Apple iPad 2017 (9.7-inch, $329, The Apple Store)
We’ve had the Pro, the Mini and the Air. But this new tablet is simple called iPad. With sales having dipped for Apple’s iPads, as well as for tablets in general, Apple is hoping that a solid, sub-$400 device will peel off some Samsung Galaxy Tab users and Android enthusiasts.
The good: The price! Starting at $329 for the 32-GB Wi-Fi-only version and going up to $559 for the 128 GB, Wi-Fi + LTE model, this is the best deal Apple has had in years. It’s got a fast A9 processing chip for graphics and games, touch ID fingerprint sensor and access to over a million apps. It’s light and thin, at just 7.5 mm deep.
The bad: Too bad it’s not compatible with the $99 Apple Pencil for iPad Pro.
The bottom line: This is now the best entry-level tablet on the market but make no mistake: The most exciting thing about the new iPad is the price. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but don’t expect to be blown away if you’ve used an iPad before.
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