I use this iPad to write, read, draw, watch movies, and play a few games. This is GREAT for beginner, intermediate, AND advanced artist. More advanced artists who work a lot might like a more expensive iPad with a bigger screen but this screen size is perfect. A little smaller than printer paper size.
Writing is easy with a nice with a Bluetooth keyboard and case to hold up the screen. The sound quality isn’t *the best* but it’s audible and not painful to deal with. I’m certainly not complaining.
I bought a penoval pencil, not the Apple Pencil. Apple Pencil is much too expensive, and the penoval pen works just as well (no pressure sensitivity BUT it’s magentic and has a sleek design and easy charging. Otherwise writes just as good).
Overall this is a purchase I’m really glad I made. It’s helped with my productivity (writing and drawing) and is the PERFECT size to read download books. The entertainment is nice too even if the sound quality isn’t as engaging while watching movies but I’m hard of hearing anyways so... I usually like listening to things by myself with Bluetooth earbuds and the sound quality is much better that way.
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Energy efficiency
Conserves energy compared to similar products.
As certified by
EPEAT EPEAT addresses the sustainability impacts of electronic products. An EPEAT registered product must meet required criteria and can meet optional criteria. The criteria depend on the type of product and can include energy efficiency, reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases), and end of life management. Products meeting 50% - 75% optional criteria are “Silver” and those meeting more than 75% are “Gold”.
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| Price | From: - | From: $326.00 | From: $602.99 |
| Ratings | (8,874) | (64,279) | (23,851) |
| Display | 10.2 inch Retina display | 10.2 inch Retina display | 10.9 inch Retina display |
| Face/Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Chip | A10 Fusion chip | A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine | A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine |
| Camera | 8MP photos | 8MP photos | 12MP photos |
| Video | 1080p HD video recording | 1080p HD video recording | 4K video recording |
| Apple Pencil Compatibility | Apple Pencil | Apple Pencil | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Smart Keyboard Compatibility | Compatible with Smart Keyboard and Bluetooth keyboards | Compatible with Smart Keyboard and Bluetooth keyboards | Compatible with Smart Keyboard Folio, Magic Keyboard and Bluetooth keyboards |
| Connector | Lightning connector | Lightning connector | USB-C connector |
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Useful tablet, will handle powerful workloads
Ive never had an iPad. Im happy with the size of the screen. I plan on using this for school and business work that way I can leave my MacBook air at home.So far Ive been able to watch a full movie of Harry Potter and still have 80% battery life left. The movies look great. Ive downloaded a lot of useful business apps and will update the review after I use them. Im also looking into trying the 1st gen apple pencil, will post more after use.
