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JC

A well priced tablet for anyone with casual usage

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2019

This review is based on a price of £297.97 at time of review...
I'm also assuming this review is targeted for someone with casual browsing and modest processing usage who wants a 10 inch or similar form factor. If you want intensive gaming, or intensive usage, then you should be spending more money on the iPad air, iPad pro or one of the android competition in that bracket.

Let's get this straight from the outset, in my opinion android tablets offer you much more processing power for your money. For example a Samsung equivalent android tablet will set you back a lot less and will give you just as good ability to browse the web and run apps casually. HOWEVER, although I'm an Android fan, I will openly admit that iOS is a lot more slick and much easier for people to use and suffers a lot less issues with incompatibility... Things JUST WORK.

So upon receiving, the box opens with a slow action making you wait in anticipation. The iPad is constructed of that rare metal which only Apple make which makes you want to touch and feel the iPad. Even all these years on, other manufacturers have struggled to copy this.
Tip: make sure your old iPad is backed up if you want to copy old apps and set up. I didn't so had to wait an hour whilst old one got fully backed up over the cloud.
Once previous backup is done, set up is a breeze, simply use your icloud account and iTunes accounts (if different) at initial set up, and it does it all for you.

The Battery life is good and has lasted over 7 hours of usage by different hands and still got 25% left
The reason for this new iPad was I was upgrading an old iPad 2 (stuck on iOS 9.x and not able to use YouTube). I can safely say it can do that, run all the old apps and surf the internet much quicker now.
It can be used without any difference from the old one and no learning curve of android etc. One very happy end user!

A Few things to note about this vs older iPads if you're wondering whats new:-
- Supports iOS 12.4 (latest), iPads 1/2/3 stopped at iOS 9.3.5, Youtube app in particular needs at least 10.x to run! also seems to affect a number of websites
- Only iPad (2017) or later will hardware decode HEVC/x265 videos. Since it needs an A9 processor or later. So iPad 1/2/3, iPad Air 1/2 are ruled out from this. Leaving only Ipad 2017, 2018 and iPad Air 2019 able to play this. (plus pro and some minis)
- base spec gets 32gb vs 16gb of previous generations (except ipad 2017)
- support for the faster 5ghz ac wifi (only otherwise available on iPad Air 2, Ipad 2017) - others only have 2.4ghz wifi
- Weighs just 469g, vs the 600+g of ipad 1/2/3/4. (Ipad Air 1/2/2019 and ipad 2017 are similar weight to current)
- 2GB RAM vs <=1GB of earlier models which affects performance. (Except ipad air 2, ipad 2017 and ipad air 2019)
The ipad wikipedia page has the full list of differences...

In summary, this is an excellent choice for someone upgrading from an older iPad or wants an easy to use tablet with a strong premium feel and yet at a sensible price.

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Kainzy

An absolute scorcher

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2019

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It has been a long time since I owned an iPad, I once owned an iPad 1, 2, and 3 and they were so solid that you could use them as a hammer. Build quality was absolutely solid.

Having purchased this 2018 iPad, I can clearly see why they are priced as low as they are - the screen and digitiser aren't bonded together anymore like they once were (they've retained this for the 'Pro' models now) so you end up with a tappy/hollow feeling as you interact with the hybrid plastic screen. In addition this results in the screen very slightly flexing should you tap heavily. The rest of the device is solid but I believe Apple are using a cheaper grade of aluminium than in the earlier models. The end result is still a robust, light device with a cheaper display.

What you do get for your money is a blisteringly fast A10 SoC that handles literally anything you throw at it with ease on iOS 12.x. In terms of speed it matches my Pixel C Android tablet easily whilst offering the user a much, much better range of apps that are developed for a the big screen. The IPS display looks fantastic as ever and I had zero issues with it.

I am not a big Apple fan but I do respect them for their stance on Privacy and of course their support for tablets (Google has non existent vision for tablets/watches now). Scrolling through web pages via Safari and a capable adblocker shows zero slowdown and it is silky smooth to use compared to ANY android browser I have used on a array of different tablets.

Overall it is an excellent tablet despite my gripe with the cheapy display. For the price you get excellent hardware overall along with superb networking performance. iOS still limits ANY iPad (even Pro's) from being a real computer/laptop replacement (don't fall for the Apple marketing) and I hope this one day changes.

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Ashleigh Nicole

Great quality

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2023

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Nothing to fault with this, good price and is like new as described. I got this years ago and I'm still using it and haven't had any issues!

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Good product.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2019

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The iPad was everything you would expect and good quality. I bought this as a Christmas present and it went down a storm. There were a few issues with delivery and delay messages but that was the courier and not the seller. I was told it was going to be delayed several times but it actually turned up on time! Must have been the Christmas chaos. Great product though, so far so good.

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P.THICK

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2023

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Excellent thanks

Amazon Customer

A really useful and enjoyable digital device

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2019

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I'm loving it so far. I always thought iPads may be a bit pointless - halfway between an iPhone and a laptop - neither one thing nor the other. But actually it's a really useful device at a quarter the price of a Macbook. I bought it mainly for taking to interviews as a digital presentation device. And also for purposes of using as a drawing/painting medium. It's great for both. And also just great for having with you to use at any time - instead of going to the computer. In fact - in it's cover-case - it feels like a very expensive book that is a pleasure to keep by your side and consult/use at any time. An iPad isn't a computer. There are differences. But since I bought it, I now feel that this may be the direction portable computers may be going in the future.

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TK

Love it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2018

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I picked this up to replace my trustee 6 year old iPad 2, which was a bit clunky and slow on the latest possible iOS... and then the final nail in the coffin was it falling off a baggage checking belt when the handlers reversed someone’s possesions a few bags ahead, I was left with a rucksack full of crunchy bits in the bottom and a 9 hour flight with nothing to do!

I thought I’d just get a similar experience with the new 2018 version and would only use it lightly as with my iPad 2. I have been so impressed with the functionality, the speed, the os performance and advancements that I use it more than I use my phone and my laptop now!

My only regret is that I didn’t get a higher capacity model, as I didn’t think I’d be using it this much.

Great product that blew away m6 expectations.

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Alan Jones

A great product

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2019

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I have just bought this product and is the first Apple product I have ever bought.
Usually touch screens do not work for me because I have a particular skin type but this one never faulters.
Yes it is expensive for what it is but at least I am no longer frustrated with non-sensitive buttons, and having to check every letter I press.
It is also very fast. I had to download a Users Guide to start as the info provided was very scant but now I am getting used to it, it is like driving a luxury car after driving an old banger.

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ANTHONY HIGGINS

Easy to use

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2022

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Touch screen plus good battery life

mick d

I am happy with my new Apple.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2019

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I have had Two I pad minis before as well as several kindle fires including the latest 10” fire. Apart from the additional cost of the Apple, I am still much happier with the 9.7 inch Apple as apposed to the Fire. Firstly the apps available with the Apple are far superior, the number and range beats fire easily. For instance all my library apps are available with Apple not so with Fire. Weather apps again Fire missed out. I could go on. The main point being cost, I think Apple is worth the extra cost.

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