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The iPad is a global icon. Its striking appearance is matched by streamlined processing power, excellent technical support and a dazzling array of apps and games. Customers can get hold of the newest version of this cutting edge tablet by checking out the iPad discounts on offer at the hotukdeals listing.
Read MoreWhen Apple introduced its first iPad in 2010, it was a game-changer. Here was a tablet computer with the elegance that Apple brings to all of its products. The company's expertise with the iPhone meant that the touch screen was gremlin-free. The iPad was an instant hit and has sold in the hundreds of millions worldwide. A large number of accessories, both made by Apple itself and after-market providers, have come to the market, including a very useful full-size keyboard. Apple now makes iPads aimed at everyone from casual domestic users to everyday commuters and the most demanding professionals. The iPad may be compact in size but the top-of-the-range models are potent, powerful machines. Read on to find out more about the iPad and where to find the best iPad deals.
Apple's latest range of iPads has had universally favourable reviews. There's one equally universal reservation: price. The iPad, whichever model is chosen, is without exception more expensive than comparable machines. That aside, the plaudits are many. Reviewers praise the iPad's ease of use and its instant ability to share the content of other Apple products, from the iPhone to Apple TV. Users with Apple iCloud accounts can set up their iPad instantly, simply by logging in. The iPad's technical stability comes in for much applause. Apple's control over the operating system, hardware and software means there's vertical compatibility. Above all though, the iPad range gets the nod for its sheer ability, from the superb functionality of the touchscreen to the power of the latest processors.
The current range of iPads UK customers can purchase are found below:
The Apple iPad 2019 features a 10.2" Retina display, which not only looks stunning but is also compatible with the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard making it perfect for making notes and drawing. Its A10 Fusion chip is designed to provide a smooth experience whilst you're working, but also for tablet gaming!
The Apple 10.5” iPad Air 2019 has a lightweight and thin design making it perfect for slipping in a work bag and working on the move. The iPad Air is also powered by the A12 Bionic Chip making your experience smooth even if you have multiple apps open at once.
The iPad Mini 5 is the smallest of the iPad range, making it the most portable iPad. It may be the smallest, but it still has the powerful A12 Bionic chip and a battery that lasts all day!
The iPad Pro is the most powerful of the iPad range. Designed for professionals, it has a Liquid Retina display and the A12Z Bionic Chip, which is the most advanced chip Apple has ever made. Another feature is FaceID, allowing users to unlock the tablet with just their face. The Pro comes in 2 sizes: iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9.
If you're looking at purchasing an iPad but not sure which one will suit your requirements, then check out the useful comparison table below!
iPad (2019) | iPad Mini (2019) | iPad Air (2019) | iPad Pro (2020) | |
Size | 10.2-inch | 7.9-inch | 10.5-inch | 11-inch / 12.9-inch |
Display | Retina Display | Retina Display | Retina Display | Liquid Retina Display with ProMotion |
Chip | A10 Fusion Chip | A12 Bionic Chip | A12 Bionic Chip | A12Z Bionic Chip |
Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 64GB / 256GB | 64GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
RAM | 3GB | 3GB | 3GB | 6GB |
Main Cameras | 8MP Advanced Camera | 8MP Advanced Camera | 8MP Advanced Camera | 12MP Pro Camera and LiDAR Scanner |
Unlock | Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch ID | Face ID |
Apple Pencil | 1st Generation | 1st Generation | 1st Generation | 2nd Generation |
Apple Keyboard | Smart Keyboard | n/a | Smart Keyboard | Magic Keyboard |
Whatever model you go for, iPads in general have a number of pros and cons.
Whatever model of iPad you have, the screen-shotting on an iPad usually follows to same method:
Make sure the screen is showing the desired image.
Hold down the Sleep/Wake button.
While holding it, press the Volume Up button at the same time.
The screen will briefly flash.
The image will be saved in iPhoto.
Apple approved accessories available on ordering include:
There's an easy way to answer the question "which iPad do I have". Whichever iPad it is and however old it is, turn the iPad over and on the back cover, towards the bottom there will be a model number. Apple has a handy page where iPad users can match their model number with the generation and model of iPad.
The iPads have no IPV rating so its waterproofness hasn't been official tested. You can, however , find waterproof cases that are a good accessory idea if you are more likely to get caught in the rain with your iPad.
Apple products, iPads among them, are generally reputed to be better at warding off viruses than competitors. This is because Apple is rigorous in which apps are allowed into the Apple App Store. However, if users download anything from outside the official iOS App Store, there's always the possibility, albeit remote, that malware can be installed without a user's knowledge.
The iPad Pro (2020) comes with a USB-C port, but all other current models comes with Apple's own Lightning Connector.
All iPad support Apple Pencil. But make sure you check you buy the right generation Apple Pencil. Currently the iPad Pro (2020) supports the 2nd Generation, while all other iPad support the 1st Generation.
Yes, all iPads have Bluetooth. Models released after 2019 have Bluetooth 5.0.
The full range of iPads for sale is available on Apple's own website as well as in Apple's distinctive physical stores. Other retailers selling iPads include John Lewis, Currys PC World, and Argos.
There are those who say a cheap iPad is impossible to find, given Apple's notoriously high pricing. Not so. The cheapest iPad along with iPad Pro deals can often be found at the annual Black Friday events regularly held by a wide variety of retailers before Christmas each year. Cyber Monday is another great time to search for an iPad sale and iPad offers.
Over the years the word "iPad" has become so widespread it's virtually replaced the old term "computer tablet". That's a recognition of the iPad's huge success for Apple. One reason for that is that Apple hasn't rested on its laurels, providing a fresh range of machines with meaningful improvements every few years. The latest have stunning displays and vast computing power. All iPads will also be regularly updated with new versions of Apple's operating system.
The downside is always going to be the cost. Reviewer after reviewer, however, stresses that whichever iPad is chosen - whether it's the iPad Mini, the all-purpose original iPad, the super-lightweight iPad Air or the all-powerful iPad Pro - it's going to be worth the outlay.
From keen cooks using their iPad in the kitchen for recipes to on-the-move commuters viewing movies and designers or musicians using the iPad as a creative tool, the iPad's many millions of fans wouldn't use anything else. That alone is the best recommendation.