The new Apple iPad (2017) surprised everyone when it was revealed on 21 March. We were all expecting the iPad Air 3. At least, that's what all the rumours pointed towards. Instead what we got was a hybrid of the original iPad Air and the iPad Air 2 – simply called the iPad (2017).

Cheap (for an iPad; Great performance; Generous storage

Screen isn't as good as iPad Air 2

This feels very much like a bare-bones iPad update. It's Apple simply doing a bit of housekeeping: dropping the ‘Air' label, fitting in a fresh engine and streamlining a well-established product.

Fast; smooth performance; Bright screen and solid blacks; Rich colours; crisp detail; Beautiful design; Good starting price

Screen is rather reflective; No brand new features

What can I say This is one of the best purchases I've made for a long time. Screen is brilliant, not laminated I was told but side by side with my mothers iPad Air 2 you can hardly tell the difference, screen is brighter on this iPad than the air 2 too.Battery life is good, lasts most of the day...

We used to own a mini and was after a replacement after losing it a few years back. This iPad was exactly what we were after, Netflix, YouTube and everything you could think of and plenty of storage!

After having an iPad 2 for 6 years it was time to upgrade. My son loves it so easy to set up and use. Apps are easy to instal & itu2019s worth the extra for the bigger memory. Itu2019s great that you can FaceTime on it & also send other Apple users text messages.

I had a replacement , my laptop stopped working , under the ext warranty I was able to exchange for the i pad, What difference its so quick and easy to use, I had it up and running within two hours, if you want a medium ipad go for this one , ab fab

Very fast and efficient service.

I love every thing about my I pad I talk to my friends and family and can put it in my kitchen and have a coffee with friends from all over the world ita wonderful; as I am disabled I can\u0026#x27;t sit at a desk a long time but with my I pad I can sit in comfort and still do the things I love

non at all only wish I had got one sooner; I was worried I wouldn\u0026#x27;t use it enough but I play around making play lists for my beloved music and look at pictures fantastic buy

Generally speaking, I'm not much of an Apple guy, but i have to admit that when it comes to tablets, I don't think there is a product out there that I would consider over the iPad.

Here's an interesting fact for you: if you take the iPad mini out of the equation, Apple's sales of larger iPads actually rose last quarter. The release of the iPad Pro 9.7 coupled with the enduring popularity of the iPad Air 2 meant that, far from being in decline, the iPad was on the up.