The New iPad: A Step Up in Performance and Features

I recently had the opportunity to try out the latest entry-level iPad model, which has been generating a lot of buzz among tech enthusiasts. The new iPad boasts a range of impressive features, including a faster processor, improved performance, and support for Apple Pencil.

One of the standout features of the new iPad is its processor. Gone is the A9 chip from last year's model, replaced by the A10 chip from the iPhone 7, which Apple has dubbed the "8 M fusion". This may seem like a slight upgrade, but trust me when I say that it makes a noticeable difference in terms of performance. According to Geekbench scores, the new iPad is 44% faster than its predecessor, making games play smoothly and apps run quickly. Even multitasking is a breeze, with the ability to juggle two apps at once.

Another feature that sets this iPad apart from its predecessors is Apple Pencil support. Until now, this has been a luxury exclusive to the Pro line of iPads, but with this latest model, it's finally available to everyone. I must say, I'm a big fan of the Apple Pencil myself - it's an incredible tool for scribbling down notes or getting creative with art and color. The new iPad is ideal for those who want to take advantage of this feature without breaking the bank.

However, one area where the new iPad falls short is in its display. Unlike the Pro models, which boast a 120Hz refresh rate, the entry-level iPad only has a 60Hz screen. While this may not be noticeable for most users, those who rely on the Apple Pencil to create art or take precise notes will notice a slight difference. For example, I found myself comparing the new iPad to my old 2016 iPad Pro, and while they share many similarities, the display and performance of the new iPad are noticeably improved.

The price point of the new iPad is also worth mentioning. With a starting price of $330, it's significantly cheaper than the previous generation's $430 starting price. However, if you're looking to buy an Apple Pencil, that'll add another $99 to the total bill - which might be a bit steep for some budgets.

So, has Apple done enough to win back those who may have lost interest in iPads? In my opinion, yes and no. While the new iPad is certainly an improvement over its predecessors, it's not exactly a game-changer. The education sector will likely benefit most from this upgrade, with its emphasis on improved performance and affordability making it ideal for classrooms. However, for those who are looking to buy a premium device with advanced features, they may want to wait for the next generation of iPads, which is rumored to be announced at WWDC later this year.

In conclusion, the new iPad is a solid choice for anyone looking for an affordable and capable device that can handle everyday tasks and creative pursuits. While it may not offer any revolutionary new features, its improved performance and Apple Pencil support make it an attractive option for those who want to take advantage of these features without breaking the bank.

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colors are available silver space grey and gold so there's not much to talk about in terms of design a lot of people are complaining about the screen not being laminated so there's still an air gap it's where you can see a small gap between the display and the glass on top at certain angles personally I don't think it's that bad unless you're specifically looking for the laminated screens of the newer pros do look amazing and you can't tell the difference when you upgrade but that doesn't make the screen at the standard iPad bad in any way one thing I have noticed is that the Lightning connector is recessed in on an angle so I struggled to put it on charge sometimes which feels like I'm forcing the cable in I'm not too familiar with the recent entry-level iPads as I've been picking up the iPad pro models so let me know in the comments section down below if this is normal well the outside is pretty boring it's the internals that have had all of the attention Apple has swapped out the a 9 chip from last year's model which originally came from the iPhone 6s to the a10 chip from the iPhone 7 they're calling this the 8 M fusion but it's pretty much the same chip with a fancy new title even though the processor is from a phone that was released back in 2016 it does add a decent performance boost on last year's budget iPad I don't have one to hand but a quick Google search shows the Geekbench scores of the new 2018 model to be 44 percent faster than the previous one that means games play great even the more taxing ones apps run fast and can multitask although only two at a time there's nothing to get overly excited about in terms of performance it's just a nice bump from the previous generation but your life is also great on the new iPad getting around 11 hours of use on average playing games streaming YouTube and Netflix videos drawing and coloring in it's actually my four-year-old daughter who's been using the new iPad more than me as that's who have picked it up for and she can easily use it for the course of a day and still have 30 percent battery left when it's at bedtime the biggest upgrades of the 2018 iPad is Apple pencil support until now that's been a luxury exclusive to the pro line of iPads which might be the reason why the Apple pencil hasn't been all that popular it's a brilliant accessory that I love using Balta not everyone wants to spend six hundred and forty nine dollars for the entry-level pro then the additional $99 for the pencil adding this to the cheapest $330 iPad should see a big boost in the Apple pencil it's great for scribbling down notes quickly or if you've got any artistic talents it's great for drawing or even coloring in what the entry-level iPad doesn't have that the pro models do though is the pro motion display on the pros the displays have a 120 Hertz refresh rate it's make using the Apple pencil more accurate and eliminate any latency using the Apple pencil here though on the iPad with its 60 Hertz screen feels fine to make and it's only going to be a small minority you can tell a huge difference speaking give the iPad pro I found myself comparing it to my 2016 9 point 7 inch iPad pro a lot it's surprising how much they have in common not only did they have the same screen size and body but the super close in terms of performance I mean just look at these Geekbench scores you can pick up the older 9.7 inch pro for around four hundred and ten dollars but for that extra $80 you're getting stereo speakers improved cameras and a smart connector so you'll have to factor in whether that $80 is worth it for you so has Apple done enough for people to start buying the iPad again well yes and no where Apple have been clever is with the education sector advertising this for education keeping the price low upping the power and adding Apple pencils apart makes it ideal for the classroom while it still double the price of the average Chromebook that many schools and colleges love the build quality and how easy they are to repair will make them more appealing than ever but what about the rest of us well if you've been planning for an iPad that you can use an Apple pencil with without splashing out for the top-end Pro or if you just been putting off upgrading your iPad air or iPad 2 for a while this is the iPad to buy in slow price point and great performance do make it a worthwhile purchase for a lot of people plus if you are upgrading it's going to be a lot thinner and lighter if you've already got a 2017 iPad though and you don't want to use an Apple pencil there's really no reason at all all Apple has done is upgrade the processor and add that Apple pencil support personally I think the next iPad pro rumored to be announced in September or even as soon as this year's WWDC will be the one to get excited for well that is it for this video but let me know in the comments section down below if you're planning to pick up the new iPads or if you've already got one what's your thoughts I'd love to know if you enjoyed this video or found it useful as always go ahead and hit that like button down below subscribe if you haven't already and I'll catch you in the next one youthe new 2018 iPad announced apples education event is getting a lot of attention at the moment it's no surprise as Apple has finally delivered a stellar iPad for a low price the standard iPad has become a bit stagnant in recent years which we've seen resulting in slumping sales figures but has Apple done enough with this latest iteration to make it a compelling purchase again inside the box looks like any other iPad you get the usual Apple stickers lightning cable and power adapter the brand new iPad though yet looks exactly the same as the 2000 a 70 model it's replacing there isn't any kind of external change well that's a good thing if you've already got a collection of cases I feel the design is really starting to get long in the tooth it's not really changed as the iPad air from five years ago only getting slightly thinner the volume and lock buttons are in the same place touch ID is going strong and there's still a headphone jack all of the usual colors are available silver space grey and gold so there's not much to talk about in terms of design a lot of people are complaining about the screen not being laminated so there's still an air gap it's where you can see a small gap between the display and the glass on top at certain angles personally I don't think it's that bad unless you're specifically looking for the laminated screens of the newer pros do look amazing and you can't tell the difference when you upgrade but that doesn't make the screen at the standard iPad bad in any way one thing I have noticed is that the Lightning connector is recessed in on an angle so I struggled to put it on charge sometimes which feels like I'm forcing the cable in I'm not too familiar with the recent entry-level iPads as I've been picking up the iPad pro models so let me know in the comments section down below if this is normal well the outside is pretty boring it's the internals that have had all of the attention Apple has swapped out the a 9 chip from last year's model which originally came from the iPhone 6s to the a10 chip from the iPhone 7 they're calling this the 8 M fusion but it's pretty much the same chip with a fancy new title even though the processor is from a phone that was released back in 2016 it does add a decent performance boost on last year's budget iPad I don't have one to hand but a quick Google search shows the Geekbench scores of the new 2018 model to be 44 percent faster than the previous one that means games play great even the more taxing ones apps run fast and can multitask although only two at a time there's nothing to get overly excited about in terms of performance it's just a nice bump from the previous generation but your life is also great on the new iPad getting around 11 hours of use on average playing games streaming YouTube and Netflix videos drawing and coloring in it's actually my four-year-old daughter who's been using the new iPad more than me as that's who have picked it up for and she can easily use it for the course of a day and still have 30 percent battery left when it's at bedtime the biggest upgrades of the 2018 iPad is Apple pencil support until now that's been a luxury exclusive to the pro line of iPads which might be the reason why the Apple pencil hasn't been all that popular it's a brilliant accessory that I love using Balta not everyone wants to spend six hundred and forty nine dollars for the entry-level pro then the additional $99 for the pencil adding this to the cheapest $330 iPad should see a big boost in the Apple pencil it's great for scribbling down notes quickly or if you've got any artistic talents it's great for drawing or even coloring in what the entry-level iPad doesn't have that the pro models do though is the pro motion display on the pros the displays have a 120 Hertz refresh rate it's make using the Apple pencil more accurate and eliminate any latency using the Apple pencil here though on the iPad with its 60 Hertz screen feels fine to make and it's only going to be a small minority you can tell a huge difference speaking give the iPad pro I found myself comparing it to my 2016 9 point 7 inch iPad pro a lot it's surprising how much they have in common not only did they have the same screen size and body but the super close in terms of performance I mean just look at these Geekbench scores you can pick up the older 9.7 inch pro for around four hundred and ten dollars but for that extra $80 you're getting stereo speakers improved cameras and a smart connector so you'll have to factor in whether that $80 is worth it for you so has Apple done enough for people to start buying the iPad again well yes and no where Apple have been clever is with the education sector advertising this for education keeping the price low upping the power and adding Apple pencils apart makes it ideal for the classroom while it still double the price of the average Chromebook that many schools and colleges love the build quality and how easy they are to repair will make them more appealing than ever but what about the rest of us well if you've been planning for an iPad that you can use an Apple pencil with without splashing out for the top-end Pro or if you just been putting off upgrading your iPad air or iPad 2 for a while this is the iPad to buy in slow price point and great performance do make it a worthwhile purchase for a lot of people plus if you are upgrading it's going to be a lot thinner and lighter if you've already got a 2017 iPad though and you don't want to use an Apple pencil there's really no reason at all all Apple has done is upgrade the processor and add that Apple pencil support personally I think the next iPad pro rumored to be announced in September or even as soon as this year's WWDC will be the one to get excited for well that is it for this video but let me know in the comments section down below if you're planning to pick up the new iPads or if you've already got one what's your thoughts I'd love to know if you enjoyed this video or found it useful as always go ahead and hit that like button down below subscribe if you haven't already and I'll catch you in the next one you\n"