iPad (2018)

iPad
The iPad in silver
Also known as 6th generation iPad, iPad 2018, The new 9.7 inch iPad
Developer Apple Inc.
Manufacturer Foxconn
Product family iPad
Type Tablet computer
Release date March 27, 2018
Introductory price $329
Operating system Original: iOS 11.3
Current: iOS 12.0.1, released October 8, 2018 (2018-10-08)
System-on-chip used Apple A10 with 64-bit architecture and Apple M10 motion co-processor
CPU 2.34 GHz quad-core (two used) 64-bit[1]
Memory 2 GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage 32 or 128 GB flash memory
Display 9.7 inches (250 mm) 2,048 × 1,536 px (264 ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio
Sound Stereo
Input Multi-touch screen, headset controls, M10 motion co-processor, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, Touch ID fingerprint reader, barometer
Camera Front: 1.2 MP, 720p HD, ƒ/2.2 aperture
Rear: 8.0 MP AF, iSight with Five Element Lens, Hybrid IR filter, video stabilization, face detection, HDR, ƒ/2.4 aperture
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and MIMO

Bluetooth 4.2, Broadcom BCM4359 Chip (Same as iPhone 7)

Wi-Fi + Cellular:
GPS & GLONASS
GSM
UMTS / HSDPA
850, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM / EDGE
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A and B.
800, 1900 MHz
LTE
Multiple bands
A1567: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 and TD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41
Power Built-in rechargeable Li-Po battery
Online services App Store, iTunes Store, iBooks Store, iCloud, Game Center
Dimensions 240 mm (9.4 in) (h)
169.5 mm (6.67 in) (w)
7.5 mm (0.30 in) (d)
Weight Wi-Fi: 469 g (1.034 lb)
Wi-Fi + Cellular: 478 g (1.054 lb)
Predecessor iPad (2017)
Related articles
Website www.apple.com/ipad-9.7/

The iPad (officially sixth-generation iPad) is a 9.7-inch (25cm) tablet computer designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on March 27, 2018 during an education-focused event in Chicago and it is a revision of the 2017 model, upgraded with the Apple A10 Fusion SoC and support for styluses such as Apple Pencil.[2] The iPad is marketed towards educators and schools.

Gareth Beavis of TechRadar and Scott Stein of CNET gave the product generally positive reviews, singling out the addition of the Apple Pencil support for praise, while criticizing the fact that the model was rather similar to the previous iPad, yet cheaper compared to other iPads.

History

The iPad was announced by Apple on March 27, 2018 in an education-oriented event at Lane Tech High School.[3]

The iPad is priced starting at US$329 for consumers, $309 for educators/students and $299 for schools.[4]

Specifications

The iPad shipped with the latest release of iOS 11.[5] The iWork suite is preinstalled and included Pencil stylus support.[2]

The iPad's hardware is nearly identical to the previous generation, except for a few upgrades, such as Apple Pencil and stylus support and an upgraded processor, the Apple A10 Fusion.[2][5] It is available in three colors, Silver, a new Gold, as well as Space Gray. The iPad has 2 gigabytes of RAM.[6] It is 7.5mm thick.[5] The iPad is available in 32 and 128 gigabyte storage options.[5] Unlike the iPad Pro, the iPad does not feature a laminated display.

Reception

Gareth Beavis of TechRadar praised the addition of the Apple Pencil and the powerful A10 chip, but noted that it was as costly as the previous generation iPad.[7] Scott Stein of CNET also praised the addition of support for Apple Pencil and the upgrade to the A10 chip, but criticized it for lacking the Smart Connector as well as not having the same display technology as the iPad Pro, writing "the 2018 entry-level iPad doesn't add much, but it makes an already excellent tablet a better buy than ever."[8]

Timeline of models

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive[9]

References

  1. ↑ "iOS Benchmarks". Geekbench. Primate Labs Inc. Archived from the original on January 19, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Apple's new iPad with Pencil support is just $299 for students". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  3. ↑ Marotti, Ally. "Apple draws tech world's eyes to Chicago's Lane Tech with launch event for new school-focused iPad". chicagotribune.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
  4. ↑ "Apple Launches New 9.7-Inch iPad With Apple Pencil Support, $299 for Schools and $329 for Consumers". MacRumors.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "iPad 9.7 - Technical Specifications". Apple. Archived from the original on 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2018-03-27.
  6. ↑ "Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) - Full tablet specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-27. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
  7. ↑ Beavis, Gareth. "Hands on: New iPad 2018 review". techradar. Archived from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Apple iPad 2018 review: The iPad for everyone". CNET. 2018-03-29. Archived from the original on 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2018-04-02.
  9. ↑ Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News - Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
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