- Wi-Fi
- 32GB
- 128GB
- Wi-Fi + Cellular
- 32GB
- 128GB
Size and Weight 2
- Wi-Fi
- Height: 9.4 inches (240 mm)
- Width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm)
- Depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm)
- Weight: 1.03 pounds (469 g)
- Wi-Fi + Cellular
- Height: 9.4 inches (240 mm)
- Width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm)
- Depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm)
- Weight: 1.05 pounds (478 g)
Buttons and Connectors
- Home / Touch ID sensor
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Lightning connector
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- On / Off - Sleep / Wake
- Volume up / down
- Nano-SIM tray (cellular models)
Connector
- Lightning
In the box
- Lightning to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
Display
- Retina display
- 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
- 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution at 264 ppi
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Chip
- A9 chip with 64-bit architecture
- Embedded M9 coprocessor
Camera
- 8-megapixel camera
- Live Photos
- Autofocus
- Panorama (up to 43 megapixels)
- HDR for photos
- Exposure control
- Burst mode
- Tap to focus
- Timer mode
- ƒ / 2.4 aperture
- Five-element lens
- Hybrid IR fi lter
- Backside illumination
- Auto image stabilization
- Face detection
- Photo geotagging
Video Recording
- 1080p HD video recording (30 fps)
- Slo-mo (120 fps)
- Time-lapse video with stabilization
- Video image stabilization
- Face detection
- 3x video zoom
- Video geotagging
Facetime hd camera
- 1.2-megapixel photos
- Live Photos
- ƒ / 2.2 aperture
- Retina Flash
- 720p HD video recording
- Backside illumination
- HDR for photos and videos
- Face detection
- Burst mode
- Exposure control
- Timer mode
Video Calling 3
- Wi-Fi
- Facetime video
- Wi-Fi + Cellular
- Facetime video
Audio Calling 3
- Wi-Fi
- Facetime audio
- iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi + Cellular
- Facetime audio
- iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Cellular and Wireless
- Wi-Fi model
Bluetooth 4.2 technology - Wi-Fi + Cellular model
Wi-Fi (802.11a / b / g / n / ac); dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO
Bluetooth 4.2 technology
UMTS / HSPA / HSPA + / DC ‑ HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz)
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41) 4
Data only 5
Wi-Fi calling 4
Includes Apple SIM
Learn more about Apple SIM
SIM Card
- Nano-SIM (supports Apple SIM)
Location
- Wi-Fi
- Digital compass
- Wi-Fi
- iBeacon microlocation
- Wi-Fi + Cellular model
- Digital compass
- Wi-Fi
- Assisted GPS and GLONASS
- Cellular
- iBeacon microlocation
Sensors
- Touch ID
- Three-axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Barometer
- Ambient light sensor
Touch ID
- Fingerprint identity sensor built into the Home button
Apple Pay
- Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
- Send and receive money in Messages
Siri 6
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
- Use hands-free
- Listen and identify songs
Power and Battery 7
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi + Cellular model
- Built-in 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
- Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
- Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
- Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
Operating System
iOS 11
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Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new iPad. With built-in support for vision, hearing, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy, you can create and do amazing things. Learn more
Features include:
- VoiceOver
- Magnifier
- Siri and dictation
- Switch control
- Closed Captions
- AssistiveTouch
- Speak Screen
Built-in Apps
- Camera
- Photos
- Messages
- Facetime
- Music
- Safari
- Calendar
- iTunes Store
- App Store
- Notes
- Contacts
- iBooks
- Reminders
- Clock
- Photo Booth
- Podcasts
- Find My iPhone
- Find my friends
- Files
Free Apps from Apple 8
Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, and iTunes U are preinstalled on iPad.
- Pages
- Numbers
- Keynote
- iMovie
- GarageBand
- iTunes U
- Apple Store
- Trailers
- Remote
- Music Memos
- Clips
- Swift Playgrounds
System Requirements
- Apple ID (required for some features)
- Internet access 9
Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:
- Mac: OS X 10.9.5 or later
- PC: Windows 7 or later
- iTunes 12.5 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
Languages
- Language support
English (Australia, UK, US), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian , Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - QuickType keyboard support
English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, US), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Belgium, Canada, France , Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic (Modern Standard, Najdi), Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Flemish, Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari, Transliteration), Hinglish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish , Kannada, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Maori, Marathi, Norwegian, Odia, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Swahili , Swedish, Tamil (Script, Transliteration), Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh - QuickType keyboard support with predictive input
English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, US), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Thai, Turkish - Siri languages
English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, US), Spanish (Chile, Mexico, Spain, US), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany , Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium , Netherlands), Finnish (Finland), Hebrew (Israel), Malay (Malaysia), Norwegian (Norway), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Turkey) - Dictation languages
English (Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, UK, US), Spanish (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Uruguay, US), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland), Italian ( Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), Arabic (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi (India), Hungarian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Shanghainese (China mainland), Slovakian, Swedish, Thai , Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - Definition dictionary support
English, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish - Bilingual dictionary support
Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish - Spell check
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish
Audio Playback
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
- Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC -3), Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX +), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
- User-configurable maximum volume limit
TV and Video
- AirPlay Mirroring, photos, audio, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)
- Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
- Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC ‑ LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG ‑ 4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC ‑ LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M ‑ JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Mail Attachment Support
- Viewable document types
.jpg, .ti ff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics
Environmental Requirements
- Operating ambient temperature: 32 ° to 95 ° F (0 ° to 35 ° C)
- Nonoperating temperature: -4 ° to 113 ° F (-20 ° to 45 ° C)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
- Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
- Available space is less and varies due to many factors. A standard configuration uses approximately 8GB to 11GB of space (including iOS and preinstalled apps) depending on the model and settings. Preinstalled apps use about 4GB, and you can delete these apps and restore them.
- Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
- FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
- Data plan required. LTE and Wi-Fi calling are available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and see www.apple.com/ipad/LTE.
- Cellular data plan is sold separately. The model you purchase is con fi gured to work with a particular cellular network technology. Check with your carrier for compatibility and cellular data plan availability.
- Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
- Testing conducted by Apple in February 2017 using preproduction iPad (9.7-inch) units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback, audio playback, and Internet browsing using Wi-Fi or cellular data network. Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Audio content was a playlist of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store. Internet over Wi-Fi and cellular data network tests were conducted using dedicated web and mail servers, browsing snapshot versions of 20 popular web pages, and receiving mail once an hour. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network (except for Internet browsing over cellular data network); the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off; Brightness was set to 50%; and WPA2 encryption was enabled. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary.
- iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are available on the App Store. Downloading apps requires an Apple ID and a device that is compatible with the iOS version required for each app.
- Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.
Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas. ...
- The display is a rectangle with rounded corners. The diagonal of this rectangle, excluding roundings, is 12.9 inches (for iPad Pro 12.9 inches) and 11 inches (for iPad Pro 11 inches).
- The amount of available space is less than stated and depends on various factors. Standard configuration (including iOS 12 and preinstalled apps) takes approximately 10 to 12 GB depending on device model and settings. The preinstalled apps take up about 4 GB; they can be deleted and reloaded. The amount of space available may vary depending on the device and software version.
- Size and weight vary depending on device configuration and manufacturing process.
- Battery life varies depending on settings and usage. More details on the page.
- For FaceTime communication, all users must have FaceTime-enabled devices and a Wi-Fi connection. FaceTime availability over a cellular network is carrier-dependent; data transfer charges may apply.
- Data plan required. Gigabit Class LTE, 4G LTE Advanced, 4G LTE, and Wi-Fi calling are not available in all regions or with all carriers. Speed is based on theoretical throughput and is subject to local conditions. For details on LTE support, contact your service provider or page.
- Cellular data plan is purchased separately. The model you are purchasing is configured to work with a specific cellular technology. Check with your carrier for information on support for your device and cellular data plan availability.
- Not all carriers support Apple SIM and eSIM cards. Check with your carrier for details. Not available in mainland China. ESIM is supported on the 11-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad (7th generation), and iPad mini (5th generation). Apple SIM is supported on iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad (5th and 6th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 4.
Power is lighter than light
Features of Apple iPad Air:
Multi - Touch display with a diagonal of 9.7 inches, IPS - matrix and LED backlighting.
Oleophobic coating that prevents fingerprints.
A7 processor with 64-bit architecture and M7 coprocessor.
Two cameras.
Two microphones.
High speed Wi - Fi.
Up to 10 hours of battery life over Wi - Fi, movie and music playback.
Incredible lightness
The new iPad Air is striking in its design - the tablet is 0.5 kg lighter than the previous generation iPad. The thickness of the 7.5mm tablet is perfectly matched with the elegant unibody design (monolithic seamless aluminum case) to make the case simple and reliable. You will feel it as soon as you pick up the new iPad Air, especially since it is 24% more compact.
Retina display and multi-touch technology
iPad Air features a 9.7-inch high-resolution (2048-by-1536) Retina IPS display. Therefore, you can easily watch both films and photographs interactively, while obtaining high definition and brightness of the image. And interacting with the Multi-Touch screen will provide you with the perfect user experience.
Extremely high power
Apps now launch twice as fast with the new A7 processor! At the same time, you can enjoy incredible visual effects and graphic detail. In addition, you will be able to do this much longer, since the new iPad Air battery lasts up to 10 hours without recharging!
High-speed Wi-Fi
Uploading files, sending documents and photos, opening websites has become even easier, because the speed of connection to the Wi-Fi network on the new iPad Air has doubled thanks to two antennas and MIMO technology (multiple inputs - multiple outputs). Due to this, the download speed can reach up to 300 Mbps.
5 megapixel iSight camera
Taking great shots is now easier than ever. The 5-megapixel iSight camera focuses and allows you to shoot 1080p Full HD video. And the A7 processor delivers superb picture quality and opens up new horizons for creativity.
Key features of iPad Air 9.7 ":
Operating System: IOS 7
Display: 9.7 ", IPS (2048 × 1536)
Main camera: 5 MP, autofocus, HD video recording
Front camera: 1.2 MP, HD video recording
Processor: Apple A7 1.3 GHz
RAM: 1 GB
Built-in memory: 16 GB
Wireless technologies: LTE, 4G, 3G (UMTS), Wi - Fi, Bluetooth
Autonomy: built-in lithium-polymer battery 32.4 W / h
Dimensions: 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
Weight: 478g
Into this tablet.
Why do they generally love the iPad?
anytime and anywhere and you use it constantly.
relax
even in jeans pocket
giving pleasure
The size remains the same
Headphone jack remains
Thick frames
stereo sound
True Tone display
as quickly as possible
Opened at the same time 5 applications
fast and responsive
try to guess
But here's my day case:
Whom to take and who to wait
Key findings:
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3
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5 ... Remember, the Apple Pencil does not come with the tablet. It needs to be bought separately for 9 thousand rubles.
How much does the iPad mini 2019 cost in Russia:
Thanks to Nikita Goryainov for the photos.
IPad mini 5 review. This is the best tablet of 2019
When Apple showed the new iPad mini, I was instantly into this tablet.
Before you is a rare case when Cupertinos do exactly what is expected of him, without any changes. After 2 weeks, the same "minicom" appeared in my hands.
With iPad mini, I remembered why I ever bought myself a tablet
Why do they generally love the iPad?
For most people, a tablet is needed precisely for content consumption. And he always coped with this task perfectly: discreet, compact design, convenient operation and a large screen. What else is needed?
I'm talking about an ordinary iPad, which doesn't have a huge amount of killer features. You just have the gadget with you anytime and anywhere and you use it constantly.
I still don't think the iPad can replace a computer. For heavy and capacious tasks, there are Mac and PC. With the tablet you relax and you completely immerse yourself in it.
Actually, that's why I took an iPad mini with a Retina screen at one time. It was the best portable tablet available.
You can put it down if you want. even in jeans pocket or in the inner pocket of the jacket. And at the same time, the device remained powerful, in no way inferior to its large "brothers" in everyday tasks.
Pro-users are a separate caste of people who need a tablet for certain tasks, for work, and not for recreation.
The main task of the "minik" is giving pleasure to its owner in those moments when the hand is tired of the iPad more.
It hasn't changed much. Everything familiar in place
The design has been completely preserved. This has its pros and cons.
The size remains the same... It is still a 7.9-inch device that fits comfortably in the hand due to its small size and weight (308 grams).
Headphone jack remains... This is another hint, we are not the most advanced device that meets all the latest trends. With this tablet, you can safely listen to music through wired headphones, and it's great. At least somewhere Apple has left us a choice.
Thick frames, Oh my God. Do they really bother you? So much so that you want to put the tablet aside and forget about it? Or is his task still in a comfortable pastime due to technical capabilities?
I think this question can be left unanswered. This is taste, and everyone makes the choice for himself. But personally, they do not bother me in the least, because the performance of the iPad mini 5th generation is more than satisfactory for me.
I understand that for the sake of two additional speakers, I would have to sacrifice a 3.5 mm jack, but still ...
The only external difference from the old "minis" in relocated rear microphone... If earlier he was next to the camera lens, now he was placed in the center.
But what the new product really lacks is stereo sound... You quickly get used to good things, and even after the iPhone begins to notice this drawback: when you take the tablet horizontally and accidentally close the speaker, the sound is immediately muffled.
There are no complaints about the hardware. This is a flagship in a compact body
The first thing that catches your eye is True Tone display... This is what the iPad mini lacked so much.
If you use a mini tablet, you spend more time in it than in more bulky models. This is because you can easily get it anywhere, anytime. And it's great that your eyes will strain less.
There is currently no other tablet of the same size that can compete with the iPad: the ecosystem of apps for Android tablets is far from perfect. And they usually contain very weak iron.
It's a pleasure to play on iPad mini 5
Apple decided not to waste time on trifles and install the top-end A12 processor in the gadget. Its power is visible immediately after unpacking: everything works as quickly as possible, there is no hint of brakes or friezes. Thanks to him, the screen is smoothly split into 2 halves. Whereas in the same mini 4 microlags were felt. Even Touch ID seemed to work faster.
Three gigabytes of RAM was also enough. Since the iPad mini 5 in conjunction with iOS 12 is not so demanding on performance, the built-in amount of memory is enough for the eyes.
Opened at the same time 5 applications and none of them closed after a while. Even Safari tabs didn't reload after reopening them. Is this not a miracle?
Apple Pencil works perfectly, but wireless charging is clearly lacking
And yes, iPad mini now supports Apple Pencil. True, this support is equally confusing: the iPad Pro came out late last year with a second-generation pencil that attaches to the side of the iPad and charges wirelessly, but the new Mini 5 doesn't have that feature.
Instead, this is a first generation pencil that never grabbed the stars from the sky. It still needs to be plugged into the Lightning port to charge. I don't really understand why they did it that way, but oh well.
The Pencil itself is the same as on other iPads: it fast and responsive, works great with supported apps, and overall makes iPad mini feel like more than just a simple consumer device.
As for the camera, I did not have any complaints at all. Personally, I do not take pictures on a tablet, for this I have an iPhone. But someone needs this option.
Ok then take a look at the pictures below and try to guess, which one is made on the iPhone X and which on the iPad mini 5:
Do you see a huge difference? Me not. And all because the same 8-megapixel module is installed in this "mini-car". He photographs amazingly, conveying almost real colors and shadows. More is not needed.
iPad mini 5 works insanely long
Yes, the autonomy depends on how you use the device.
But here's my day case:
▪️ watching YouTube and Netflix videos (about an hour a day)
▪️ news writing (all day)
▪️ basic photo editing (15 minutes a day)
▪️ playing Asphalt 9 (about an hour a day)
And if I took off the tablet from charging at 9-10 in the morning, then by the evening I still had 30 percent of the charge left. Is this not the result? The tablet is enough for 1.5 days with a fairly strong load.
With moderate use, the new "mini" will definitely last for several days. And if you watch a couple of episodes of "Game of Thrones" a day from it, then even more so for a week there will be enough charge.
Whom to take and who to wait
This is definitely the best tablet of 2019
No, it's still a good tablet. Not even that: it is the best in its price category. An almost perfect continuation of the mini line.
I think many iPad owners are familiar with the feeling: you stand in a store and think, maybe the next generation can wait? No, in the case of the "minicom" you will have to wait a long time. At least 2-3 years.
Key findings:
1 ... This is a tablet for all iPad mini owners. It is much more comfortable to work with than with a four-year-old iPad mini 4.
2 ... It is as compact as possible and fits even into a jacket pocket. You can carry it with you everywhere.
3 ... Four speakers are still missing. Using the iPad is much more enjoyable with stereo sound.
4 ... 3 GB of RAM is enough to load the tablet with several applications at the same time. They will not close in 5 minutes.
5 ... Remember, the Apple Pencil does not come with the tablet. It needs to be bought separately for 9 thousand 70 out of 5, estimated: 50 )
A girl of about nine was sitting at the table opposite. She looked in my direction without blinking. Her gaze was a mixture of delighted helplessness and racial hatred. No, she is unlikely to remember my face. But my hands will surely live in her memory for a long time (5 months). For in them I squeezed what her soul longs for - the newest, coolest iPad with the air name Air. While I was wondering why such a little girl might need the newest and most productive apple device (except for the obvious reason to brag to her classmates), she, continuing to stare at him, in a hysterical whisper told her friend indifferently chewing a hamburger something about a "64-bit processor" , "powerful coprocessor", "thinner bezel like a minicar", "lighter weight" and "retina again". Startled, I decided to take my thoughts back. The young man is well aware of what he wants! And this is worthy of respect. I think that among the potential owners of the new iPad, such knowledgeable users will hardly be a few percent. Truth: if you give a very brief description of the fifth generation of full-size Apple tablets, the words of this girl are quite enough. Little girls are not the same, I thought. And that's great! Apple tablets aren't the same either. And at first glance, this is also wonderful. But you need to take a closer look.
Video review
How it was
For those who do not follow the development of Apple technology as closely as the above-mentioned little girl from the cafe, or have missed this chapter in the history of the development of gadgets, let me remind you of the main milestones of "iped building". The birth of a new device - iPad - took place in 2010. Together with him, the era of Internet tablets began. Contrary to the forecasts of many skeptics, this breed has spread quite quickly, partly replacing portable laptops and netbooks. The first iPad was weighty (680 and 730 grams depending on the absence / presence of a 3G module), but they did not know about it yet. Because there was nothing to compare with much. This machine immediately received an excellent 9.7-inch screen for those times (yes, perhaps, even today not every tablet can boast of that) with an IPS-matrix, a 3: 4 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1024x768 pixels.
The next year, 2011, the world was presented with one of the most successful incarnations of Apple tablets - iPad 2. The “second” was much lighter and faster, its design also underwent certain changes. And by the way, we saw this design not only in the second, but in the third and fourth models without any special changes. This model is still in production today as the budget version of the iPad, while the next two updates have already been discontinued. It weighed 613 grams with 3G and 12 grams less without it. It's not that they scolded him for the screen, which also had a resolution of 1024x768 pixels, but they wanted more. Wanted - got: the long-awaited Retina (2048x1536 pixels) really makes the image incredibly smooth and somehow ... airy. Only now the mass of the third iPad, which at one time was called “The New iPad”, has grown to 652/662 grams. There was also a more powerful processor, and doubled RAM, and a capacious battery ... It was getting warm, this new iPad, and the next update was not long in coming. The next was the iPad 4, featuring a more energy efficient processor, and also ... Then there was the iPad Mini, which literally exploded the market: the same as the iPad 2, but in a lightweight and compact eight-inch case! With a beautiful thin frame. With stereo speakers ... Well, perhaps Retina is missing. Naturally, the second iPad Mini will correct the situation, but for now - while we have an iPad Air with a design like the iPad Mini ...
IPad Air Specifications
| Apple iPad Air | |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Apple iOS 7 |
| Display | 9.7 inches, IPS, Retina (2048x1536 pixels), 16 million colors, 10 simultaneous touches |
| CPU | Apple A7, two Apple Cyclon cores (ARMv8 A32 / A64), clocked at 1.4 GHz; coprocessor M7 one core ARM Cortex-M3, video accelerator PowerVR G6430 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Flash memory | 16, 32, 64 or 128 GB |
| Camera | 5 MP, autofocus, 1080p video recording; front camera for video calls (1.2 MP) |
| Wireless technology | Wi-Fi a / b / g / n (2.4 / 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, 3G (optional) |
| Battery | non-removable, 8827 mAh |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Interfaces | Apple Lightning, 3.5 mm headphone output |
| Dimensions and weight | 240x170x7.5 mm, 478 grams |
Equipment
Traditional white box. From the entire information diversity of the world, you can see a photo of the device, its name, and also, in small letters on the back - the version of the device (with or without 4G support, the volume of the built-in storage is from 16 to 128 GB. We are testing a version with 64 GB) ). In equally traditional niches - a charger, a USB-Lightning cable, an envelope with a key for extracting or installing nanoSIM, stickers with apples and an extremely laconic device for use.
Design and construction
The comparison with the iPad Mini, hackneyed since the days of the announcements, is reasonable. The iPad Air does take over the design from its smaller brother: the same proportions, the same thin bezel, which is especially thin along the long edges of the device. The corners are less rounded, but the rounding from the back to the screen is sharper. There is also a shiny edging around the device.
The device creates the most airy impression: those who are familiar with at least one full-size iPad of any generation will understand what I mean. If earlier there was only a slight decrease in the weight of the device (and sometimes - on the contrary, an increase), now the tablet has become lighter by as much as 183 grams. As a result, we get 478 grams. And that's very small for a 9.7-inch tablet!
Together with iPad 2
Together with iPad 2
Slim at 7.5 millimeters, iPad Air won't tire your hands for extended periods of time. Although, of course, someone would prefer a more compact second generation iPad Mini with a similar filling, Retina display and a weight of 341 (331) grams. The difference in weight in the case of the two newest iPads is quite reasonable, it is justified by the screen size.
The device lies well in the hands, it can slide, but not too much. The quality of the materials pleases again and leaves all competitors, even the most eminent and serious, far behind.
A thin but durable sheet of anodized aluminum in the case of the 4G version is diluted with a plastic strip, very thin glass is used - in many respects it was the materials that contributed to the reduction in weight and dimensions.
At the same time, the assembly is again at its best: no squeaks, gaps or deflections. All buttons and connectors fit perfectly. When you press the buttons, you feel a clear click with your fingers. The only thing that shows a decrease in the rigidity of the structure is small stains on the screen when you press hard on the matrix.
The color of the device is white on the side of the screen (frame) and silver on the back. Now this color is called Silver. Black, to match the iPhone 5s, has become Space Gray or "Wet Asphalt" in our opinion. Noble. I have not heard of the golden version. The case, as usual, is not demountable. The layout of all the elements is the same - whoever you think it is - with the iPad Mini, of course. Top left - audio jack, right - power button. At the top of the right side there is a Mute toggle switch for muting the sound, as well as separate buttons for adjusting it, replacing the traditional rocker.
And the best part is that like the Mini, the device is equipped with two speakers. They are located on the bottom edge, separated only by the Apple Lightning connector.
The iPad Air's Home button is traditional. Alas, there is no such handy fingerprint scanner like the iPhone 5s.
Display
Key specs suggest that the Air's display has changed little compared to the previous two full-size iPads. IPS with a diagonal of 9.7 inches, a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels. And my favorite (at least me) aspect ratio is 4: 3. Nevertheless, there are certain changes.
The screen makes an indelible impression on a user unprepared for such a high quality: the dots are not visible at all, the icons seem to hover over the background - such a 3D effect is observed. Especially when combined with a thin frame. By the way, the protection against false alarms at the edges is also excellent. At the same time, the screen sensitivity does not disappoint either. The maximum brightness has increased (360 cd / m2), as has the contrast. The color rendition and the color gamut close to sRGB are pleasing. By the way, the maximum brightness is almost always too much, even on a sunny day 80% was enough for me, and in the dark I reduced this indicator to 60%. The only thing that upsets, albeit just a little, is the presence of an air gap between the matrix and the protective glass: there are glare, although in this regard the iPad Air is one of the best. Movies and games look great on it. And this is not because I love Apple, but because objectively it is. For all the time, I have not come across a single tablet whose screen would be better than this.
System and performance
As for the iOS 7 operating system, I don't have much to add other than what has already been said in the iPhone 5c review. In turn, the hardware is described in detail in the review of the iPhone 5s. The new iPad uses the same dual-core 64-bit A7 processor, M7 coprocessor and PowerVR G6430 quad-core graphics. Only the A7 inside the iPad Air has each core clocked at 1.4 GHz, while the heart of the smartphone beats at 1 GHz. There is only a gigabyte of RAM here, which will cause a contemptuous laugh from fans of flagship Android. Apple apologists will answer them that iOS is much more economical in using resources, so a gigabyte is enough for the device. And they will be right: Air just flies. Both the interface and the loading of games, as well as the games themselves, including heavy 3D, are perfectly processed on the large Retina display (and how nice it is to play with such detail and clarity of the picture!). Not to mention the smoothness of the interface transitions. The only task in which I managed to make the iPad slow down was watching a FullHD movie in a mkv container using the PlayerXtreme player. Most likely, there are optimization or compatibility problems: heavy movies in Mpeg4 and all the others played smoothly. Geekbench 3 scores are the best on the platform. And in comparison with others, it is also very, very ... Having habitually run the Ice Storm Extreme cross-platform test, I received the Maxed Out result and the message that this test is children's toys for such a powerful device, go to another level - Ice Storm Unlimited. In it, the tablet was also among the best, slightly behind the Galaxy Note 10.1 and LG G2. By the way, it's very hard to force yourself to take your eyes off the spaceships drawn in this test ...
In a word, there is a large supply of iron. I think it will be enough for any games from the AppStore for at least two years.
Camera
There are two of them. The first is 5 megapixels with ƒ / 2.4 aperture. No flash, but autofocus, back-illuminated sensor and five-element optics. It is not much different from the sensor that we could see in the iPad 4. But from the iPad 2 - striking. For the sake of bragging - a couple of pictures for comparison.
IPad 2 camera
IPad Air camera
The camera is not outstanding, to the one that got the last three iPhones (or even four) it is far away. But for a tablet, if for some reason you still want to shoot with a tablet - not bad. But the front camera in the tablet is much more useful. Well, video telephony. Here its resolution is 1.2 megapixels. For Skype - with a head. Below are photographs taken from her. Only with the effects of the wonderful Photo Booth entertainment program.
Sound
Two stereo speakers have significantly improved the sound situation. There was even a feeling of some kind of volume. Although there is still little bass, the mids are well worked out. During sounding, the body is pleasant to hold in your hands. The speakers play cleanly, and loudly at maximum. You can watch movies without headphones or external speakers while in the room. Only now their location is some kind of ... smartphone. Of course, this is a little better than that of its predecessor, you can hold the tablet in a landscape grip so as not to close them ... Nevertheless, physiologically, a person perceives stereo better if the speakers are spaced apart on both sides of the ears, here in landscape orientation, and films they usually look like this, they are next to each other and from one side. So while things have gotten better, the headphones are even better, and so are the good portable speakers.
Autonomy and heating
9 hours in active mode is a kind of standard for the iPad, which has practically not changed from generation to generation. Here, in spite of the reduced battery capacity compared to the iPad 4 (a 32.4 Wh battery fits into a thin case, and 42.5 Wh in the iPad 4), the tablet should honestly work 10 hours. Affected by the increased energy efficiency of the processor and screen. With almost maximum screen brightness, half sound and disabled wireless interfaces, the device played FullHD video for about 7 hours and 45 minutes. In working mode (half brightness, Wi-Fi on, internet, mail, some movies, music) iPad Air is quite able to hold out for a couple of days without recharging. So talk about ten o'clock is quite true. The device is still charging slowly, but faster than the previous iPad with retina: about 4 hours. During test runs or 3D toys, slight heat is felt in the area of the camera and along the long edge next to which the camera is located. However, much less than the iPad 3 or even iPad 4.
In the dry residue
Testing new iPads is both difficult and easy at the same time. The manufacturer exhibits a certain uniformity, and when seeing one device, it is easy to notice the family traits in all. The likelihood of getting on a buggy sample is also extremely small. And all the announced programs will definitely work. In a word, it's easy. It is difficult in the sense that there are no surprises. And the constant repetition of the phrases "just like ...", "nothing has changed" and so on, very few people please. Nevertheless, I tried to convey my feelings from working with the device, and I must say, I liked them: oddly enough, this is the first full-size iPad that I would like to have at my own disposal. The device is very well built, beautiful, lightweight and powerful. I think two factors can deter users from buying it: financial (you have to give a lot of money) and religious (hatred of Apple). Well, or just unnecessary. Or .. Or, say, the presence on the market of the iPad Mini 2, a tablet that I would call the main competitor of the iPad Air.
7 reasons to buy Apple iPad Air
- This is an iPad;
- This is the best iPad ever;
- with an excellent screen;
- beautiful design;
- lightest (except Mini-models);
- the most tenacious;
- and the fastest.
3 (+1) reasons not to buy an Apple iPad Air
- You lean towards the Mini version;
- you do not like Apple or think the products of this company are unreasonably expensive;
- you like to dig deeper into the OS and customize it for yourself;)
- you don't need a tablet at all.