What is the difference between this and an apple I pad beside the price? I know there has to be quite a bit of difference but I don't know is if the difference will matter for what I want to use it for. What is the difference between this and an apple I pad beside the price? I know there has to be quite a bit of difference but I don't know is if the difference will matter for what I want to... » Read More What is the difference between this and an apple I pad beside the price? I know there has to be quite a bit of difference but I don't know is if the difference will matter for what I want to use it for. « Show Less
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It has less memory and runs slower over all. As for simple Apps it is just fine, I have kindle app and a few other games on it, works fine most the time, some apps run battery down fast. Very slow with WiFi, can only open one page at a time.
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This is an ANDROID operating system; very different from Apple. If you didn't realize that, you should do a lot more research online and in stores before you make any purchasing decisions.
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Apple = over priced , i would never own or buy apple probuct because they suck ! Anything is better than apple ..... apple mac pro has 2.6 quad it cost 2grand , my tab s has due quad core the same amount of processing powere the price 500$ thats 1500 $ cheaper and the tabs isnt locked on apple software so you could interact better with anyother device
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I use it with my iPad mini, but it is not retina, so I'm not sure if there is a size difference. Hope that helps.
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Too be honest, nothing is better than having "nothing on your iPad". With that in mind, with Skinomi on the iPad surface it feels different. I said "different" not "bad". I got use to it and I'm permanently scratch free!!! If you are worried about scratches like me, get it. If you want the original feel of an iPad, go without it(with many chances of getting scratches).
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The Apple IPad mini is sold with both capabilities. If all you want to do is run it off a wireless router, then buy the IPad with just the WiFi as it will cost less. I have a data plan with AT&T; that costs me $10 a month. And it works with my wireless router at home or away just great too.
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Do you want something big or something small? I have never owned an iPad mini but from what I have heard, they fit in the palm of your hand and that would drive me insane after a while. I think either or would be fine for what you want an iPad for but I would go with the iPad 2.
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That would be the internet carrier for your device, just like with your cellphone you need a company to provide the internet connection/service. If you have a service provider it insure you have internet connection wherever that company has service. I personally did not want to spend the extra money, so my iPad just has wifi which means I can connect to any other service provider that's not looked. You can connect to your home internet if you have a wireless modem or wifi, also pretty much every public place you go has free wifi. Starbucks, McDonalds, Library, Mall, most restaurants and hotels...etc. Hope this helps:) That would be the internet carrier for your device, just like with your cellphone you need a company to provide the internet connection/service. If you have a service provider it insure you have internet connection wherever that company has service. I personally did not want to spend the extra money, so my iPad just has wifi which means I can connect to any other service provider that's not looked. You can connect to your home internet if you have a wireless modem or wifi, also pretty much every public place you go has free wifi. Starbucks, McDonalds, Library, Mall, most restaurants and... » Read More That would be the internet carrier for your device, just like with your cellphone you need a company to provide the internet connection/service. If you have a service provider it insure you have internet connection wherever that company has service. I personally did not want to spend the extra money, so my iPad just has wifi which means I can connect to any other service provider that's not looked. You can connect to your home internet if you have a wireless modem or wifi, also pretty much every public place you go has free wifi. Starbucks, McDonalds, Library, Mall, most restaurants and hotels...etc. Hope this helps:) « Show Less
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Why bother? I've had an ipad since they came out and have never had a problem. These things are awesome and very durable, I would think if anything bad happened it would be operator error, but I'm also very careful with mine, my life is on this thing.
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Dude just buy the one from the apple site dont cheap out like I did. I had to buy this one and the apple one.
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Ernest, I don't know the answer, but I googled your question and found this link for which iPad should I buy. hope it helps. :)http://www.cnet.com/news/which-ipad-should-you-buy/
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The difference between the Ipad 4 and the Ipad Air is mostly in the weight size. The Ipad Air is slightest thinner, about 4 oz lighters and the Ipad Air has a A7 co processor while the Ipad 4 has a A6x processor. The co-processor is mainly for fitness related stuff like tracking your walking. The Ipad Air has a slightly better network adapter. It uses a MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) for better distances. Those are really the only major difference between the Ipad Air and the Ipad 4. Both have the same camera megapixels. Hopefully this answer your question.
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You'll have to do your own due dilligence on this one, but your comparing it to the ipad is not an apples to apples comparison, so to speak.
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Point taken. I can't understand the craze for iPad and really want to make sure I am getting a truly productive tool for my arsenal. Thanks!
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Touchpad is very good. Power cord...well, its long and does the job. Its not designed like Apple or anything. But, you overlook that when you think about that a computer that is 3x more powerful than comparable Apple is 50% less at least. Power cord wasn't considered when I purchasing. :)
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I have the new iPad Air and it works great. I was kind of worried when I saw the elastic "hair" style of straps for holder, but they are actually really strong, and I would not worry about it about it at all now. I would recommend buying a four extra small straps, once the other ones wear out. The holding pad is a little wider but you really do not notice it while reading (I purchase the white clear stand..blends in better?) I use this stand for reading while surfing the internet on my laptop, or watching TV. I usually keep it plugged in as well, which is easy from the side of the stand. It is pretty secure on the stand. Hope this helps. I have the new iPad Air and it works great. I was kind of worried when I saw the elastic "hair" style of straps for holder, but they are actually really strong, and I would not worry about it about it at all now. I would recommend buying a four extra small straps, once the other ones wear out. The holding pad is a little wider but you really do not notice it while reading (I purchase the white clear stand..blends in better?) I use this stand for reading while surfing the internet on my laptop, or watching TV. I usually keep it plugged in as well, which is easy from the side... » Read More I have the new iPad Air and it works great. I was kind of worried when I saw the elastic "hair" style of straps for holder, but they are actually really strong, and I would not worry about it about it at all now. I would recommend buying a four extra small straps, once the other ones wear out. The holding pad is a little wider but you really do not notice it while reading (I purchase the white clear stand..blends in better?) I use this stand for reading while surfing the internet on my laptop, or watching TV. I usually keep it plugged in as well, which is easy from the side of the stand. It is pretty secure on the stand. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Thank you. Can you clarify that if you're using it with a sleeve for your iPad 2, is it the same as the iPad Air 2? BTW, the only sleeves ever buy for my iPads are thin, soft gel and clear. Please also clarify what is meant by "is wider than the thic..."does this mean that with an a thin clear soft gel sleeve on an iPad Air 2, it is wider than the slot, but it still works? Does this mean that it will stand up by itself in the slot and will the keypad close flush enough on it if the edges on the sleeve is thin enough, such that the closure will out the iPad in sleep mode, and that it comes together fairly flush such that there is not a large gap between the iPad and the keyboard? Thank you. Thank you. Can you clarify that if you're using it with a sleeve for your iPad 2, is it the same as the iPad Air 2? BTW, the only sleeves ever buy for my iPads are thin, soft gel and clear. Please also clarify what is meant by "is wider than the thic..."does this mean that with an a thin clear soft gel sleeve on an iPad Air 2, it is wider than the slot, but it still works? Does this mean that it will stand up by itself in the slot and will the keypad close flush enough on it if the edges on the sleeve is thin enough, such that the closure will out the iPad in sleep... » Read More Thank you. Can you clarify that if you're using it with a sleeve for your iPad 2, is it the same as the iPad Air 2? BTW, the only sleeves ever buy for my iPads are thin, soft gel and clear. Please also clarify what is meant by "is wider than the thic..."does this mean that with an a thin clear soft gel sleeve on an iPad Air 2, it is wider than the slot, but it still works? Does this mean that it will stand up by itself in the slot and will the keypad close flush enough on it if the edges on the sleeve is thin enough, such that the closure will out the iPad in sleep mode, and that it comes together fairly flush such that there is not a large gap between the iPad and the keyboard? Thank you. « Show Less
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I believe you can charge both at the same time but it will charge one of them slower. There is one of the ports that is specifically designed for apple products like the iPad and the iPod and the other port is designed for other products. My understanding is that you can charge apple items on the nonapple port but it is slower. Unfortunately, this is in my office and I'm at home. I'll try both tomorrow and add more information at that point - but I'm 90% certain you can, but the one item will charge slower.Hope this helps