iPad Air, the power of lightness.
All-new design. A ton of advanced technology. In just one pound. You have to hold iPad Air to believe it. It’s just 7.5 millimetres thin and weighs just one pound (well the old one pound). The stunning Retina display sits inside thinner bezels, so all you see is your content. And an incredible amount of power lies inside the sleek enclosure. So you can do so much more. With so much less.
Weight savings are very noticeable with the Air at 469g compared to the 652g of the iPad 4. That's 28% lighter. The difference feels more pronounced though because in truth the iPad 4 was a tad too heavy. The Air is much more manageable in the hand and feels somehow more like half the weight. The difference is actually between "a little too heavy" and "quite light".
The Air is nearly 2mm thinner and whilst this is pleasing I think the weight drop is the more noticeable change.
All-new design. A ton of advanced technology. In just one pound. You have to hold iPad Air to believe it. It’s just 7.5 millimetres thin and weighs just one pound (well the old one pound). The stunning Retina display sits inside thinner bezels, so all you see is your content. And an incredible amount of power lies inside the sleek enclosure. So you can do so much more. With so much less.
Weight savings are very noticeable with the Air at 469g compared to the 652g of the iPad 4. That's 28% lighter. The difference feels more pronounced though because in truth the iPad 4 was a tad too heavy. The Air is much more manageable in the hand and feels somehow more like half the weight. The difference is actually between "a little too heavy" and "quite light".
The Air is nearly 2mm thinner and whilst this is pleasing I think the weight drop is the more noticeable change.
The new A7 chip in iPad Air was designed with 64-bit architecture. It delivers great performance, up to two time’s faster CPU and graphics performance than its predecessor — without sacrificing battery life. So you get incredible power in a device you can take with you wherever you go.
The Advanced wireless, which able do more in more places. IPad Air keeps you connected faster than ever. In more locations than ever. Using two antennas instead of one and MIMO technology, iPad Air delivers up to twice the Wi-Fi performance of its predecessor. And the Wi-Fi + Cellular model supports more LTE bands than ever, so you can make quick, easy connections the world over.
When working off the same wireless network, same distance away, the Air opens websites slightly quicker, perhaps up to 1 second quicker. That is not a lot but when surfing it speeds things up somewhat. If you stream an HD video then not only does it open faster but the buffer on the Air establishes a greater margin than on the 4. In other words the Air is less likely to stall and more able to stream higher definition content.
The Advanced wireless, which able do more in more places. IPad Air keeps you connected faster than ever. In more locations than ever. Using two antennas instead of one and MIMO technology, iPad Air delivers up to twice the Wi-Fi performance of its predecessor. And the Wi-Fi + Cellular model supports more LTE bands than ever, so you can make quick, easy connections the world over.
When working off the same wireless network, same distance away, the Air opens websites slightly quicker, perhaps up to 1 second quicker. That is not a lot but when surfing it speeds things up somewhat. If you stream an HD video then not only does it open faster but the buffer on the Air establishes a greater margin than on the 4. In other words the Air is less likely to stall and more able to stream higher definition content.
The speakers on the Air are noticeably better. They are less tinny in general and have more bass than the 4 although neither are exactly Hi Fi. The wifi is also better, I found myself waiting for a site to open before noticing that it actually done so in the blink of an eye. Nice.
Pad apps are like no other. Because they’re designed just for iPad, they look amazing and use every pixel of the beautiful display. IPad Air comes with great built-in apps for the everyday things you do, like checking email and surfing the web. To help you be even more creative and productive, iPhoto, iMovie, Garage Band, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are now available for free. And over 475,000 other incredible iPad apps are just a tap away in the App Store. (3) With apps like these, iPad Air can do just about anything — which means you can, too.
Of course, Apps are a huge attraction and there's a lot of fun to be had from browsing the App Store and downloading from the huge amount available, many of which are free and even the paid ones don't exactly break the bank. And apps can be downloaded directly onto the iPad, there's no need to sync them from the computer to the device.
Pad apps are like no other. Because they’re designed just for iPad, they look amazing and use every pixel of the beautiful display. IPad Air comes with great built-in apps for the everyday things you do, like checking email and surfing the web. To help you be even more creative and productive, iPhoto, iMovie, Garage Band, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are now available for free. And over 475,000 other incredible iPad apps are just a tap away in the App Store. (3) With apps like these, iPad Air can do just about anything — which means you can, too.
Of course, Apps are a huge attraction and there's a lot of fun to be had from browsing the App Store and downloading from the huge amount available, many of which are free and even the paid ones don't exactly break the bank. And apps can be downloaded directly onto the iPad, there's no need to sync them from the computer to the device.
The iPad is Beautiful design. Beautifully integrated. iOS 7 was designed to take advantage of 64-bit architecture. So it’s every bit as advanced as the iPad Air it runs on. And with new features like smarter multitasking, Control Centre, and Airdrop, iOS 7 makes the experience of using iPad Air even more beautiful and simple. Because iOS 7 and iPad Air weren’t just designed to work together, they were designed to enhance one another.
iPad Air Smart Cover and Smart Case. Make iPad Air even more brilliant. The redesigned Smart Cover and Smart Case are a perfect fit for iPad Air. They automatically wake it when opened and put it to sleep when closed. They also fold to create a great stand for reading, viewing, and typing. And they come in a whole range of colours. So they don’t just work smart, they look smart. The battery life varies by use and configuration. The is a data plan sold separately. LTE is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds will vary based on site conditions. But you can also use wifi only tablet which I use.
iPad Air Smart Cover and Smart Case. Make iPad Air even more brilliant. The redesigned Smart Cover and Smart Case are a perfect fit for iPad Air. They automatically wake it when opened and put it to sleep when closed. They also fold to create a great stand for reading, viewing, and typing. And they come in a whole range of colours. So they don’t just work smart, they look smart. The battery life varies by use and configuration. The is a data plan sold separately. LTE is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds will vary based on site conditions. But you can also use wifi only tablet which I use.
Due to the success of the iPad design. It's a beautiful thing and deceptively solid and strong, which is a good thing, right? But it's sleek, slim, highly polished profile makes for quite a 'slippery' unit. Using it on your lap or a table is fine but holding it as, say, an ebook reader (and iBooks, together with the Kindle app, are excellent by the way) can sometimes be a little frustrating as you try to work out the best way to hold it for any length of time.
· 2048 x 1536 screen resolution
· iOS 7 operating system
· 5MP iSight camera
· Up to 10 hours of battery life
· 1.4Ghz A7 processor
So here are the pros and cons,
PROS:
Cons:
OVERALL:
Besides the drawbacks, this is an excellent iPad. If you have never been a part of it, this is your best chance! Also the price if you get it it's a bargain
If you do deicide to purchase from Amazon UK, be sure to buy a decent case with it, because its prone to sticky fingers, "hence the finger prints over the screen", and if you accidentally drop it, a case will help break the fall, providing you get a good one... however, there's many to choose from "Please don't buy the cheapest" - as they're a waste of money, buy something that will protect your new investment, for 5 years time with "an included screen" protector "essential" changing them regular every 3 months, as they're not expensive.
· 2048 x 1536 screen resolution
· iOS 7 operating system
· 5MP iSight camera
· Up to 10 hours of battery life
· 1.4Ghz A7 processor
So here are the pros and cons,
PROS:
- Lighter & smaller
- Blazing fast, low consumption A7 (64bit) processor. The fastest to date
Premium build quality with ever so stylish looks thanks to the precision engineered aluminium housing. - 30% lighter than iPad4, weighing only 469g for Wi-Fi, and 478g Wi-Fi + Cellular versions
- Retina display. Great colour saturation producing stunning images
- iWork and iLife software included for free
- Vast choice of apps that can mimic laptop/desktop programs
- Awesome battery life. No other tablet manufacturer can match as yet
- Is widely used in the Aviation industry by pilots*: This gives the iPad
- The ultimate seal of approval for reliability, performance and stability.
Cons:
- Proprietary hardware required. ie: Bluetooth GPS, Airprint printers.
- No expandable memory
- No touch ID
- No rear camera improvement
OVERALL:
Besides the drawbacks, this is an excellent iPad. If you have never been a part of it, this is your best chance! Also the price if you get it it's a bargain
If you do deicide to purchase from Amazon UK, be sure to buy a decent case with it, because its prone to sticky fingers, "hence the finger prints over the screen", and if you accidentally drop it, a case will help break the fall, providing you get a good one... however, there's many to choose from "Please don't buy the cheapest" - as they're a waste of money, buy something that will protect your new investment, for 5 years time with "an included screen" protector "essential" changing them regular every 3 months, as they're not expensive.