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iPad 8th Generation

The Concise Guide to Operate & Master the New Apple iPad & Uncover Tricks and Tips

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Apple's 8th Generation iPad comes with a few but major changes that will excite many new and existing users. At its annual event in September 2020, Apple unveiled its standard iPad in its eight generation, 10 years after the iPad was first launched in 2010. While this budget-friendly model, along with the pricey iPad Air was announced, the former delivers a significant speed boost in spite of its price.

This new 8th generation iPad maintains the traditional screen size of 10.2" and it is similar in design to its predecessor, the 7th generation. It will enjoy all the feature and benefits of the new operating system, iPadOS, and version 14, even if it still wears the same familiar look and craftsmanship.

It is big on Graphics and Processing Power, and you simply cannot overlook the performance benefit of the A12 Bionic, which offers a significant 40 performance boost. For just $329, the iPad 8 generation will provide you with an outstanding performance, a great battery life and an outstanding Apple pencil functionality. This is a very good deal to take. Besides all this, it will last you at least 3 years with no issue.

The 8th generation iPad is available in two options: Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + Cellular and comes in two storage options: 32GB and 128GB. For the Wi-Fi-only model, the price is $329 and $429 while the Wi-Fi + Cellular is priced at $459 and $559, respectively. The iPad 8 comes with reliable stereo speakers and microphones and a lighting Lightning connector for charging.

This new iPad is a must-have. It can effective manage every-day productivity tasks and will definitely last longer than its competition due to its tight hardware/software optimization.

Design

The iPad 8 generation does not bring with it much changes in terms of design; since its quite physically identical to the 7th generation model. It comes in silver, space gray or gold finishes as usual, and bears Apples iconic logo on its metal back, making it instantly recognizable. It still feels the same in weight, thinness and touch.

Generally, the iPad Wi-Fi model weighs 1.08 pounds while the Wi-Fi + Cellular models weigh1.09 pounds. The dimensions are 9.8" tall, 6.8" wide and 0.29" thickness. It is indeed thin and light as well as portable and durable.

It is a safe design for seniors who have gotten used to this standard model with a physical home button. People who find it hard to work Apple's navigation system in trendier models will enjoy the ease of use this 8 the generation maintains.

As Apple is wont to do, it is made with ecofriendly material, for instance, its housing is 100% recycled aluminum. Display glass is arsenic-free and the packaging is crafted from recycled materials,

Display

Apple is noted for its display and does not disappoint in its delivery of the iPad 8th generation. It has a 10.2-inch display with IPS technology, 2160x1620 resolution and 500nits brightness.

It is the same 10.2-inch retina display on the iPad 7 and the same pixel density found on the 11 iPad Pro. Its just perfect for regular content consumption and creation.

The 8th-gen iPad also supports Apple Pencil 1st generation but is not compatible with the 2nd-gen model.

Battery Life

The 8th-generation iPad has gone through some improvements in its battery life. It includes a 32.4-watt-hour lithium polymer battery. This battery is rechargeable that can be rec give you several hours of usage. Apple claims that you can get up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi and up to 9 hours on cellular network when using the cellular capable model.

It is charged through the lightning power adapter or through USB to computer. This is not bad at all, especially for daily usage. You can end your day with 30-40% battery for a very affordable iPad of $329.

Cameras

The iPad 8th generation includes similar camera hardware to the iPad 7: a front and rear camera of 8mp and 1.2mp respectively. The front-facing FaceTime HD camera is 1.2megapixels and has an f/2.4 aperture. It has no physical flash but uses the screen and works through the Retina Flash feature to enable the flash feature

The rear camera is 8 megapixels with f/2.4 aperture. It has support for Live Photos, Panorama, tap to focus, Autofocus, body and face detection, exposure control, HDR, auto-image stabilization, timer mode, photo and video geotagging and burst mode as well as slow-mo video support for 720p at 120fps and also video recording at 1080p High Density at 30fps.

Storage

The iPad 8th generation comes in 32GB or 128GB, depending on your required amount of local storage.

A12 Bionic Chip

The A12 Bionic chip with a Neural Engine is what gives the 8th generation iPad its excellent performance and top speed, and what places it at par with Apple's flagship iPhones, despite its price range.

The A12 Bionic chip first appeared in iPhone XS, the iPhone XR, on the mobile side; and on the third-generation iPad Air and the iPad mini on the iPad. Its inclusion in the 8th generation iPad makes it the cheapest and most powerful tablet.

With an A 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU for 40% faster CPU performance over its predecessor and two times more graphics, the 8th generation iPad, Apple boasts, is:

two times faster than the top-selling Windows laptop

three times faster than the top-selling Android tablet

six times faster than the top-selling Chromebook.

What this implies is faster gaming, superior graphics performance while gaming, and improved graphics operations of high-resolution content in apps that deals with photo manipulation or graphic design features. This makes the new iPad just right for augmented reality experiences and other demanding tasks like creating digital art using the Apple Pencil, gaming and editing media.

Nothing can beat the performance level of this new iPad - at least not yet. With the A12 Bionic with Neural Engine, you are sure of first-class performance. This A12 Bionic chip is the same one found in the 3rd-generation iPad Air and the 5th-generation iPad Mini, as well as the iPhone XR and XS, and can therefore function at the same level for several tasks.