SeekerApple iPad Air 2
The iPad Air 2 balances seamless ease of use, app abundance, and raw power in its ever-so-slender frame, continuing Apple's reign atop the tablet heap.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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- A8X Chip with 64-bit Architecture; M8 Motion Coprocessor
- Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac): 16 GB Capacity: 2GB RAM
- 8 MP iSight Camera; FaceTime HD Camera - Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life. Apple iOS 8; 9.7-Inch Retina Display; 2048x1536 Resolution
PROS
+ Very thin and light.
+ Extremely fast processor.
+ Best app design and selection of any platform.
+ Cellular models can be switched between wireless carriers in software.
CONS
- Expensive.
- Battery life is just okay.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on October 21, 2014
The iPad Air 2 balances seamless ease of use, app abundance, and raw power in its ever-so-slender frame, continuing Apple's reign atop the tablet heap.
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By The Verge on October 22, 2014
Magical, not revolutionary
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By The Guardian on October 22, 2014
The iPad Air 2 is undoubtedly Apple’s best tablet to date. Its Touch ID fingerprint scanner works well, it’s thin, light and powerful and lasts a long time on a single charge. But it no longer stands head and shoulders above the competition.
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By TechAdvisor on August 15, 2017
Besides the Touch ID fingerprint feature, the screen assembly and uprated processor are the headline features. New cameras are a bonus too. Overall the Apple iPad Air 2 is the best tablet you can buy, even though it’s been discontinued by Apple. Its performance, attention to detail, quality of build and sheer usability still mean it’s a great buy.
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By IGN on October 31, 2014
Of the large tablets on the market, the Apple iPad 2 beats out all others when it comes to how thin, light, and fast it is. But the only thing keeping it from completely crushing all of its competition is that it’s more of a step forward, rather than a leap. Many users, particularly those who don’t care about TouchID, won’t find its specs enough to justify its price tag, as last year’s iPad Air is still a good buy—it’s $450 for a 32GB iPad Air versus $500 for the iPad Air 2’s 16GB model. Still, for those willing to part with that extra $150, you are getting that amount of functionality.
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By TechAdvisor on October 24, 2014
Make no mistake: these are two evenly matched tablets, and it is unlikely you will be disappointed with either of them. If you have no strong leanings toward Android or iOS, you should base your decision on price and storage. If you want to save pennies the Nexus 9 is measurably cheaper. But if you need more than 32GB of storage – and many will – then the iPad Air 2 is your only choice.
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By TechAdvisor on November 04, 2014
If you must have a Touch ID sensor on your iPad, then the iPad Air 2 is the best choice for most people. If you want a smaller screen with Touch ID, then your only choice is the mini 3. However, if you can live without this feature, the iPad mini 2 is much better value.
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By TechAdvisor on November 18, 2014
The iPad Air 2 is thinner and lighter and has new features including the Touch ID fingerprint scanner, new processor, improved cameras and 11ac Wi-Fi. However, most of the changes won’t be overly noticeable on a day-to-day basis so unless you want more than 32 GB of storage, we wouldn’t blame you for sticking with your iPad Air or going for the older model to save some cash.
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By TechAdvisor on April 29, 2015
Overall, the Surface 3 and iPad Air 2 are very different devices, and deciding between the two is all going to depend on what you plan on using your tablet for. It’s difficult to beat the iPad Air 2 when it comes to design, portability and its user interface, but there’s no split-screen mode, and you won’t be able to get full versions of desktop applications to help with your work.
That’s where the small but powerful Surface 3 comes in, offering full apps, split screen, an excellent keyboard and pen (though they come at an extra cost) and lots of power that’ll mean working on presentations, essays, designs and more while out and about has been made possible without needing to lug around a laptop.
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By TechAdvisor on December 19, 2014
In many ways, the iPad Air 2 is the better of the two tablets here. It is the most powerful by far, so is better suited to those planning on playing games or running graphics-intensive apps. Both tablets have excellent screens, though the Tab S’s is slightly better, and the same goes for the camera.
However, could save a significant amount of money by opting for the Tab S and increasing the memory using a microSD card, though, so if you’re on a budget but want that extra space to store movies, games, photos and more then buying the Tab S and expanding it later is a good option – that’s not possible with the iPad Air 2 so you’ll have to decide upon purchase how much space you think you’ll need.
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