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iPad Air. With an immersive 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display.¹ The breakthrough Apple M1 chip delivers faster performance, making iPad Air a creative and mobile gaming powerhouse. Featuring Touch ID, advanced cameras, blazing-fast 5G² and Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, and support for Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil (2nd generation).³
Q: Does the iPad Air have a headphone jack?
A: This iPad Air model does not have a headphone jack.
Q: Can I use the Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with this iPad Air?
A: Yes, the Apple Pencil (2nd generation) is compatible with this iPad Air.
Q: Which processor is used in the iPad Air?
A: The iPad Air uses the Apple M1 chip with a Neural Engine.
Q: Is the iPad Air compatible with Magic Keyboard?
A: This iPad Air supports Magic Keyboard.
Q: What is the screen resolution of the iPad Air?
A: The screen resolution of the iPad Air is 2360 x 1640.
Q: is this a good note taking ipad for college?
A: 10/10 recommend for college, that is what I purchased mine for!
Q: may I know the battery health?
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I recently purchased a refurbished iPad Air (2022) from Best Buy, and overall, I'm quite satisfied with the device. It arrived in good condition, albeit without the original packaging. There are a few minor scratches on the display, but they aren't very noticeable once the screen is on. One downside is that the iPad's battery health is at 86%, which is lower than expected for a refurbished device. Additionally, it came with iPadOS 18 installed, which is known to have battery drain issues. After tweaking some settings, I managed to achieve a reasonable battery life for a day's use. I also purchased an Apple Pencil (2nd generation) to use with the iPad. While I'm still learning how to utilize it effectively, I tried drawing with it a couple of days ago and found the experience quite smooth. There's minimal delay, and the drawing feels natural, almost like using a pen on paper. However, I'm still getting the hang of pressure sensitivity to control line thickness. Overall, the iPad Air offers excellent performance and value, especially for creative tasks. Despite some minor issues, I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend it to others. Chat
This review is from Apple - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 10.9-Inch iPad Air - (5th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 256GB - Blue
Posted by WynT
Product came as described. There were no damages to the iPad. And it still currently works and functions fine, even after a month of ownership. Only downside is the charging head it came with wasn’t the correct type. They gave me a usb one when this iPad uses a usb-c. Another thing is the battery dies a little quickly. It’s not the worst but still inconvenient sometimes. That’s only to be expected from a refurbished item. I can’t check battery health though. Overall, this iPad was worth the amount I spent on it which was only about $400.
This review is from Apple - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 10.9-Inch iPad Air - (5th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 256GB - Starlight
Posted by user527561
This is huge step up from the ipad 10th Generation. The 10th gen is a fine machine, but the Air M3 has triple the speed and screen resolution. If I had a kid in school they would get the 10th gen, but an adult professional should have the Air without a doubt.
Posted by Brian