inches;
• CPU - Apple A6X;
• Memory: 16, 32, 64, 128 GB;
• Colors: Silver rear panel, black or white front panel;
• Model numbers: A1458 (Wi-Fi), A1459 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1460 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, MM (MULTI-MODE))

Six months later, in October 2012, the line of apple tablet was waiting for another update. The main thing from the point of view of the evolution of the model range was the appearance of the 8-pin Lightning port in the new iPad (a wide 30-pin wide), which is used to charge and synchronize iOS devices to this day. In addition, the iPad 4 was equipped with more apple A6x firing processor and graphic core PowerVR SGX554MP4, as well as installed the front facetime camera with a 1.2 MP matrix. In February 2013, iPad 4 appeared on sale with a 128 GB of built-in memory.

iPad mini (end of 2012)

• Screen - 7.9 inches;
• CPU - Apple A5;
• Memory: 16, 32 and 64 GB;
• Colors:
• Model numbers: A1432 (Wi-Fi), A1454 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1455 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, (Multi-Mode)).

The first "Minic" became another intermediate link between the smartphone and the full-sized tablet PC. The iPad mini with a screen diagonal of 7.9 inches received a resolution of 1024 × 768 points (which corresponds to 163 ppi), and the Apple A5 processor is pretty at that time. The compactness of the device was provided with narrowed side frames, and the volume swing was divided into two autonomous buttons.

iPad Air (end 2013)

• Screen - 9.7 inches;
• CPU - Apple A7;
• Memory: 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB;
• Colors: Silver back panel or colors " gray Space", Black or white front panel;
• Model numbers: A1474 (Wi-Fi), A1475 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1476 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, TD-LTE).

The "air" name presented in October 2013, the iPad Air was explained by the compactness and ease of the device - it was 2 mm thinner, for as many as 16 mm, almost 30% is easier than the preceding model. Following the iPhone 5S, the new flagship of the tablet line became the second mobile gadget Apple with a 64-bit A7 of own production processor (in comparison with the "smartphone" analogue, it even was filtered by 0.1 GHz).

iPad mini 2 (end of 2013)

• Screen - 7.9 inches;
• CPU - Apple A5;
• Memory: 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB;
• Colors: Silver or gray rear panel, black or white front panel;
• Model numbers: A1489 (Wi-Fi), A1490 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1491 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, TD-LTE)).

iPad mini 2, he is the iPad mini with the Retina display, was presented simultaneously with the iPad Air October 22, 2013. It is easy to guess that the main difference from the first mini model was the high-resolution Retina screen (2048 × 1536 pixels, 326 dpi). The compact version of the tablet was also equipped with a 62-bit apple A7 chip and the M7 movement coprocessor, thus putting onto one shelf with top gadgets of its time.

iPad Air 2 (end of 2014)

• Screen - 9.7 inches;
• CPU - Apple A8x;
• Memory: 16, 32, 64 GB and 128 GB;
• Colors:
• Model numbers: A1566 (Wi-Fi), A1567 Wi-Fi + Cellular).

At the iPad Air 2 Apple for the first time for mobile devices used the Apple A8X 3-core processor, which had a decent clock frequency of 1.8 GHz, and also increased to 2 GB of RAM. In addition, it was decided to abandon the specification with 32 GB of internal memory (later it was added) and implement the fingerprint scanner expected by many users to the Touch ID, which has passed the annual run on the iPhone 5S. Another long-awaited improvement is an upgrade of the Main Camera ISIGHT to 8 megapixels.

iPad Mini 3 (end of 2014)

• Screen - 7.9 inches;
• CPU - Apple A7;
• Memory: 16, 64 and 128 GB;
• Colors:
• Model numbers: A1599 (Wi-Fi), A1600 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).

iPad Mini 3 did not receive three cores of the processor, in general, its filling and design is almost no different from the preceding model. From noticeable innovations, you can note only the appearance of a dactyloscopic touch ID sensor and the gold coloring of the case.

iPad Pro 12.9 inches (end of 2015)

• Screen - 12.9 inches;
• CPU - Apple A9X;
• Memory: 32, 128 GB and 256 GB;
• Colors: Silver, golden rear panel or colors "Gray Cosmos", Black or White Front Panel;
• Model numbers: A1584 (Wi-Fi), A1652 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).

In September 2015, Apple introduced the first device of the line of professional tablets, which, on the shoulder, many tasks, previously performed solely on laptops and stationary PCs. Gadget received a large 12.9-inch screen with a resolution of 2732 × 2048 points, a 2-nuclear Apple A9X chip with PowerVR series 7XT graphics and a M9 CO processor, as many as 4 GB of RAM, smart connector for connecting no less intelligent keyboard, stylus support Apple Pencil and four speakers for better sound.

iPad Mini 4 (end 2015)

• Screen - 7.9 inches;
• CPU - Apple A8;
• Memory: 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB;
• Colors: Silver, golden rear panel or color "Gray Cosmos", black or white front panel;
• Model numbers: A1538 (Wi-Fi), A1550 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).

At the same time, in September 2015, the audience was shown and the last model of the 4th generation iPad mini. Gadget pulled up to iPad Air 2 technical characteristics, Having obtained the Apple A8 processor, 2 GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel chamber. In addition, the parameters of the case were changed for the first time (for example, he became thinner), which created a difference when buying accessories for iPad mini 4 and earlier line models.

iPad Pro 9.7 inches (2016)

• Screen - 9.7 inches;
• CPU - Apple A9X;
• Memory: 32, 128 and 256 GB;
• Colors:
• Model numbers: A1673 (Wi-Fi), A1674 / A1675 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).

Professional iPad in the usual 9.7-inch form factor has slightly lost to the older brother according to technical specifications. It was equipped with a slightly less productive specification of the Apple A9X processor (2.16 GHz against 2.26 GHz in a 12,9-inch model) and two gigabytes against four were twisted by the RAM module. But the iPad Pro is 9.7 inches first among all apple gadgets received True Tone technology, allowing the display to change the temperature of the colors depending on the level of ambient lighting.

iPad 5 (2017 year)

• Screen - 9.7 inches;
• CPU - Apple A9;
• Memory: 32 and 128 GB;
• Colors: Silver, golden rear panel or color "Gray Cosmos", black or white front panel;
• Model numbers: A1822 (Wi-Fi), A1823 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).

In March 2017, Apple diversified the tablet line again, proposing a more budget option for users who do not need iPad Pro features. The 9.7-inch gadget received a rather modest display matrix with a resolution of 2048 × 1536 (like the first generation iPad Air), Apple A9 processor (without "X"), an 8-megapixel main chamber. In this case, the device was added in dimensions and weight, if you compare it with iPad Air 2.

iPad Pro 10.5 inches (2017)

• Screen - 10.5 inches;
• CPU - Apple A9X;
• Memory: 64, 256 and 512 GB;
• Colors: Silver, Golden Back Panel or Colors "Gray Cosmos", " pink gold", Black or white front panel;
• Model numbers: A1701 (Wi-Fi), A1709 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1852 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, Chinese Market).

10.5-inch iPad Pro Apple Engineers managed to fit into the housing comparable to dimensions with iPad Pro 9.7, while equipping the device with the Apple A9x top 6-nuclear processor made according to the 10-nanometer processor. In addition, Promotion technology was introduced into the tablet, which allows to achieve the frequency of updating the display of 120 Hz.

iPad Pro 12.9 inches of the 2nd generation (2017)

• Screen - 10.5 inches;
• CPU - A10X FUSION;
• Memory: 64, 256 and 512 GB;
• Colors: Silver, golden rear panel or colors "Gray Cosmos", Black or White Front Panel;
• Model numbers: A1670 (Wi-Fi), A1671 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1821 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, Chinese Market).

Like a 10.5-inch model, the iPad Pro 12.9 inch of the second generation was introduced in June 2017 and mainly differed from the predecessor by the presence of a producing Apple A10X Fusion chip, as well as a display with support for Promotion technology. In addition, a new option of built-in memory is added - 512 GB.

iPad 6 (2018)

• Screen - 9.7 inches;
• CPU - Apple A10 Fusion;
• Memory: 32 and 128 GB;
• Colors: Silver, golden rear panel or color "Gray Cosmos", black or white front panel;
• Model numbers: A1893 (Wi-Fi), A1954 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).

A year after the release of the iPad of the fifth generation, Apple produced a minor update of the device relating to, mainly performance. Visually did not change the tablet, but I received a new Apple A10 Fusion processor, CO processor M19 Motion and updated graphics.

iPad Pro 11 inches (2018)

• Screen - 11 inches;
• CPU - Apple A12x Bionic;
• Memory: 64, 256, 512 GB and 1 TB;
• Colors:
• Model numbers: A1980 (Wi-Fi), A2013 and A1934 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1979 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, Chinese Market).

Once again, Apple engineers demonstrated the skill to save space - with the resolution of the 11-inch Liquid Retina screen resolution of 2388 × 1688 points, new tablet Fucked in the building of the previous, 10.5-inch model, and also became a little thinner and easier.

At the same time, the gadget was equipped with the Apple A12X BIONIC top 8-core processor, Face ID face recognition technology (TrueDepth, " Portrait mode", Animoji and Memoji) and a USB-C port for charging. Separately, it is worth noting the appearance of a version with a 1 TB drive.

iPad Pro 12.9 inches, third generation (2018)

• Screen - 12.9 inches;
• CPU - Apple A12x Bionic;
• Memory: 64, 256, 512 GB and 1 TB;
• Colors: Silver or dark gray rear panel, black front panel;
• Model numbers: A1876 (Wi-Fi), A2014 and A1895 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1983 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, Chinese Market).

Larger model has the same distinctive featuresas the 11-inch. There is also no 3.5-millimeter Jack for connecting the headset, Lightning is replaced with USB-C, the home button together with the Touch ID has lost the Face ID technology. The last, by the way, implies the presence of another patented TrueDepth apple development that allows you to take pictures in the "Portrait" mode, create animoji and memoji.

Based on Yablyk

At the table opposite the girl was sitting in nine. She, not blinking, looked in my direction. In her glance, a mix of admiring helplessness and racial hatred was read. No, she is unlikely to remember my face. But my hands are probably for a long time (for 5 months) will settle in her memory. For in them, I squeezed what the soul thirsty is eager - the newest, the coolest iPad with Air Surname. While I quit, why such a baby might need the newest and productive apple device (except for the obvious reason to boast before classmates), she, continuing to do not look at him, stubborn in a whisper reported by his indifferent Hamburger to the girlfriend about the "64-bit processor" , "Powerful coprocessor", "a thinner frame, like a minic," "smaller weight" and "Retina again". Overall, I decided to pick up my thoughts back. Young man is well aware of what he wants! And it is worthy of respect. I think among the potential owners of new iPad, such knowledgeable users are hardly shortered several percent. True: if you give a very brief description of the fifth generation of full-sized Apple tablets, this girl's words are quite enough. Little girls are no longer the ones - I thought. And that's fine! Apple tablets are also not the same. And at first glance, it is also fine. But you need to look at.

Video review

How it was

For those who do not carefully monitor the development of Apple's technology, as the girl mentioned above from a cafe, or missed this chapter of the history of gadgets, I remind you of the main milestones of "Aipad Construction". The birth of a new device - iPad - took place in 2010. Together with him began the era of online tablets. Contrary to forecasts of numerous skeptics, this breed spread quite quickly, partly replacing portable laptops and netbooks. The first iPad was faded (680 and 730 grams, depending on the absence / availability of the 3G module), but did not yet know about it. Because it was not particularly compared with anything. This machine immediately received an excellent 9.7-inch screen (yes, perhaps, today, not every tablet can boast such a thing) with an IPS matrix, resolution of the sides 3: 4 and the resolution of 1024x768 points.

In the next, 2011, the world presented one of the most successful incarnations of Apple tablets - iPad 2. "The second" was much easier and faster, its design also undergone certain changes. And, by the way, this design we are convicted not only in the second, but in the third and fourth models without any special changes. This model is produced and today, I am now budget ipad versionWhile the following two updates have already been discontinued. He weighed 613 grams with 3G and 12 grams less without it. Its not that they scolded behind the screen, which also had a resolution of 1024x768 points, but they wanted more. We wanted - got: the long-awaited Retina (2048x1536 points) really makes the image incredibly smooth and somehow ... air. Only here is the mass of the third iPad, which in due time was called "The New iPad" grown to 652/662 grams. There was a more powerful processor, and the doubled RAM volume, and the capacious battery ... It was heated pretty, this new iPad, and the next update was long forced to wait. The next was the iPad 4, which is characterized by a more energy efficient processor, and also ... was still an iPad mini, literally blowing the market: the same as iPad 2, but in a light and compact eighty-dyed building! With a beautiful thin frame. With stereo speakers ... well, except that Retina is missing. Naturally, the second iPad mini will correct the situation, but for now - while the iPad Air with the design, like the iPad mini ...

Technical Specifications iPad Air

Equipment

Traditional white box. From the entire information diversity of the world on it you can see a photo of the device, its name, as well as small letters on the back - the version of the device (with 4G or without support, the volume of the built-in drive is from 16 to 128 GB. We have a version from 64 GB ). In just traditional niches - a charger, a USB-Lightning cable, an envelope with a key to extract or install Nanosim, apple stickers and an extremely concise device for use.

Design and design

Confirmed from the iPad mini brought from the times of Annomes. The iPad Air and the truth adopted the design from your smaller brother: the same proportions, the same fine frame that is particularly thin along the long faces of the device. The angles are less rounded, but the rounding from the back to the screen is more sharp. And here there is a brilliant Kant around the perimeter of the device.

Impression The device creates the most that there is an air: those who are familiar with one full-size iPad of any generation will understand what I mean. If only a small decrease in the mass of the device was observed before (and sometimes - on the contrary, an increase), now the tablet has become easier at 183 grams. As a result, we get 478 grams. And it is very small for a tablet with a 9.7-inch diagonal diagonal!

Together with iPad 2

Together with iPad 2

Thin, 7.5 millimeters, iPad Air does not tire hands with long work with it. Although, of course, someone will prefer the more compact iPad mini of the second generation with a similar filling, Retina display and weighing 341 (331) grams. The difference in weight in the case of the two newest iPad is quite reasonable, it is justified by the screen size.

In the hands, the device is well, can slide, but not too. The quality of the materials again pleases and leaves all competitors, even the most famous and serious, far behind.

The thin, but durable leaf of anodized aluminum in the case of the 4G version is diluted with a plastic strip, a very thin glass is used - largely the materials contributed to a decrease in mass and dimensions.

At the same time, the assembly is again at the height: no creak, gaps or deflection. All buttons and connectors are fitted perfect. Pressing the buttons, you feel a clear click. The only thing that manifests the decrease in the stiffness of the structure is the small divorce on the screen with a strong press on the matrix.

The color of the device is white on the side of the screen (frame) and silver with the rear. Now such a color is called Silver. The black, under the age of iphone 5s, became Space Gray or "Wet asphalt" in our way. Noble. About the gold version did not hear. Corps, as usual, inseparable. The location of all elements coincides - who would you think - of course with iPad mini. From above on the left - audio jack, right - power button. At the top of the right face there is a Mute toggle switch to mute sound, as well as separate buttons for adjusting it, which changed the traditional rocker.

Well, the most pleasant thing - as in Mini, the device is equipped with two speakers. They are located on the bottom face, separated only by the Apple Lightning connector.

Home button in iPad Air is traditional. Alas, such a comfortable fingerprint scanner, like the iPhone 5S, is not here.

Display

The main characteristics suggest that the AIR screen compared with the previous two models of full-sized iPad changed little. IPS with 9.7 inches diagonal, resolution 2048x1536 points. And your favorite (at least) aspect ratio 4: 3. Nevertheless, there are certain changes.

On an unprepared to such high quality of the user, the screen produces an indelible impression: the points are not visible at all, the icon will be filled with the background - such a 3D effect is observed. Especially in conjunction with a thin frame. By the way, protection from false positives along the edges is also at the height. In this case, the sensitivity of the screen also does not disappoint. The maximum brightness increased (360 cd / m2), as well as contrast. Pleases color reproduction and close to SRGB color coverage. By the way, the maximum brightness is almost always - too, even on a sunny day I grabbed 80%, and in the dark I reduced this figure to 60%. The only thing that grieves, albeit the smallest, is the presence of an air layer between the matrix and protective glass: there are glare, although in this plan an iPad Air is one of the best. Films and games on it look just fine. And this is not because I love Apple, but because objectively it is. For all the time I did not meet any tablet, whose screen would be better than this.

System and productivity

Regarding the IOS 7 operating system 7, I have nothing to add, except that it has already been said in the iPhone 5C review. In turn, iron is described in detail in the iPhone 5S review. In the new iPad, the same dual-core 64-bit A7 processor, the M7 coprocessor and the PowerVR G6430 quad-core chart are used. Only at A7, located inside the iPad Air, each kernel works at a frequency of 1.4 Gigarez, while the heart of the smartphone is knocking with a frequency of 1 GHz. RAM is only gigabyte here, which will cause contemptuous mixtures of Female Android fans. Apple Apologists will answer them that IOS is much more economical resources, so there is enough gigabyte with a head. And right: Air simply flies. Both the interface, and downloading games, and the games themselves, including heavy 3D, are well implemented on a large Retina display (and how nice to play with such detailing and clarity of the picture!). Not to mention the smoothness of the interface transitions. The only task in which I managed to force the iPad to slow down - view the FullHD movie in the MKV container via PlayerXtreme player. Most likely, there are problems of optimization or compatibility: heavy movies in MPEG4 and everyone else played smoothly. Results in Geekbench 3 are the best on the platform. Yes, and compared with others, it is also very and very ... Having used to running an inter-platform test Ice Storm Extreme, I received the result of MAXED OUT and the message that this test is children's toys for such a powerful device, go to another step - Ice Storm Unlimited. In it, the tablet also turned out to be among the best, slightly yielding Galaxy Note 10.1 and LG G2. By the way, it is very difficult to force yourself to take a look from spacecraft made in this test ...

In short, iron here with a large margin. I think it is enough for any games from the AppStore for at least two years.

Camera

There are two of them. The first - 5 megapixels, with a diaphragm number ƒ / 2.4. Without an outbreak, but with autofocus, backlighting sensor and five-element optics. It is not much different from the sensor, which we could see in the iPad 4. But from the iPad 2 - straight. Bustry for the sake of the sake of pictures for comparison.

Camera iPad 2.

Camera iPad Air.

The camera is not outstanding, to the one that I got the last three iPhone (or even four) to it far. But for the tablet, if for some reason you still want to shoot the tablet - not bad. But the front camera in the tablet is much more useful. How, video telephony. Here is its resolution - 1.2 megapixel. For Skype - with your head. Below are photos made from it. Only with the effects of wonderful entertainment pHOTO. BOOTH.

Sound

Two stereo speakers significantly improved the situation with sound. There was even a feeling of any volume. Although all the same bass is not enough, but the average frequencies have been worked out well. During the sound, the case pleasantly in hand. Play the speakers clean, and loud at the maximum. You can watch movies without headphones or external speakers while in the room. Only here is the location of some ... smartphone. Of course, it is a little better than the predecessor, you can keep the tablet in the forefront so as not to close them ... Nevertheless, a physiologically person perceives stereo better if the speakers are separated on both sides of the ears, here as landscape orientation, and movies Usually look exactly the way they are each other and on the one hand. So, although it became better, but in the headphones even better, as when connecting good portable columns.

Autonomy and heating

9 hours in the active mode - the standard standard for the iPad, which practically did not change from generation to generation. Here, despite the accumulator reduced compared to iPad 4 (in a thin case, the battery 32.4 W-h, in the iPad 4 - 42.5 W-h), the tablet should be honestly worked for 10 hours. The increased energy efficiency of the processor and the screen affects. With almost maximum brightness Screen, Half Sound and Disable Wireless Interfaces The device lost FullHD roller approximately 7 hours 45 minutes. In operating mode (half brightness, included Wi-Fi, Internet, mail, some movie, music) iPad Air is quite able to hold out a couple of days without recharging. So conversations about ten o'clock quite correspond to reality. The device is still slow, but faster than previous iPad with Retina: about 4 hours. During tests of tests or 3D toys, there is a slight heating in the chamber area and along the long face, next to which the camera is located. However, much less than in iPad 3 or even iPad 4.

In the dry residue

Test new iPad and difficult, and easily simultaneously. The manufacturer shows a certain uniformity, and having seen one device, it is easy to notice the family features in all. The probability of getting on the buggy sample is also extremely small. Yes, and all the stated programs will definitely work. In short, easy. And it is difficult in the sense that there are no surprises. And the constant repeat of phrases "Just like ...", "I did not change anything." And so on, few people please. Nevertheless, I tried to convey my feelings from working with the device, and they, I have to say, I liked: oddly enough, this is the first full-size iPad that I would like to have at my own disposal. The device is very well collected, it is beautiful, light and productive. I think users can hold two factors from his purchase: financial (need to give a lot of money) and religious (apple hatred). Well, or just insensitive. Or .. or, say, the presence of the iPad Mini 2 on the market, the tablet, which I would call the main competitor to the iPad Air.

7 reasons to buy Apple iPad Air

• This is iPad;
• this is the best iPad;
• with excellent screen;
• beautiful design;
• the easiest (except mini-models);
• the most alive;
• and the fastest.

3 (+1) Causes Do not buy Apple iPad Air

• You are leaning to the mini version;
• you do not like Apple or consider the products of this company unnecessarily expensive;
• you love to pick up the OS and set it up for yourself;)
• you do not need a tablet in principle.