iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) Review - JUST BUY IT!

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The iPad 9th generation may not feature the shiny new redesigns of the iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini, but at half the cost of the iPad Air, it is the most practical iPad in the entire lineup. And while it may lose out in the looks category, this iPad is packed full of features with Apple's newest centerstage camera, the powerful A13 chip, a smart connector capable of hooking up to a physical keyboard, and even support for the first generation Apple Pencil. So at $329 with 64GB of storage, should you even consider any other iPad that Apple sells when this one seems like such a good deal?

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[mntlhlthaddtnstilltrying]

Just got this for my daughter's 11th birthday, there was a kid in the store similar age to my daughter screaming at his grandmother for daring to buy him the cheap iPad he wanted the pro with new pencil and sat down on the floor . Even my daughter was horrified, she quietly slipped her hand into mine and said mummy I'm really really grateful and I know this is my Christmas present too I was so proud and she's loving it.

[johnbunyan]

Almost all reviewers show that first generation pencil sticking out of the iPad lightning port . In the box, containing the pencil, is a small lightning-to-lightning connector, which will allow the pencil to be charged using a standard lightning-usb charging cable and charger, while the iPad is being used for something else, or overnight, perhaps.
I've never had my pencil sticking out of the iPad.

[draggonrage]

Just got this for my daughter, shes 17. This the first apple product ive ever bought. And im glad i was able yo get it for her. Wasnt logical to buy her a pricy gift atm due to financial issues. But these moments matter. To be able to gift or do something for your kid. Ill take the struggle and set myself back if its gonna make my kid happy.

[BrenR]

I love this iPad. It’s super good. Like, seriously good. The screen is nice and spacious and it’s fast. The only noticeable downside are the speakers. That’s it.

[MikesVegas]

As far as the display, non laminated means cheaper to fix 👍 As far as speakers, I use stereo headphones 👍 I LOVE THIS TABLET 😎👍

[kekis]

I traded in my 8th gen ipad and got the 9th gen for only $89. I'm super happy

[MotivatingMaverick]

Yes I have come to accept that the budget iPad is really the only one that's really necessary. I used to love the iPad pros but they're just so Overkill and I really wanted to love the new iPad mini I mean I really really had high hopes for that but it just isn't there

[djo]

Bought a new mini. Tried for a couple hours. Couldn't wait to return it, TOO SMALL. Bought the Ipad 9, very nice.

[rommelflores]

Loving my new iPad 9th Gen A13 chip still great, 3.5mm jack, 64gb Space Grey, super best value Apple tech this year and personally no need for upper tier tablets. This one satisfies me big time!

[princeleoram]

I bought this for my youngest brother who is just a regular user, plays online games, browse social networking apps, and watch youtube. It's a good iPad for regular users and it's cheap.

[Mamo]

He's right. Now that it has 64GB and a much improved selfie-cam with Center Stage it is by far the best value in a new iPad. It's all the iPad almost anyone really needs realistically, other than people making money with one.
And forget the Air 4 as a step-up model. There are far better options with non-new and refurb Pro versions at about the same or lower price than Air 4.

[ralwoe]

I just bought mine a couple of days ago, because it was on sale. Actually, I like the wider bezels. It gives me more to hold on to without interfering with the screen. It's all I need. I have a laptop I can always use.

[Addahandletocontinue]

The budget iPad is great for anyone who needs it as a work tool. Many of the features of the pro and air are superfluous to most end users, hence why those devices get colorful exteriors and other trappings that won’t affect the experience of using the device for simple tasks

[ArmandBisho]

I returned iPad mini 6 for this iPad
I like larger screen smart connect and $170.00 less
I purchased Logitech keyboard from amazon for $98 for full experience
I agree the best value in apples lineup

[carlosmartinez]

Thank you for your review. As a tech guy I too agree that unless your a professional artist or in some highly professional field where it is completely necessary to to have the top of the line product, the iPad 9 will serve the needs for most people.

[markkingandrada]

me watching this video convincing myself that I did the right choice and I dont need to upgrade.

[bluegrassdan]

I bought one last weekend and it was a good decision. If I would’ve bought the pro I would’ve spent over 1000 bucks or over 700 for the air. And there just wasn’t enough new technology there to make it exciting enough to do that. I gave my seventh generation iPad to my five-year-old grandson, I already have an Apple Pencil and I bought the upgraded memory to hold my music collection. If I would’ve bought the air or the pro I would had to buy a new pencil and upgrade the memory, and that’s fine if there’s enough technology in the pro to interest me. This iPad will be just fine for my use. When a Pro comes out that’s that is of value to me, then I’ll make the move.

[genghis]

For first buyers, just buy it. For those who have previous models, hold on to it. No deal breaker in the new one.

[liggerstuxin]

Take it from someone who bought the 2021 M1 pro. My device performs absolutely no better than generic iPad because the software is very limiting at the moment

[johnclarke]

I just bought a new 9th generation IPad for $229 off Amazon. Was not spending $500 for a better configured IPad with 256G of hard drive and cellular capability. I have been using my 1918 era 9.7” IPad for five years but its battery was failing and I was not paying a fortune to get a new one installed on a five year old machine. I figured it would meet my needs for a few years and at age 78 there are no guaranties, for me or an IPad.😊