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Any opinions out there between iPads? I haven't had one before & mainly need it for writing. Also photographs, some course content (videos) and using for Zoom calls. I don't use gaming apps & I wouldn't use it much for videos or social media, etc. I'm thinking the basic iPad will be enough memory. I'd appreciate any thoughts from actual users of iPads--thanks
The iPad10 is the "basic" entry level model. By comparison, the iPad Pro (currently M4) is the state-of-the-art highest performance model. The iPad Air M2 is a high performance model that sits between the iPad10 and iPad Pro.
For your stated needs, the iPad10 should be more than capable.
You can compare iPad models here:
Also consider the functional differences between WiFi Only and WiFi+Cellular models of iPad. Aside from the obvious Cellular functionality, only WiFi+Cellular models include GNSS/GPS location capabilities - which may impact any Apps or features that require accurate and consistent location data, such as Mapping.
Purchase of a WiFi+Cellular model provides access to precise location services, but does not commit you to using Cellular connections. WiFi Only models of iPad have no Cellular or GNSS/GPS functions at all.
Be mindful that an iPad is not a standalone replacement for an iPhone. Without an iPhone, you cannot make Cellular calls - or send/receive Cellular SMS/MMS messages.
Whichever iPad model you choose, you would be well advised to purchase as much internal storage as your budget might reasonably allow - as internal storage (and other hardware) cannot be changed, upgraded or extended. The available internal storage is fixed for the entire life of the device. If you run out of internal storage for your documents, photos and other data, you will forever struggle and become a source of frustration. It is far better to have more storage than you need, than to need more storage than you have.
A good rule of thumb is to quantify how much data storage you will need - add a healthy margin - then double it. If you are unable to quantify your data storage needs, it becomes more difficult. Whilst I and others cannot make definitive recommendations for your personal needs, objectively I would council against purchase of any iPad with any less than 256GB storage, 512GB and higher having a greater margin for growth.
Within the Apple Support Communities we see regular tales of woe and disappointment when storage requirements are exceeded, necessitating replacement of the device; by contrast, we never see complaint of having too much available storage. It is relatively easy to fill limited internal storage space; perhaps consider higher tiers of storage as providing room for growth as your needs develop or mature - potentially extending the useful usable life of the device.
The iPad10 is the "basic" entry level model. By comparison, the iPad Pro (currently M4) is the state-of-the-art highest performance model. The iPad Air M2 is a high performance model that sits between the iPad10 and iPad Pro.
For your stated needs, the iPad10 should be more than capable.
You can compare iPad models here:
Also consider the functional differences between WiFi Only and WiFi+Cellular models of iPad. Aside from the obvious Cellular functionality, only WiFi+Cellular models include GNSS/GPS location capabilities - which may impact any Apps or features that require accurate and consistent location data, such as Mapping.
Purchase of a WiFi+Cellular model provides access to precise location services, but does not commit you to using Cellular connections. WiFi Only models of iPad have no Cellular or GNSS/GPS functions at all.
Be mindful that an iPad is not a standalone replacement for an iPhone. Without an iPhone, you cannot make Cellular calls - or send/receive Cellular SMS/MMS messages.
Whichever iPad model you choose, you would be well advised to purchase as much internal storage as your budget might reasonably allow - as internal storage (and other hardware) cannot be changed, upgraded or extended. The available internal storage is fixed for the entire life of the device. If you run out of internal storage for your documents, photos and other data, you will forever struggle and become a source of frustration. It is far better to have more storage than you need, than to need more storage than you have.
A good rule of thumb is to quantify how much data storage you will need - add a healthy margin - then double it. If you are unable to quantify your data storage needs, it becomes more difficult. Whilst I and others cannot make definitive recommendations for your personal needs, objectively I would council against purchase of any iPad with any less than 256GB storage, 512GB and higher having a greater margin for growth.
Within the Apple Support Communities we see regular tales of woe and disappointment when storage requirements are exceeded, necessitating replacement of the device; by contrast, we never see complaint of having too much available storage. It is relatively easy to fill limited internal storage space; perhaps consider higher tiers of storage as providing room for growth as your needs develop or mature - potentially extending the useful usable life of the device.
Choosing between iPad 10th Gen & iPad Air M2
