It would've been nice if Apple could've shaved a few fractions of a millimeter off the iPad's waistline to match its slimmer Pro-series tablets, but that's a pretty minor complaint. It's not as if the 2018 model is uncomfortable to hold for prolonged ... ( read original story ...)
Apple’s latest iPad may be boring, but it’s the perfect tablet for most people
There's one word that sums up Apple's latest iPad: safe. The new 9.7-inch device debuted earlier this month at an education-focused event in Chicago. Apple seemed to bill the device as the perfect option for schools, but as a sensible consumer product, too. ( read original story ...)
Compared: 2018 iPad shows how far Apple has progressed versus the original iPad in eight years
Doing a similar upgrade-centric comparison with pre-iPad Air releases would be grossly unfair due to the advancements Apple has included in the latest model. While not a heavily one-sided upgrade comparison, looking at the specifications of the first four ... ( read original story ...)
Apple’s new iPad for schools is nearly impossible to repair
Apple recently launched a new iPad that's targeted at schools. But iFixit gives the tablet a 2-out-of-10 repairability rating, suggesting that schools may need to pay Apple or repair specialists for routine maintenance. Schools that want to buy Apple's new ... ( read original story ...)
Apple’s new iPad for schools is nearly impossible to repair (AAPL)
Apple recently launched a new iPad that's targeted at schools. But iFixit gives the tablet a 2-out-of-10 repairability rating, suggesting that schools may need to pay Apple or repair specialists to do routine maintenance. Schools that want to buy Apple's ... ( read original story ...)
iPad 2018 vs iPad Pro: We review Apple’s new tablet to find out if it’s a bargain winner or a cut-price failure
You might think encouraging kids to use tablets in the classroom is a bad idea. But that’s exactly what Apple is hoping to do in the coming weeks and months. Of course, it’s not about to start giving psychotropic drugs to teenagers but is aiming to ... ( read original story ...)
Cheaper 2018 iPad is a steal for consumers
Though Apple is touting the new iPad for the education sector ... Big price gap between new iPad and existing iPad Pro But the biggest takeaway is that the new iPad is much cheaper than the iPad Pro while still offering plenty for the average consumer. ( read original story ...)