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Hi Folks;
I would appreciate some advice. My iPad 5th Generation is acting up more and more, to the point where its becoming very annoying. I’m using my McBook Pro for more serious work so at this time, the iPad Pro is of little interest to me. Should I replace the present iPad with the iPad Air which is new I believe or the iPad 8th Generation? Is the performance and the features of the more expensive iPad Air worth the extra price?
Hans
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Also I doubt you will find many people who have used the iPad Air 4, as it literally got released and sent out a few days ago, on YouTube its just unboxing videos, as it takes a few weeks for the tech youtubers to use it
Also I doubt you will find many people who have used the iPad Air 4, as it literally got released and sent out a few days ago, on YouTube its just unboxing videos, as it takes a few weeks for the tech youtubers to use it
But how can people advise when they have no idea what you plan to use your iPad for?
All you have said is you use your MacBook for serious work.
Both the iPad Air 4 and iPad 8th generation are good, both can use Pencil and Smart Keyboard and the air 4 can use the magic keyboard.
Maybe an Ipad air 3 might do what you need to
But you have provided zero info about your iPad needs and what you want from it, whether you want to use a keyboard or pencil with it
Thanks
Hi, you are absolutely right. I have NOT outlined what I use the iPad for. Mainly for keeping in touch with friends and family. Doing most of our financial dealings, searching the Internet, purchasing “on-line” and doing small spreadsheets. A lot of messaging, FaceTime and Zoom.
I am a decent photographer who has had work published in the past and I actually prefer the iPad over the Mac when making minor adjustments to images. Using purchased software. So true Color rendition IS important to me.
I would say the air 4, air 3, 8th gen or even the previous generation iPad Pro would meet your needs.
Maybe an air 4 as it is basically an iPad Pro. So has really good screen and you can use a second gen pencil.
It's hard to say.
I would defo say an air 4 over the 8th, but again it's up to you
Thanks a lot, you have been very helpful. Perhaps I will/should wait a couple of weeks for some info from people who bought the new Air. Some reviews should come out soon. I will have to nurse my 5th Gen pad a bit longer.
Hans
Only you can decide which you want to buy
Of course, but my question was more directed to those who have used both pads and experienced the difference. Specs alone do tell the whole story.
Sorry, I meant to say, specs alone DON’T tell the whole story
And you are right here as well. But you also know that there are people who stand in line for hours at an Apple store just to be one of the first to get their hot little hand on a new Apple product.
Which iPad to buy
