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There's never been a better time to buy Apple's 10.9-inch 2022 iPad, as the 64GB Wi-Fi model has on B&H Photo Video, near an all time low. That's a savings of $70 off the regular $449 price on the blue and silver options, or . The 256GB versions (also blue and silver) have .
The 10.9-inch iPad earned an this past October. It looks more modern than the cheaper and smaller , thanks to the flatter edges, thinner bezels, Touch ID button and USB-C port — similar to what's found on the more expensive or . The A14 Bionic chip isn't the latest, but is easily powerful enough for media consumption, light work and other everyday tasks, while still delivering an impressive 10 hours of battery life. Its front-facing camera is positioned along the side, which is more convenient for landscape video calls.
There are a few quirks, including a display that's not quite up to the iPad Air's level. It also lacks an anti-reflective coating, so it's a little more prone to glare. It only works with the original , not the vastly improved . Nor does it support the same as the iPad Air or iPad Pro; instead, it uses its own accessory called the that, while good, isn't as stable on your lap. It also lacks a headphone jack.
As we note in our , if you can afford to step up to the , that's the best option overall. And if you just want a competent iPad for the lowest price possible, the can be a slightly better value. Still, at this price, the 10.9-inch iPad is a better value, so if you have your eye on one, now's the time to act.
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The 10.9-inch iPad earned an this past October. It looks more modern than the cheaper and smaller , thanks to the flatter edges, thinner bezels, Touch ID button and USB-C port — similar to what's found on the more expensive or . The A14 Bionic chip isn't the latest, but is easily powerful enough for media consumption, light work and other everyday tasks, while still delivering an impressive 10 hours of battery life. Its front-facing camera is positioned along the side, which is more convenient for landscape video calls.
There are a few quirks, including a display that's not quite up to the iPad Air's level. It also lacks an anti-reflective coating, so it's a little more prone to glare. It only works with the original , not the vastly improved . Nor does it support the same as the iPad Air or iPad Pro; instead, it uses its own accessory called the that, while good, isn't as stable on your lap. It also lacks a headphone jack.
As we note in our , if you can afford to step up to the , that's the best option overall. And if you just want a competent iPad for the lowest price possible, the can be a slightly better value. Still, at this price, the 10.9-inch iPad is a better value, so if you have your eye on one, now's the time to act.
Follow on Twitter and for the latest tech deals and buying advice.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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