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Apple has managed to turn around all the not-so-good things about the fourth-gen iPad – including the weighty chassis and awkward operating system to bring us a powerful, sleek tablet. If you have the cash, the iPad Air offers an apps/games/move expe...
Light, slim chassis; speedy A7 processor; slick new iOS 7; Impressive battery life...
This is the best version of the iPad we've seen to date with fantastic performance from a light, slim chassis. The Retina display is as it always has been, but the iOS has had an overhaul, which was much needed...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2013-11-15 00:32:29
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Apple's iPad Air is the firm's fifth-generation tablet, and while many were expecting a slightly updated iPad 5 to be launched in its place, Apple surprised those at its October press conference by unveiling what it claims is the thinnest and lightest ful...
Great design and display, free iWork apps, improved performance and battery life...
Cameras are still poor, not many 64-bit optimised apps...
Apple's iPad Air is the most comfortable to use 10in tablet on the market. While the cameras remain average, the iPad Air also boasts some improvement in speed and battery life, and remains a market leader when it comes to the 9.7in Retina display...
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The iPad Air is the latest tablet to arrive in Apple's range. It's adopted the Air name, just like the MacBook Air, to show off its thin and light stature. No Apple iPad 5 branding to be found here even though, in essence, the Air is the fifth full-size t...
Thinner, lighter, faster, iLife and iWork apps are great, truly desirable tablet...
Same camera as iPad 4, no 802.11 ac, can't realise 64-bit speed yet...
Apple has done it again: the iPad Air is a tablet better than the last iPad. Simply put the iPad Air is the best iPad the company has ever made. It's light, it's thin, it's fast, it's amazing. For die-hard Apple fans we can see how you would be dis...
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smh.com.au Updated:
2013-11-15 00:32:29
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Digital Life News Technology News Computers DateOctober 31, 2013 reading now (9) Read later Ten days into my marriage with the iPad Air, the euphoria of the honeymoon remains. There's perhaps a little less excitement in the exploration, but...
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tech.uk.msn.com Updated:
2013-11-15 00:32:29
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It's a year since the last iPad and two-and-a-half years since the tablet's design has changed much (the third- and fourth-generation iPads were slightly heavier and thicker than the iPad 2 but largely the same styling). Now, the latest tablet has been co...
Amazingly thin, light case, improved styling and superspeedy processor.
Camera is unchanged, could be even more innovative...
All you really need to know is that this iPad is thin, light and faster than Speedy Gonzales. It makes the full-size iPad more portable and more desirable than previous tablets...
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Apple’s iPad is the current market leader in the tablet space. It’s certainly the device that competitors are gunning for, and, with the recent onslaught of very pointed Windows Surface Pro 2 advertising, as well as recent launches from Samsung, Nokia...
More compact, more powerful but keeps its 9.7 inch screen...
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Apple proved it's still able to spring surprises when it unveiled the fifth generation iPad, earlier this week. Widely tipped to the be called the iPad 5, the firm introduced a change in naming convention-opting to call the device the iPad Air. Althou...
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We will of course update this iPad Air review as and when we have had further opportunity to test the iPad Air. See also : Apple iPad mini 2 Retina vs iPad mini comparison review . iPad Air review: I guess that's why they call it the Air It's not calle...
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Apple has unveiled the fifth generation model of it's full sized iPad and it gets a new name. The Apple iPad Air is thinner and lighter than the previous model, is powered by a 64-bit A7 processor and has an upgraded 5-megapixel camera that records 1080p...
Stunningly thin and light, Excellent performance, Great battery life...
Increased price, Speakers easily muffled, Reflective screen...
If you already own a fourth generation iPad the iPad Air certainly isn't an essential upgrade, but for everyone else, this is a clear winner in the large tablet market, and perhaps the best consumer-based tablet ever made...
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The arrival of its mini brother has meant that the iPad 'maxi' lost some of its headline billing - but Apple has taken the bigger tablet back to the drawing board, given it a fresh new name - iPad Air - and is hoping to prove that not everyone wants to gi...
Sleek design, Powerful innards...
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Make no mistake: Apple finally nailed the tablet with a great combination of specs, power and a decent OS in this option.It's a joy to hold the iPad Air, even though it's now the thickest option in the iPad range. From the clever construction to the perpe...
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On 20 October, Apple unveiled iPad Air, the new iPad that we all thought was going to be called iPad 5. It's a handsome device, but is it really a significant step forwards from the iPad 4? And is it worth upgrading if you've got an iPad 4 already? For...
iPad Air is thinner and, Apple claims, up to twice as fast (although we'd like to test this out properly); it's the same price as the iPad 4...
iPad Air may not change day-to-day experience enough to justify upgrading from iPad 4 (earlier generations of iPad are a different matter)...
If you're on the iPad 3 or earlier, the iPad Air is a highly appealing buy, and a bit of a bargain, we'd say. But paying the same price all over again a year (or less) after shelling out for the iPad 4 may be less clear-cut, unless you're flush with cash...
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What is the iPad Air? The iPad Air is a totally redesigned tablet. Apple has decided to rebuild the world's most famous tablet to try to keep it well ahead of the competition. In many ways it has succeeded. The iPad Air is slim, light and superbly crafted...
Very light, Robust and premium design, Excellent screen, Solid battery life, Consummate all-rounder...
Storage comes at a premium, No Touch ID...
iPad Air: Battery Life To make the iPad Air so thin and light Apple has reduced the size of the battery, but still claims 10 hours of constant use. We've already mentioned how the M7 processor helps improve battery life, but the A7 SoC is also more effici...
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2013-11-15 00:32:29
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Apple's product upgrades can be a funny beast. On paper, they can appear incremental. Eyes-on, the products can look almost identical. Hands-on, you sometimes have to pry to find exactly where the improvements are. Some changes ( iMac G3 to G4, iPhone 3GS...
Size and weight reduction, Faster 64-bit processor, Better battery life...
No slo-mo video recording, No 8MP rear camera upgrade, Price...
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Wired.co.uk's in-depth review of the new iPad Air shows the device is Apple's best tablet to date. Thinner, lighter, less bulky, faster, more refined. These are all words reviewers are typically able to apply to new Apple products when comparing them to...
Excellent design, brilliant screen, battery life is superb, extremely powerful even versus the previous iPad 4, App Store is populated with highquality games and tools, bundled productivity software, good camera, excellent value for money...
There are still improvements that can be made to the camera, or to bring iPhone technology to the iPad, but nothing that hinders this incarnation competitively in any way...
We have no hesitation in saying that this the best 10-inch iPad Apple has ever made. It feels like a milestone: the first iPad was a game-changer, but it was bulky and slow. The iPad 2 refined the design but didn't radically alter our perception of what...
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digitalone.com.sg Updated:
2013-12-11 11:53:08
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The advertisement for the new Apple iPad Air shows scenes from everyday life - from offices to laboratories - always with a pencil on top of either a table or piano. In the closing scenes, a hand picks up the iPad Air from behind the pencil. Yes, it is...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2013-12-12 11:21:36
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Before we get around to publishing our full review next Tuesday, here's a look at the iPad Air's new Retina display. And here's something you may not have guessed: it's... Apple has updated its full-sized 9.7" fourth-generation iPad with a slimmer, more...
Excellent Retina display, Smooth and speedy to use, a highly responsive tablet, iOS 7 is now even more featurerich, Good battery life, Reworked design, lightweight build...
No way of expanding onboard storage, Proprietary port, No noticeable upgrades to the front or rear cameras...
In terms of physical design and technical prowess, the iPad Air is a big step forward for Apple's tablet. It boasts power-packed tech specs, a near-perfect display, battery life over 10 hours and razor-sharp responsiveness. The downsides are basically the...
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Foremost, the iPad Air is about lightness. We tried a 128GB model with 4G and on the scales this–the heaviest possible version of the iPad Air–weighs just 478g, and is only 7.5mm thick. If you've used any previous full-size iPad, you'll notice immedia...
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iPad Air review: design, build, display Foremost, the iPad Air is about lightness. We tried a 128 GB iPad with 4G modem and on the scales this–the heaviest possible version of the iPad Air–does weigh just 478g, and is only 7.5mm thick. If you've used...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2013-12-13 15:15:52
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It's been a whole year since the last iPad was released, but Apple has already found a way to slim it down into a shadow of its former self. The change is so drastic, Apple has christened this new device the iPad Air, just like the MacBook Air before i...
The first thing you'll notice about Apple's latest tablet is that it's extremely thin. It measures a svelte 7.5mm fat and weighs just a single pound (469g). It's not as thin as the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, but it's lighter, and you won't even notice the millimetre difference. Last year's iPad mini won rave reviews with its slim design and reduced bezels, but this full-sized iPad steals its crown. Th...
Apple's put a lot of effort into iOS 7 for its latest range of iPhones, but it seems like an afterthought on the iPad. If you're used to using iOS, you'll be right at home, but there are a few niggles on the larger-screen version that make it feel unfinished. Some design elements feel like they don't scale right and aren’t suited to a tablet, and multitasking is still not as good as on rival slat...
We've got to hand it to Apple. The Air is the best iPad yet: not only is it super speedy, it looks gorgeous and it's extremely light to hold. Apple's championing the Air with the tagline 'the power of lightness', and we have to agree. It's a powerful t...
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Our one worry about a new iPad was, where could Apple go? After all, with the iPad 4 it already had a slim, light tablet with a high-resolution screen. All fears that improvements would be few or minor were dissipated the second we picked up the iPad Air...
Apple's best tablet ever, it's small, light, incredibly powerful and has an amazing screen...
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The 9.7-inch iPad gets its most drastic design revamp since 2010 and comes with a thinner, lighter and more compact form factor. In addition, it runs on Apple's latest A7 processor which is based on a 64-bit architecture.The iPad ecosystem has never been...
Thinner and lighter design, Good handling, Excellent performance, Lots of potential from 64bit A7 processor and M7 motion coprocessor...
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Does an iPad really need an introduction? This is the fifth generation of the tablet that made tablets popular. The iPad Air is one of two big updates to the iPad line this year, with the smaller iPad Mini finally gaining the Retina screen fans hoped to g...
Thin and light, looks great, Powerful 64-bit processor, New Wi-Fi antennas are fast, iOS 7 runs best on Air, Battery life is a solid 10 hours...
Speakers are a step down from iPad 4, Camera quality has not improved, Not as comfortable as iPad Mini...
The new iPad Air is fantastic. With the exception of its speakers, it is a clear step up from the iPad 4. Still, this iPad will live in the shadow of the iPad Mini Retina – and we're confident saying that before we've even seen the new Mini. Apple's sma...
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Apple has unveiled the fifth generation model of it's full sized iPad and it gets a new name. The Apple iPad Air is thinner and lighter than the previous model, is powered by a 64-bit A7 processor and has an upgraded 5-megapixel camera that records 1080p...
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Slimmer, lighter, and faster than last year's model, Apple's iPad Air (which starts from £399) is the best tablet for the most people. It's a fully-fledged computer which is now so thin and light that you won't even notice it's in your bag. Like every iPa...
Impressively slim and light, Fast, Very good camera, Top notch app selection...
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The iPad Air isn't going to please everyone, but it'll please most people. Just as there's more than one great computer, there can be more than one great tablet: The slender iPad Air lifting its touch-centric apps up on a pedestal, the simple Kindle Fire...
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macworld.com.au Updated:
2013-12-19 13:51:44
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It’s right there in the name: the most important trait of the is that it weighs only 454g. For a company that obsesses over making devices thinner and lighter, it must have been torture for Apple to spend nearly three years making a series of iPads th...
Ten hours of battery life; twice as fast as fourth-generation iPad; light and thin...
Still too big for long-term one-handed use; no Touch ID, from $598 ($749 for Wi-Fi & Cellular)...
The iPad was already the best large tablet out there. If it had any deficiencies, it was really in terms of weight and size, and that's where the iPad Air shines.It's still got a battery that will last for 10 hours, and now it's twice as fast as it was be...
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The Apple iPad is still the most desirable tablet on the market right now, and from our time spent with the new iPad Air it's easy to see why. Take a look at our definitive review of the new iPad Air to find out more. iPad Air review: design, build, disp...
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The new Apple iPad Air is a stunningly powerful and desirable tablet. Promising faster, better performance across the board – and a new, sleeker chassis – the iPad Air is shaping up to be a leaner, meaner machine than its four predecessors. The advent of...
Crisper picture with brighter whites and better blacks, More open, dynamic and subtler sound, Faster and more powerful, Beautiful build, Great selection of apps, Good battery life...
Camera's colours aren't as natural as before, Slimmer bezel means more thumbs on screen...
The 10in tablet market is sparsely populated, with Apple having a comfortable dominance over similar-sized tablets from the likes of Samsung and Google. It's biggest rival, then, is the iPad Mini.Even lighter, smaller and more portable, and now with a Ret...
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whathifi.com Updated:
2013-12-21 07:57:59
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The new Apple iPad Air is a stunningly powerful and desirable tablet. Promising faster, better performance across the board – and a new, sleeker chassis – the iPad Air is shaping up to be a leaner, meaner machine than its four predecessors. The advent of...
Crisper picture with brighter whites and better blacks, More open, dynamic and subtler sound, Faster and more powerful, Beautiful build, Great selection of apps, Good battery life...
Camera's colours aren't as natural as before, Slimmer bezel means more thumbs on screen...
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When Apple unveiled the iPad Air, many dismissed it as simply another rehash with a faster processor. On paper this seems to be the case, as the Air has got the same 9.7in Retina Display and Aluminium chassis. But when you see the fifth generation iPad i...
Thin & Lightweight; Brilliant battery life; Retina Display; Great app selection...
Still no expandable storage; No Touch ID; Expensive...
The iPad Air is the best iOS tablet to date – with a sleek design, excellent performance and battery life. But be warned: the 16GB of storage on the entry level model will get used up quickly by large 64-bit apps, so it's worth considering the 32GB optio...
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It took Apple CEO Tim Cook a long time to get around to the iPad Air at the company's Autumn launch event last month. After rattling through a set that covered OS X Mavericks and the free versions of the iLife and iWork suites, he finally got to the meat...
The iPad Air improves on its predecessor in every respect and replaces it at the top of the A-List...
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We compare the specifications of the iPad Air and the new Nexus 10 2 (2013). Find out more about the new Apple and Google tablets in our new Nexus 10 2 (2013) vs iPad Air specs comparison...
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Apple has recently launched two new tablets , the 9.4-inch iPad Air (5 th generation) and the 7.9-inch iPad mini 2. Here is where we compare the two tablets in our iPad Air vs iPad mini 2 comparison review. For further detail, see our pieces iPad Air 5th...
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If you're in the market for a 10in tablet, Apple now offers either the new iPad Air or the old iPad 2. Read on to find out which one you should buy...
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Of all the days to pick to launch a flagship tablet , Nokia only went and did it on the same day the world was gurgling like a newborn at Apple's latest iPad iteration. It makes for an obvious comparison between the Lumia 2520 and the iPad Air, but they a...
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businesscomputingworld.co.uk Updated:
2014-02-12 01:59:24
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Ever since the iPad was first launched, Microsoft and other PC manufacturers have dismissed it as a little more than a toy for entertainment, arguing that it simply isn’t capable of running productivity software such as Microsoft Office. Despite this – an...
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It's been about a full year since we've had an iPad in the office, and boy has iOS changed since then. Taking cues from competitors Android and Windows 8, Apple took a good long look at what makes a platform successful and made necessary changes. The Cupe...
The new iPad Air isn't exactly a radical departure from the iPads of yesterday, but that's not inherently a bad thing. Sticking with a winning formula isn't exactly a recipe for disaster, and the iPad is a known quantity—you know relatively what you get w...
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With all due respect to Microsoft and the makers of tablet PCs over the 20 years preceding its launch, the iPad was the tablet that invented the current tablet market. It's been with us a few years, but the iPad remains for many the byword for quality in...
In many respects a triumph, the iPad Air also introduces compromises to hit the low-weight/thin-case targets. Sound quality through the new stereo speaker has deteriorated, and although a matter of taste we found the iPad mini-style case loses the premium...
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There's no mistaking the iPad Air. Thanks to the liberal fat-trimming, its front is almost entirely screen. There's still room to rest your thumbs on what remains of the bezels (in case you mistrust Apple's thumb rejection tech, which helps prevent hand-r...
Screen produces luscious colours all day long, Prettier and more portable than rivals, Ace App Store and free Apple apps, Ushers in dawn of 64-bit software...
Lack of ports, adapters are pricey, iOS walled garden may frustrate you, Not a complete laptop replacement, More capacious versions are expensive...
Calling this the iPad Air could be seen as a gimmick: a marketing ploy designed to invoke the excitement of an all-new product, when in fact so much is carried over from previous iPads. But the truth is that the iPad Air is every bit the dramatic update...
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The reception that greeted the launch of the iPad Air was rather more muted than the gangbusting opening weekend of the iPhone 5S. Sure, it was slimmer and lighter than its predecessor, and had a faster processor, but that's the sort of thing you take fo...
Apple always likes to talk about the “magical” experience of using the iPad, and holding the iPad Air in my hands does remind me of what it was like when the very first iPad was launched. I can understand why the fanbois who already own the iPad 4 weren'...
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When Apple first introduced us to the iPad Air, we have to say we genuinely weren't that fussed. Holding it in our hands, it felt like the usual 'thinner and lighter' affair we have become so used to expecting. However after extended use of the iPad Air...
Summarising the competition brings us on to the only real significant flaw we can find with the iPad Air. This is a very expensive gadget. It is, especially in the higher storage forms, priced well out of the range of the average tech fan.This is a shame...
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apcmag.com Updated:
2014-03-20 04:00:34
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Whether you like or loathe the company, it's hard to dispute that Apple is still the king when it comes to tablets, with its market share hovering around the 30% mark just before the release of these new models. With the most mature tablet ecosystem and a...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated:
2014-03-21 02:40:46
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In terms of design the iPad Air is basically an overgrown iPad mini. It seems the little iPad that Steve Jobs said we didn't need is now driving the design of its big brother. The result is an engineering marvel; a full-sized 9.7-inch iPad which you can e...
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fatducktech.com Updated:
2014-03-21 02:40:46
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The iPad Air is thinner, faster and lighter than previous full-sized iPads. If you're after a content consumption tablet, this is the one to buy.OK, hands up anyone out there that doesn't know what an iPad looks like.The iPad Air looks like an iPad, but...
Those firmly entrenched in the Android/Windows tablet camps are unlikely to care much about the iPad Air, but what about those already invested in an iPad?I'd say, much like with iPhones, that it's a generational matter. If you're bumping up from a first...
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It seems strange to think that we are already on the fifth generation of Apple 's iPad, but such is the speed at which technology moves these days. New for 2013 is the name - the iPad Air - as well as the usual host of performance and camera improvements...
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When Apple announced the iPad Air last week , it made much of the achievement of packing so much into so small a package: this is the iPad that is already so popular, but now it's lighter, thinner, faster and more powerful. And in a stroke of marketin...
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Anand Lal ShimpiIt seemed like a foregone conclusion that the 10-inch tablet market was done for, with all interest and excitement shifting to smaller, but equally capable 7 or 8-inch tablets instead. It also seemed like 15-inch notebook computers were...
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I say that as a fan primarily of the iPad Mini – its 7” screen was also upgraded by Apple last night – but the Air is the larger 9.7” device that I've previously left by the sofa at home because it was slightly less portable for travel. Now, weighing i...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2014-04-02 02:38:05
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You may think that the humble iPad needs no real introduction, with even technophobes well aware of Apples iconic and game-changing tablet. However, Apple complicated matters a little with the introduction of the iPad mini last year, while refusing to gi...
Light and slender build; Zippy A7 processor; Sleek new iOS 7; Great battery life...
Not cheap; Good ol’ iTunes; Still no memory card slot...
Apple has taken everything we disliked about the fourth-generation iPad – primarily the bulky, heavy frame and troublesome OS – and obliterated it, leaving a sleek, surprisingly portable powerhouse tablet. As long as you can afford it, the iPad Air provid...
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knowyourmobile.com Updated:
2014-04-12 04:56:43
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Has it succeeded? Let's find out.The iPad Air does not look like any other full size iPad that came before it –– it looks like a blown up iPad Mini. The bezel around the 9.7-inch Retina display is 20% slimmer and the overall weight of the slate has been r...
Amazing lightweight design, great display, brilliant battery, iLife is a big USP – especially iMovie, iPhoto and Garage Band, insane processing power, more dedicated tablets apps than any other tablet platform, global LTE support...
Without a case the back panel scuffs up pretty easily and lower storage variants (16GB) are essentially worthless – iLife, Retina-enabled apps, and big games will fill it up in no time at all. If you're getting an iPad, always go big –– 32GB and up, basic...
The iPad Air is perhaps the best tablet ever created, taking everything that made all iPads that came before it great and condensing it down into a smaller, lighter, faster and infinitely more useable package. With applications you're spoilt for ch...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-04-14 02:48:40
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Apple's new iPad shows all you need to know about its changed approach to tablets - with a 43% thinner bezel and a 28% lighter device, the iPad Air is championing the 'easier to live with' ideal.If you haven't seen a picture yet, then imagine an iPad mini...
Sleek design, Powerful innards, Great suite of free apps...
No TouchID, Camera features lacking, 16GB version is too small...
Make no mistake - Apple has finally nailed the tablet with a great combination of specs, power and a decent OS. It's a joy to hold the iPad Air. From the clever construction to the fast processor to the improved user interface, Apple has found an answer...
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techmadeeasy.co.uk Updated:
2014-05-15 03:46:04
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Apple's 10″ wonder returnsWhen Apple released iOS 7 last year I was one of many people who tried it, hated it and then got rid of their Apple devices as quickly as possible.At the time I swapped my “old” iPad 3 for a Google Nexus 7 tablet, but now, 6 mont...
While it's still positioned firmly at the high end of market, the iPad Air should definitely appeal to the majority of consumers, even if you've not previously used an iOS device.The new design is certainly an improvement, even though it's not massively d...
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Surface Pro 3 vs iPad Air: the same, but different When Microsoft first launched the Surface tablets it pitched them squarely against Apple's market-leading iPad . And that was reasonable: after all Apple launched the iPad as a 'new category of device' t...
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Welcome to our iPad Air review. Our iPad Air review includes: everything you need to know about Apple's iPad Air tablet, the iPad Air's specs, features and physical design and build quality, speed tests, price and buying options. We also answer two questi...
Slimmer and lighter than previous iPads, A7 chip makes it fastest iPad yet...
iPad Air's extra speed not obvious in general use, Screen feels slightly plasticky because of 'flex'...
iPad Air review Welcome to our iPad Air review. Our iPad Air review includes: everything you need to know about Apple's iPad Air tablet, the iPad Air's specs, features and physical design and build quality, speed tests, price and buying options. We als...
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The iPad Air goes on sale tomorrow, and naturally enough, reviews of Apple's latest full-size tablet are popping up across the net. As the thinner, lighter, and faster successor to the massively acclaimed iPad 4, the reviews for the iPad Air are exactly w...
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Microsoft has announced the Surface Pro 3, the latest addition to its Windows tablet line-up. In a change of tune from the first Surface tablets that were pitched directly against the iPad, Microsoft has described the Surface Pro 3 as a tablet that can re...
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itpro.co.uk Updated:
2014-06-13 05:10:31
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If you want an iPad but you're not sure what the difference is between the flagship models, you've come to the right place. IT Pro put the devices head-to-head in the following categories: Display Battery Life Hardware/Connectivity/Repairability Soft...
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The iPad Air is certainly an appropriate name for Apple's latest device. Despite its amazing thinner and lighter design it still delivers a powerhouse performance.Apple's highly anticipated new product has had its most significant re-design to date.It loo...
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Yet the smaller powerpack has not reduced battery life; it remains at a confidently claimed 10 hours of surfing and playing videos and music via Wi-Fi, or nine hours if you do it on the mobile network. The principal factor in this is the miserly use of po...
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The telcos have finally announced the contract pricing for the cellular versions of the iPad Air. Before we dive into the lengthy calculations of the total costs of the iPads over a two-year contract, here are their standalone retail prices:Choosing betwe...
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Ditching the numbering system and going for the Air moniker used by the company's super-light laptops really makes sense here, as the iPad Air is staggeringly light. At just 469g (Wi-Fi version) it's 183g lighter than the 652g iPad 4. That's a staggering...
The iPad Air is still one of our favourite tablets. It takes everything that the old iPad 4 did and does it better, in a smaller case. However, it's the smaller size that really starts to confuse matters. Before, the choice between the iPad and iPad Mini...
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ouritdept.co.uk Updated:
2014-07-05 02:15:38
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The latest addition to the line of full-sized Apple iPads is the iPad Air. The new iPad Air has undergone a significant redesign with a range of features which are certain to appeal to iPad enthusiasts.The new iPad Air lives up to its name with a lighter...
Without a doubt, the iPad Air is one of the best looking and functional tablet PCs on the market thanks to the new changes in the design and the reduction in weight. So, if it is portability and ease of use you are seeking, the iPad Air is a great option...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2014-08-06 13:42:45
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Lisa Gade reviews the iPad Air, Apple's 5th generation tablet. The iPad Air is significantly thinner and lighter than previous models and it's also lighter than competing tablets in the 10″ market. The iPad Air starts at $499 for the 16 gig WiFi model and...
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The fifth generation Apple Pad takes on the shape and design of the iPad mini with smaller bezels on the sides and a thinner and lighter profile. It is 28 per cent lighter and 20 per cent thinner than last year's version while maintaining the same screen...
The heft and thickness of previous iPads has been reduced dramatically with the iPad Air. At one pound, it is easy enough to hold in one hand for leisurely reading, watching videos, playing games and checking email. The iPad Air is the most complete full...
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During a special event in New York on 12 June, Samsung unveiled two new tablets, the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 with a 10.5in screen and the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 you guessed it, with an 8.4in screen. The Tab S 10.5 is has become the latest rival to Apple's iPad Air, s...
Overall, there's no doubt that Samsung has unveiled tough new competition for the iPad Air with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5. It's thinner, has a better camera, a slightly better display and some extra features compared with the iPad Air, but the iPad Ai...
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Sony has launched a new iPad Air rival, the Xperia Z2 Tablet, and with a thinner, lighter design than Apple's latest iPad it's certainly a contender for the top spot. Here, we put the two 10in tablets head-to-head to compare design, tech specs, features a...
As users of Apple products including Macs and iPhones, the iPad Air is the natural and more fitting choice for us. We'd choose the iPad Air not only due to its stunning design and easy to use software, but also because it ties in well with the our Apple e...
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So Samsung has announced its latest Android tablet at its Galaxy Premiere event (watch the Samsung Galaxy Premiere live video stream here), the Galaxy Tab S 10.5. How does the new tablet shape up against the iPad Air ? We find out in our Galaxy Tab S 10.5...
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Apple' iPad Air and iPad mini 2 with Retina display were unveiled in October last year, as Apple refreshed its mini and full-size iPad tablet lineups. But which new iPad is best for your needs? In our iPad Air vs iPad mini 2 comparison review, updated aft...
iPad Air offers a larger screen and a more immersive experience, iPad mini 2 is more portable and cheaper...
iPad Air is most expensive of the iPads and won't fit in a pocket, Watching films on iPad mini is less of a cinematic experience...
Which iPad would we recommend? Obviously that depends on your needs. If portability is top priority, the iPad mini 2 remains the best option, although the iPad Air is so much slimmer and lighter than previous 'full-size' iPads that it's close to catching...
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The iPad Air 2, which launched earlier this month, replaces the iPad Air 1 as Apple's top-of-the-line iPad tablet. The iPad Air 2 is thinner than its predecessor, lighter, faster and better at photography the older iPad Air 1, meanwhile, gets a tasty pric...
The iPad Air 2 is an accumulation of relatively small upgrades that together make for a pretty major overhaul. It's thinner and lighter - you might feel unnecessarily so, or even worry about a repeat of Bendgate, but what was that saying about never being...
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First up, here's our video review of the iPad Air. See more iPad reviewsiPad Air vs iPad 4 comparison review: Is it worth upgrading to iPad Air?The iPad 2, surprisingly, hasn't had a price cut - usually when a new generation product emerges, any previous-...
You get three main upgrades for your £70: the iPad Air is 28 percent lighter than the iPad 2 (as well as a fair bit slimmer); it's a lot quicker, although some of the extra speed will only become apparent when you use demanding, recent apps; and it comes...
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The newest addition to the iPad line-up is the iPad Air 2 but what's the difference compared to the iPad Air ? Find out in our iPad Air 2 vs iPad Air comparison review. See also : Best tablets you can buy in 2014. iPad Air 2 vs iPad Air: Price and availa...
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The iPad no longer has the tablet market to itself. As 7in Androids such as the Nexus 7 and Tesco Hudl offer cheaper but acceptable alternatives to the iPad mini, market share declines even as tablet sales go up. But the iPad Air remains the king of the 1...
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While the iPad Air 2 is no doubt a five-star product, you can save yourself money by opting to purchase last year's model. Yes, we know Apple has improved the processor, added Touch ID and tweaked the display in the Air 2. On closer inspection you'll see...
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So, the iPad Air has been superseded by a new model: the iPad Air 2. That doesn't mean that you should ignore the original iPad Air, though, and especially not given that the 16GB model is now selling for £319. Admittedly, the iPad Air 2 is the superior d...
The iPad Air improves on its predecessor in every respect - and it's better value than the iPad Air 2...
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Here's our review of the iPad Air. Watch the video review above!Just like the iPhone 5s review , there is no written impressions this time. It's too good. I don't have any complaints. It's lighter, thinner, faster with more battery. 10/10!Sean...
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Remember when the original iPad debuted in the hands of Steve Jobs, and he bold-facedly called it an incredibly thin and light device? Imagine what he'd say if he could see what his 9.7-inch roll-of-the-dice became just five short years later. Behold: the...
If you've ever been put off owning a big tablet because of the size, the iPad Air goes a long way to circumventing your concerns. It's lighter and easier to wield than ever, but still gives you the bright and beautiful 9.7-inch screen that defines this pr...
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It's also £80 less than the original iPad Air , which has the same hardware inside and the same 2,048x1,536 resolution, so if you're looking for a smaller Apple tablet, the iPad Mini 2 is certainly the one to buy. That said, it's also important to note th...
Now at a new lower price, the renamed iPad Mini 2 is the best value iPad in the entire range...
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It's August, which means that kids are filling their backpacks with pens, paper, textbooks and – oh, who are we kidding, no one uses those things anymore.Students want tech , and that's why our Back To School Guide features the best smartphones , tablets...
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The iPad mini 2 was Apple's second entry into the 7in tablet market, the successor to the original iPad mini, which launched in 2012, and succeeded by the iPad mini 3, which launched in October 2014. It is now a year and a half old, having been released i...
Retina display, Same, speedy A7 chip as iPad Air, Stunning design, Portable...
Slightly heavier & more expensive than original iPad mini, iPad mini 3 offers Touch ID (but not much else)...
If it's a smaller, lighter iPad you are after you can't go wrong with the new iPad mini with Retina display. It's better than last year's model in all the ways that really matter, especially in terms of the screen and the speed. While the iPad mini costs...
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In a market dominated by Android compact tablets, the second-generation Apple iPad mini comes as a breath of fresh air. It's essentially a small version of the larger-screened iPad Air, and it's just as beautiful to behold. At 7.5mm, it's amazingly slim...
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Last week Apple announced the iPad mini 3 so you're probably wondering what's different compared to the iPad mini 2 including price, sp...
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It's no surprise to see that the iPad Mini 2 has the same design as its predecessor. In fact, Apple has taken this style and rolled it out to the iPad Air, so the two tablets, bar the size, look the same. This design still looks remarkably fresh, making t...
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Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact vs iPad Mini with Retina Display comparison: UK price & availability Sony has revealed that the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact will be launching this autumn with a price tag of £329 inc VAT. The iPad Mini with Retina Display is, o...
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Apple's display processing continues to be as buttery smooth as your grandmother's shortbread and despite Google's own similarly-focussed ‘Project Butter', the iPad still looks fractionally smoother. Despite that smooth appearance though, the Apple A7 pr...
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Samsung today unveiled its Galaxy Tab S 8.4, a compact Android 4.4 KitKat tablet with an 8.4in screen. Here we compare the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and key rival the Apple iPad mini 2 (aka Apple iPad mini with Retina display) to find out whether Apple or...
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After the fanfare that heralded the new iPad Air, Apple was rather less effusive about the new, upgraded edition of its compact tablet – the iPad mini with Retina display. Yet, while it shares the same body as last year's model (which remains on sale at t...
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After the fanfare that heralded the new iPad Air, Apple was rather less effusive about the new, upgraded edition of its compact tablet – the iPad mini with Retina display. But there's plenty to get excited about.From a distance, you'd be hard-pressed to d...
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After the fanfare that heralded the new iPad Air, Apple was rather less effusive about the new, upgraded edition of its compact tablet – the iPad mini with Retina display. Yet, while it shares the same body as last year's model (which remains on sale at t...
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If you want an iPad but you're not sure what the difference is between the flagship models, you've come to the right place. IT Pro put the devices head-to-head in the following categories: Display Battery Life Hardware/Connectivity/Repairability Soft...
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If you want an iPad but you're not sure what the difference is between the flagship models, you've come to the right place. IT Pro put the devices head-to-head in the following categories: Display Battery Life Hardware/Connectivity/Repairability Soft...
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Lisa Gade compares the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 and the Apple iPad mini with Retina Display...
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HARDWARE DESIGNER Apple revealed its second-generation 8in tablet last October, dubbing it the less-catchy iPad Mini with Retina display, rather than the iPad Mini 2, which is how everyone outside the Apple marketing department refers to the device...
Highquality display; smooth, fast performance; thin and light; excellent build and design.
Lacks Touch ID.
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Apple revealed its second-generation 8in tablet last October, dubbing it the less-catchy iPad Mini with Retina display, rather than the iPad Mini 2, which is how everyone outside the Apple marketing department refers to the device. Coming to market a year...
Highquality display; smooth, fast performance; thin and light; excellent build and design...
Expensive for a small tablet; lacks Touch ID...
The addition of the Retina screen is a real boost to the 8in tablet range from Apple, and it's impressive that battery life hasn't been impacted. But the cost and lack of security features are a downside...
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The iPad mini with Retina Display is a hugely impressive device with no real faults. Everything from the screen to the design to the battery life and sheer power of this thing is high end. With a starting price of £319 and going up to as much as £659...
Stunning design, Powerful, Good battery life...
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The iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display is the iPad Mini we always wanted. We really liked last year's original model, but it always felt like the underpowered, under-specced smaller sibling to the full iPad. Now all that separates the two is size, and that m...
Stunning screen, Fast performance, Premium design, Fantastic app selection...
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After the fanfare that heralded the new iPad Air, Apple was rather less effusive about the new, upgraded edition of its compact tablet – the iPad mini with Retina display. Yet, while it shares the same body as last year's model (which remains on sale at t...
Apple upgrades its iPad Mini with a top-notch Retina display and a super-charged new processor – the result is a superb, if pricey, compact tablet...
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It might look the same as the original, but the second-generation iPad mini has some serious upgrades. The screen is the most obvious: the high resolution brings all the sharpness and clarity we've come to expect from Retina-equipped iPads. See also: iPad...
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The new iPad mini 2 (or iPad mini with Retina display, if you want to give it Apple's elongated title) is the next step in the smaller tablet wars - and with Google and Amazon stepping up their respective games, the Cupertino brand needed something that h...
Amazing screen, Cutting edge CPU, Brilliant design...
Similarspec rivals are much cheaper, 16GB too low storage...
The iPad mini 2 is almost flawless in so many ways. The rich App catalog mean it's a device that will grow with you, and the 64-bit A7 chip and Retina display are certainly future-proofing users from an outdated device. The design is still the best in th...
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Last year, Apple surprised many by revealing the downsized iPad mini which stole the show with its compact form factor and slick new design, but it lacked the high resolution Retina display of its bigger brothers. That's all changed now, as joining the...
Apple has stuck with the same design as last year’s iPad mini, which in itself is a departure from the tapered look of previous iPads – and it’s still as impressive as when it was first revealed. It’s a slimline and lightweight slate that feels solid in the hand thanks to the premium build quality, and it weighs hardly anything. It's the more portable flavour of iPad, and works just as well out a...
Tablets are not exactly known for their brilliant sound quality, and the new iPad mini is no exception either. The stereo speakers included on the mini will certainly make do for occasional listening, but they’re not as loud as the pair found on the iPad Air, and they’re also positioned awkwardly. When using the mini, it’s easy to cover up the speakers when held on its side such as when you’re pl...
Many of you screamed for an iPad mini with a Retina display, and now Apple has delivered. It’s an improvement on last year’s iPad mini in every way possible, but we can’t help but think it’s still a little on the pricey side. With rivals like the Nexus...
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It's a useful work of art!Apple have even managed to include a 10-hour battery life on the new iPad mini which allows users to comfortably use this tablet via Wi-Fi or Cellular, including 4G support for access to almost half a million apps. Given normal u...
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Hot on the heels of the iPad Air and its super-sharp five-star screen, it's time to take a look at the Retina display in Apple's new iPad Mini. Stay tuned... The iPad Mini has finally caught up with the times: Apple has given it a Retina display and the...
Great screen with high resolution, Excellent battery life, Handling, design & manufacturing, Overall responsiveness...
Nonexpandable memory, Speaker location, Proprietary Lightning port...
Whereas the first iPad Mini was a notch or two below its full-size counterpart, the iPad 4, the iPad Mini with Retina display truly is a "mini" version of the iPad Air. It's powerful, versatile thanks to iOS 7 and the now-free iSoftware suites, and has a...
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The iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display is the iPad Mini we always wanted. We really liked last year's original model, but it always felt like the underpowered, under-specced smaller sibling to the full iPad. Now all that separates the two is size, and that m...
Stunning screen, Fast performance, Premium design, Fantastic app selection...
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The iPad mini Retina is here and it clears up one of the biggest complaints about the original iPad mini: the screen. With the original it wasn't as good as the iPad or the iPhone, but with the Retina display now on board the iPad mini 2 looks to be an in...
Portable, powerful, great screen, as a tablet should be...
No Touch ID, not 802.11ac, no microSD...
The iPad mini with Retina display bests the efforts of the original mini in virtually every department - and where it doesn't offer an outright improvement it sticks with what worked before. The naysayers will tell you iOS 7 is chaotic, that Androi...
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The Apple iPad mini with Retina display is hands down, the best tablet on the market this holiday season.When the iPad mini was first introduced in 2012, the tablet included the same chipset and unimpressive display resolution as an iPad 2, which was rele...
The extra money you'll spend to bring an iPad mini with Retina display home for the holidays is worth every penny...
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Now it does, and it's hard to see there's a tablet on the market or the horizon to touch it.Watch our video review for the full verdict.This video is a Future Publishing production.Apple buys 3D sensing company for $350miPad Air review: Apple's finest ta...
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What. More. Can. We. Say? The Mini was such a phenomenal piece of design – as important to Apple's future slates as the iPhone 4 was to its smartphones – that not only is it almost identical on the second Mini but the 9.7in iPad Air is now just an oversiz...
Gorgeous build, stunning Retina screen, All day battery life, Much faster than the original Mini...
Very expensive compared to 7/8in tablets...
If it wasn't for the tiny niggles of colour reproduction, performance and price, we'd give the iPad Mini with Retina display the overall tablet crown. Colours look slightly more vivid and accurate both on the iPad Air (which also performs ever-so-slightl...
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Last year's iPad Mini really was playing second fiddle to the regular iPad. Not merely smaller than its sibling, the Mini had a much lower resolution display. It had a less powerful processor too. It felt like a product Apple was obliged to make rather t...
Facing the world with a proper Retina display means the new iPad Mini has overcome the key limitation of its predecessor. The fact that it has also gained internals to match those of the top-of-the-range iPad Air means it's no longer the "iPad Jr" either...
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The 2013 iPad Mini comes with a “Retina” display, and upgraded processor. It's a great tablet — but not an inexpensive one.Apple held off for a very long time on introducing a small tablet, apparently because the late Steve Jobs really didn't like the ide...
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The term “good things come in small packages” certainly applies to Apple's brand new iPad Mini which now has the dazzling Retina Display.All of those pixels and screen resolution have been packed into the thin and light 7.9-inch device.And that's not the...
The iPad Mini was already an impressive product but with the addition of the Retina Display, a faster processor, excellent battery life and 4G connectivity anywhere in the world – it's an irresistible choice if you're looking for a smaller tablet.iPad Min...
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The new 7.9-inch display should show photos and videos in razor sharp detail as it features more than 3.1 million pixels; one million more than an HDTV. It has the same 64-bit chip that powers the iPad Air.The 128GB Wi-Fi only model costs £559, while th...
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Despite being scored eight-out-of-ten when it was first released in 2012, Apple's iPad mini has been a firm favourite tablet in the Wired.co.uk office. It was far from perfect thanks to its relatively low-resolution display and an older, slower processor...
Amazing display, excellent battery life, fast processor, great 3D graphics, easy to use, app store still number one for quality and variety...
A more expensive choice in the current tablet market...
Apple has taken its landmark tablet and made it significantly better. There's no doubt this is the best small tablet on the market, and should budget not be a primary factor in a buying decision then it's the device to go for whether it's for screen qual...
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Apple did something fairly unexpected with the iPad mini - it closed the performance gap with the bigger iPad Air . We would've been surprised if the iPad mini hadn't launched with a Retina display, but what we didn't expect was for it to include Apple's...
At the start of this review, we mentioned you needed to make a pocket-based decision with the iPad mini. Essentially, there is such synchronicity of user experience across everything Apple currently makes, that really it comes down to how much money you...
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Last year's iPad mini was very nearly perfect in every way, except the one you needed it to be. Its display was porridge next to the bright retina cornucopia of its bigger iPad brother and its tiny tablet competitors. This year? We feast.It's tempting — a...
The only reasons not to buy an iPad mini — assuming you'd like to buy a tablet in the first place — are matters of personal preference and bankroll. Can you afford to spend $598 (let's be honest, 16GB isn't gonna cut it these days, and the 32GB model is a...
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Apple iPad mini with Retina display is here! This is the iPad that I've always wanted. Watch the review video above for all the details. 10/10!Winston...
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The iPad Mini is a year old, but it spent its first year wearing a crown. Almost instantly, it went from becoming the iPad Mini to becoming the iPad everyone wants to have. There's a reason for that, too: It's the best iPad. The only problem with it was i...
Adds a highres Retina screen, Thin, light, and comfortable to hold, Powerful 64bit processor, New WiFi antennas are fast, iOS 7 runs smooth, Battery life is still 10 hours...
Camera quality has not improved, A hair thicker and heavier than iPad Mini, $400 price tag is steep for a compact tablet, No fingerprint sensor, Some users complain about iOS 7's new look...
The iPad Mini 2 is our favorite tablet of 2013. With a powerful 64-bit A7 processor and a high-resolution ‘Retina' screen, it finishes the job that Apple started with the first iPad Mini started. At $400, it's a lot more expensive than other compact tab...
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The new Apple iPad mini with Retina Display (which starts at £319 and runs to £659) is just a shrunken iPad Air. It's so similar to Apple's flagship tablet that your decision between the two slates will pretty much be completely based on size and price. L...
Beautifully built, Fast, Sharp screen, Excellent app options...
Expensive, A touch wide for easy one, handed use...
If iPads were the only tablets in existence, you'd be able to make your decision between the Air and mini completely based on size. I prefer the iPad Air to Apple's smaller slate because I think that once something isn't truly handheld or pocket-sized li...
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Apple, Pros High-resolution Retina display; same A7 processor as iPad AirCons Camera not as good as on iPhones; no Touch ID fingerprint detector$479 (16GB); $598 (32GB); $699 (64GB); $799 (128GB)Sometimes it’s the little things. Introduced in late 2012...
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The has arrived. As someone who , I’ve been excited to get my hands on this new model. Can its small size beat out the all-new, all-lightweight for a place in my heart and my backpack? I’ve been using mine for half a day; here are some initial impres...
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Blasting off into the next generation of small tablets, Apple launched its vastly-improved iPad mini with retina display (MSRP $399.99), boasting enhanced hardware and an incredibly pixel-dense screen. Tapping into a vestige of space-age nostalgia , Apple...
You'd be hard-pressed to determine that this tablet is anything other than great after looking over our lab results . While the mini lags behind competition substantially in terms of color reproduction, that's the only real performance flaw we could find...
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Apple rather quietly started selling the Retina version of the iPad Mini last night . Here's my early thoughts.As with all hands-on, this isn't intended to be a full review; merely some thoughts after a couple of hours of test time with the new tablet.It'...
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iPad Air and iPad mini 2 (with Retina display) were unveiled last week, as Apple refreshed its mini and full-size tablet lineups. But which new iPad is best for your needs? In our iPad Air vs iPad mini 2 comparison review, we compare the iPad Air and i...
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Apple has finally delivered on the Retina display-equipped iPad mini. (iPad mini 2 review) But for the millions that already have the iPad mini 1, the smallest tablet in Apple’s lineup, is it worth upgrading? Read our Apple iPad mini 2 with Retina disp...
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Apple iPad mini with Retina display is the name of this year's iPad mini update and although the design stays the same, it gets a huge speed boost in terms of specs and that all-important Retina display to match the iPad Air. In a nutshell that's the sto...
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Apple has given the public what they wanted by adding its dazzling Retina Display to the second generation iPad mini. Little has changed on the design front as the iPad mini 2 retains the 7.9in form factor and metallic chassis of the original. With a wei...
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Originally reviewed: October 2013 What is the iPad mini 2? The iPad mini 2 aims to put to rest some of the complaints levelled at the original iPad mini – the low-res screen and average processor. And it delivers. The screen, performance and camera have a...
Great screen, Same premium design, Good battery life...
More expensive than the competition, Lack of Touch ID...
The iPad mini 2 has improved exactly where it needed to. Better screen, better camera and much faster processor are all present, but it's not a wildly different experience from the original iPad mini. That's no bad thing as the iPad mini 2 is one of the b...
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The new iPad mini has arrived, bringing with it a host of key changes which could well keep it at the top of the tree in the world of smaller tablets, and the big and expected news is the inclusion of the much-desired Retina display. A much-improved scree...
Great screen, A7 chip...
Higher price, Iterative evolution...
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Apple has unveiled its second generation iPad mini tablet, now called the iPad mini with Retina display. The device retains a similar look and feel to its predecessor, but the big upgrade is obviously a long requested retina display...
Retina display, 64bit A7 processor...
More expensive than predecessor, Not available until "later in November"...
Apple's second generation iPad mini tablet is called the iPad mini with Retina display. The device retains a similar look and feel to its predecessor, but the big upgrade is obviously a long requested retina display...
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Just like new iPhones, new iPads now come in pairs. That's right tech fans, Apple has announced a new tablet duo to excite the masses – the new iPad Air and the iPad mini with Retina display.MSN Tech has had its hands-on both new Apple tablets, here's o...
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Apple has recently launched two new tablets , the 9.4-inch iPad Air (5 th generation) and the 7.9-inch iPad mini 2. Here is where we compare the two tablets in our iPad Air vs iPad mini 2 comparison review. For further detail, see our pieces iPad Air 5th...
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The latest and greatest iPad mini has burst onto the market with as much fanfare as a hyped keynote speech can deliver. Welcome to the world, iPad mini with Retina display , aka the iPad mini 2. Sure, the latest little tablet will look even better thanks...
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Apple has introduced the iPad mini with Retina display , aka the iPad mini 2, so how does it compare to the original pint-sized iPad mini? Find out in our iPad Mini 2 vs iPad mini comparison review. The iPad mini with Retina display was announced yesterd...
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Apple tonight launched its new range of tablets , including an updated version of its smaller tablet: the all-new iPad mini with Retina display, the second-generation iPad mini. To be clear: this is not yet a full review of the iPad mini with Retina disp...
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Apple's only just pulled the wrappers off of its spanking new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c . But already attention has turned to the much-vaunted iPad mini 2. Expected to be given the official nod this week after Apple sent out invites for a 22 October event...
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It's been less than a year since the downsized iPad Mini was announced and, since then, many critics (including T3) have deemed it the best tablet Apple's ever made. However, now competing with an expanded range of smaller tablet computers, such as the Am...
There's no Touch ID on the new iPad Mini, no multi-coloured chassis options and a similar price tag (although the older iPad Mini has now dropped around £100). However, with a faster processor, an 128Gb memory option, much better FaceTime HD camera, M...
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It's also less than the original iPad Air , which has the same hardware inside and the same 2,048x1,536 resolution, so if you're looking for a smaller Apple tablet, the iPad Mini 2 is certainly the one to buy. That said, it's also important to note that t...
Now at a new lower price, the renamed iPad Mini 2 is the best value iPad in the entire range...
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The iPad mini is a bit like the child which gets all the hand-me-downs from an older sibling, but that's not to say you shouldn't buy one. The iPad mini 4 just inherited a load of great features from the iPad Air 2, and here we explain the differences bet...
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I'm thinking of getting an iPad mini, but Apple has two for sale: the iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 4, what is the difference and which one should I get? Also, what happened to the iPad mini 3?The iPad mini is a great tablet to buy. It offers all the power an...
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With the iPad Pro 9.7-inch launched and possibly a new iPad Air 3 in the offing, it is time to look back at the original iPad Air and the iPad Mini with Retina Display to see if they still hold up to scrutiny.(You can see all the news and rumours on the...
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alphr.com Updated:
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The iPad Air has been superseded by three new models - the iPad Air 2, the iPad Pro and the iPad Pro 9.7 since it first came out in 2014, and Apple no longer sells it on its website. That doesn't mean that you should ignore the original iPad Air, though...
Since Apple retired the iPad Air, the newer iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 9.7 would seem the logical choice. But if you're looking to get a quality larger tablet on the cheap, it may still be worth considering an iPad Air.Why? Well, you'll find plenty of iPad A...
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Apple's iPad needs little introduction having single handedly started and re-invented the tablet market four years ago. These days there are several other contenders in the space such as Android and Windows RT but Apple is still the largest single manufac...
The iPad Air is an excellent 10″ tablet and arguably the best tablet available on the market at the moment. It has a very good range of apps, it's light, beautifully designed, easy to use and has a great battery life. If you are using the fourth generatio...
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Surpassing and superseding its already highly successful iPad (4) was no small feat, but in the iPad Air, Apple has done just that.By now, you might be inclined to roll your eyes every time Apple announces a new iPad (or, as was the case with the iPad 4 a...
Light, Extremely fast, More compact than previous iterations, A pleasure to hold and use...
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The new iPad Air is light, fast and thin [APPLE]“We won't bore you with mind-boggling stats about RAM and megahertz”IT is the fastest and lightest full-sized iPad Apple has ever made.With the new sleeker design and 4G data capability, Apple reckons the iP...
The iPad Air has made the best tablet on the market even better. It looks great, is fast and light and, best of all, is still so simple to use.Our only criticism of the iPad Air is the battery - it could last a little longer and, at £399 for the basic mod...
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Apple's full-sized iPad may have a brand new name, but the company's fifth iteration is all about refinement. The iPad Air is thinner, lighter and smaller than the previous model, but still manages to retain the same 9.7in screen and ten hour battery life...
Stunningly thin and light, Excellent performance, Great battery life...
Increased price, Speakers easily muffled, Reflective screen...
If you already own a fourth generation iPad the iPad Air certainly isn't an essential upgrade, but for everyone else, this is a clear winner in the large tablet market, and perhaps the best consumer-based tablet ever made...
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Thinner, lighter, faster: Welcome to Apple's new iPad's“The iPad Air is only a pound... but sadly that's weight not price”THINNER, faster and weighing less than a bottle of beer - welcome to the iPad Air.Apple launched its new tablets last night, and the...
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Apple has unveiled the fifth generation model of it's full sized iPad and it gets a new name. The Apple iPad Air is thinner and lighter than the previous model, is powered by a 64-bit A7 processor and has an upgraded 5-megapixel camera that records 1080p...
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klgadgetguy.com Updated:
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The Apple iPad Air is now available in Malaysia at Apple Premium resellers, while we are not able to get a review unit from Apple, we are still able to take a quick first look at the iPad Air at our local premium reseller – EpiCentre. The iPad Air isn't g...
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iPad Air Full Review!When Steve Jobs first unveiled the iPad in 2010 he probably had a lot of things he wanted to improve with it. In hindsight while the first generation iPad was a game changer, it was actually clunky, heavy, and a bit slow (especially w...
Awesome.So what's our verdict? Well it really is the best tablet in the market today. There's just no point of comparison anymore for Android tablets and the iPad. Maybe in time when Google gets to perfect Android for tablets and Google Play gets more qua...
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The 9.7-inch iPad gets its most drastic design revamp since 2010 and comes with a thinner, lighter and more compact form factor. In addition, it runs on Apple's latest A7 processor which is based on a 64-bit architecture.The iPad ecosystem has never been...
So does it live up its namesake? To some extent, yes. However, it's not yet a game changer like the original MacBook Air. Perhaps it has something to do with its timeliness of arrival and Sony's engineering prowess that would have otherwise made the iPad...
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Oh the iPad. It did spark something when it was first introduced back in 2010, and since then, it has continued to be a favorite amongst the masses. It sparked something revolutionary no doubt, as its design and operation brought forth something so ali...
Thin & light metal design, Solid construction, Unsurpassed catalog of tabletoptimized apps...
Base option is just 16 GB, Poor lowlighting performance with its camera...
The iPad Air follows in the same footsteps as its predecessor, where it’s a fantastic tablet that has a fine balance with everything it has to bring to the table – so you won’t be disappointed by what you get! First and foremost, we can’t deny the obvi...
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It has arrived, Apple's fifth-generation iPad Air has not only been given a new light-sounding name but also an agile redesign that replaces the original bulky picture frame-like bezel design we are all familiar with ever since the inception of the fir...
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Had the iPad lost its way? Not as a range, certainly; over the last twelve months, the iPad mini has been the darling of the tablet scene, coupling affordability with convenience and build quality. The full-sized, 9.7-inch iPad has arguably been sideli...
The iPad Air is the no-compromise tablet. Beautiful display, crisp design, premium build quality: it’s the gold-standard by which tablets are judged, and rightly so. If Apple’s full-sized slates had fallen into the shadow of their mini brethren over t...
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Theinquirer.net Updated:
2013-11-15 00:32:29
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The iPad Air is thinner, lighter and more powerful than the existing full-size model. It sticks with the Retina display seen on the previous version, but weighs in at a lightweight 469g, measuring a slimline 240x169.5x7.5mm - 20 percent thinner and 28 per...
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After a lot of speculation and waiting Apple finally revealed a set of new iPads to the world a few weeks ago. While we still are waiting for the new iPad Mini we have gotten our hands on the new iPad Air and are putting it through the test to see if it i...
Excellent screen, Much improved design, Fast, Excellent appselection, Perfect for reading comics and magainzes...
iOS needs a bit more innovation...
Apple has managed to make the iPad Air both thinner and slimmer and it simply is one of the best 10-inch tablets you can buy today. 9...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2013-11-16 13:35:31
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maintain the storage, then boost up the processor or other features for the same price. As before, you'll have to add $100 for each doubling of the onboard memory (to 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB of capacity). Also, you'll have to kick in an additional $130...
Slim, lightweight design, Super-sharp, bright screen, Long, all-day battery life, Demonstrably improved performance...
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With its 1-pound weight and slimmed-down design, the iPad Air marks the biggest leap forward for Apple's trend-making slate since the Retina display. It's rightly the standard by which all other tablets will, and should, be judged...
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In June of 2010, two months after Apple had shipped the first iPad, Steve Jobs sat on stage with Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher at the D8 conference and compared tablets and PCs to cars and trucks.“PCs are going to be like trucks,” said Jobs. "They're sti...
Amazingly thin and light, Terrific battery life, Excellent performance, Class-leading app selection...
iOS 7 still glitchy in places, Gets expensive fast, Safari icon remains an abomination...
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So much has changed in the tablet market since Apple starting shipping its first iPad around three and a half years ago. Prior to the original iPad, the tablet category didn't really exist, not like it does today. Apple wasn't the first to market with...
Noticeably thinner and lighter, Fast custom chip is up to the task of gaming, iOS 7, if you like the new interface, Same long battery life as before, No change in price, 9.7-inch display is still one of the best looking around...
Needs more RAM for power surfing, Underwhelming camera performance, iOS 7, if you don't like the new interface, 64-bit architecture is over hyped, for now...
The numbers only tell part of the story, though. Subjectively, the iPad Air feels faster than previous generation iPads, particularly starting with the iPad 3. Web browsing is more fluid and navigating iOS 7 is smoother without any jerkiness. This is all...
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Fresh on the market, the new iPad Air is quite the turn-around, especially in terms of its design. Its two predecessors had some serious weaknesses in this area; the Cupertino-based company is such a giant when it comes to aesthetics, we expected a thinne...
Bright, high-contrast display, Excellent color reproduction, Good touchscreen, High-performance SoC, First-class manufacturing, Very long battery life, Fast browser performance, Fit for VoIP audio/video calls, Very good speakers...
which are unfortunately poorly positioned, High surface temperatures under load, No current data transfer standards, No Flash support...
In Review Apple iPad Air. We thank the Apple Store in Oberhausen for their friendly support.With the iPad Air, Apple once again delivers an outstanding tablet. The device both looks and functions as if it were born whole, operating system and software inc...
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Slimmer, lighter, and faster than last year's model, Apple's iPad Air ($499-$929) is the best tablet for the most people. It's a full-fledged computer that's now so thin and light that you won't even notice it's in your bag. Like every iPad before it, it'...
Impressively slim and light. Fast. Very good camera. Top-notch app selection. LTE version works with every U.S. carrier.
Expensive. Pages and Numbers, while free, don't measure up to Microsoft Office for productivity...
The iPad Air is Apple's attempt to make the tablet disappear. The result is an unusually slim, well-built platform for the best array of apps in the business...
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mobileburn.com Updated:
2013-12-14 09:20:38
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Apple iPad Air It's amazing how much a product can change in a generation or two. While using my cousin's Apple iPad 3, all I could think about was how different it felt from the new iPad Air. The two devices a...
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Thinner. Lighter. Anyone familiar with Apple keynote events knows that these two words mean a lot to the company. In essence, Apple aims to reduce the bulks of its products, stripping away any unnecessary heft while simultaneously packing in as much...
With the fifth iteration of the 9.7-inch iPad, Apple needed to offer something different. The first iPad was, well, the first. The iPad 2 brought a refined svelteness to the platform (and remains available for purchase from Apple for $399.) The New iPad (...
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Just as the original MacBook Air redefined laptop design, Apple is hoping to do the same thing for tablets with the iPad Air. This 1-pound slate attempts to combine a big-screen experience with a design so compact you can easily use it with one hand. The...
Wonderfully light and thin design, Fast and smooth performance, Excellent Retina Display, Long battery life, iLife and iWork apps included...
Limited multitasking capability, Back can run warm...
The iPad Air's jaw-droppingly compact design, faster performance and excellent endurance -- combined with the best app selection -- make this the tablet to beat...
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Last year saw two 9.7" iPads announced, but the difference between them was insignificant - the iPad 4 only drew people who were late to buy the iPad 3. The Apple iPad Air (the fifth model in the line) is a major upgrade over the previous models. It's...
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It's right there in the name: The most important trait of the iPad Air is that it weighs only a pound. For a company that obsesses over making devices thinner and lighter, it must have been torture for Apple to spend nearly three years making a series of...
Ten hours of battery life, Twice as fast as fourthgeneration iPad, Light and thin, Ten hours of battery life, Twice as fast as fourthgeneration iPad, Light and thin...
Still too big for longterm onehanded use, No Touch ID, Still too big for longterm onehanded use, No Touch ID...
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The new iPad, dubbed iPad Air, went on sale just days ago but started drawing interest a week earlier when it was unveiled at Apple's fall media event along side the Retina Display iPad mini. The iPad Air looks like a big iPad mini, complete with the...
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Apple continues to dominate the tablet realm and despite worthy efforts from the Android camp, no one has been able to truly knock them off the pedestal. Rather than just getting a beefed up version of the iPad 4th Gen this year, we got a completely overh...
The Apple iPad Air starts at Rs 35,900 for the 16GB, Wi-Fi model and we feel this is a bit too much for what's on offer. The drastic weight loss and new internals aside, we don't see why someone would buy the Air instead of the 32GB iPad mini with Retina...
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maclife.com Updated:
2014-01-09 01:42:50
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Deftly evading the conundrum of how to brand its core tablet after four previous models — the last two of which were largely similar — Apple's iPad Air arrives with a new name, but more importantly, a refreshed design. Truth be told, the iPad Air looks a...
Noticeably thinner and lighter. More portable and comfortable to use. Powerful A7 processor brings zippier performance. Faster WiFi connectivity. Same great display and battery life as before.
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The new Apple iPad Air and the ultrathin waterproof Sony Xperia Tablet Z are arguably two of the best designed and premium slates currently on offer, so we are pitting them against each other to ease your choice.Apple's iPad series basically started th...
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Apple started a revolution when it launched the original iPad back in 2010, one that redefined the way consumers viewed the tablet segment entirely. Before its arrival, the only wide spread tablets in existence were those hulky laptop convertible ones...
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Oh boy people! We’re nearing that time of the year when companies go all out to get products into the face of hungry consumers, who are starving for some good ‘ol fashion tech goodness. If you’re looking to snag a deal on a fancy new tablet this upcom...
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So, this has been an inevitable face-off: on one hand we have Apple's finest tablet, and on the other - Samsung's mainstream one. Even though they now occupy different classes, we're finding it hard to ignore the Galaxy Tab line, as it marked the begin...
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Smartphone manufacturers are leapfrogging themselves with every new generation of their products, and the same thing goes for their tablet endeavors. Every new top-shelf tablet is slimmer, lighter and faster than the previous one, but there is a certai...
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As we already knew, there's no tablet that's good at everything, but both the Apple iPad Air and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 have their shining moments. It's these advantages that will ultimately help users choose one or the other. The iPad Air...
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Remember "thinnovation"? That was Apple's tagline when it first introduced the MacBook Air, a laptop so skinny it could fit in a manila envelope. Six years later, the company did something similar with its tablet lineup by introducing the iPad Air. As its...
A7 chip offers fast performance, Thinner and lighter than before, Global LTE support, Long battery life...
Touch ID not included, Retina display is good, but no longer the best...
The iPad Air is incredibly thin and light, and it's the most comfortable 10-inch tablet we've used. It also comes with a nice boost in performance while maintaining good battery life...
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There's no mistaking the iPad Air. Thanks to the liberal fat-trimming, its front is almost entirely screen. There's still room to rest your thumbs on what remains of the bezels (in case you mistrust Apple's thumb rejection tech, which helps prevent hand-r...
Screen produces luscious colours all day long, Prettier and more portable than rivals, Ace App Store and free Apple apps, Ushers in dawn of 64bit software...
Lack of ports, adapters are pricey...
Calling this the iPad Air could be seen as a gimmick: a marketing ploy designed to invoke the excitement of an all-new product, when in fact so much is carried over from previous iPads. But the truth is that the iPad Air is every bit the dramatic update...
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It seemed like a foregone conclusion that the 10-inch tablet market was done for, with all interest and excitement shifting to smaller, but equally capable 7 or 8-inch tablets instead. It also seemed like 15-inch notebook computers were done for a couple...
Two weeks ago I had all but written off the bigger iPad. It was too bulky and just no where near as portable as the iPad mini. Once the latter gets a Retina Display and equal hardware across the board, why would anyone consider the bigger model?The iPad A...
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Apple introduced two new iPads this month at a special event in San Francisco on October 22, and the first of those to go on sale is the iPad Air, which is in stores and on virtual shelves this Friday, November 1. After a week with Apple's newest 9.7-inch...
The iPad Air is a huge improvement over the iPad 4th-gen, or the iPad 2, pictured in the gallery. Its form factor is the best currently available for a 10-inch tablet, and it provides a great blend of portability and usability that leans towards the media...
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Whether you like or loathe the company, it's hard to dispute that Apple is still the king when it comes to tablets, with its market share hovering around the 30% mark just before the release of these new models. With the most mature tablet ecosystem and a...
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Apple first introduced the “Air” branding scheme in conjunction with its ultra-slim and portable MacBook line back in 2008. The term was meant to connote a laptop that wasn't just lighter, but also uber thin, and able to achieve epic battery life. Now th...
Incredibly lightweight with a superslim, redesigned form factor. A7 chip, in addition to helping provide an impressive 10plus hours of battery life, offers superb overall performance whether you're surfing the web or streaming media. 9.7inch, 2048 x 1536...
No TouchID, just a regular old home button. Despite upgrading to stereo speakers — audio separation remains poor. 5megapixel rearfacing shooter could use an update...
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It's hard to believe but it's been less than four years since Apple released the iPad, opening the door to an entirely new market of portable devices that, along with smartphones, has eroded the traditional PC industry in a way that most people would have...
Thinner and lighter, but still solidly built. Great performance with power to spare. Efficient design, runs cooler than previous iPads. iOS 7 is a worthy update and strong app ecosystem.
No Touch ID. Camera is just ok. iPad mini might give the Air a run for its money.
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techreviewsource.com Updated:
2014-01-26 01:09:05
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Slimmer, lighter, and faster than last year's model , Apple's iPad Air ($499-$929) is the best tablet for the most people. It's a full-fledged computer that's now so thin and light that you won't even notice it's in your bag. Like every iPad before it, it...
Impressively slim and light. Fast. Very good camera. Topnotch app selection. LTE version works with every U.S. carrier.
Expensive. Pages and Numbers, while free, don't measure up to Microsoft Office for productivity...
The iPad Air is Apple's attempt to make the tablet disappear. The result is an unusually slim, well-built platform for the best array of apps in the business...
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Sensibly then, Apple has made a bid to grab everyone's attention back with a revamped iPad design. The new model is called the iPad Air, it's been stripped down to a lean, lightweight and refreshing-looking build and runs the latest iOS 7 software, which...
Amazing lightweight design, great display, brilliant battery, iLife is a big USP – especially iMovie, iPhoto and Garage Band, insane processing power, more dedicated tablets apps than any other tablet platform, global LTE support...
Without a case the back panel scuffs up pretty easily and lower storage variants (16GB) are essentially worthless – iLife, Retinaenabled apps, and big games will fill it up in no time at all. If you're getting an iPad, always go big –– 32GB and up, basica...
The iPad Air is perhaps the best tablet ever created, taking everything that made all iPads that came before it great and condensing it down into a smaller, lighter, faster and infinitely more useable package. With applications you're spoilt for choice...
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It was three and a half years ago when Apple kick-started the modern tablet market we all know and (well, at least some of us) love today.The original iPad upended the space, proving that 10-inch devices did in fact have a place in this world.And to this...
Gorgeous, crisp display, Very lightweight and portable, Impressive performance with no notable issues, Long battery life, An endless amount of available content to consume...
Moderately expensive, Questionable speaker placement, iOS 7 could use further tablet optimization...
Calling this device lighter, thinner, and more powerful may sound like some buzzwordy, marketing nonsense. We thought so ourselves at first. But after using it for a week and comparing it to last year's iPad 3, we're convinced this was exactly what the...
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macnn.com Updated:
2014-02-07 02:55:11
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Although there were numerous accurate leaks ahead of the iPad launch, Apple managed to surprise with its latest 9.7-inch Retina display-equipped iPad. Not only did it get a new name, the iPad Air , it is a dramatically thinner and lighter than ever before...
Stunning, thin, light design, Cuttingedge processor and graphics performance, iOS 7 a beautiful and powerful complement to hardware, Outstanding builtin and free iWork, iLife apps, Retina display remains superb...
Relatively high upfront price, No WiFi 802.11ac support, No Touch ID sensor...
The Apple iPad Air has redefined the standard for a full size tablet once again. Just like the iPhone 5s, the iPad Air takes a generational leap forward in performance, except it also comes in an all-new package that is dramatically thinner and lighter. T...
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I've owned “the new iPad” (quotes for specificity) since launch day, and I'm able to count the number of days I've gone without using it on one hand. Basically, I'm an iPad junkie. It's replaced my laptop as my primary home device. Other than heavy docume...
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The iPad Air is Apple's latest tablet and represents the biggest design overhaul to the 9.7-inch slate since it was introduced in 2010. The Air earns its name by being both lighter and thinner than any iPad before, excluding the iPad mini. Is it Apple's b...
it is quite easy to call it Apple's best tablet yet simply on those merits, but does that make it a tablet worth dropping $499 (for a base WiFi model) on? The iPad Air might not be a big enough upgrade to justify a purchase if you already own an Apple...
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So the iPad Air has seen the its first weekend post-launch go by, giving early adopters a chance to fully test some of the tablets finer points. AnandTech , known for their ever in-depth technical reviews of the latest gadgets, put the latest iPad's power...
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There are many things Apple's iPad Air is not. It's not the cheapest tablet you can buy. It's not the lightest. It doesn't have the highest resolution screen. Yet, on balance, it's still the best consumer tablet on the market. Here's why.Let's start with...
Excellent design, Huge app library, Sparking performance, Free iWork and iLife...
More expensive than competitors, No Touch ID fingerprint sensor...
Apple iPad Air ReviewHolding the Apple iPad AirApple's iPad Air takes the tablets design to a new level of portability. At just one pound and 0.29 inch thick, the tablet is light enough to hold with just your fingertips.iPad Air BoxThe only notable thing...
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Today's the first day of availability for the new iPad Air , and after totally forgetting to order it online at 1 AM MT, I got onto the online Apple Store at around 7:30 AM to order one. After confirming that the model I wanted -- 32 GB, silver, AT&T -- w...
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Has it succeeded? Let's find out.The iPad Air does not look like any other full size iPad that came before it –– it looks like a blown up iPad Mini. The bezel around the 9.7-inch Retina display is 20% slimmer and the overall weight of the slate has been r...
Amazing lightweight design, great display, brilliant battery, iLife is a big USP – especially iMovie, iPhoto and Garage Band, insane processing power, more dedicated tablets apps than any other tablet platform, global LTE support...
Without a case the back panel scuffs up pretty easily and lower storage variants (16GB) are essentially worthless – iLife, Retinaenabled apps, and big games will fill it up in no time at all. If you're getting an iPad, always go big –– 32GB and up, basica...
The iPad Air is perhaps the best tablet ever created, taking everything that made all iPads that came before it great and condensing it down into a smaller, lighter, faster and infinitely more useable package. With applications you're spoilt for ch...
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Thanks to the trusty rumor mill, we knew long ago that Apple's new full-sized iPad would borrow heavily from the iPad mini. But now that it's here, does the iPad Air live up to the hype? And is it worth the upgrade from an older iPad? Let Gizmag help out...
the iPad Air has excellent battery life. Unless you're gaming or streaming video for hours on end, there's a fat chance you'll ever have to worry about this thing conking out before the day is over. Apps and iWork There are many arguments you can mak...
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newatlas.com Updated:
2014-03-14 03:45:30
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Last year's 4th-generation iPad was such a minor update, there was little reason for iPad 3 owners to consider taking the plunge. But this year, the iPad Air marks the biggest physical redesign the tablet has ever seen. Is it worth the upgrade? Read on, a...
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We've managed to test the iPad Air for about a week or so, we played games on it and checked out the upgraded productivity apps, only to be surprised in the end by how good the slate is. Initially, its slim allure made it feel flimsy, but in the end the n...
very good audio, volume, bass, clarity, excellent screen and brightness, powerful CPU and GPU, much thinner and lighter than iPad 4, cool free productivity apps, very good camera for a big tablet, solid metallic design, And the...
iOS 7 still feels slightly unfinished, vibrating back during music playback, no Touch ID, screen's blacks aren't deep, not enough camera options, portrait design (speakers prove it)...
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The premium tablets that Apple release year on year are becoming more and more predictable. Pretty much everything Apple announced at the October 22nd event in San Francisco was not a surprise - the fifth generation iPad came with a similar chassis to las...
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£779.83 ShopletThe Apple iPad Air is the fifth full-size tablet from this company. Although it retains the 9.7-inch Retina screen of its predecessors, it's smaller and lighter than they were, with a new 64-bit processor.We gave this computer a thorough te...
Smaller and lighter than predecessors, Significantly faster than earlier iPads, Beautiful display, Long battery life...
Barely adequate RAM, Nonstandard data/power port, No memory card slot, No active touchscreen...
The iPad Air is Apple's offering for those who want a tablet to get things done -- creating content rather than just consuming it. The changes incorporated in this fifth-generation model are designed to make it more appealing to this group: it's faster b...
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Do you know that feeling you get when you sit down for a good meal in an expensive restaurant and every moment of the experience just feels right? Those nights that begin with a wait staff telling you about the specials with such care and attention that t...
In covering mobile gadgets for quite some time now I've gotten used to the fact that we see new devices that will range from the bad to mediocre to good, and only occasionally will we see one that is truly spectacular. The iPad Air, in my opinion, is one...
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recombu.com Updated:
2014-03-26 03:25:32
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The new Apple iPad Air aims to refocus the company's tablet family after a few shaky missteps and at the same time, take the fight to the its leading rivals with a slick new design, powerful new innards and the latest version of iOS.It's clear to see that...
Sturdy and lightweight, Free iWork and iLife suites, Beautiful design, Fantastic battery life...
No camera flash, No expandable memory, Expensive, No Touch ID sensor...
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The iPad Air is a thinner and lighter iPad for 2013 that offers the same beautiful display and long battery life in a new design that is more portable and better suited for longer periods of use while holding the iPad.This is the iPad 5th generation, what...
Thinner, lighter design makes iPad Air more portable, Performance boost is noticeable, Battery life is stellar, Retina Display is great looking...
Speakers are sub par, No Touch ID, iPad Air | $499 and up, iPad Air Review Guide, Hands On/Video Review, Design, Display, Performance and Hardware, Battery Life, Camera: Video and Photo Samples, Apps, Is it Worth $499, Gallery, Related iPad Air Review Art...
Is the iPad Air worth $500? That's the question we hear every day from readers and family members looking to upgrade or to buy their first tablet. $500 is not cheap, but neither is the iPad Air. Apple recognizes this and offers the iPad 2 for $399 in reta...
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There's no question that you'll get a thrill the first time you pick up the iPad Air. It's so much more holdable, even in just one hand, than the previous full-size iPads. The new iPad has shed a quarter of the old weight, has the nicer-feeling case desig...
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Apple's iPad Air is taking on a new form factor for its fifth generation. Now resembling the iPad mini, the iPad Air is much thinner and lighter than the previous generation iPad. Power is also being improved with the new A7 chip - the same chip that is f...
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The above is the message that greeted me when I got home from Apple's iPad announcement two weeks ago and turned on my fourth-generation iPad. iCloud backups happen automatically when your tablet is plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi. You plug your tablet...
Thinner, smaller, and lighter body makes for a much more usable 10-inch tablet, The A7's CPU performance continues to impress, delivering on Apple's claims of doubled performance, Retina display, while unchanged, is still crisp and bright, Great battery l...
The GPU can rarely actually double the performance of the A6X, counter to Apple's claims, 16GB of storage is getting to be a bit small for an entry-level iPad, especially once you've downloaded all your free iLife and iWork apps, Air gap between glass and...
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Sony is no stranger to making tablets. Its first efforts in the field were somewhat rough around the edges and couldn't make much of an impact on the market, but that didn't stop the Japanese tech giant from launching new, better models. Eventually, th...
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It's right there in the name: The most important trait of the iPad Air is that it weighs only a pound. For a company that obsesses over making devices thinner and lighter, it must have been torture for Apple to spend nearly three years making a series of...
Ten hours of battery life, Twice as fast as fourthgeneration iPad, Light and thin, Ten hours of battery life, Twice as fast as fourthgeneration iPad, Light and thin...
Still too big for longterm onehanded use, No Touch ID, Still too big for longterm onehanded use, No Touch ID...
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Quite a number of companies make add-on keyboards for the Apple iPad Air, and each has a unique design. Sharkk's sets itself apart from the pack with a design that lets users easily flip between landscape and portrait orientations.It's also dramatically c...
The main advantage of the Sharkk Apple iPad Air Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard is its ability to hold the tablet at either portrait or landscape modes, while most rival devices support only landscape.The other feature that's likely to draw attention is the v...
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consumersearch.com Updated:
2014-06-27 05:21:49
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Silky smooth and super to look at. The powerful A7 processor is the same as found in the iPhone 5s and iPad mini with Retina Display (Est. $400 and up) but tweaked up a step to run slightly faster making this one of the fastest mobile devices you can find...
Stunning Retina Display, Vast tabletoptimized app selection, Powerful performance, Intuitive interface, Improved battery life, Incredibly thin and light...
Best Apple tablet...
Reviewers say that the iPad Air (Est. $500 and up) is the best iPad ever, and the best tablet available, bar none. The battery lasts forever, performance is among the best of any tablet, and the huge number of tablet-optimized apps can't be beat. However...
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ilounge.com Updated:
2014-07-20 05:25:01
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Late last year, Apple released two cosmetically and electronically similar iOS devices, the 7.9”-screened iPad mini tablet and 4”-screened fifth-generation iPod touch media player. Sharing the same chamfered aluminum chassis and many similar internal comp...
A comprehensively superior replacement for 2012's thirdand fourthgeneration iPads, packing almost twice as much horsepower and noteworthy extra battery life into a considerably narrower and lighter body. Easier to hold than any prior fullsized iPad, and n...
Industrial design is new to fullsized iPad but highly familiar given last year's iPod touch and iPad mini releases, feeling lighter than past 9.7” iPads but heavier than iPad minis, and still not comfortable for truly extended handholding; stands are requ...
Although every Apple product goes through a well-established four-stage life cycle — introduction, growth, maturity and decline — the same is also true of its product families, which begin by building awareness (introduction), begin to increase in sales thro...
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At what point did the iPad become so… underwhelming? In just over three short years, we’ve seen the slate go from untouchable heavyweight to wobbly challenger. A domain the Cupertino company so handily dominated is now rife with cheaper and arguably bette...
After a few indifferent years of minor upgrades (aside from the introduction of a Retina panel), Apple's iPad Air definitely is not underwhelming. But next year, two years, three years from now, how much thinner, lighter and smaller can Apple's big tab ge...
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Think of this as the bigger version of our iPad mini with Retina display vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 comparison smackdown. No, the comparison and video smackdown aren't larger, but today's...
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Since the introduction of the first iPad in 2010, tablets have taken off faster than any other piece of technology in recent history. Dozens of manufacturers make dozens of sizes of tablets, but they all share the same common ground: they are touchscreen...
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S is so much like Apple's iPad, it's kinda scary. Samsung's flagship tablet is thin and light, has an extremely high-res screen, and it comes in two sizes. The Tab S is clearly meant to challenge Apple directly, with a large-size 10...
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A few years ago, it was easy to scoff at the idea of using tablets for productivity. The hardware was too weak, and the software was too limited, so turning a tablet into a work device made sense only for a few fringe users.But things have changed since A...
Spending $750 for an Android tablet seems exorbitant. But the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro offers a larger screen, excellent battery life, and access to the Android and Samsung app stores...
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With the iPad Air having been on store shelves as long as a child lives in the womb, we thought this would be a good time to take another look at Apple's premiere tablet. Though we reviewed it shortly after getting our hands on it, why not revisit the iPa...
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A week ago, Apple released its latest iOS 7 update in the form of iOS 7.1.2 , a small fix update aimed at fixing iOS 7.1 problems. While small, these bug fix updates often bring more trouble than they're worth. After spending a week with the new iOS 7.1.2...
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Last week, Apple pushed out its first update to the iOS 7.1 update that rolled out back in March. The update arrived in the form of iOS 7.1.1 and it brings iOS 7 users several bug fixes. After spending a week with Apple's brand new iOS 7.1.1 update , we w...
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The iPad Air is Apple's best iPad yet. But what does that mean beyond the usual lighter, faster, everything-er that Apple typically slaps onto its latest products? The first reviews of the iPad Air have hit the Internet and we've rounded them up to give y...
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Compared to the 3rd and 4th gen iPad, the iPad Air is narrower...Apple's iPad Air keeps the 9.7-inch 2048 x 1536 Retina Display with 264 PPI that's been a part of the third and fourth generation iPad models. It includes Apple's new dual-core A7 processor...
Incredible cosmic power; ittybitty little living space. Lighter and thinner without sacrificing battery life. Looks great.
Thinner display bezel makes accidental gestures more common, photo quality is better but not by much...
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The iPad no longer has the tablet market to itself. As 7in Androids such as the Nexus 7 and Tesco Hudl offer cheaper but acceptable alternatives to the iPad mini, market share declines even as tablet sales go up. But the iPad Air remains the king of the 1...
Ultimately it is a matter of personal preference. Both these tablets stand head and shoulders above the rest of the 10in tablet world. They are thin and light, well made, designed and built. They offer great displays and excellent performance, decent came...
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Apples and oranges. North and South. East coast and West coast. Night and day. Oil and water. Redmond and Cupertino. Surface and Air. Comparisons that point out differences usually take on the form of clichés. Comparing different mobile gadgets from diffe...
Two tablets. Two different approaches in most instances. If you're thinking about a first time purchase there is a lot to consider. Your needs and wants should guide your choice. In my opinion the iPad Air is the more mature and more advanced technology...
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The tablet market doesn't look very different than it did a year ago from the perspective of who's doing well and who's not. Perhaps the most exciting developments came towards the end of 2012 and beginning of 2013 from the usual big guys: Google released...
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zdnet.com Updated:
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Apple's fifth-generation 9.7-inch iPad, the iPad Air, is a more svelte and speedier tablet than its iPad 4 predecessor. Prices range from £399 (inc. VAT, £332.50 ex. VAT) for the entry-level 16GB wi-fi-only model to £739 (inc. VAT, £615.83 ex. VAT) for th...
Thin and light, Classy design, Fast 64bit A7/M7 platform, Excellent LTE frequency band support, Good battery life...
No Touch ID, No 802.11ac wifi or NFC, Expensive, especially when accessorised for maximum business productivity...
The iPad Air is thinner, slimmer, lighter and faster than its predecessor for the same 10-hour battery life. The iOS ecosystem also provides plenty of software choice — Apple currently claims 475,000 iPad apps on its App Store, although optimisation for t...
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thetechreviewer.com Updated:
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Over the past 5 years, Apple has become a powerhouse in the mobile market and the introduction of their original iPad revolutionized the tech world to become what it is today. The Cupertino-based company has just released their 5th generation iPad and res...
Lighter, smaller, thinner, Smaller screen bezel similar to iPad Mini, More visually appealing than previous generations, Easier to hold for extended time periods, Updated to 64bit A7 chip, Comes with free premium apps from AppStore, Frontfacing camera has...
No TouchID, No upgrade in RAM size, Still only has a 5 MP rear camera, No slowmotion video support, Does not include earpods...
Apple's new iPad Air is an all around winner due to its strong performance, competitive features, and beautiful new redesign. While there are a few components that I think could have been upgraded or added, the iPad Air is still a top contender in the 201...
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Not 12 months after the iPad 4 hit the shelves, Apple came back with a new iPad and a new name, the Apple iPad Air (not the iPad 5, as we thought it might be). With it comes a thinner and lighter body and an improved processor, courtesy of the A7 chip. Is...
Size and weight reduction, Faster 64bit processor, Better battery life...
No slomo video recording, No 8MP rear camera upgrade, Price...
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Last week, Apple finally released its brand new iOS 8.3 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch . The iOS 8.3 update brings tons of bug fixes, new features including an updated emoji keyboard, and some bugs and issues of its own. In the past week, we've sp...
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Last Monday, Apple released a new iOS 8.2 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch . The new update delivers the company's new Apple Watch application and it also brings tons of enhancements and fixes for lingering iOS 8 problems. In the past week, we've sp...
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The Apple iPad mini 2 ($299, 16GB) is just a shrunken, original iPad Air . With a new, lower price, though, it's become the best inexpensive on-ramp to the world of iOS apps. Think of it as Apple's lowest-cost laptop, Apple's netbook, or the true sequel t...
Beautifully built. Fast. Sharp screen. Excellent app options.
Not the latest Apple tech. Not as easy to hold with a single hand as narrower smallscreen tablets...
The iPad mini 2 is the best value iOS product on the market today, letting you into the Apple app world without breaking the bank...
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Yesterday, as promised, Apple released the iOS 8.1 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch . With the iOS 8.1 release date finally here, we want to take a look at how the iOS 8.1 update is performing on the iPad mini 2, the device formally known as the iPa...
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Last week, Apple rolled out a brand new iOS 7.1 update in the form of iOS 7.1.2 , a small bug fix update aimed at alleviating iOS 7.1 problems. Of course, small incremental updates like iOS 7.1.2 have been known to deliver problems of their own and that's...
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This morning, Apple released its new iOS 7.1.2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch , another update to the iOS 7.1 update that it rolled out back in March. After spending some time with the new iOS 7.1.2 update on the iPad mini with Retina Display, Apple's cu...
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The second-generation iPad mini has been on the market for six months now, and several of us on the Gotta Be Mobile team have been playing around with the new slate since its launch back in November.With a price tag of $399, it's certainly not the cheapes...
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Over the past year, if you asked iPad mini owners what one thing they'd change about the device, odds were good that they'd respond with “add a Retina display.” Well, they obviously weren't unheard, as the second generation of Apple's scaled-down (in size...
Finally, a small formfactor iPad with Retina display! Unmatched build quality. Fast A7 processor for a firstclass experience.
Display is slightly less bright than the iPad Air. Colors look washed out when compared to iPad Air and iPhone 5s/5c...
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The iPad Mini Retina is a very well balanced slate announced in the fall of 2013 and for some reason it has delayed reaching our test table till now. The product is very welcome here, because I'm an iPad Mini owner and I will be constantly comparing the n...
pretty light and thin by today's standards, very powerful hardware, excellent screen, excellent audio, pretty good camera, games look fantastic, all the productivity you need with associated apps, And the...
are all things we can live with, without regretting the purchase, that's why this is a very solid slate. The iPad Mini Retina gets from us a 9.6 out of 10 for design, a 9.7 for hardware and a 9.5 out of 10 for OS and UI. The final grade is a 9.6 out of 10...
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Two top dog 8" tablets that sell for $399. The choice is easy if you're an Android or iOS fan, but if you're OS agnostic, deciding between the iPad mini with Retina display and the new Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 can be challenging...
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When made its debut in late 2012, it was an instant hit for two reasons. First, at the time, it was the least-expensive path to Apple tablet, and second, it was your option if you wanted an ultraportable one. However, that initial Mini demanded sign...
Compact, lightweight design, Brilliant, sharp display with high pixel density, Strong battery life...
Display, like on previous-gen iPads, is glare-prone, Thin-sounding audio, Less-than-ideal speaker positioning...
Like a sized-down iPad Air, the Retina iPad Mini gives Apple an equally strong contender in compact tablets, marrying a terrific display with close-to-perfect aesthetics. Though pricey for the size, it's one of the best small tablets you can buy...
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When we first clutched last year's Apple iPad Mini , we were instantly sold. The compact and featherlight body was a dream compared with the 4th-generation iPad 's bulky, heavy build, making it friendly on our puny biceps. The iPad Mini wasn't perfect, ho...
Beautifully crisp and responsive screen, Impressive performance, Still comfortably slim and light...
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Last year Apple introduced the iPad mini, a second size option for its tablet lineup. In addition to being, well, miniature, it featured a beautiful design -- so beautiful, in fact, that the iPad Air now mimics it. More importantly, with a starting price...
Stunning display, Solid performance, Long battery life...
No Touch ID, Relatively expensive...
The iPad mini matches the full-sized iPad Air in display quality, design and performance. Just be prepared to pay more than you would have for last year's model...
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The $399 iPad mini (16 GB Wi-Fi) with Retina display is over $100 more expensive than the 16GB Nexus 7. It's also $100 more expensive than the original iPad mini model (without Retina display), costs exactly the same as a 16GB iPad 2, and is only $100 che...
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Thanks to the discourse that was exposed during Samsung and Apple’s legal spat in California, e-mail records revealed that Eddy Cue (senior vice president of Internet Software and Services at Apple) was pushing for a 7” iPad in 2011. Reportedly, Steve...
It comes as no surprise that the iPad mini with Retina display is a barn-burner when it comes to performance. It’s the first 7” slate to be equipped with a 64-bit processor, and considering that the internal composition here is quite similar to that f...
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When Apple announced its iPad mini with Retina Display, quite a few jaws dropped, as it kept the crazy 2048 x 1536 pixels resolution of the larger iPad, ensuring record for an 8-incher 324ppi pixel density. With this screen, and a 64-bit A7 processor...
The Apple iPad mini with Retina Display is perhaps the best small tablet money can buy at the moment, and it shows in the $399 basic price. It has an extremely high resolution display, premium design, blazing 64-bit chipset, very long battery life, and...
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In my initial review of the iPad mini with Retina Display I stated that it was an almost perfect mobile device. That still holds. If you like a smaller Tablet form factor the iPad mini with Retina Display is a great choice. It is small enough to tote anyw...
As someone who has uses the iPad mini with Retina Display alongside the iPad Air since their release there's not many more observations I can make as to the specifics of the smaller iPad mini. The differences in my view rest solely on size and how that...
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£379.99 eBay.co.ukThe iPad mini with Retina display is the latest 8-inch tablet from Apple, boasting improved specs and Apple's signature Retina display. Unlike the original iPad mini, which was essentially a scaled down version of the iPad 2, the newest...
Excellent display quality, Lightweight, Fast 64bit Apple A7 processor...
Expensive even for basic version, Can't expand on storage...
The Apple iPad mini with Retina display is easy to carry around, it looks great, and it offers much faster performance than its predecessor, a necessity for running iOS 7 well. The biggest issue TPCR is confronted with is the price for storage, because m...
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What a difference a year makes. Last year, the then-new iPad Mini was the unquestioned top pick for a media tablet , thanks to its friendly iTunes software for managing your personal media and its superior hardware, which easily outperformed the corner-cu...
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The Retina iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HDX, Nexus 7, Dell Venue 7 and Venue 8 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 go toe to toe in InfoWorld Test Center's reviewWhat a difference a year makes. Last year, the then-new iPad Mini was the unquestioned top pick for a...
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I've been using the iPad mini with Retina display for a couple of weeks now, and after using it as my primary tablet device during that time (setting aside my iPad Air) I think it's time to report back with my findings as it pertains to Apple's secon...
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Each and every year, Apple refreshes their tablet line-up with new hardware and new features. The full sized iPad got faster, lighter, slimmer and even received a new name (iPad Air), while the second-generation mini is more impressive than ever, thanks t...
Very portable, with a well built, well designed body. Retina display is very crisp, powered by fast, significantly upgraded hardware. iOS has by far the best selection of tablet apps going around.
Pricey, especially for storage upgrades and the cellular model. Display color gamut is lacking.
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Come on folks, this is something we knew that was bound to happen! Apple and Google have been waging war against one another for a long time now, and considering that this year meant that we would see refreshes to several popular tablets, which we did...
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At first glance, the upgraded iPad mini with Retina display, launched earlier this month, doesn't seem like a major improvement over the original model. Priced $100 higher, some may be asking if the added cost is justified. Our full review follows. Read o...
This considering the iPad mini with Retina display are likely doing so for a number of reasons, two of which include price and portability. In both areas, the Mini has its advantages over the iPad Air while maintaining largely the same key features, no...
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The new iPad Mini with Retina display offers a no-compromise option for tablet fans who want the speed of an iPad Air and the portability of the smaller iPad.It took Apple two and a half years after the debut of the first iPad to rollout the smaller, more...
Are the new iPads worth the cost? Yes. In concert with Apple's phenomenal App Store and iTunes digital ecosystem (including the brilliant iTunes U), the iPad lineup produces a user experience that is unmatched. My only real complaint is the lack of th...
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There's no question that you'll get a thrill the first time you pick up the iPad Air. It's so much more holdable, even in just one hand, than the previous full-size iPads. The new iPad has shed a quarter of the old weight, has the nicer-feeling case desig...
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And then the big story: Same screen.Oh, it's smaller, all right: 7.9 inches diagonal instead of the iPad Air's 9.7. But it's exactly the same number of pixels, smaller and packed in closer together. Same image, slightly smaller and crisper. As you'd guess...
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The iPad mini was never supposed to exist. With such a firm grip on the 10-inch tablet market, Apple made its stance on the smaller form factor very clear: “7-inch tablets are dead on arrival,” Steve Jobs said. Jobs would go on to add that Apple performed...
It's easy to stick the iPad mini in the same category as the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HDX. They're certainly close, but Apple has created its own beast entirely, one that has a superior design and unmatched app experience. With a starting price of $400, it...
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At £319 for the 16GB, cellular-free, model, the iPad Mini Retina isn't cheap, especially compared to its rivals. Things get almost MacBook-like at the top-end, with the 128GB/4G model setting you back £659.But if, like us, the size and feel of the Mini is...
Size and weight for daily use. Excellent build quality, iPad Air Performance in a compact shell, Excellent app ecosystem...
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When the iPad mini was introduced last year, consumers were excited to finally see a miniaturized version of Apple’s full-sized tablet. Like seriously, it was a logical offering, which also helped to compete almost on the same scale as some of those ch...
Sharp Retina Display, Premium construction, Snappy performance...
High price point...
Now that it’s packing a Retina Display, the 2nd generation iPad mini is more in line to being a premium tablet – whereas before, it felt a smidgen underwhelming. As much as we appreciate its arrival, in addition to the usual hardware upgrades, its new...
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Last year, apple released a product many of us were convinced would never happen, a miniature tablet.The late Steve Jobs himself talked poorly of smaller tablets, from a usability standpoint, on an earnings call just two years ago. Nonetheless, the compan...
To say the original iPad mini was a disappointment would be an understatement for many. The display and the internals were not up to snuff, and it didn't take long for people to realize. But Apple seemingly listened to the complaints and has come back w...
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In 2012 Apple took the year-old 9.7-inch iPad 2, condensed it down to 7.9 inches, and re-launched it as the new iPad mini . Every inch an iPad, yet one of stark contrasts - a design from the future wrapped around technology from the past. It had an Apple...
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At $399, this isn't a wildly affordable alternative to the iPad Air, rather it's for those who want a top spec Apple tablet but in a more portable size than the 9.7" Air. Since Apple slimmed down the Air and dropped weight significantly to just a pound, t...
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Good things come in small packages. And that's what the iPad mini with Retina Display delivers. The new iPad mini is a 7 inch Tablet packed with almost all of the power of its larger sibling, the iPad Air, and now equipped with a Retina Display. It quickl...
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Virtually every good (and bad) thing you can say about Apple 's iPad Air is applicable to the new iPad mini with Retina display. The 7.8-inch tablet's second edition is virtually identical inside and out to the 9.7-inch iPad Air, with the obvious exceptio...
Excellent design, Formidable power, Wide app selection...
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It’s the iPad mini we’ve been waiting for: Apple’s smaller tablet that, thanks to a Retina display and brand new A7 processor, now punches above its size and makes a legitimate alternative not only for compact-screen Android and Windows rivals, but App...
As upgrades go, you can’t fault the iPad mini with Retina display. Apple took the two biggest complaints – speed and screen – in hand, and returned with a tablet that looks great, performs great, and still delivers on battery life and portability. The...
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I suppose there's only one way to start this review, and that's by looking back at last year's iPad mini review . In that review I had a section dedicated to the possibility of an iPad mini with Retina Display. The low resolution display and slow SoC were...
The biggest in my eyes is the iPad Air's wider gamut display with full sRGB coverage. The mini's Retina Display is good, the Air's is just better. There's also more thermal headroom on the iPad Air, which can come in handy if you're doing compute intensiv...
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You needed to know two things about the first iPad mini. The first thing is that it was, well, mini —it was a 7.9-inch tablet from a company whose CEO once said that users would have to sandpaper their fingers down to comfortably use anything smaller than...
Retina display resolves all of our gripes with the old mini's screen, A7 SoC blows the old mini's A5 out of the water and nearly runs as quickly as the version in the iPad Air, Great battery life, and the battery charges more quickly if you use the includ...
iOS 7 is still a little rough around the edges on this and every iPad, Air gap between glass and LCD keeps screen from being as good as it could be, Features like Touch ID will have to wait until next year at the earliest, Scattered reports indicate that...
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This is the iPad mini we've all been waiting for.When the first generation iPad mini debuted last year, it was a terrific product. Apple's first stab at a smaller tablet looked more far more elegant than the competition, managed to squeeze a larger 7.9-i...
Gorgeous 2048 x 1536 pixel display. 10plus hour battery life will more than serve your crosscountry plane flight, or close to a week of casual daily use. A7 processor (with M7 coprocessor) offers more power than you may ever need on a 7inch tablet. Tons o...
Pricey — similar sized and specced tablets go for closer to $200. Stereo speakers both located on one end of the device. Would be nice if it had TouchID like the iPhone 5s, but with the problems cropping up related to that feature lately, we're wondering...
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The original iPad mini was a great product, but it had one glaring flaw: its screen's resolution just wasn't on a par with the rest of Apple's recent devices. So now, a year after the release of the first iPad mini, we have the inevitable follow-up with a...
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Last year, the overwhelming message of the iPad mini was simple: the iPad mini was smaller, but it was still an iPad. Tim Cook, Phil Schiller, and Jony Ive all reminded us over and over that Apple had to make hard choices to make the iPad mini — it had a...
Gorgeous display, Great battery life, Hugely improved performance, Unbeatable ecosystem...
iOS 7 has problems, Expensive for a small tablet, I miss the black color...
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The Apple iPad mini 2 ($299, 16GB) is just a shrunken, original iPad Air$319.99 at Best Buy. With a new, lower price, though, it's become the best inexpensive on-ramp to the world of iOS apps. Think of it as Apple's lowest-cost laptop, Apple's netboo...
Beautifully built. Fast. Sharp screen. Excellent app options.
Not the latest Apple tech. Not as easy to hold with a single hand as narrower small-screen tablets...
The iPad mini 2 is the best value iOS product on the market today, letting you into the Apple app world without breaking the bank...
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If there's any one product that embodies Apple's entire product philosophy, it's the iPad mini with Retina Display. This is not a tablet that's designed to go head to head with cheaper slates like the Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX. With its crazy sha...
Sharpest screen in a small tablet; Fast A7 processor; Better FaceTime HD camera in low light; Vast array of highquality apps; Superb battery life; Welcome iOS 7 improvements...
Lacks Touch ID; Colors not as saturated as on iPad Air; Pricier than most small tablets...
The iPad mini with Retina Display boasts the sharpest screen in its class, a powerful A7 chip and epic battery life -- plus the best app selection -- all in a compact and elegant design...
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Sometimes it's the little things. Introduced in late 2012, the iPad mini was as slow as the iPad 2 (which was then almost two years old). It didn't have the gorgeous Retina display that Apple had added to the iPad earlier in the year. But none of that mat...
Highresolution Retina display, Same A7 processor as iPad Air, Highresolution Retina display, Same A7 processor as iPad Air...
Camera not as good as on iPhones, No Touch ID fingerprint detector, Camera not as good as on iPhones, No Touch ID fingerprint detector...
The iPad mini was a great size when it was introduced in the fall of 2012, and it's still a great size today. It's small enough to hold in one hand and read like a book, yet powerful enough to pivot into landscape orientation and get some work done. The...
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The iPad mini with Retina Display is now available to be purchased, if you can get your hands on one. Supply constraints look to make this a challenging task throughout the holiday season. This new addition to the iPad family of Tablets brings with it the...
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The iPad mini with Retina display ($399-$829) became inevitable the day its predecessor was announced in October 2012: legions of people explicitly skipped the excellent first-generation iPad mini because they wanted a version with a high-resolution 2048x...
Pros: Nearly identical in size but significantly evolved inside, this 7.9”-screened tablet is five times as powerful as the original iPad mini, and only around 10% behind the iPad Air in overall performance. Retina display enables fine-detail reading, web...
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When Apple announced that the iPad mini with Retina Display was coming "later in November," most of us assumed that meant the end of the month. Well, who said Apple couldn't surprise us anymore? Yesterday the company quietly launched the highly anticipate...
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The tablet market doesn't look very different than it did a year ago from the perspective of who's doing well and who's not. Perhaps the most exciting developments came towards the end of 2012 and beginning of 2013 from the usual big guys: Google released...
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As fast at the iPad Air. While critics liked the original iPad mini well enough, many were disappointed that Apple decided to hobble it somewhat by using older technology and a more mundane display. Well, there are no such issues this time around. The iPa...
Fast performance, Great display, Huge library of available apps...
Some other great performing tablets cost less, Harder to use one handed than smaller, 7inch tablets...
The Apple mini with Retina Display is every bit as great as the Apple iPad Air (Est. $500 and up) , but packed into a smaller tablet. You can argue about value, or grouse that the iPad mini with Retina Display is harder to use with one hand than competing...
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The Nexus 7 proved to be such a hit that Apple, which had previously argued there was no market for a 7in tablet, made a U-turn and unveiled its first 7.9in iPad Mini . One year on Apple has released an upgraded iPad Mini 2, but with Google having again b...
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GADGET DESIGNER Apple's first iPad Mini carried a high price tag and was underspecified compared to the full-size iPad, Apple has rethought its strategy and has unveiled a radically upgraded iPad Mini 2 . Design The iPad Mini 2 is fractionally bigger th...
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SHOOTOUT: iPad Air 2 versusiPad Air and iPhone 6 PlusPosted Wednesday, October 29th, 2014 by rob-ART morgan, mad scientistIn addition to comparing the the iPad Air 2 to the iPad Air, we have added the iPhone 6 Plus.Geekbench 3 simulates real-world workloa...
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Late last year, Apple released two cosmetically and electronically similar iOS devices, the 7.9”-screened iPad mini tablet and 4”-screened fifth-generation iPod touch media player. Sharing the same chamfered aluminum chassis and many similar internal comp...
A comprehensively superior replacement for 2012's thirdand fourthgeneration iPads, packing almost twice as much horsepower and noteworthy extra battery life into a considerably narrower and lighter body. Easier to hold than any prior fullsized iPad, and n...
Industrial design is new to fullsized iPad but highly familiar given last year's iPod touch and iPad mini releases, feeling lighter than past 9.7” iPads but heavier than iPad minis, and still not comfortable for truly extended handholding; stands are requ...
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