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For those of you who don’t know, the 8th generation iPad is the newest version of Apple’s entry-level tablet. This model was announced at last week’s hardware event (along with the new Apple Watches) and replaces the seventh-generation model, but maintains the same affordable starting price of $ 329.
We have yet to fully review the 8th gen iPad, but our own Chris Velazco liked what he saw during the limited time he spent with the tablet for our practices. The latest iPad hasn’t changed much in terms of design, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Sure, it looks a bit dated compared to other iOS devices, but we like its large 10.2-inch screen that is still compatible with the first-gen Apple Pencil. Plus, many will appreciate the timeless physical home button with TouchID that still graces its bottom bezel.
The biggest changes are within the tablet, as Apple upgraded the processor to its A12 Bionic chipset. That is a huge improvement over the A10 chip within the previous version. It makes the new iPad noticeably faster and smoother, not to mention that it is better equipped to handle multitasking functions in iPadOS 14 and mobile games that require a heavier GPU. The A12 Bionic chipset also packs Apple’s neural engine, so the new iPad should be better at handling machine learning-related tasks.
We will have a full review of the 8th gen iPad coming soon, so you can always be super safe and wait to buy one until the official verdict has been delivered. However, the new tablet is an undisputed upgrade from the seventh-gen model, and if that’s enough for you, the new Amazon sale is a good chance to get the latest model for less.
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