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iPad Air 2 or iPad 2018?

  • 09-08-2018 3:02pm
    #1
    Shn99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I'm looking to buy an iPad, I'm torn between the Air 2 and the 2018 model. Can get an Air 2 for €220 used or a brand new 2018 model for €369. Any suggestions?


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  • #2
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,109 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    New one, no contest. Will be supported longer, you have warranty and consumer protection purchasing in Ireland.


  • #3
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    You can also get the pencil for the 2018 iPad if you want. Best thing I ever did.


  • #4
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,339 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    2018 model purely for pencil support, especially if you take,notes.


  • #5
    justme112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 ✭justme112


    100% the 2018 version, have mine a few weeks now after upgrading from Mini 2.
    Pencil support if you needed it and the A10 chip will easily see you through a few years


  • #6
    Reati
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,926 ✭✭✭Reati


    Can you wait out till November. Expect new models.


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  • #7
    justme112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 ✭justme112


    Reati wrote: »
    Can you wait out till November. Expect new models.

    iPad Pros though? Another €150 on top of the standard 9.7 inch iPad


  • #8
    Shn99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭Shn99


    Reati wrote: »
    Can you wait out till November. Expect new models.

    Budget doesn’t stretch that far unfortunately :). Gonna wait until September to get an IPhone, price usually drops on older models. Off topic but when’s the September keynote does anybody know.


  • #9
    Reati
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,926 ✭✭✭Reati


    justme112 wrote: »
    iPad Pros though? Another €150 on top of the standard 9.7 inch iPad

    There will be a refresh of the pro with faceID and a spec bump on the iPad. Tis referenced in the iOS 12 beta code.


  • #10
    TinCool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,894 ✭✭✭TinCool


    I have an Air2 and I bought the Mrs a 2018 one not so long ago. I would definitely recommend the 2018 model. It's significantly quicker, especially when it comes to installing/updating Apps since the chip in the 2018 has a dedicated chip for all the install/updating stuff, whereas the Air2 does not. Plus, it's what nearly 3 years old now?


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