Apple iPad 5th Gen (9.7-inch, 2017)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2764 reviews of Apple iPad 5th Gen (9.7-inch, 2017). The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and screen. The price and performance are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the connectivity, and comments are divided on the touch screen.

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Apple iPad review (2017): No alarms and no surprises

Apple's newest iPad is a budget model that samples the best parts from past hits. We've got the original iPad Air's body stuffed with the iPhone 6s's A9 chipset and paired with a brighter version of the iPad Air 2's display. We have no complaints about...

Relatively inexpensive ; Great battery life ; Broad app support

Screen could be better ; Thicker than other iPads ; Not a clear upgrade from other models

This iPad, perhaps more than any in recent memory, is an exercise in compromise. Yes, Apple has said that the iPad most clearly represents its vision of "people should get things done," and the development of products like the iPad Pro speak to that...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Julian Chokkattu (digitaltrends.com)

9.7-inch Apple iPad (2017) review

We call Apple's new iPad the “everyman's tablet” because we think everyone should have one.

Excellent performance ; Long battery life ; Vibrant, large display ; Affordable ; Thin and light

Single, bottom-firing speaker ; Stale design

What would have made the new iPad a killer deal is support for Apple Pencil, which sadly it does not have. You can get the 9.7-inch iPad Pro if you spend $270 more, which offers quad speakers, a better display, Apple Pencil support, Smart Keyboard...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Apple's new 9.7-inch iPad is a great tablet at a great price

Apple's newest tablet is a superlative deal for anyone who can live without Pro-level extras like stylus support.

Apple's new iPad delivers faster performance and a brighter screen than the model it replaces, at a price that's about half as much as the iPad Pro. Tight integration between the hardware, software and app store makes it easy to use.

It's a bit thicker and heavier than the now defunct iPad Air 2. It lacks the stylus support, better speakers and better screen of the iPad Pro.

Pro and Air 2 owners can skip this one, but for nearly everyone else, the updated iPad is an ideal all-around tablet at a fantastic price.

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : David Pierce (wired.com)

iPad (2017)

All your favorite features from the iPad, now for $329.

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Dieter Bohn (theverge.com)

Apple iPad (2017) review: the best feature is the price

It's an iPad

It is an iPad ; The price is reasonable ; It's fast

Screen could be nicer ; No smart connector for keyboards ; Speakers only on one side

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Apple iPad (2017)

The Apple iPad is more affordable than ever. If you're looking for a basic tablet with a wealth of apps, it's a solid deal.

Great value. Fast processor and Wi-Fi. Easy to use. Unrivaled app experience.

No strong reason for most earlier iPad owners to upgrade.

What is an iPad for? We think it's for web browsing, second-screen video watching, gaming, and reading. And for all of those uses, the 2017 iPad is excellent. Its A9 processor is even capable of video conferencing and low-key Microsoft Office work...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Apple iPad (9.7-inch, 2017) review

Remember the iPad? In the afterglow of its splashy 2010 debut, Apple's tablet became the post-smartphone "it" gadget of the decade. In recent years, however, sales have dipped -- both for iPads and tablets in general . But not for lack of trying:...

It's a bit thicker and heavier than the now defunct iPad Air 2. It lacks the stylus support, better speakers and better screen of the iPad Pro.

Pro and Air 2 owners can skip this one, but for nearly everyone else, the updated iPad is an ideal all-around tablet at a fantastic price.

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Brandon Chester (anandtech.com)

The 9.7" iPad Pro Review

In late 2015 Apple launched a tablet that they called the iPad Pro . It had been rumored for quite some time, and it had a number of features that differentiated it from other iPads. The most notable was its 12.9" display, which has a width equal to...

In the end, the 9.7” iPad Pro is clearly the best standard-sized tablet on the market. If iOS isn’t something you can manage with then you’ll obviously have to shop elsewhere, but at this point the hardware and software gaps are so incredibly large...

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Patrick Afschar Kaboli (notebookcheck.net)

Apple iPad (2017) Tablet Review

Just recycling? Apple did not even hold a keynote for its latest tablet model. All we got was a press release. We think: That is enough for the Apple iPad (2017), because it is a very good tablet – and finally for a fair price.

bright display ; accurate colors ; precise touchscreen ; excellent build quality ; long battery runtime ; high browser performance

outdated SoC ; very glossy screen ; old LTE standard ; slightly increased black value ; no support for Apple pencil

Old wine in new bottles – we hear this quite often when a manufacturer refreshes a supposedly old product. Especially when it is equipped with dated technology. This is also the case for Apple's latest iPad. The iOS tablet from 2017 is just that:...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Apple iPad 2017 tablet

New iPad 2017 9.7-inch tablet introduced by Apple : Apple has officially announced their new iPad 2017 tablet featuring a brighter 9.7-inch Retina touch-display and premium hardware components. The 9.7-inch iPad 2017 tablet will be available in two...

The iPad 2017 9.7-inch model comes with Apple iOS 10, which brings more expressive and animated ways to communicate with Siri. Apple Touch ID gives iPad users a secure way to unlock the tablet and keep personal information secure at all times. The...

Mar, 2017

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