iPads are the dominant tablet on the market for a reason-they’re simply better than anything else on the market. This particular model is the iPad Air, which is thinner and a bit smaller in size than a full 12.9” iPad Pro, but it’s still a huge upgrade from the basic iPad, as it has Apple’s M2 chip-the same one from their laptops and computers-versus the A14 chip in the regular iPad-which is the chip from the iPhone. So this is essentially a computer in tablet form similar to the iPad Pro, though it’s not quite as fast/powerful. But for the majority of people, this is more than sufficient. I personally wanted one just for basic use, nothing much more than the same things I use my phone for, except I wanted a larger screen and the iPad multitasking features as well as Apple Pencil compatibility (this model is compatible with the newest Pencil, and has the magnetic dock/charger on the side of the iPad itself) but upon use, I was blown away at the things this is capable of. It’s so much more than an iPhone with a larger screen, there’s many iPad specific features. I’ve now used this to replace my laptop for 90% of the things I used it for, and it’s much easier and better and far better for travel and on the go use. The battery actually lasts quite a while, unlike many laptops, and there’s a special case available from Apple that has an integrated keyboard and trackpad to turn this into a full on laptop. I’m honestly surprised at just how thin this Air model is as well, and I love the colors available. I highly recommend the keyboard folio and pencil from Apple if you plan to use this as a laptop/computer in any way. And new iPads will finally be debuting soon, so these are hugely reduced in price at the moment (I bought mine about 3 months ago for about 75% of the full price) and Apple products are never reduced in price until the next newer model is available, but these are currently still the best iPads you can buy and are much reduced. If you do only want an iPad for simple things like watching videos, playing games, using apps, the internet, etc. then I’d suggest getting the regular iPad model and not an Air model, as the regular is cheaper and more than powerful enough for those things; you only need the additional power of higher models if you’re going to be putting stress on it by multitasking or using it as a computer. And if it’s just for your kids to play with and watch videos on, definitely get a regular model instead of a mini. It’ll have longer battery life due to less power consumption from a less powerful chipset compared to Air or Pro models. Also, the camera on non pro models are kinda subpar tbh. They’re by no means bad cameras, but they’re just not as sophisticated or good as what’s on current iPhone pro models, as these have single lens cameras from iPhone 10 models. But most people aren’t using iPads for photography anyway, so the camera on these are more than enough. Def suggest buying one of these while they’re cheap!

I absolutely love my new iPad! It's the perfect balance between performance and portability. The display is crystal clear, and the colors are so vibrant—it makes watching videos and browsing the web a pleasure. The performance is smooth, whether I'm multitasking, drawing with the Apple Pencil, or using more demanding apps like video editing software. It handles everything with ease!

The battery life is amazing—I've used it all day for work, entertainment, and some light gaming, and it still had plenty of juice left by the end of the day. I also appreciate how thin and lightweight it is; I can easily carry it around without it feeling bulky.

I’m especially impressed with how well it integrates with other Apple devices, like my iPhone and MacBook. The seamless continuity across devices makes everything feel so connected.

If you're looking for a powerful yet portable tablet that can handle a variety of tasks, this iPad is definitely worth it. I can’t recommend it enough!

Performance:Blazing fast with the M1 Chip
Product Quality:Great build, feels premium

I was initially leaning towards getting the iPad Air 6th Gen but then I saw this on sale plus with vouchers so I went with this one instead. Also, the 6th Gen is relatively more expensive and I cannot justify splurging that much money for a tablet that'll be mainly used for note taking and annotating pdf textbooks. Also, there isn't really any significant difference aside from the new chipset and landscape camera orientation. With the Geekbench 6 scores of most tech reviewers, the scores of the M1 were not that far behind the M2s. Most people would do just fine with the M1 for 5 or more years considering how powerful it is.

I highly recommend this shop. Fast shipping and delivery. I am from Nueva Ecija and it only took 2 days. The item was secured with a lot of bubble wrap and placed in a box so the iPad arrived safely.

I’m a college student and I absolutely love it!

I got the 64gb simple because the other option was way too much for me especially if you pay for iCloud or use one drive. I needed something that would allow me to write my notes as typing doesn’t help me remember or truly take in the information, all while keeping everything in one place without having to carry around a bunch of notebooks or papers every where but I also use it all the time to watch movies, read books, digital planning, and journal. It’s really an everyday type of device rather than just for school. It’ll be great for people that do a lot of digital art and so forth too. It’s sleek, lightweight, easy to grip, and the camera is great too. Also, since I have an iPhone, I was able to set up my iPad in 5mins (no, I’m not exaggerating) after I had connected the iPad to the WiFi. The fingerprint sensor on the power button is so sleek and easy to use, have had no problems whatsoever with it. Also got the Apple Pencil and of course it also works seemlessly with the iPad but I do wish it had more of a grip to it but that’s an easy fix with decorative grips that I can purchase on Amazon or shein. I bought this for myself after saving and I’m so proud of myself and absolutely love my purchase. I guarantee that you’ll love it too.

If you’re wondering if to buy it with Best Buy then I say go for it. Their customer service is top tier so if you have any questions feel free to use the pop-up customer support tool. I got my package the next day and was even notified that it’s on its way when it was like 15-20 mins away so you could bet I was at the door patiently waiting! It didn’t come damaged or opened in anyway, the box was properly packed to ensure that none of that would happen.