The 2017 model of the Apple iPad 9.7-inch has received positive reviews for its great price without sacrificing performance, making use of the A9 chipset. Users liked the amazing 2048 x 1536 (264ppi) IPS Retina display, its responsiveness and its good battery life. The sleek look also received praise along with its lightweight build. However, while many loved the screen’s resolution and clarity, some thought that because the screen is not laminated to the glass, it had more glare. Others also found that it feels slightly cheap in hand. The new 2017 iPad 9.7-inch is really well priced and uses the A9 chipset to drive it, however, while the display is amazing, the reflections may turn off some users.
Pros
- 2048 x 1536 Retina display
- Great value
- Solid performance
- Responsive
- Battery life
Cons
- Reflective screen
- Feels cheap
Bottom Line
The 2017 iPad 9.7 inch performs well thanks to its A9 chipset, and the 2048 x 1536 Retina display is gorgeous. However, due to the fact that it has not been laminated to the glass, it can reflect quite a bit of light.
- Weight: 1 lbs
- Display Size: 9.70 inches
- RAM: 2GB DDR4
- Operating System: Apple iOS 10
- Battery Life: 10 hours
Critic Reviews
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CNet.com June 9, 2017
Pro and Air 2 owners can skip this one, but for nearly everyone else, the updated iPad is an ideal all-around tablet at a fantastic price.
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TrustedReviews May 12, 2017
Apple’s new iPad isn’t revolutionary, inventive or, well, new. But for most people it’s the tablet you should buy.
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Full Specifications
| RAM | 2GB DDR4 |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Apple Apple iOS 10 |
| Weight | 1 lbs |
| Battery Life | 10 hours |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 | Bluetooth | GPS | 1 x USB 2.0 |
| Internal Storage | 32GB |
| Removable Memory | None |
| Display Size | 9.70 inches |
| Display Resolution | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Technology | LED-backlit IPS LCD |
| Front Camera | 1.2 MP |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP |
| Graphics | PowerVR GT7600 |
| Additional Features | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 9.45 x 6.67 x 0.3 |
| Warranty | 1 year |