Ipad 10th gen

But along with those upgrades comes a higher price: the 10th-gen iPad starts at $449, $120 more than the previous model, and can be kitted out to over $1,000 with storage, cellular, and accessory upgrades. This is for the entry-level iPad with no qualifier after its name, the one that you buy for casual use, kids, schoolwork, travel, and content consumption — it’s not really a device to replace your laptop with. That puts this iPad in a weird spot — it’s certainly better than the ninth-gen model (which is still great), but it costs considerably more and is not as good as an iPad Air. And since you can find a current iPad Air on sale fairly easily at this point, this new iPad is not the iPad to buy right now despite the fact that it has a lot going for it. The 10th-gen iPad brings the squared-off, even-bezel, home button-less design Apple introduced on the iPad Pro way back in 2018 to the sub-$500 price point. It’s very nearly a clone of the last two iPad Air models, with the same size display and chassis measurements within a millimeter of the Air in every dimension. (Those millimeters do mean it’s different, though, and precisely fitted cases can’t be swapped between the Air and the new iPad.) Apple says the iPad has an “all-screen design” in its marketing materials, but let’s be honest here: the front of this new iPad is not “all-screen.” There is a considerable bezel area framing the display, and though it’s nice that it is the same size all around and provides a place ...

Cons • Cheap-feeling unlaminated screen • Disappointing battery life • Bizarre Apple Pencil support • No longer a budget tablet Our Verdict In many ways, the 10th-generation iPad is a fine tablet, with a stunning design, clever webcam, great cameras, and 5G… but those improvements come at a price, which means it’s no longer cheap enough for the budget market. Its two-year-old processor and unlaminated screen, meanwhile, mean it’s realistically not good enough for the mid-market. Price When Reviewed £499 (64GB) | £679 (256GB) Best Prices Today: 10.9-inch iPad (2022) Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices It can be hard to get excited about the cheapest model in a range. Apple’s standard iPad has for years offered a blend of strong value and respectable specs without creating much of a buzz because the features it offers are either weaker than those on the Air, mini, and Pro models, or arrive several years later. This latest iPad, however, may change that perception. It does some interesting things, particularly in terms of its position within the range–but not all of those things are good. Being interesting can be a mixed blessing. Design and build: Bright, colorful, and modern From very first impressions, it’s clear that Apple has given the humble iPad a glow-up. Particularly if you’ve got one of the bright new colors: I tested the pink model, which is vibrantly gorgeous in the flesh, but from publicity photos, the other colors look just as joy...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, puzzles, board games, cooking, improv and the New York Jets. My background includes an MFA in theater which I apply to thinking about immersive experiences of the future. I wish life could be simple, but Apple's new iPad lineupis showing that it's not always the case. For the last few years, Apple would have just one model called the "iPad" back in the day. But now with the new iPad for 2022, offered alongside last year's ninth-generation iPad, picking which one to buy has become a strangely entangled process. That's why I, as your reviewer guide, am having such a hard time with the review for Apple's brand-new, redesigned 10th-gen iPad. Starting at $449 (£499, AU$749), it should be the iPad for everyone. But from what I've seen so far… it's not, even if it's better in many ways from the previous version. Like • Larger screen • USB-C • Faster A14 processor • Front-facing camera's in the right place Don't like • More expensive • New design means fewer case options • The 64GB entry-level storage isn't enough Maybe Apple already knows this, because the iPad lineup has six variants: 2022's base model, last year's ninth-gen iPad, the iPad Mini, the step-up iPad Air and the luxury iPad Pro, which comes in two sizes. So which is the best one, you ask. "Stop talking about confusion, S...

But along with those upgrades comes a higher price: the 10th-gen iPad starts at $449, $120 more than the previous model, and can be kitted out to over $1,000 with storage, cellular, and accessory upgrades. This is for the entry-level iPad with no qualifier after its name, the one that you buy for casual use, kids, schoolwork, travel, and content consumption — it’s not really a device to replace your laptop with. That puts this iPad in a weird spot — it’s certainly better than the ninth-gen model (which is still great), but it costs considerably more and is not as good as an iPad Air. And since you can find a current iPad Air on sale fairly easily at this point, this new iPad is not the iPad to buy right now despite the fact that it has a lot going for it. The 10th-gen iPad brings the squared-off, even-bezel, home button-less design Apple introduced on the iPad Pro way back in 2018 to the sub-$500 price point. It’s very nearly a clone of the last two iPad Air models, with the same size display and chassis measurements within a millimeter of the Air in every dimension. (Those millimeters do mean it’s different, though, and precisely fitted cases can’t be swapped between the Air and the new iPad.) Apple says the iPad has an “all-screen design” in its marketing materials, but let’s be honest here: the front of this new iPad is not “all-screen.” There is a considerable bezel area framing the display, and though it’s nice that it is the same size all around and provides a place ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, puzzles, board games, cooking, improv and the New York Jets. My background includes an MFA in theater which I apply to thinking about immersive experiences of the future. I wish life could be simple, but Apple's new iPad lineupis showing that it's not always the case. For the last few years, Apple would have just one model called the "iPad" back in the day. But now with the new iPad for 2022, offered alongside last year's ninth-generation iPad, picking which one to buy has become a strangely entangled process. That's why I, as your reviewer guide, am having such a hard time with the review for Apple's brand-new, redesigned 10th-gen iPad. Starting at $449 (£499, AU$749), it should be the iPad for everyone. But from what I've seen so far… it's not, even if it's better in many ways from the previous version. Like • Larger screen • USB-C • Faster A14 processor • Front-facing camera's in the right place Don't like • More expensive • New design means fewer case options • The 64GB entry-level storage isn't enough Maybe Apple already knows this, because the iPad lineup has six variants: 2022's base model, last year's ninth-gen iPad, the iPad Mini, the step-up iPad Air and the luxury iPad Pro, which comes in two sizes. So which is the best one, you ask. "Stop talking about confusion, S...

Apple has launched a brand new version of the entry-level iPad with a larger screen and a new design. Gone is the Home button and instead we have a 10.9in display, replacing the 10.2in display on older models. Inside is a A14 Bionic chip, a move up from the A13 in the previous generation. There are also camera improvements including a 12MP wide camera on the rear (up from 8MP) and a new 12MP Landscape Ultra Wide front camera. The 2022 iPad is also the final iPad to transition from the Lightning connector to USB-C, which is probably in good time following news that a iPad (10th-gen) release date The 2022 iPad is available to order now and will start shipping on Wednesday, October 26. You can The iPad Pro 9th generation, which launched in 2021 is still on sale. iPad (10th-gen) price: How much does the new iPad cost? The U.S. price of the entry-level iPad had remained constant at $329 for the past several generations and we didn’t expect that to change, however, what Apple has done is keep the older 9th generation iPad on sale at that low price, while introducing the new iPad at a higher price of $449. Unfortunately (and as expected) the price is quite a bit higher in the UK where the iPad 10th generation starts at £499. Perhaps an even bigger disappointment is that the iPad 9th generation price has increased to £369 from £319. These increases will be due to the effects of inflation and currency fluctuations but they will be frustrating for those outside the U.S. Here’s how p...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Change can be hard, especially when it comes to devices many of us use every single day. Apple’s new standard iPad has just undergone one of its biggest evolutions so far. And while the transformation introduces some notable design and performance upgrades, it also opens the door to a few growing pains, particularly when it comes to price and Pencil support. I’ve spent roughly a week with Apple’s new 10th-generation iPad and it’s undeniably great, but it suffers from a real case of middle-child syndrome. Stan Horaczek What’s new in the 10th-generation iPad? Until now, the standard iPad has embraced the original design with tapered edges and a Touch ID-equipped home button below the screen on the front of the device. The 10th-gen. iPad’s front-facing camera also now resides along the long edge of the display, where it should be. That’s particularly huge when using the iPad in a keyboard case for video calls. It finally fixes the awkward issue of looking off to the side during Zoom meetings because of the awkward camera placement. Not even the Air or Pro can do that in their current iterations. Big for its britches In a vacuum, all of these iPad design upgrades are great. They make the device feel much more modern during use and it improves the overall feel. The new form factor also introduces some growing pains. Despite the fact that it’s extremely similar in siz...

Cons • Cheap-feeling unlaminated screen • Disappointing battery life • Bizarre Apple Pencil support • No longer a budget tablet Our Verdict In many ways, the 10th-generation iPad is a fine tablet, with a stunning design, clever webcam, great cameras, and 5G… but those improvements come at a price, which means it’s no longer cheap enough for the budget market. Its two-year-old processor and unlaminated screen, meanwhile, mean it’s realistically not good enough for the mid-market. Best Prices Today: 10.9-inch iPad (2022) Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices It can be hard to get excited about the cheapest model in a range. Apple’s standard iPad has for years offered a blend of strong value and respectable specs without creating much of a buzz because the features it offers are either weaker than those on the Air, mini, and Pro models, or arrive several years later. This latest iPad, however, may change that perception. It does some interesting things, particularly in terms of its position within the range–but not all of those things are good. Being interesting can be a mixed blessing. Design and build: Bright, colorful, and modern From very first impressions, it’s clear that Apple has given the humble iPad a glow-up. Particularly if you’ve got one of the bright new colors: I tested the pink model, which is vibrantly gorgeous in the flesh, but from publicity photos, the other colors look just as joyous. This is the first iPad in years to not off...