As always no problem my only complaint is that it is too easy to spend money But it's a good spend

The 2017 9.7-inch iPad isn't intended to revolutionize Apple's tablet offerings, but it does go a long way to unifying the product line, and paving the way for the future of the platform -all starting at just $329.

It's an iPad

It is an iPad; The price is reasonable; It's fast

Screen could be nicer; No smart connector for keyboards; Speakers only on one side

Apple's newest iPad is a budget model that samples the best parts from past hits. We've got the original iPad Air's body stuffed with the iPhone 6s's A9 chipset and paired with a brighter version of the iPad Air 2's display. We have no complaints about performance, and battery life is excellent.

Apple's iPad reimagines the personal computer as an intuitive, slick and portable device that sprouts new features and uses with every additional app.

No manual necessary; Access to nearly all iPhone apps; 10-hour-plus battery life; Bright 9.7-inch IPS LCD screen; Three external buttons; Multi-directional accelerometer

Highly reflective screen; Slippery; No multi-tasking (yet; "Only" a few thousand iPad-specific apps (so far

Editors' note: The 2017 iPad reviewed here has been replaced by the a newer iPad introduced on March 27, 2018. The 2018 iPad adds compatibility with the Pencil stylus and a faster A10 processor. It sells for the same retail price as its 2017 predecessor, and is otherwise nearly identical.

Apple's new iPad delivers faster performance and a brighter screen than the model it replaces, at a price that's about half as much as the iPad Pro; Tight integration between the hardware, software and app store makes it easy to use

It's a bit thicker and heavier than the now defunct iPad Air 2; It lacks the stylus support, better speakers and better screen of the iPad Pro

good price/value; advanced technologically; pleasure for the youngsters.

App Availablity; Battery Life; Screen; WiFi

Speaker Quality

This is the base model of course, so if you want 128GB rather than 32GB of storage, you'll have to pay £429.

What is an iPad for We think it's for web browsing, second-screen video watching, gaming, and reading. And for all of those uses, the 2017 iPad is excellent. Its A9 processor is even capable of video conferencing and low-key Microsoft Office work without a problem.

Great value; Fast processor and Wi-Fi; Easy to use; Unrivaled app experience

No strong reason for most earlier iPad owners to upgrade

Read what you like into Apple’s branding, but with this latest iPad being short of any modifier (Air! Mini! Pro! Just Buy It Already!), it feels like Apple’s saying this is the iPad for almost everyone. If you want something smaller, buy a mini, and if you need a Pencil, grab a Pro, otherwise just get this iPad. Is it the best iPad? No. That accolade still rightly belongs to the Pro. And occasionally (again: that reflective screen), Apple should perhaps have reconsidered some of its cost-cutting decisions. On the whole, though, it’s hard to grumble at the new iPad’s marriage of form factor, power, app ecosystem, and price. If you’ve an iPad Air or earlier, this is a strong upgrade; if you’re new to tablets, you won’t find anything better for the price. Buy the new iPad here from Apple

Powerful and snappy in varied use cases ; Slightly thicker body brings practical benefits; Price is ideal for newcomers and upgraders;

Reflective and hollow-sounding display; Speakers still not up to much; Rear camera is merely OK;