How well does the new 9.7" IPad work?

[Ken Magel]

How well does the new IPad work for you in education, in industry, and in the home? What apps do you use with it? What accessories do you use?

 

[Just_Me_D]

I don't have the new iPad, but I would assume it would work well in education and work like the previous iPads. Regardless of the brand, a lot depends on the app that are used.

 

[Rob Phillips]

My son has the 2017 model and it works great for him. This year’s “education” model added Apple Pencil support and a slightly faster CPU. Aside from that it’s exactly the same. We have a ton of education apps loaded up for him as well as a few video apps and games.

 

[AustinIllini]

How well does the new 9.7" IPad work?

It is stellar you can get such a powerful, small machine for just north of $300

Just bought one and I’m really enjoying it

 

[Wildo6882]

Re: How well does the new 9.7" IPad work?

It is stellar you can get such a powerful, small machine for just north of $300

Just bought one and I’m really enjoying it

I'm assuming you grabbed the 32gb model? I'm debating on picking one up, but not sure what size I would want.

 

[eve6er69]

I would assume that it works like the 2017 version but having the ability of the pen and slightly faster processor might make it slightly faster, but not by much.

 

[soxfan04]

I recently upgraded and it is a huge difference. But I bought my old iPad in 2015. I went with the 128gb model.

 

[Cladster]

I have a 17 and 18 models here, no difference i can tell besides pencil support.

 

[Wbutchart1]

I have the 2018, it works very well. Super fast and just handles everything comfortably.

 

[flica66]

iPad is combination of cell phone and leptop. and it is more comfortable then leptop.

 

[Wotchered]

I have the 2017 version, It is hugely better than my old gen 3, and accepts data at phenomenal speed.

 

[Westiemom]

I just got the 2018 and have only had it a few days. I thought I would wait for the new iPads to come out later but thought long and hard on it and decided I’d rather spend the money on a new laptop later. For what I want a tablet for this one is perfect.
I did go for the 128 GB model because I learned my lesson with my old Gen 3 iPad. It fills up incredibly fast and if I was going to purchase I’d rather spend a little more and get the added room for more longevity and not be cussing about it later, Lol.

I do plan to get the Pencil soon also.

 

[CarlieBarley]

Re: How well does the new 9.7" IPad work?

I'm assuming you grabbed the 32gb model? I'm debating on picking one up, but not sure what size I would want.

I'm also looking at purchasing a classroom set of iPads and to save money, I was hoping to grab the 32GB model. We will be using them for museum classroom sessions so there isn't a need for a huge amount of saved storage - but we do need storage for apps. Would this amount be enough?

 

[mogelijk]

Re: How well does the new 9.7" IPad work?

I'm also looking at purchasing a classroom set of iPads and to save money, I was hoping to grab the 32GB model. We will be using them for museum classroom sessions so there isn't a need for a huge amount of saved storage - but we do need storage for apps. Would this amount be enough?

It sounds as if it should be enough; unless you need a lot of apps or each app stores a lot of data on the iPad.

 

[Jude526]

I love my pro but today I got the 9.7 When I am not on the pro this will be great. I got just the 32 gig. I have the 128 on my pro. For what I intend to use for this is fine for me.

 

[Jude526]

Mine is the 6th generation. Best Buy had a great price on it. Still setting it up. I didn’t need two pro versions.

 

[Spencerdl]

Mine is the 6th generation. Best Buy had a great price on it. Still setting it up. I didn’t need two pro versions.

I also got a great deal on my 6th generation Verizon WiFi+Cellular 128GB iPad from BestBuy.
It works great and when I need extra portable screen real estate it's my go to device. I have several apps/games that I use strictly on my iPad because of the screen real estate, but yet maintains the portability I want/like.

 

[Jude526]

I chose the 32gig. My pro has the 128 gig. For what I will be using it for I will be fine. It’s sweet!!

 

[techblogger911]

I was thinking of upgrading as well but not sure my iPad Air 1 is still holding tight

 

[anon(62000)]

Bought an LTE model from T-Mobile. Some of the games and apps I use are fairly large and I sync my photos, so I went with 128GB.