On Apple unveiled the long-awaited update to its line of iPad tablet computers last week. "Older" model has a thin and light package and a new, logical name - iPad Air. This is an excellent product that combines the amazing lightness and subtlety with the full power of the latest 64-bit processor A7 and chic, the Retina screen diagonal of 9.7 inches. Something tells me that iPad Air will be a real hit.
In the meantime, the new iPad Air has not yet been appreciated by consumers. But many Western bloggers and journalists have got to review the new iPad and appreciated the new tablet from Cupertino. What are the impressions left in the first iPad Air reviewers?
Brad Mole of Engadget He writes:
Surprise: iPad Air - this is the best iPad, which has ever come to us to review. I will say more: it is the best 10-inch tablet on the market. Not every manufacturer can create so light and slim device, but Apple succeeded brilliantly. In addition, the increase in performance and a long battery life makes the iPad Air even more attractive. It seems to me that the Air - this is the model which should be updated.
Tim Stevens, Cnet:
If you have avoided purchasing the latest models of iPad, the iPad Air - this is a good time to upgrade. Despite the fact that no new new tablet and did not get the functionality, increased performance and great battery life show: Apple is progressing very well and optimize the internal stuffing device. iPad Air new design is really impressive. It is thinner and lighter than any competitor in this segment. Now iPad is not felt in the same hefty as before.
Darrell Etrington, TechCrunch:
Last year I passed with iPad mini, but now I have no doubt that will move to the iPad Air. All the same 9.7-inch screen has a role. This makes it possible to obtain much higher quality user experience: Web browsing, editing videos and photos, content creation - do it all on the 9.7-inch iPad Air more comfortable. Now iPad is even better able to replace laptops for ordinary people.
Smart Case iPad Air does a bit cumbersome, but better protects the body from external influences. Case made very high quality.
David Pogue:
Public reaction has to bring to mind Apple inzherenov. They managed to make the iPad lighter, thinner and more powerful without sacrificing battery life and design.
It's not the device, such as a TV or a microwave oven, which you will last a lifetime. Do you use this thing and carry it with you. Here, great importance played by the size and weight.
Nevertheless, I believe that the owners of 2012 model and can not be updated on the iPad Air. But if you're an iPad or iPad 2 owner of, you will notice a huge difference.
Walt Mossberg:
Resource iPad Air battery is driving me crazy. I have used it in full: watching videos, surf the Internet on Wi-Fi, working with e-mail. And the iPad Air, uniquely, to cope with all this better than all its competitors. In this mode it worked for me for more than 12 (!) Hours, which is even more of what promises to Apple.
According kupertinovtsy, the new A7 processor is spending much more economical battery life, and iOS optimally distributes the load on the running program.
Bottom line: if you can afford it, then buy iPad Air - obligatory.
Ben Bazharin, TechPinions:
64-bit processor A7 laid a new foundation in the field of mobile computing, and it will help the iPad Air to withstand the test of time. This is a good start for the new tablet from Apple, which will last for a long time on the market.
Lance Ulanov, Mashable:
Yes, it is true, iPad Air much more iPad Mini Retina. For some, it's a disappointment. But I think the ideal tablet iPad Air: easy, fast, beautiful, and with the future.
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I admit, after the presentation I really wanted to buy the iPad Air. And now, after such positive reviews, my only desire was strengthened. I do not think that the professionals of these major publications can be wrong again. iPad Air - the best tablet to date, without any reservations. What do you think?