Apple iPad Mini and iPad Air (2019) – pros and cons

Without waiting for the established demonstration planned for the fall, Apple introduced an updated series of Apple iPad Mini and iPad Air (2019) tablet PCs, the advantages and disadvantages of which are discussed in this article.

Positioning

As a rule, Apple's demonstrations become known in advance, and in general the corporation has a certain number of events that take place every year at the same time. But it also happens that a brand quietly introduces "fresh" products.

Not so long ago, this happened - Apple introduced the updated iPad Air, and in addition, what the fans have been waiting for a very long time, namely the iPad Mini.Ultimately, tablet PC enthusiasts got a refresh, and that's a good thing. Below is a detailed review of what's new in the devices and at what price they will cost users.

Review of Apple iPad Mini (2019)

It would be wise to start with the Mini, as this is the gadget most fans have been waiting for.

Design

Outside, the novelty has not undergone any transformations and is identical to its predecessor. The corporation is proud that it is practical and lightweight, and in addition ultra-thin - only 6.1 mm. It contains a fingerprint sensor and supports the signature Pencil pen.

Screen

The corporation decided not to change the size of the screen in the Tablet PC, as well as the frame around it. As a result, the novelty is equipped with a 7.9-inch Retina Display, the resolution of which is 2048 × 1536 pixels.

It is worth noting that excellent sharpness, solid P3 color coverage and anti-reflective surface are the advantages of the Tablet PC, which make it possible to use the gadget even in bright sunlight.

The screen also offers True Tone technology with automatic white balance adjustment with light for the ultimate natural color.

Performance and memory

Inside, the new tablet model has undergone a transformation, since the device was equipped with a premium branded A12 Bionic chipset, in other words, the performance of the novelty is more than enough. The chip, in addition, is different in that it has an integrated high-performance neural Neural Engine module.

Through machine learning, the chip quickly identifies patterns, learns updates and makes the owner's life as comfortable as possible.

In addition, the processor performance is sufficient for games, virtual reality or applications, especially for Adobe Photoshop CC. It is assumed that the novelty of 2019 will be several times more productive than its predecessor. In total, the device will be released in two versions - with 64 and 256 GB of ROM.

cameras

The new model has a single 8-megapixel camera with an aperture of 2.4. It allows you to shoot HDR-pictures and panoramic photos up to 43 megapixels. The selfie camera is presented in 7 megapixels with a flash of the Retina-Flash type and the ability to shoot in HDR auto mode and talk on Face Time. Through augmented reality, cameras can be used to design rooms or games.

Peculiarities

It has already been said above that the new product supports the branded Pencil, and this is great news. The fact is that the pen makes it possible to interact with the device on a completely different level, in the most direct sense of the word - for creation. You can draw, and writing and multitasking is much more comfortable with Apple Pencil than without it.

In addition, the novelty makes it possible to simultaneously use several programs, copy files using uncomplicated Multi-Touch gestures and run the necessary programs from the Dock-panel. And with the Files program, all data will always be “nearby”.

For contact with the environment, the tablet PC has a wireless connection unit, and in addition support for SIM cards such as nano SIM. The eSIM standard was also added to the device, but for the Russian Federation this option does not make any sense.

Characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

• Quality screen;
• Innovative chipset;
• Sufficient amount of memory;
• Good autonomy;
• Support for branded Pencil.

• Not detected.

Review Apple iPad Air 2019

This model is a combination of iPad Pro 2017 and the novelty described above. The tablet PC got a typical Retina-screen, the size of which is 10.5 inches, and the resolution is 2224x1668 px. It is worth noting the improved sharpness, True Tone technology and the P3's large color gamut.

Like the novelty discussed above, the device was equipped with the A12 Bionic chipset, supports the proprietary Pencil, but in addition, users are given the opportunity to connect a Smart Tablet Keyboard to the device, which does not apply to the Mini 2019.

Cameras, Wi-Fi, security through fingerprinting, memory and all other parameters of the tablet PC absolutely duplicates the novelty discussed above. Simply put, this device is just an enlarged modification of the iPad Mini 2019 with the appearance of the iPad Pro 2017.

Characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

• Quality screen;
• Innovative chipset;
• Sufficient amount of memory;
• Good autonomy;
• Support for branded Pencil.

• Not detected.

Cost and release date

New models will be sold in Russia very soon at the following prices:

• iPad Air 2019 (64 GB version) - 43 thousand rubles;
• iPad Air 2019 (256 GB version) - 55.5 thousand rubles;
• iPad Mini 2019 (64 GB version) - 33 thousand rubles;
• iPad Mini 2019 (256 GB version) - 45.5 thousand rubles;

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