The iPad 7th gen is a great deal, but consider this before buying one
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Yesterday, Apple announced — among other things — a new iPad. That’s the entry-level iPad, the cheapest $330 one. Apple calls it “7th generation iPad” and it comes as an upgrade to last year’s affordable tablet. What’s new, you ask? The display is slightly bigger and we now have support for the Smart Keyboard next to the Apple Pencil support.
Now, why am I suggesting you spend a bit more or even go for a second-hand iPad Pro 10.5 when you can buy a perfectly good, brand-new iPad 7th Gen directly from Apple? Well, let’s see here:
| iPad Pro 10.5 | iPad 7th Generation |
|---|---|
| Has quad speakers, full stereo | Two speakers mounted on same side (not true stereo) |
| Anti-glare display | No anti-glare coating |
| Thinner and lighter, slightly bigger screen | As thick as last year’s iPad 6th Gen |
| Hexa-core Apple A10X Fusion | Quad-core Apple 10 Fusion |
So, there you have it. There’s this ever-present question in the world of mobile: “Should I buy a brand-new midrange device, or get a flagship from yesteryear”. In the case of the iPad, I highly suggest you try the latter.