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Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 128GB) - Gold (Previous Model)
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GOLDBrand | Apple |
Model Name | Apple iPad |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
Screen Size | 9.7 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 2048x1536 Pixels |
About this item
- 9.7-inch Retina display
- A10 Fusion chip
- Touch ID fingerprint sensor
- 8MP back camera and 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera
- Two speaker audio
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Up to 10 hours of battery life
- Lightning connector for charging and accessories
- iOS 12 with Group FaceTime, shared augmented reality experiences, Screen Time, and more
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Conserves energy compared to similar products.
EPEAT addresses the sustainability impacts of electronic products. An EPEAT registered product must meet required criteria and can meet optional criteria. The criteria depend on the type of product and can include energy efficiency, reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases), and end of life management. Products meeting 50% - 75% optional criteria are “Silver” and those meeting more than 75% are “Gold”.
Certification Level
GOLDTechnical Details
Apple iPad - 9.7-inch (Previous Model)
Display |
9.7‑inch Retina display |
Capacity |
32GB, 128GB |
Chip |
A10 Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture, Embedded M10 coprocessor |
Camera and Video |
8MP camera with HDR and 1080p HD video |
Front Camera |
1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera with HDR |
Battery Life |
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 |
Connector |
Lightning |
In the Box |
iPad, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter |
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 grams) Wi-Fi model; 1.05 pounds (478 grams) Wi-Fi + Cellular model |
Release Date |
3/27/2018 |
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Customers like the quality, value, ease of use, and color of the tablet computer. They mention that it works extremely well, is excellent, and is well worth it. They also appreciate the speed, and say that it is a quick and easy way to access projects. Customers also appreciate that it charges faster. They like the battery life, size, and portability of the product.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tablet. They mention that it works and looks great, is an excellent high-quality tablet, and runs their apps well. They are also pleased with the speed, screen quality, and storage. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...You already know it is an iPad meaning it is an excellent high-quality tablet with tons of feature, good performance, beautiful screen, etc...." Read more
"...You will very satisfy its battery durability since it has longest battery life compared with the Android devices I used before...." Read more
"...This model works with the first generation apple pencil and it works very well (palm rejection works well and little to no lag)...." Read more
"...I wouldn't recommend dropping it on concrete but it's plenty durable and seems as well made as any Apple product including my old Air...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the tablet computer. They say it's a great product and well worth the price.
"...Main: The Art Overview #It is perfect for something twice its price point...." Read more
"...It will be the best workmate with great budgets, and you will find that it worth every penny you spend on it!" Read more
"...Amazjng price for an iPad. I would recommend for students especially because of the great price...." Read more
"...This is insane how easy, inexpensive and good the iPad has become. I got the 128GB wi-fi only and I paid $349...." Read more
Customers find the tablet computer easy to use. They mention it's simple to set up, provides quick access to projects, and is a convenient tool to read books.
"...Even without a prior Apple product it is easy to set up manually just follow the prompts. I'm not sure why some here say they are cheaply made...." Read more
"...Not a single mark. It’s brand new. Set up was a breeze. Transferring everything from phone to iPad was so easy. The screen quality is amazing...." Read more
"...Its very easy to work with (changing from app to app, portability, etc.)..." Read more
"...But in my house-this is so convenient and easily moveable I rarely open my laptop...." Read more
Customers like the charging of the tablet computer. For example, they say it runs smoothly and quickly, charges faster, and syncs up with their iPhone. Some mention that the home button and touch have a quicker response than their older iPhone 6. The tablet updated quickly to the new 13.1 iOS update just this week, and runs their app seamlessly.
"...I purchased to help with my ale-vel thrive marketing and it runs their app seamlessly. It’s fast. Faster than even my i7 processor laptop...." Read more
"...Haven’t run into any issues. It reads my fingers well, it runs my apps well, I’ve played Ark survival and need for speed and the graphics were..." Read more
"...And other games. And still have about 70%. It charge very fast. I would buy it again. Didn't have any issues setting it up...." Read more
"...and the battery lasts for several hours on half brightness and seems to charge faster...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the tablet computer. They mention that the color is gorgeous, impeccable, and looks amazingly new. The sound, speed, and color quality are great. The display is great, and the screen is bright with good colors that enable you to gain the most precise color experiences.
"...high-quality tablet with tons of feature, good performance, beautiful screen, etc...." Read more
"...addition, the 9.7-inches retina screen enable you gain the most precise color experiences...." Read more
"...The color is gorgeous.4) The split screen function is great and allow some you to operate more than one app at the same time...." Read more
"...I have zero concerns about the quality of this iPad. The screen is amazing, if feels solid, and the platform is like no other!..." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the tablet computer. They say it has a great life span, and it lasts a good few hours. Some customers also mention that the computer is efficient and fast.
"...You will very satisfy its battery durability since it has longest battery life compared with the Android devices I used before...." Read more
"...The battery lasts pretty long. I usually go 2-3 days until I need to charge it again.7) Amazjng price for an iPad...." Read more
"...It’s fast. Faster than even my i7 processor laptop. Battery life is great. 85% out of the box...." Read more
"...I'm not sure why some here say they are cheaply made...." Read more
Customers like the size of the tablet computer. They mention that the screen is the perfect size, it's a great size for movies, and it'll be big enough for writing papers and studying. They also say it'd be easy to carry around and has a nice slim profile.
"...My daughter loves the apps available to download and she appreciates the bigger screen since she was used to playing games on my phone...." Read more
"Nice size, crisp screen and that's where it ends. Doesn't pick up the Wi-Fi signal as well as our other devices, in the same exact spots...." Read more
"...those small backpacks that are the trend right now, and this iPad fits in just fine...." Read more
"...This pad is the perfect size and is not too heavy...." Read more
Customers find the tablet easy to carry around, with a nice slim profile. They also say it's the best portable entertainment device money can buy. Customers also appreciate the touch screen, which is easy to use and small enough to take with them. Overall, customers are satisfied with the portability of the tablet.
"...Its very easy to work with (changing from app to app, portability, etc.)..." Read more
"...This iPad is SO nice; it is very durable and portable. I take it everywhere!..." Read more
"...But in my house-this is so convenient and easily moveable I rarely open my laptop...." Read more
"...It does everything you would want or need for it too, it’s lightweight, takes great photos, good speaker...." Read more
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You already know it is an iPad meaning it is an excellent high-quality tablet with tons of feature, good performance, beautiful screen, etc. If you want to buy a tablet, yes buy this or a newer one if your budget allows it. No question about "is the tablet worth it".
# Privacy #
Also, Apple is big on User Privacy unlike other large companies so better them than some other tablet.
# Main: The Art Overview #
It is perfect for something twice its price point. You can make comics, portraits, sketches, everything very nicely and professionally on it. And drawing directly on something is so much nicer than drawing on an external tablet like a Wacom and looking at the screen.
So why this over the larger newer iPads that support the newer pencil? Price really. This is cheap. And performs like a $1000 piece of hardware.
-- Software is Important --
The iPad and Apple Pencil provide all the infrastructure, but to really bring it to professional quality use, you will need good appropriate Apps.
Use an App like ProCreate (top-notch all-around art program) or the pricier Clip Studio Pro (premium product for making comics). There are other products that do these things in their own style such as ComicDraw. These really provide a lot of capabilities to make it feel like you are just drawing on paper. Software quality will affect your experience.
-- The Artist Questions --
Does it have parallax? I haven't noticed it. It draws the line exactly where you expect it. If there is any, it is incredibly negligible; the glass layer and the screen are pretty tight together.
Is there jitter? Not noticeable either. I don't find it my work even when inking a sketch slowly.
Is there pressure sensitivity? Yes, plenty of it. How many levels I am not sure but I can get the lines how I want them gradually going from thin to thick. Software can build upon the built-in pressure sensitivity for additional effects.
Is there tilt response? Yes. When you tilt your pencil you can shade or draw thicker lines than if you don't.
Does it feel like it is gliding on glass? Yes, but I don't find it slippery where I can't control the lines. Doesn't have the same bite of paper where your pencil can come to a dead stop without you needing to hold your hand steady. Here you will need to keep your hand steady as there is no real friction to prevent the pencil from moving further. But it has not affected anything negatively.
Do you get a slight tapping sound when lifting and replacing the pencil? Yes, you do. Use a lighter hand for less noise. :)
What kind of art can it do? You can essentially do a complete pipeline from gestures and storyboarding, to initial and final sketches to inking to a full color, inked comic page ready to be published. Or a portrait or landscape. The software determines what styles and capabilities it has such as pencil vs chalk vs paintbrush.
I highly recommend this product for any artist beginner or intermediate (or advanced even) that is on a budget.
# Note #
It will take a few sketches and there is a learning curve since it is essentially a different medium. So like controlling a pencil is different than controlling a paint brush. Controlling this pencil is different. So give it a few drawings and invest some hours to get comfortable with it. I started a little clumsier but several hours later it feels as natural as paper.
Functions: As a tablet PC, you can utilize iPad to handle almost all the general projects especially after equipping an Apple pencil. According to Tim Cook’s idea, the advanced technology will replace the paper media in one day, and Apple will be the pioneer during this process. You can write notes, draw sketches, and handle multiple tasks on my screen. In addition, this iPad also inherits all the iPad functions from previous versions.
Durability: I have been using Apple products for over eight years, and I just changed my iPad Air to iPad 2018 this year. However, my previous iPad Air still has perfect conditions and functions and I replaced my iPad due to great budgets during Black Friday. In this way, you can trust the quality stability of the new iPad. In addition, I used iPad to watch two movies for four hours and play games for two hours until ran out of its power after receiving it. You will very satisfy its battery durability since it has longest battery life compared with the Android devices I used before.
Compatibility and Convenience: The iPad is compatible with the software of iPhone, and iPad has its own developed apps version since iPad 2 (eight years ago). In this way, iPad has a mature software supply chain. When I go to class or meet with colleagues, iPad can directly replace my laptops. You can put your iPad inside the women handbags and men briefcases, and you can take it everywhere you want since it only weighed 652 grams, which equal to the weight of two oranges!
In conclusions, the iPad 2018 is a mature product that combinates virtues and improves defects of previous generations. Even though many people comment that the iPad 2018 does not excess iPad Pro, the price of the iPad 2018 is only half of the prices for that of the iPad Pro. It will be the best workmate with great budgets, and you will find that it worth every penny you spend on it!
PROS:
1) This model works with the first generation apple pencil and it works very well (palm rejection works well and little to no lag).
2) There is a headphone jack and a lighting charging port so you can listen and charge at the same time (yay!)
3) The color is gorgeous.
4) The split screen function is great and allow some you to operate more than one app at the same time. Some apps work better than others but when it comes to a drawing app and a reference picture.
5) The speakers are pretty nice and definitely are louder than my phone.
6) The battery lasts pretty long. I usually go 2-3 days until I need to charge it again.
7) Amazjng price for an iPad. I would recommend for students especially because of the great price.
(there are many more pros but these were most important)
CONS:
1) This model of the iPad does NOT use a laminated screen so the gap between the surface of the glass and the screen itself is much bigger and is much more noticeable when drawing. Not a huge deal but the iPad pro line definitely does not have this problem.
2) This iPad does not have pressure sensitivity so it does not support 3D touch shortcuts (also not the hat big of a deal but it became a common habit on my phone).
3) This is an entry level iPad, so the processor is not as fast as the pro and the screen is smaller.
Overall, this was an amazing purchase and I would recommend this product. If you are thinking about getting yourself or someone else an iPad, go for it!