{"id":16043,"date":"2017-05-11T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T07:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=16043"},"modified":"2017-05-18T12:01:39","modified_gmt":"2017-05-18T10:01:39","slug":"apple-ipad-air-2-9-7-64-gb-tablet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/apple-ipad-air-2-9-7-64-gb-tablet\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Apple iPad Air 2 9.7\u201d 64 GB Tablet with Wi-Fi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The first-generation iPad Air was designed to be the definition of an ultra-portable tab and, somehow, Apple has managed to build a tablet that is even lighter \u2013 weighing only 437 grams \u2013 than its predecessor; but, is making this iteration of the Air \u2013 even more lean \u2013 really a good idea?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16095 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Apple-ipad-Air-2-insert-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Apple-ipad-Air-2-insert-300x300.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Apple-ipad-Air-2-insert-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Apple-ipad-Air-2-insert.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At first glance, it\u2019s pretty difficult to spot a difference between the Air 2 and its predecessor, but you need to take a closer look.<\/p>\n<p>This iteration packs a stronger, 8 MP, camera as well as more powerful chipset (A8X) \u2013 everything will run faster than ever before. If you spend a lot of time outside with your tab, the improved outdoor legibility will impress you.<\/p>\n<p>Although it may not be evident from looking at the tab, upgrades have taken place and are noticeable in practice. When you combine this with the thinner profile and lighter weight of the device, you\u2019ve got a powerful, ultra-portable, versatile tab that does everything that you need, and looks great while doing it! The iPad Air 2 won\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key specs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9.7\u201d LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen<\/li>\n<li>Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels<\/li>\n<li>Protection: Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating<\/li>\n<li>Primary camera: 8 MP, autofocus<\/li>\n<li>2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular<\/li>\n<li>OS: iOS 8.1, upgradable to iOS 10.0.2<\/li>\n<li>Apple A8X chipset<\/li>\n<li>Triple-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon<\/li>\n<li>Video: 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.<\/li>\n<li>Memory card slot: N\/A<\/li>\n<li>2 GB RAM<\/li>\n<li>Internal storage capacity: 64 GB<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi 802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac, dual-band, hotspot<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth: 0, A2DP, EDR<\/li>\n<li>0, reversible connector<\/li>\n<li>Non-removable Li-Po battery (27.3 Wh)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Powerful A8X chip; solid build; beautiful sleek design; slim; lightweight; TouchID; better outdoor legibility; excellent battery life<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Expensive; mute button is not well placed; no memory card slot<\/p>\n<p><strong>Verdict: 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/69669845\/Apple+iPad+Air+2+Silver+64GB+9.7%22+Tablet+With+WiFi?sst=2+64+9.7%E2%80%9D+air+apple+gb+ipad%2Cfkey&amp;ssp=4&amp;sso=1&amp;rc=default\"><strong>Apple iPad Air 2 9.7\u201d 64 GB Tablet available from R9,399<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first-generation iPad Air was designed to be the definition of an ultra-portable tab and, somehow, Apple has managed to build a tablet that is even lighter \u2013 weighing only 437 grams \u2013 than its predecessor; but, is making this iteration of the Air \u2013 even more lean \u2013 really a good idea? 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