One of the most controversial iPads that Apple has introduced and launched on the market is the 10th generation iPad. This model has meant a generational change, in fact, of its entire range it is the most groundbreaking model that Apple has presented, so in this post we are going to tell you everything you need to know about it, so if you are thinking of buying it you can finish making the decision with all the data on the table.
The most important
As it cannot be otherwise, we are going to start by talking about the most important points that this iPad has and that they represent, with respect to its last generation, an advance in terms of opportunities and functionalities. Be careful, that does not mean that the rest of the aspects do not influence the final user experience that this iPad provides, but we consider that these that we are going to talk about now are the vital ones.
Design
There is no doubt that in most cases the first impression made by a device greatly influences the decision that ends up being made about whether or not to acquire it. Well, surely this iPad starts off on the right foot since it has acquired the same design that the rest of its brothers already had , that is, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro.
Finally Apple has decided to say goodbye to the traditional design in which the frames stood out for occupying a large space on the front of the device and where the start button, where the Touch ID was located, was the main protagonist. In this 10th generation iPad, the front is an all-screen , with infinitely smaller frames and without any buttons. In addition, the sides are no longer rounded and become square, giving it a very premium aesthetic and, above all, very similar to that of the iPad Air or old 11-inch iPad Pro. Finally, you also have to take into account the colors in which it is available, which are the following.
- Silver
- Blue
- Pink
- Yellow
Screen
On an iPad, surely the most important element that makes the difference when the user gets a good experience is the screen. We already anticipate that the one with this 10th generation iPad is not the best on the market , but it is true that it is very in line with the price of this device.
As for the points in favor, it must be said that 10.2 inches are left behind and 10.9 inches are welcomed , which is a considerable increase. In terms of colors, it is really well calibrated and it is a perfectly usable and enjoyable panel to do the basic tasks for which this device is designed, as well as to play or enjoy your favorite videos, movies and series.
However, it has a negative point that has been dragging this entire range of input iPad since its appearance, and that is that when writing with the Apple Pencil, users will be able to appreciate how between the glass and what the screen really is a small hole , and they will not have that sensation of literally writing on the screen. In addition, the brightness, although it is correct, could sometimes be insufficient if you want to work outside the home in an environment where the sun shines directly on it.
Compatible accessories
One of the big steps forward that Apple has taken with the “basic” iPad is based on the accessories that can be used with it. But hey, this time let’s start talking about the negative point, which is the Apple Pencil . When everything seemed to indicate, due to the design change, that the Apple Pencil compatible with this iPad would be the second generation, Apple announced that it was not, and that is that the 1st generation is maintained but with an added problem, and that is that due to With the addition of the USB-C port, an adapter and cable are now required to connect and charge Apple Pencil with iPad.
Once we have gotten rid of the negative, we go with the positive, which is a lot. First of all, we must mention the keyboard that Apple has launched for this iPad model. This is the Magic Keyboard Folio , a keyboard with a mechanism identical to the rest of the Magic Keyboard sold by Apple and with a trackpad that, of course, makes the difference for all those users who want to use the iPad “as a computer”. By the way, it is not the same as the Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air or iPad Pro, it is made in two different parts, the area that protects and holds the iPad and the keyboard itself with the trackpad.
And while the arrival of the Magic Keyboard Folio is great news for potential users of this iPad, the change from Lightning to USB-C is the best evolution that could be given to this device. Having a USB-C port will allow many users to get more out of this equipment, since they can connect all kinds of gadgets, either through the port itself or through a USB-C Hub. Undoubtedly, the potential of this device increases considerably with this evolution.
Other aspects to take into account
We have already told you about the most important and vital points that this 10th generation iPad has, but as we said before, these are not the only ones that mark the user experience offered by this equipment, and it is that, as they say, in the Small details really make the difference. Although hey, these are not that small.
Power
If we said that the screen of these iPads is not even remotely the best you can find in an iPad, the same goes for the power, since it is not close to being the most powerful iPad on the market either, but it is not even intended to be. you need it. It features the A14 Bionic chip, which is a generation ahead of its predecessor, the 9th generation iPad.
This A14 Bionic gives this iPad enough power and performance to be able to carry out all the tasks for which this iPad is intended and designed, and this must be kept in mind, it is the input iPad, it is In other words, the most basic range that can be purchased. With it you will be able to make text documents, presentations, consume multimedia content, browse the internet and even edit photos, however, if you want it to carry out professional tasks, surely this is not the most suitable model for it.
Cameras
The cameras on an iPad are a much more secondary section than on the iPhone, but they also have their importance, especially if we talk about the front camera, although we leave that for last. At the back it has a 12 Mpx camera made up of a wide-angle lens that has an f/2.4 aperture . It is not a camera designed to take pictures on a regular basis, but it is to be able to scan documents or perform other tasks for which a camera is needed.
Now, in the case of an iPad, usually the most important camera is the one on the front of it, since many video calls will presumably be carried out with it. This 10th generation iPad is a before and after in this sense, and not only for its range but for the rest as well. The front camera has always been located at the top of the front, however in this device it is located on the right side , that is if you put the iPad vertically, since if you place it in landscape, horizontally, that is when the The camera does remain at the top, this being a clear declaration of intent by Apple for this iPad to be used in this way when making video calls. In addition, it has a centered frame, like the rest of the models.
Unlock method
Before we have commented that the design change that this iPad has undergone has caused us to say goodbye to the characteristic start button that was on the front , and where the Touch ID was located. However, that does not mean that this has disappeared, since it is still the main method of unlocking this iPad.
As was the case in its day with the iPad Air and, later, with the iPad mini, the Touch ID of this 10th generation iPad is now located on the top of it , on the lock and unlock button. Apple’s solution in this regard is really good as it makes it very accessible whether you have the device vertically or horizontally.
Price
We arrive at one of the key points of this analysis, since at the end of the day the price of the equipment will mark whether the characteristics that we have described above are really worth paying the price it has. From the outset you have to know that Apple has considerably increased the amount of money that you will have to pay to get this equipment if we compare it with the previous generation.
The basic version of the 10th generation iPad, that is, the one with 64 GB of storage starts at 579 euros , while the 9th generation iPad, also with 64 GB, starts at 429 euros. Therefore, each user or potential buyer of this iPad will have to assess whether this evolution and improvement is really worth paying the minimum 579 euros that this iPad costs.
Conclusion
As usual at ITIGIC whenever a device is reviewed, the writing team wants to tell you what our point of view is, but first we must make it clear that it is simply our opinion, and therefore, you and each of our readers can and should have their own.
That said, while it is true that the price increase is considerable, this increase is also in line with the features that the team has, being a much more “professional” iPad than the 9th generation iPad was. In fact, all those students who previously hesitated between a basic iPad and an iPad Air now have the best possible option with this 10th generation iPad.
