The iPad Air is Apple's fifth generation full-sized iPad tablet, and the name is definitely fitting for this remarkable device.
It is only 7.5 millimeters thin and weighs just 469 grams, making it the lightest slate of this size.
Its screen is identical to the one we know from its predecessor - a 9.7-inch Retina Display with oleophobic coating and resolution of 1536 by 2048 pixels.
Under the hood, Apple has chosen to install its A7 chip, which is the very same 64-bit SoC powering the iPhone 5s. As a result, the new iPad is two times faster than the previous model.
With the 5MP iSight camera, one can take detailed photos and 1080p Full HD videos, while the FaceTime HD front-facing snapper is ideal for video chats and self portraits.
Connecting to the internet is done either via Wi-Fi, or over a 4G LTE network, should you choose a cellular-enabled iPad Air model.
9.7" Multi-Touch IPS LCD Retina Display
2048 x 1536 Native Resolution
Dual-Core Apple A7 CPU with M7 Chip
802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Lighter, Thinner Design
Front 1.2-Megapixel FaceTime HD Camera
Rear 5-Megapixel iSight Camera
Lightning Connector, AirPlay Mirroring
Gyro, Accelerator, Ambient Light Sensor
These iPad Air models have the same 9.7" Retina display as the earlier iPad 3rd Gen and iPad 4th Gen lines, but are "20 percent thinner and 28% lighter" and have a much narrower "bezel" around the display, which makes the iPad Air "feel" quite a bit smaller than its predecessors.
This iPad Air device
-- is packed in black and medium colored gunmetal "Space Gray" case and
feature a 9.7" 2048x1536 (264 ppi) LED-backlit IPS touch-sensitive display,
a dual core 1.4 GHz Apple A7 processor,
1 GB of RAM,
and 16 GB of flash memory storage.
Other notable features include
dual cameras
-- a rear-mounted 5 megapixel "iSight" camera capable of shooting stills and 1080p video and
-- a front-mounted 1.2 megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera capable of shooting stills and 720p video
-- dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi with MIMO capability,
-- and Bluetooth 4.0 as well as dual microphones and speakers.
Connectivity to computers, if desired, and power is provided by the Lightning port.
This Wi-Fi Only model (A1474) does not support 4G LTE connectivity or A-GPS.
Maximum OS supported: iOS 12
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