Apple iPad Air 2 4G LTE 32 GB 24.6 cm (9.7") 2 GB Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) iOS Silver

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2018-02-28 09:49:21

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Uk has collected 460 expert reviews for Apple iPad Air 2 4G LTE 32 GB 24.6 cm (9.7") 2 GB Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) iOS Silver and the average expert rating is 91 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

Average rating:90

The iPad Air 2, is thinner, faster and better than ever, but with the launch of an iPad Pro 9.7 it's received a price cut. Since it's still one of the best tablets, that's excellent news. Here's our Apple iPad 2 review. Also see: Best new tablets coming i...

Besides the Touch ID fingerprint feature, the screen assembly and uprated processor are the headline features. New cameras are a bonus too. Overall the Apple iPad Air 2 is the best tablet you can buy, even though it's been discontinued by Apple. Its perfo...

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knowyourmobile.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

Average rating:90

The new iPad slots in between the iPad Mini and the iPad Pro, making it sort of a mid-range option for those that can't or won't stomach the premium associated with buying an iPad Pro.The iPad Pro line has also been rejigged with a new iPad Pro 12.9in and...

Excellent Display, Masses of power, Gorgeous design, Lightweight, Vast ecosystem, Improved Imaging, More memory...
No NFC, Battery is smaller than previous generation (not that you'll notice)...
The iPad Air was one of our favourite tablets of 2013 and its follow-up, the iPad Air 2, is even better. However, if you're an iPad Air user and happy, we don't really see too much point in updating just yet. This is for those that have never owned an iPa...

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knowyourmobile.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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The new iPad features Apple's A9 chipset (not the latest one, FYI) and prices start at £379 for the basic model.The new iPad slots in between the iPad Mini and the iPad Pro, making it sort of a mid-range option for those that can't or won't stomach the pr...

Excellent Display, Masses of power, Gorgeous design, Lightweight, Vast ecosystem, Improved Imaging, More memory...
No NFC, Battery is smaller than previous generation (not that you'll notice)...
The iPad Air was one of our favourite tablets of 2013 and its follow-up, the iPad Air 2, is even better. However, if you're an iPad Air user and happy, we don't really see too much point in updating just yet. This is for those that have never owned an iPa...

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devontechsupport.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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It was hard to see how Apple could improve on the first iPad Air – arguably the finest tablet ever produced.And then it went and did so with the iPad Air 2. You can talk all you like about what counts as "too thin" but there's no denying that this new tab...

When I saw this getting unveiled onstage, I was nonplussed. Better screen? A bit thinner? I needed to be convinced. Then I held it, and I really was, It's not just lighter, it's perceptibly lighter. I'll regret writing this in a year's time, but I think t...
The 16GB option is still too small for Retina HD apps, as they'll munch through your capacity in no time at all, Add to that the increased space a 64-bit app will take and if you're thinking of nabbing a load of high-power apps (which you should want to...
Apple has improved on perfection with the iPad Air 2, making something that anyone using a tablet from 2012 or earlier should be thinking very strongly about upgrading to.The combination of power, better screen, improved design and upgraded OS make this a...

macworld.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Near the end of March 2017, and with no fanfare at all, Apple announced the launch of its newest iPad. Replacing the iPad Air 2, this latest tablet is simply called iPad, although for the sake of clarity we will refer to it as the iPad 2017 throughout t...

The iPad 2017 is an unexpectedly cheap offering, but one that is also generally low-specced and has a design that's mostly lifted from a product that's two and a half years old, and in some cases from one that's three and a half years old. It's all rather...

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itpro.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Sign up for our daily newsletter Last year Apple, it would seem, decided to drop the iPad Air brand and go for a new name to accompany the substantial revamp to its flagship 10in tablet. The iPad Pro 9.7in, which was launched in March 2016, as its name...

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knowyourmobile.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

Average rating:90

They're also clearly not for everybody.The iPad Air 2, then, is kind of a better proposition for those looking for something more casual. Apple makes the best tablet computers on the planet; iOS is the best tablet operating system. So if you're going to b...

Excellent Display, Masses of power, Gorgeous design, Lightweight, Vast ecosystem, Improved Imaging, More memory...
No NFC, Battery is smaller than previous generation (not that you'll notice)...
The iPad Air 2 really is a very impressive piece of kit that brings together everything that made the iPad Air great and adds in a raft of refinements designed to further improve the general user experience. The end result of all this is a fantastic table...

techradar.com/au/

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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It was hard to see how Apple could improve on the first iPad Air - arguably the finest tablet ever produced.And then it went and did so with the iPad Air 2. You can talk all you like about what counts as "too thin" but there's no denying that this new t...

Sleek, Superbly powerful, Lovely screen...
Volume silencer gone, 16GB is too little storage...
A brilliant tablet that has further raised the bar for the rest of the competition. If you're in two minds what to go for - this is your choice...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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The 9.7in iPad Air 2 is still one of the best tablets around. With its slim line profile, powerful innards and stunning design, it's exactly what every big screen tablet should be. It might not be Apple's top-end tablet anymore - that privilege goes to th...

Beautiful classic Apple design, Fabulous screen, Performance still stands up in 2017...
The iPad Pro 9.7in is even better, Can't take advantage of split screen view...
Thinner, lighter and a lot more powerful, the iPad Air 2 is the best 'big' tablet...

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itpro.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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The iPad Air 2 is unquestionably one of the finest tablets on the market, but it is facing stern competition from its own predecessor, the original iPad Air .Many are justifiably sceptical about whether or not it's really worth upgrading to the second i...

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itpro.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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The iPad Air 2 is the sixth version of Apple's 10in tablet in four years, so it's easy to become indifferent to what is still a technical marvel. A computer, camera and camcorder in a metal casing that weighs just 437g and is connected to the internet wir...

Slim and light, Flawless responsiveness, Fast, Useful Continuity features...
iCloud features have some problems, No waterproofing...
Not a must-have for owners of the original iPad Air, but a great buy for owners of older iPads and first-timers...

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macworld.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Which is the best mid-size iPad: the iPad Air 2 or the iPad Pro 9.7in?Apple currently sells two mid-size iPads but, slightly confusingly, they have completely different branding. The iPad Air 2 is 18 months old, and the iPad Pro 9.7in is brand-new, but ph...

Pro 9.7 adds Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil compatibility, Pro is faster...
Pro 9.7in is very expensive...
The iPad Pro 9.7 is considerably more expensive than the Air 2 (direct comparisons aren't possible any more, because there are no overlaps between the two devices' storage offerings, but the Pro is £60 more at each point than the Air 2 was at launch), yet...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Instead of the iPad Air 3, Apple has launched the new iPad Pro in a 9.7in size. The iPad Air 2 is now cheaper so what's the difference and which one should you buy? Find out in our iPad Air 2 vs new iPad Pro 9.7in comparison review. See also: Best tablets...

There are some subtle differences like the Rose Gold option, "Hey Siri" and the camera bump but if you're going to spend £150 on the new iPad Pro instead of the iPad Air 2 it's got to be because you will make use of the better screen, extra processing pow...

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macworld.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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This time year the iPad Air 2 had the world at its feet. In Apple's tablet line-up, the Air 2 was the top of the range: Apple's most powerful mobile device ever, with a luxurious 9.7-inch Retina-class screen, Touch ID and all of Apple's latest features. W...

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Theinquirer.net

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Apple isn't looking only to businesses, claiming that the iPad Pro's display is perfect for watching films and its upgraded processor perfect for gaming...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Apple on Wednesday showed off its new addition to the iPad line-up, and as predicted it's called the iPad Pro , a more powerful tablet with a bigger screen to rival the likes of Microsoft's Surface Pro 3. But how does it compare with the iPad Air 2 and do...

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thunderbaylive.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Lisa Gade compares the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 and the Apple iPad Air 2. Check out our video review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2...

itpro.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Apple claims its latest iPad is ‘the biggest news in iPad since iPad'. As was heavily leaked before its launch, the iPad Pro is the biggest iPad yet with a 12.9in screen. The iPad Pro will arrive in November with prices starting at $799 with UK pricing ye...

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mobilesyrup.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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It's August, which means that kids are filling their backpacks with pens, paper, textbooks and – oh, who are we kidding, no one uses those things anymore.Students want tech , and that's why our Back To School Guide features the best smartphones , tablets...

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alphr.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Update: We've updated our Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet comparison, at the bottom of this review A larger screen? Nope. A cheaper price? Nah. How about a base model with higher storage capacity? Not a chance. So what is the iPad Air 2's headline feature? It's th...

It's tough to criticise the iPad Air 2, because it's a refinement of what was already the best tablet on the market. It's slightly thinner and lighter, and has a better camera and a fingerprint reader for more convenient unlocking and payments. It's much...

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kitguru.net

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

Average rating:85

Apple is brand who seem to be similar to marmite – you love them or you hate them. Most criticism is aimed at the iOS system, as many feel it does not allow enough user control across the different aspects of the OS. Still, the iPad Air 2 has an ultra-sli...

Beautifully slim design, Improved display, Phenomenal A8X chip, Good battery life, Impressive tablet camera...
Very expensive, Pixel density could be higher, iOS is not for everybody...
Clearly, the Apple iPad Air 2 is a very impressive tablet.Apple's standard, sleek packaging gives way to a beautifully designed device. It is 18% thinner than its predecessor, and a fair bit lighter too.The display is also another strong area, with lovely...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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The Surface Pro 3 was unveiled by Microsoft in May 2014 as a device that can replace both your laptop and your tablet. Now, a new model of the Surface has arrived, this time simply called Surface 3. It's an all-new, more affordable option for potential Su...

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macworld.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Should I buy the new 12-inch MacBook or an iPad Air 2? I want a super-portable computing device for web browsing, email, some light work and a little gaming on the go.With the launch of the new 12-inch MacBook, Apple has added yet another super-portable c...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Sony didn't launch a new smartphone at MWC 2015 in Barcelona this year, but it did unveil a new iPad Air 2 rival in the form of the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet . Here, we put the two flagship tablets head-to-head to find out how they compare in our iPad Air 2 v...

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macworld.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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The iPad Air 2 is Apple's latest iPad tablet: its top-end, flagship tablet device. Launched in October 2014, the iPad Air 2 unlike its more cautious little brother, the iPad Mini 3, which came out at the same time comes with an impressive battery of enhan...

Exceptionally fast (laptoplike in processing speed), Beautiful build quality, Amazingly slim, Improved camera features, Firmer screen than iPad Air 1...
Slender frame makes us worry about robustness (although we've experienced no problems so far), Sound quality is thin and speaker placement is wasteful...
At first, we were a tiny bit concerned about how much physical punishment this slender creature would stand up to. But after well over a year of everyday use, our iPad Air 2 remains physically unharmed; and if you're throwing your iPad around the place (o...

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pcauthority.com.au

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

Average rating:83

A bigger screen? Nope. A lower price? Nah. How about a bit more storage in the base model? You must be joking. So what is the headline feature of the iPad Air 2? It's thinner, because that's exactly the feature everyone had been clamouring for. “You know...

The iPad Air 2 refines what was hitherto the best tablet on the market. It's slightly thinner and lighter, with a better camera and a fingerprint reader for more convenient unlocking and app payments. It's much faster, too, and the screen is subtly impro...

itpro.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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In a world where portable machines are becoming ever more powerful, we take a look at the best tablets Microsoft and Apple have to offer. The arch-rivals have taken opposite paths when it comes to products. Apple has opted for a pure-play tablet, whereas...

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apcmag.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Compared side-by-side with the original Air, this new model doesn't look that different — the screen is still a 9.7-inch, 2,048 x 1,536-pixel panel that's one of the best LCD tablet displays available, though it's not as vibrant and rich as the AMOLED dis...

telegraph.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Best gadgets of 2014: the year in reviews...

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geeksquad.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Tablets are now such a part of everyday life it's hard to believe the original iPad was launched less than 5 years ago.Since then we've seen tablets in all shapes and sizes, and we've also seen manufacturers looking to secure their own niches in an ever-m...

techadvisor.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Apple's iPad Air 2 arrived in October, joining fierce competition in the tablet market from rivals. Here, we put Apple's latest 10in tablet head-to-head with Samsung's flagship offering in our iPad Air 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 comparison. You might...

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theaustralian.com.au

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Shopping for a smartphone, tablet, notebook or desktop is never easy with a confusing array of choices on the market. Take the guesswork out of the equation with our list of the best tech releases of 2014 that warrant attention this holiday shopping seaso...

techadvisor.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Many Apple fans were hoping for an iPad Pro this year, but it didn't happen. What they did get was a successor to the iPad Air. Here we...

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ouritdept.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

Average rating:90

It has been more than four years since Apple first introduced the iPad and only one year since the iPad Air was released on the market. The Apple iPad Air 2 recently made its debut with a new thinner appearance and color option which represents the first...

Incredible thin and sleek design with new gold color option (which I really like, by the way!), Touch ID fingerprint sensor provides added security, Improved abundance of apps, Decent battery life, Improved processing performance, WiFi and cellular model...
Absence of the mute switch on the chassis, Antireflective coating on the display is subtle and hardly noticeable, The device can be quite pricey depending upon the model you choose...

reviewed.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

Average rating:96

There are certain immutable Fall traditions that arrive every year like clockwork: the leaves change, the weather gets colder, and Apple rolls out some new iPads. This year's harvest included a crop of new iPads, and (shocker, I know) Apple claims that th...

This Apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. With last year's iPad Air still very much alive and kicking, Apple didn't have to change much to turn out a successful update. True to form, Apple stuck with what worked, including a few hardware advancem...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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The newest addition to the iPad line-up is the iPad Air 2 but what's the difference compared to the iPad Air ? Find out in our iPad Air 2 vs iPad Air comparison review. See also : Best tablets you can buy in 2014. iPad Air 2 vs iPad Air: Price and availa...

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digitalversus.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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With tablet market growth now slowing, Apple is doing its best to boost sales figures with the new 9.7" iPad Air 2. However, it'll have to work twice as hard to keep afloat in this competitive market, even battling its own brethren: the iPad Air might hav...

Design as well crafted as ever, Impressively lightweight and thin, Power/unfailing responsiveness, TouchID fingerprint scanner works well, Nearly perfect screen with excellent antiglare coating, Closer links with other Apple products (Continuity, Handoff)...
Sound from the speakers resonates a little in the shell, Storage isn't expandable/no 32 GB version, Mute button has gone...
Better specs and monster power fit into the iPad Air 2's carefully crafted body, now thinner than ever. Apple has created an incredible harmony between the hardware and software, making it a delight to use. We were hoping that all of the improvements woul...

macworld.com.au

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Otherwise it's the same as last year'sWi-Fi: $499 (16GB); $619 (64GB); $739 (128GB). Wi-Fi + Cellular: $659 (16GB); $779 (64GB); $899 (128GB)It's a little thinner. It's a little lighter. It's a whole lot faster. All of this makes the iPad Air 2 both more...

All of Apple's tablets are great performers. Having five different models – in various sizes, both Wi-Fi only and with cellular – makes them more accessible than ever, since the price points range from $299 for the original iPad mini all the way to $1019...

goodgearguide.com.au

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

Average rating:90

Apple started with the size of the iPad. The Air 2 retains its 9.7in, 2048x1536 resolution screen, although it rests in a body that is 6mm thin. Turns out Apple has shaved the Air 2 down by 19 per cent.Making better technology more mobile is a big deal. I...

Great performance, Thin at 6mm, Improved cameras, Finger scanner...
Expensive, Apple locks its ecosystem...

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gizmodo.com.au

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Gadgets get thinner every year. That's a given. But the iPad Air 2 crosses a threshold where thin makes a difference.Gizmodo loves technology. Our product reviews are presented thanks to Dick Smith.The thinnest big iPad ever.Underneath the new 2048×1536 (...

Incredibly thin and light, Beautiful screen thanks to new engineering techniques, Powerful new processor...
Not enough to make you ditch your original iPad Air, No Apple Pay in Australia, Still expensive...
Apple iPad Air 2LikeIncredibly thin and light.Beautiful screen thanks to new engineering techniques.Powerful new processor.Don't LikeNot enough to make you ditch your original iPad Air.No Apple Pay in Australia.Still expensive.If you don't have an iPad an...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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Just like last year, Apple unveiled two new iPads in October . Only one of them wasn't really new. Here's our iPad Air 2 and iPad mini...

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gizmodo.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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It's an interesting time for tablets. Ubiquitous yet stagnant, we love grubbying those shiny personal screens yet our general uses of them haven't stretched much beyond the read/create/play functions that earlier generations are still perfectly capable of...

It's an iPad. Seriously, that sounds funny, but it does come as a mark of a certain quality. It means it's a very finely crafted tablet with an app store filled to bursting with the latest mobile games and utilities. And this one is more powerful, thinner...
Is it possible to make a tablet too beautiful? Maybe we're neurotic, but these are versatile, multi-tasking devices – is that always best served all dressed up in your Sunday best? We do feel like we have to smother its waif-like aluminium in a chunky cas...
In simple terms, if you don't have an iPad and want an iPad, this is the best iPad. It's meaningfully better in terms of portability – light, thin, rigid, glare-resistant – than the previous iPad Air, so goes straight to the top of the wanted list. But fo...

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dailystar.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

Average rating:100

TASTY: The new iPad Air 2 from Apple is now on sale [DAVE SNELLING ]Tablet sales are in decline and it's easy to see why – the originals were just too good.If you've treated yourself to an iPad in the past you're probably still using and thoroughly enjoyi...

Apple have done it again.They've produced a tremendous tablet that simply makes you want to pick it up and use it.It's light, has a truly mesmorising screen and its speed is mind-blowing.The camera is much improved and Touch ID is a welcome addition and a...

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whathifi.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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We were not sure it was possible, but Apple has done it. Apple has taken the best tablet ever made and made it even better. We're well aware this opinion isn't going to sit well with some people, but the fact is that when it comes to creating the best ta...

Faster performance, Improved screen with richer colours and deeper blacks, Greater contrast, Smoother graphics, Superb build, Better cameras...
Speaker could be better, Restrictive...
There's absolutely no doubt that Apple has done it again. This is the iPad to beat all iPads, and is still the best tablet on the market. Yes, its restrictive nature does make it a little pricier, gigabyte-for-gigabyte, than competitors that allow you to...

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cybershack.com.au

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

Average rating:90

It's hard to believe the first iPad was released just four and a half years ago. In the time, we've seen eight iPads and what feels like a million other Android and Windows tablets. It also feels like they're almost all the same.The iPad Air 2, the sevent...

Powerful, new hardware, Incredibly light and thin, Great camera...
Battery has suffered a little, Not worth the upgrade for most, 16GB of storage not enough for most people...
At the end of the day, the iPad Air 2 is still an iPad. It's still the best tablet you can buy, but if you're on a fairly recent model there's not really enough incentive to upgrade. Considering the now somewhat sluggish performance original iPad, iPad 2...

gadgetshow.channel5.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

Average rating:100

Is the iPad Air 2 Apple's best tablet yet? We take a look in this very review...

v3.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

Average rating:80

Apple's iPad Air 2 is a collection of firsts for the firm's tablet line. It's the first iPad to come with a Touch ID sensor, the first to feature an anti-reflective display and the first to be made available in a gold colour scheme, following in the foots...

Nippy performance, anti-reflective screen, slim profile, good battery life, Touch ID sensor...
Camera still struggles in poor lighting, not many signifcant changes over the original iPad Air...
The iPad Air 2 is lighter, thinner and faster than its predecessor, but the updates are not enough to make it worth ditching the old model if you already have one...

brisbanetimes.com.au

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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iPad Air 2 is now the thinnest and most powerful iOS device.How do you make a better iOS tablet than the iPad Air? In terms of doing what it's designed to do, last year's model (and, arguably, even the one before it) were pretty much as good as you could...

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gadgetguy.com.au

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

Average rating:90

A new year means a new iPad, and here we are with another model ready for consumers to take home. Is the latest iteration Apple's best, and does it have what it takes to survive the onslaught of tablet competitors heading its way?It's hard to believe, but...

Lovely clear screen; Display has much faster touch support, making typing just that much easier and more accurate when you're a fast typist; Still one of the prettiest tablet designs out there; Touch ID fingerprint unlocking included;...
No flash on the rear camera; Mute and lock switch has disappeared; Still no expandable storage; No NFC;...
There is no doubt that Apple's reinvention of the tablet has been one of those game changers, lighting a fire under nearly every electronics manufacturer and making them, as Apple used to put it, “think different.”And in this incarnation, the iPad Air 2...

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businessinsider.my

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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It's a weird time for Apple's iPad.iPad sales continue to fall , likely because many realize they don't need to upgrade every other year like they do with an iPhone. Meanwhile, the big-screen iPhones have the potential to cannibalize even more iPad sales...

The strength of the iPad Air 2 is the same as it always has been with all iPads. It has the most and the best apps designed for the larger screen than any other competing tablet. That alone makes it worth buying if you want a tablet, but it's also beautif...

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theregister.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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This year's update to Apple's full-size iPad looks like a minor one. With headline changes like a Touch ID sensor, a faster processor, and a further reduction in thickness and weight, it is tempting to write off the mods as a little window dressing to ra...

All in all, this is one quick tablet, all set for some great game playing if you like that sort of thing. It also makes for a silk-smooth interface and the power to take on production duties from the more serious apps out there. The best iPad upgrade yet...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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The iPad Air 2 is just 6.1mm thick and weighs only 437g: by comparison, the iPad Air 1 was 7.5mm thick and weighed 469g. See also: Best tablets of 2014 This is a stunning engineering achievement, although in everyday use, this reduction in size doesn't...

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fatducktech.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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The iPad Air has a 15% smaller battery than its predecessors. What does that mean in real world battery terms? Also, should you buy the iPad Air 2 or the iPad Mini 3?See also: Apple iPad Air 2 Review Day One: Early impressions and Vs iPad Air [Video]I'm...

eurogamer.net

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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The tablet market seems to be facing too major problems. Firstly, while mobile technology is rapidly evolving and scaling upwards, the complexity of the tasks they are processing is not. Today's iPad doesn't decode media any better than its predecessors...

If you're in the market for a tablet that offers the best possible technology combined with a beautiful screen and a superb form factor, the iPad Air 2 is the best product available. Everything that made us declare its predecessor as 'tablet of the year'...

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Theinquirer.net

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

Average rating:90

THE IPAD AIR 2 is a tablet of firsts. It's the first iPad to come with a Touch ID sensor, the first to feature an anti-reflective display and the first to be made available in gold, following in the footsteps of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus...

Nippy performance, anti-reflective screen, slim profile, good battery life, Touch ID sensor...
Camera still struggles in poor light, doesn't feel that different to the original iPad Air...
The iPad Air 2 is undoubtedly an improvement on last year's model, owing to its A8X chip, new anti-reflective screen and, of course, its slimmer design, which makes the iPad extremely comfortable to use for a tablet of its size.Owners of the iPad Air migh...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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Nexus 9 vs iPad Air 2: UK price Let's start with the important stuff in any tablet comparison: price. The Nexus 9 starts at a very reasonable £319 inc VAT for the 16GB Wi-Fi only model. The 32GB Wi-Fi Nexus 9 costs £399 inc VAT. The 16GB Wi-Fi-only iPa...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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Apple has announced, as expected, two new iPads. The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 are now available but older iPad models remain on sale so which one should you buy? See also : Best iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 deals . Not only are there various different c...

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techguide.com.au

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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The iPad Air 2 has come a long way since the original iPad was released four years ago and this latest version takes the tablet experience to a whole new level.Inside and outside there are a number of improvements from last year's model.Now it might not l...

The iPad Air 2 is an excellent upgrade to an already impressive device with useful improvements across the board.If you bought the iPad Air last year you can rest assured your device will still hold up well against the new iPad Air 2.But if you're looking...

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Digitaltrends.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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It's thinner, faster, comes in gold, reads your fingerprints … and it's an iPad. Android or Windows lovers may denounce Apple's iPhones for a bunch of reasons, and plenty of them are valid, but when it comes to tablets, it's hard to fault the king. The iP...

Thinner than any other Apple device, Screen brighter than iPad Air, Powerful new processor is a step up, iPads have best app selection of any tablet, Improved rear camera, Touch ID added...
16GB model does not have enough storage, Speaker quality worse than Air 1, iPad Air 1 is $100 cheaper, Not water resistant, No MicroSD storage options...
The iPad Air 2 is a worthy new iPad. It doesn't reinvent the market, but it does perfect it. This is as close to Steve Jobs original vision for an iPad as we can imagine. It's a fantastic tablet and outshines everything else out there in almost every mea...

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wired.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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Apple's new iPad Air 2 feature's the company's first tri-core CPU running at 1.5GHz , double the RAM ( 2GB ) of the original iPad Air, a massive performance increase , significantly improved photography capabilities, a larger battery , an improved displ...

Gorgeous design; thinner and lighter than last model; tricore CPU screams; double RAM of last model; long battery life; excellent photography for a tablet; fingerprint recognition; excellent selection of apps; still easy to use...
Drawbacks will be subjective, such as a less open app ecosystem; lacks 60fps video capture of iPhone line; speaker quality reduced versus predecessor...
The iPad Air 2 is a more refined version of the most accomplished iPad to date When we began this review 3,000 words ago, we wanted to determine whether the iPad Air 2 was as perfect in 2014 as the iPad Air was in 2013. The answer is yes. It has earn...

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digitalspy.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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When it comes to tablets, Apple is still the company to beat. It has been heavily overtaken for phone sales by Android (though not necessarily by individual manufacturers) and it no longer has a monopoly of tablet sales, but the iPad remains the premium t...

Thinner than ever, Turbo powered processor, Touch ID...
Hardware mute button missing, Not enough upgrades?, Some will want new design...
The question with the iPad Air 2 is not 'Should you upgrade?' so much as 'Are you ready for your next tablet?'If you are, this is - by a long chalk - the best one around, matching superb hardware with Apple's user interface, unbeaten in intuitive usabilit...

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pocket-lint.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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The original iPad Air is a fantastic tablet. Perfect for the home, upon its launch in 2013 it shared the stage with the more portable iPad mini with Retina display, offering equal power in different sized packages. One year on and it's the turn of the iP...

Screen improvements (anti-glare limits reflections), even more power, thinner design, TouchID integrated, best iPad camera yet...
No curved glass from the iPhone 6 range, camera could be better still, lock/rotation switch absent, original iPad Air remains strong...
Apple has once again created a fantastic tablet in the iPad Air 2, ideal for those at the top-end of the market looking for the best on offer. It's faster, lighter, thinner - just all-round better than before. Will devices like the budget Tesco Hud...

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telegraph.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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The original iPad Air was a remarkable machine: so light it ceased to notice in a bag, so slim that it really lived up to the marketing hype of being a sheet of glass in your hand. Customers, Apple crowed, reported 100 per cent satisfaction.So how to...

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telegraph.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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Unlike its predecessors, the iPad Air 2 is available in gold and has a touch ID feature, making it easier to access the screen securely.The Air 2's new A8X processor is also considerably faster, but despite those upgrades, the tablet is not a radical d...

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3g.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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One year after Apple built its slimmest, lightest slate and it's back with a new tablet that's even slimmer and lighter. It's also an improvement in other areas, most notably through the inclusion of Touch ID, but there's no denying that it's a remarkably...

Stunning build, Touch ID, Powerful...
Too similar to the iPad Air, No microSD card slot, Expensive for larger storage sizes...
The iPad Air 2 is the best tablet Apple has ever made and probably the best tablet anyone's ever made, it's just not much better than the iPad Air...

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theglobeandmail.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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Most people tend to be happy with the tablets they already own, especially when it comes to Apple Inc.'s iPad: This past May, J.D. Power & Associates gave the iPad top marks in consumer satisfaction scoring five out of a possible five marks. And in market...

Pro iPad users will notice an immediate and significant boost in speed, a big reduction in the weight of your device and most likely, improved battery life: all attractive features in a mobile device. That these updates can be had for a lower price than w...

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gizmodo.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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While we got our probing hands all over Apple's new lighter, thinner, more TouchID-ier iPad Air 2 tablet for a good half an hour at the Berlin launch event last week, our review sample appears, rather unfortunately, to still be in the post. Or maybe Gera...

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T3.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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But as Tim Cook said, how can you improve on what people were calling the best tablet on the market? It's not like it can get much thinner or slimmer while preserving the screen size, right?Read more: Apple iPad mini 3 review: Hands-onWell, no. Wrong. The...

Upgraded screen, Slimmer design, Super speedy processor...
16GB is a little low on space, No mute switch...
The iPad Air 2 is the best tablet ever created - and that's not us getting excited over an Apple product for the sake of it.From the amazing engineering that got this thing so thin and yet still feeling so premium, to the A8X chip which has given the tabl...

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techradar.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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When you've got a tablet as impressive as the iPad Air, then creating a lust-worthy sequel is no mean feat.The iPad Air was a great tablet for a number of reasons: the design was slimmer, felt nicer in the hand thanks to the "ceramic" feel, and it was the...

Sleek design, Great power, Nice screen upgrade...
No volume silencer, Not a lot new...
When you've got a tablet as impressive as the iPad Air, then creating a lust-worthy sequel is no mean feat. The iPad Air was a great tablet for a number of reasons: the design was slimmer, felt nicer in the hand thanks to the "ceramic" feel, and it was th...

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digitalspy.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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In Cupertino today, Apple presented the products it's hoping we'll splash out on this Christmas. In what is likely to be the company's last big presentation this year, CEO Tim Cook revealed two new iPads and a new iMac with a remarkably high-resolution sc...

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trustedreviews.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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What is the iPad Air 2? Apple made the tablet of the year with the iPad Air . Slim, light and speedy it also came with the best app selection via the App Store. It's a tough act to follow, but Apple has come up trumps with the iPad Air 2. It's slimmer, li...

Screen doesn't reflect much, Great performance, Ultra-slim design, Improved camera...
Battery life a little lower, 16GB version storage too low...
The iPad Air 2 is another triumph for Apple. The design and screen have improved in all the right ways, and the new A8X processor is nothing short of astonishing. This is still the best large tablet around.Next, read our Best Android Tablets Round-up...

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stuff.tv/my/

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2018-02-28 09:49:21

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Leaked shots of what may well be the iPad Air 2's rear case suggest that the design is little changed from the current model. There are a few minor tweaks in evidence: larger speaker grilles, albeit arranged in one rather than two rows; a slightly relocat...

Stunningly slim and beautifully made, Screen is better than ever, Vastly more powerful...
Very small hit to battery life...
iOS 8.1 is obviously available on the original iPad Air, so you don't need to buy an Air 2 to get neat tricks such as Continuity. And there's probably not quite enough for all but the most feverishly Apple-dedicated of existing Air owners to justify the u...

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stuff.tv

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2018-02-28 09:49:21

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Leaked shots of what may well be the iPad Air 2's rear case suggest that the design is little changed from the current model. There are a few minor tweaks in evidence: larger speaker grilles, albeit arranged in one rather than two rows; a slightly relocat...

Stunningly slim and beautifully made, Screen is better than ever, Vastly more powerful...
Very small hit to battery life...

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telegraph.co.uk

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2018-02-28 09:49:21

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Kindle Fire HDXFrom £199Kinect Sports Rivals previewSamsung Galaxy Note II reviewMicrosoft Surface: first impressionsWorld's highest resolution tabletGoogle Nexus 10 reviewSamsung Galaxy Note 10.1 4G reviewIf you use the internet, you almost certainly us...

au.pcmag.com

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2018-04-26 16:58:14

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The Apple iPad mini 2 ($299, 16GB) is just a shrunken, original iPad Air. With a new, lower price, though, it's become the best inexpensive on-ramp to the world of iOS apps. Think of it as Apple's lowest-cost laptop, Apple's netbook, or the true sequel to...

Beautifully built, Fast, Sharp screen, Excellent app options...
Not the latest Apple tech, Not as easy to hold with a single hand as narrower small-screen tablets...
The iPad mini 2 is the best value iOS product on the market today, letting you into the Apple app world without breaking the bank...

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techcrunch.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Apple's latest iPad update includes a redesigned iPad Air, just one year after the device was first introduced. Typically, Apple keeps the outside case design on mobile gadgets around for two years before switching things up, so the new slimmer Air is a r...

Apple's iPad is a category that in some ways is trying to define itself, now that it's moving into its relative young adulthood. Larger phones mean that it will mean different things for users than it did when it was introduced four years ago. The iPad Ai...

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androidauthority.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Editor's note: this comparison has originally been published on our sister site TabTimes , your resource for tablets and convertibles running all operating systems.Both the Apple iPad Air 2 and the HTC built Google Nexus 9 have been on the market for a sh...

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gottabemobile.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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The iPad Air 2 looks like the iPad Air, but it includes improvements and refinements that come together to deliver a vastly improved experience that is hard to completely understand until you make the switch.On paper it seems like such a small upgrade, bu...

The iPad Air 2 is thin and light, with blazing fast speed, a screen that is easier to use in bright light and finally supports Touch ID...
The iPad Air 2 should start with 32GB of storage and it would be great to see Apple deliver better sound...

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gottabemobile.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Learn how the iPad Air 2 iOS 8.2 update performs in this in-depth iOS 8.2 review specific to the newest iPad. In early March Apple announced the iOS 8.2 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Although part of this update focuses on the Apple Watch app an...

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gottabemobile.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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The iOS 8.1.3 update is a small one overall and especially so for the iPad Air 2 that is only a few months old. Our iPad Air 2 iOS 8.1.3 review focuses on the performance of the update and bugs that it fixes for users of the newest iPad in Apple's lineup...

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maclife.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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Squeezing down the slender iPad Air from 7.5mm to 6.1mm wowed folks watching the iPad Air 2's launch event last October and the difference is obvious when you hold it. That's not the biggest boon when it comes to the increasingly compact full-size iPad, t...

Even thinner and lighter. Amazing performance. Touch ID, finally! Antireflective screen.
Lacks some of the photo capabilities of iPhone 6 Plus...

madshrimps.be

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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At first we would like to thank BAPCo for supplying us an Apple iPad Air 2 16GB Tablet for testing and reviewing.“A non-profit consortium, BAPCo's charter is to develop and distribute a set of objective performance benchmarks based on popular computer app...

While we were a bit skeptical at first mostly driven by the sale price of the 16GB Wi-Fi only iPad Air 2 tablet, our impression has changed quite dramatically after using the tablet extensively on a two-week period. Compared to what we have seen with the...

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makeuseof.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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The iPad stands on its own as a platform, it's very branding synonymous with “tablet” – a Xerox or Kleenex of the consumer electronics world. Apple's latest iteration is the iPad Air 2 ( from $499 for 16gb), a revised and slightly-more-slender version of...

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imore.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:17

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The iPad Air 2 took Apple's thinnest and lightest full-sized tablet ever and made it even thinner and lighter. It also laminated the screen to make the pixels look like they were floating inside the glass, added Touch ID, and 8 megapixel iSight camera, an...

Rene: Extensions are great, handoff is great, Workflow is genius, and Pixelmator is fantastic. Three months later, however, I'm anxious for more apps like Pixelmator. I feel like the iPad Air 2 architecture offers so much potential and we don't have enoug...

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tablet-news.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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The iPad Air 2 is the latest Apple flagship slate, a 9.7 inch device, that was announced on October 16th and it's priced at $499, in the 16 GB version, $599 in the 64 GB one and $699 in the 128 GB one. We've tested the iPad Air 1 about 11 months ago, so t...

slim, but solid, very light, less glare than many tablets, good battery, loud speakers, good display, good cameras, ultra fast browser, excellent hardware, fast rendering, good productivity, And the...
big bezel, long charging, back vibrates a lot, UI getting old...

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techworld.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Many Apple fans were hoping for an iPad Pro this year, but it didn't happen. What they did get was a successor to the iPad Air. Here we compare the iPad Air 2 with Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 so you know which is the best device to buy.The only facet the Su...

Which is best all comes down to what you want to do with a tablet. For entertainment, web browsing, email, social networks, games, photography and video, the iPad wins. It's also a lot cheaper than the Surface Pro 3. A lot. If you need a tablet that's als...

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gottabemobile.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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The iPad Air 2 is often described as the best tablet money can buy, but people also love the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 because it works like a laptop and runs full Windows software and it works like a tablet. However, if you just forked over between $500 an...

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anandtech.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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As we approach the holidays, Apple has launched a new iPad as expected. As one might expect from the name, the iPad Air 2 is more of an evolution of the original iPad Air than a clean-sheet design. This doesn't mean that there's little to talk about thoug...

Overall, there's a lot to go over on the iPad Air 2. While the name suggests that it's an iterative update in nature, in practice these updates add a lot of compelling hardware to the high-end iPad line. One of the first areas worth looking at here is the...

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the-gadgeteer.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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I always get excited when Apple announces new products, but I'll admit the latest iPad announcements left me a bit disappointed. As you know if you've read any of my reviews, I love my iPad mini with Retina display. I planned to update to the newest mini...

Thinner and lighter than any previous fullsized iPad, Improved camera, NFC chip lets you use Apple Pay for online purchases, Faster than previous iPads, Better sound than previous iPads, Thumbprint reader for increased security and for use with Apple Pay...
Incremental updates may not seem worth the purchase to people with the iPad Air...

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macworld.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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It's a little thinner. It's a little lighter. It's a whole lot faster. All of this makes the iPad Air 2 both more of the same and better than ever. The form-factor didn't change since last year's redesign, but even though the iPad Air 2 is slimmer than it...

All of Apple's tablets are great performers. Having five different models—in various sizes, both Wi-Fi only and with cellular—makes them more accessible than ever, since the price points range from $249 for the original iPad mini all the way to $829 for...

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macworld.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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androidpolice.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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I've owned an iPad Air since the original model came out last year (my first iPad), and when the Air 2 came out late last month, I dove right in and bought another. Why? My biggest issue with the original Air was speed: occasional stutters and lackluster...

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bgr.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Often times when we see outspoken fans of one mobile platform share thoughts on another platform publicly, the result isn't objective enough to even bother with. Sometimes, however, when the author manages to remain objective, they surprise us with intere...

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phonearena.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Apple, in standard fashion, introduced its two new tablets, the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3, to the public not too long ago – both of which, naturally, are expected to compete in the upcoming holiday season. Generally speaking, Apple intends for them to g...

Separated by only $100, it's really tough for us to recommend going with the iPad mini 3 – even though it's the cheaper of the two models, at $399. It's even tougher to swallow knowing that it doesn't see any major improvements, or differences, with its o...

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phonearena.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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The holidays are just right around the corner, so consumers will no doubt be in full force shopping for the best of the best for their loved loves. In the tablet space, we've been fortunate to see the arrival of two spectacular offerings very recently –...

These two couldn't be any more different on the outside, as one impressively stands out for its premium design and svelte construction – while the other follows a more humble and modest path. Mainly due to that disparity, it makes perfect sense why the iP...

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technobuffalo.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Not as many people are buying iPads anymore. For the past few quarters now, the company has faced a noticeable decline in sales, highlighting a worrying trend for a device that was once ubiquitous with the tablet market. More affordable Android competitor...

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Pocketnow.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

Average rating:90

It's hard to review an iPad these days.The last Apple products to cross our review desk, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, were significant upgrades that catapulted the company into the realm of the large-format smartphone, while maintaining the ease-of-use and re...

One of the thinnest tablets in the world, Allday endurance (and then some), Beautiful design, Powerful hardware with classleading ecosystem...
Power users may find UX inflexible, Cameras are only soso, Display resolution is nothing special...
iPads are typically not the most surprising tablets, and this edition is no exception. Iteration is never as exciting as revolution, but this an iteration on a tablet that was already near –if not at– the top of the pile for quality and capability. Again...

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computershopper.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Is that a bad thing? By no means. Messing around all that much with an icon seldom ends well. The iPad Air 2 does nothing to change the status quo, which is to say: It's the best mainstream consumer tablet you can buy, just like the iPad Air before it. (A...

Somehow, even thinner than ever, Very snappy performance, thanks to A8X chip upgrade, Fingerprint login, Better cameras...
The familiar iPad-family gripes (no MicroSD card slot, reliance on iTunes), Rear camera lacks a flash, Physical mute/orientation-lock switch has been eliminated...
The iPad Air 2 takes the title (from Apple's original Air) of Best Tablet You Can Buy. The updates aren't enough to force an upgrade from a 2013 Air, but it'll feel like a tablet from another planet if you're still using an original iPad or iPad 2, or an...

macobserver.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Proof the Apple SIM exists!My friends at Apple took pity on me and sent me one to play with. The best I can tell, they're now available at a handful of Apple Stores and are trickling into the rest. For the sake of those who got burned by greedy wireless o...

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macnn.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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Apple continues to dominate the tablet market with good reason -- its pace of innovation since launching the original iPad just four years ago must have its competitors reeling. The iPad Air 2 is the six-generation iPad, although the product line is only...

Ultra thin, Ultra light, Ultra fast, Excellent OS, Outstanding ecosystem, Industryleading support...
Battery life still the same...
The iPad Air 2 represents a full generational leap over the 2013 iPad Air, even though that model is still more than a match for the latest 2014 models from the competition. Apple is simply blitzing its tablet competitors by making the absolute best flags...

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notebookcheck.net

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2018-02-28 09:49:18

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The Apple iPad Air 2 does not really differ from its predecessor in terms of design, it is only a bit thinner . However, there are big changes inside the case: The communication modules are faster and the processor as well as the graphics solution also sh...

Great design, High-quality materials, Fast components, Great display, Excellent GPS module, Covers many frequencies, Good camera in daylight, Good viewing angle stability, Decent speakers, Finally 2 GB memory...
Pressure-sensitive case, Configurable toggle was removed, Problems with iOS 8.1, Throttling of the CPU and GPU, Only LTE Cat. 4, No Bluetooth 4.1, NFC without antennas can only be used in combination with Apple Pay, Signal noise of the Bluetooth connectio...
In Review Apple iPad Air 2The Apple iPad Air 2 is still a really good tablet that is pleasing with its even slimmer construction and high-quality materials. Unfortunately, the slim construction also results in some drawbacks since the tablet is more sensi...

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computerworld.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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If you liked last year's iPad Air, you'll almost certainly like this year's version, unveiled early last month (along with the 5K Retina iMac) by Apple CEO Tim Cook. The iPad Air 2 features Touch ID, a (much) faster system architecture and an aluminum enc...

Fast, Continuity feature allows seamless integration with other Apple devices, Touch ID feature, builtin encryption...
No LED flash support for photos and movies, camera specs lag behind iPhone 6 models, cannot use Apple Pay via NFC...
When the iPad was first released in 2010, I described it as a leap ahead for computing -- a tool that simplified interaction in a way that I thought would make computing accessible to even more people. And when I looked at last year's iPad Air, I said...

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wired.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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But after a few days of playing with it, I am, well, a bit confused. This tablet clearly has the potential to be great, and yet, it isn't. Not yet at least.While I don't feel like I've been able to spend enough time with the Nexus 9 to give it the full re...

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networkworld.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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If you liked last year's iPad Air, you'll almost certainly like this year's version, unveiled early last month (along with the 5K Retina iMac) by Apple CEO Tim Cook. The iPad Air 2 features Touch ID, a (much) faster system architecture and an aluminum enc...

Fast, Continuity feature allows seamless integration with other Apple devices, Touch ID feature, builtin encryption...
No LED flash support for photos and movies, camera specs lag behind iPhone 6 models, cannot use Apple Pay via NFC...
When the iPad was first released in 2010, I described it as a leap ahead for computing -- a tool that simplified interaction in a way that I thought would make computing accessible to even more people. And when I looked at last year's iPad Air, I said...

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phonedog.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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The Apple iPad Air 2 review is here! Does the iPad Air 2 deserve the "Best iPad Ever" title? Find out in our full review above!The iPad Air 2 is 1.4mm thinner than the first iPad Air. It measures just 6.1mm thick, making it the thinnest tablet in the worl...

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hothardware.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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Most are in agreement that Apple's iPad Air 2 is one of the finest tablets ever produced, if not the best out there, period. Certainly, it's not difficult to make that case -- after all, the latest 9.7-inch iPad is thinner than its predecessor at just 6.1...

Slimmer than a shaved pencil, lighter than a pound, Sleek design and now comes in gold, Fast A8X SoC, 2GB of RAM, and new storage tiers, Upgraded cameras are finally worth talking about, Lots of little upgrades, such as the Touch ID sensor and barometer...
While battery life is as advertised, it's less than the previous iPad Air...
Let's be careful not to pigeonhole the iPad Air 2 as a glorified web browsing device, it's also adept at playing games. It gave NVIDIA's SHIELD tablet a run for its money by posting a higher average framerate in the offscreen T-Rex test in GFXBench, and t...

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zdnet.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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Smartphone and tablet vendors seem to be locked in an arms race to build the thinnest possible devices at the moment, with the current thinnest smartphone — the Oppo R5 — being so skeletal at 4.85mm that it can't even accommodate a 3.5mm audio jack. Apple...

If you're an Android fan, there are plenty of alternative tablets to choose from. Prominent among these are Samsung's excellent SuperAMOLEDequipped Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (which also comes in an 8.4inch model), and Sony's slimline (6.4mm) 10.1inch Xperia Z2 Ta...
So, if you're in the market for an iPad, should you buy the Air or the Air 2? The answer largely depends on how much you value the latest model's 6.1mm thinness, how much you need the A8X's extra processing and graphics speed and extra 1GB of RAM, whether...

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consumersearch.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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Silky smooth and super to look at. Thanks to a powerful A8X processor, the iPad Air 2 promises the fastest performance of any tablet ever, and reviews say that it largely delivers. That's something that serious gamers and others who need that level of per...

Vast tabletoptimized app selection, Powerful performance, Intuitive interface, Good battery life, Incredibly thin and light...
Little user customization...
Reviewers say that the iPad Air 2 is the best iPad ever, and the best tablet available, bar none. The battery lasts forever, performance is among the best of any tablet, and the huge number of tablet-optimized apps can't be beat.Breaking it downPerforman...

examiner.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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PreviousConclusionThe iPad Air 2 is more of an upgrade than critics originally had claimed. It might look identical to the original iPad Air at first from a short distance, but you will notice the difference once you pick up the unit. It is not only light...

PreviousLA Gadgets ExaminerConclusionThe iPad Air 2 is more of an upgrade than critics originally had claimed. It might look identical to the original iPad Air at first from a short distance, but you will notice the difference once you pick up the unit. I...

gizmodo.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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Gadgets get thinner every year. That's a given. But the iPad Air 2 crosses a threshold where thin makes a difference.AdvertisementI bought my first iPad in the summer of 2012, under the pretense that it would be a really killer digital photo frame at my w...

It's an iPad, which means it's a finely crafted tablet with an app store filled to bursting with the latest mobile games and utilities. This one is better than ever before, I love that I can now lift a 10-inch screen above my head in bed and watch movies...
I don't give a damn about Touch ID until Apple trusts my fingerprint enough not to require a password ever again, and until Apple lets me use it to buy things at brick and mortar stores with Apple Pay, Advertisement, It's expensive: I paid $730 for the mo...
If you dont have an iPad and want an iPad, this is the best iPad there is. Its meaningfully better in terms of portability (light, thin, rigid, glare-resistant) than the previous iPad Air, and thats about it. But for $450, the previous 32GB iPad Air wi...

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recombu.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

Average rating:90

Last year Apple wanted you to think of the iPad Air as the next revolutionary creative tool after the pencil . This year they've shaved down the bodywork and given it a new ticker.But is this the next major step in the iPad story or just a thinner, sharpe...

Beautiful, thin design, Best-in-class display, Excellent battery life, Fantastic user experience...
Lacks innovation, Expensive, No expandable storage...
Balancing act Every year Apple has to tread a fine line, by trying to offer consumers enough of an upgrade over last year's product without over-promising one year only to under deliver the next. The 4th generation iPad was a misstep in this regards a...

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barefeats.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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SHOOTOUT: iPad Air 2 versusiPad Air and iPhone 6 PlusPosted Wednesday, October 29th, 2014 by rob-ART morgan, mad scientistIn addition to comparing the the iPad Air 2 to the iPad Air, we have added the iPhone 6 Plus.Geekbench 3 simulates real-world workloa...

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newatlas.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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You could say that the 2013 iPad Air was the first mature tablet. So how is Apple going to sell a new model when the last one left no big gaps to fill? Join Gizmag, as we review Apple's bigger-than-you-might-think update, the iPad Air 2.Going by the stand...

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arstechnica.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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Apple has trained us pretty well about what to expect from alternating years of iDevice launches. The year of the Big Upgrade is routinely followed by the year of an extra letter tacked to the end of the name.Traditionally, Apple devotes its so-called "of...

Reduced weight and thickness make this easy enough to use with one hand, let alone held normally with two, Triple-core processor and 2GB of RAM can be felt in basic apps like heavy-duty browsing and video exporting, Touch ID is a welcome home-button upgra...
Apps, games, and iOS in general all have yet to catch up to the boosted specs, It's hard to call the gorgeous screen "bad" by any measure, but anyone expecting a major improvement to last year's model will be disappointed, especially in terms of a relativ...

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phonearena.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

Average rating:90

In the tablet world, there's only one significant name that stands unchallenged in the space – the iPad. Yes, Apple's tablet continues to have a firm stranglehold of the tablet market, mainly because it's so versatile in many ways. Last year, the company...

It boasts an even thinner design than its predecessor, Continues to exude a premium, solid finish, Triplecore processor shows it's capable of handling any task, Camera produces sharp images and videos, as long as lighting is ample, Fantastic for multimedi...
Battery life is less than last year's model, Softer quality with low lighting photo & video capture...
Apple certainly hits it on the mark with the iPad Air 2, seeing that it receives all the incremental upgrades we'd commonly expect to find on any successive device. It's thinner, lighter, and more powerful than ever before, while still being treated to an...

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appleinsider.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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ReviewApple's latest iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 incorporate Touch ID and support for Apple Pay within apps, with the same 10 hour battery life of previous models. The full size iPad Air 2 is also now 18 percent slimmer with an improved, antireflective dis...

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ilounge.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

Average rating:90

Apple has firmly established the iPad Air 2 ($499-$829) as the definitive flagship of its tablet line. Last year, there was ambiguity — some were justifiably willing to sacrifice screen size and color accuracy for comfort in the iPad mini with Retina disp...

A thinner, slightly lighter version of Apple's 9.7” iPad, which was already impressively thin and light in last year's iPad Air. New 8MP rear iSight camera also adds burst mode shooting and slomo video recording. New display with antireflective coating im...
Smaller battery causes a significant drop in battery life, falling hours behind the previous iPad Air (and earlier iPads) in certain tests. Rear camera, though improved, lags behind iPhone 6/6 Plus. Though thinner, the footprint may still feel too large f...
Pros: A thinner, slightly lighter version of Apple's 9.7” iPad, which was already impressively thin and light in last year's iPad Air. New 8MP rear iSight camera also adds burst mode shooting and slo-mo video recording. New display with anti-reflective co...

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notebookcheck.net

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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It is here! The new iPad Air. We want to give you our initial impressions of the review sample before the in-depth review follows in a couple of days. The big changes are happening on the inside. The predecessor is still the tablet reference and we expect...

The iPad Air 2The Apple iPad Air 2 leaves a great first impression with small drawbacks, even though this is complaining on a very high level. We don't expect any bad surprises during the review, but the latest device from Cupertino won't surpass the disp...

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mashable.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:19

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Holding the original iPad in one hand and Apple's new iPad Air 2 in the other, one can only marvel at the tablet progress Apple has made in a little more than four years.The first iPad was a sturdily built, half-inch-thick, 1.5-pound device. In 2010, I th...

Beautiful, light and powerful, Incredible screen, Touch ID fingerprint sensor adds convenience...
Pricey, No lock/mute switch...

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yahoo.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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This is it: The new iPad Air 2 (Deanne Fitzmaurice/Yahoo Tech)But to be fair, what else is there with the annual tablet refresh? You can make it faster, make its camera better, make its battery life longer, fool with the screen sizes. Then what?In any cas...

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slashgear.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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Apple is bullish on tablets and, for all it may be the slimmest and lightest of its breed, the iPad Air 2 is undeniably its new heavyweight champion. Dropping weight and bulk while simultaneously gaining power, the iPad Air 2 also dips into the best-selli...

After a year tied with the iPad mini, the iPad Air 2 has reclaimed the 9.7-inch iPad's spot as the flagship of Apple's tablet range. Easier to hold, faster, with a better display, and yet with no noticeable penalty in battery life, the iPad Air 2 takes wh...

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pcmag.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

Average rating:90

The Apple iPad is fading away, so it can make iOS apps even more visible. Apple's obsession with making its iPads thinner and thinner, lighter and lighter every year is a philosophical statement. The computer should disappear; all that should be left...

Very thin and light. Extremely fast processor. Best app design and selection of any platform. Cellular models can be switched between wireless carriers in software.
Expensive. Battery life is just okay...
The iPad Air 2 balances seamless ease of use, app abundance, and raw power in its ever-so-slender frame, continuing Apple's reign atop the tablet heap...

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theverge.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

Average rating:93

Magical, not revolutionaryWhat is an iPad?When Steve Jobs introduced Apple's tablet in January 2010, he delivered an unequivocal answer. “The iPad, if you were to sum it up, is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbel...

Terrific display, So very thin, Great battery life, Super fast...
No multiuser support, No multitasking, Safari icon still objectively terrible...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...

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gizmodo.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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Thinner than a pencil! More powerful than an original iPad Air! Able to tell your identity from a single fingerprint! The iPad Air 2 is here, and early reviews agree that it's better than ever. Not necessarily good enough to upgrade from a previous iPad...

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engadget.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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It's a conflicting time for Apple. On one hand, it's a joyous occasion for the company because its latest iPhones, which come in larger screen sizes than the last, set new sales records worldwide; but on the other hand, its lineup of iPads just experience...

The iPad mini 3 is just as good as its predecessor, but its lack of feature upgrades doesn't justify its price and places it behind the Air 2 in specs. Unless you love Apple's fingerprint sensor and Apple Pay, you may want to opt for last year's model in...

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Laptopmag.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

Average rating:100

There's no longer a question as to which tablet is Apple's flagship. While the new iPad mini 3 gets a Touch ID sensor and now comes in gold, the iPad Air 2 ($499 for 16GB, $828 as tested with 128GB and LTE) offers those goodies and a whole lot more. The A...

Gorgeous display, Superthin design, Faster A8X chip, Sharper camera, Best app selection, Very long battery life...
Multitasking could be better, No camera flash...

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gottabemobile.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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Today, as promised, Apple has released the iOS 8.1 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch . With the iOS 8.1 release date finally here, we want to take a look at how the iOS 8.1 update is performing on the iPad Air. This is our early iOS 8.1 review on iPa...

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tabletpcreview.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

Average rating:90

The latest full-size tablet from Apple is a moderately improved version of last year's model, which is why it has been dubbed the iPad Air 2. Like its predecessor, this is 9.7-inch device that runs the latest version of iOS, but it is even thinner and lig...

Quite slim and light, Very good screen, Huge selection of third-party apps, Long battery life, Fingerprint scanner...
No microSD card slot, No USB ports...
The name iPad Air 2 indicates that Apple knew it was taking last year's model and making incremental improvements to it. These enhancements are welcome, but they are not gamechangers.Apple iPad Air 2That said, the increase in processor speed will help kee...

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techworld.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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Apple has updated its full-size Apple iPad Air, and its replacement is known as the iPad Air 2. The new model keeps the same essential form – the same height and width, screen size and resolution – but includes some changes that raise it above the origina...

We will update this first-look with a full review and a verdict when we've tested this model...

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androidauthority.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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Consumers looking for a new tablet in time for Christmas are going to be spoiled for choice this year. In the space of just two days we've seen the launch of the new high-end Nexus 9 , iPad Mini 3, and iPad Air 2 . So let's break down exactly what each ta...

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gottabemobile.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:20

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In late September, Apple released an iOS 8.0.2 update for iPhone and iPad that was supposed to eliminate several iOS 8 problems. And while it did tackle some, the update also delivered some problems of its own. With that in mind, we want to offer an updat...

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mobiletechreview.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:21

Average rating:80

Built-in mic and stereo speakers, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. Audio formats supported: HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audibl...

Insanely thin and light, lovely design and impeccable build quality, less display glare, Touch ID is a useful addition...
We'd love to see Apple do more with multitasking in iOS for the big tablet...
The iPad Air 2 is Apple's best tablet yet--of course, we'd be shocked if they released a next generation product that wasn't improved, but that sometimes happens: the iPad mini 3 is one of the few that disappoints thanks to lacks of improvements. The Air...

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ubergizmo.com

Updated:
2018-02-28 09:49:21

Average rating:90

Apple single-handedly created what we know to be the tablet category. Before the iPhone was even a darling of the world, Steve Jobs had a vision to create a tablet computer. Of course, as we all know now, Jobs decided to put what would eventually become t...

Without question, the iPad Air is Apple's best full-sized (9.7-inch) iPad ever. With every generation, Apple has iterated its tablet without fail, slimming it down, improving its display, increasing its CPU and GPU performance. The list goes on and on. Th...

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yahoo.com

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2018-02-28 09:49:21

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There are useful changes inside, too. The iPad Air is powered by the same new chip (called the A7) that makes the iPhone 5s so fast. And it's a 64-bit chip, which, according to Apple, means smoother animation in 3-D games. All told, Apple says that the ne...

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macrumors.com

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2018-04-03 06:33:26

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Following Apple's October 16 event that saw the debut of the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3, Apple provided multiple publications with review units. The embargo has now lifted on review posts, so we've gathered some of the relevant excerpts from each site...

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topnewreview.com

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2018-04-05 11:02:26

Average rating:0

The iPad Air 2 is the sixth version of Apple 's 10in tablet in four years, so it's easy to become blasé about what is still a technical marvel. A computer, camera and camcorder in a metal casing that weighs just 437g and is connected to the internet wirel...

Each of the iPad Air 2's new features seem minor on paper, but taken together they all add up to make it one of the best tablets available – it's simply a joy to use. If you want the longest possible battery life though, or if you want a waterproof tablet...

pcmag.com

Updated:
2019-12-07 10:04:08

Average rating:80

Think of the new $499 iPad Air less as Apple's midrange tablet and more as its low-cost laptop. The 2019 Air is light, smooth, fast, and runs a wide range of entertainment and office apps. It suffers from a bit of middle-child syndrome, though. It's neith...

Fast performance, Slim, light design, Nice display, Works with Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard case...
Camera could be better, There are a lot of other iPad choices right now...
The new iPad Air is a tablet that works best with a keyboard case as a pseduo-laptop for anyone who wants a basic PC with Apple's software elegance...

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