Apple iPad 10th Gen Review: Too pricey for whatever it wants to be
The new iPad is new in many ways and yet, one closer look reveals the same age-old idea that helps Apple keep the cash registers flowing for the iPad department. A new design and a bunch of internal upgrades make the Apple iPad 10th Generation a tablet to reckon, especially for those who seek an affordable laptop replacement, or those who want a fancy new tablet. At the same time, it makes enough compromises to make you peek at the iPad Air 5th Gen, which in turn pushes you towards the iPad Pro lineup. Oh Apple!
Keeping aside Apple's clever marketing strategy, the new iPad brings a couple of major changes compared to its predecessor, which still sells at a lower price. Are these upgrades good enough to make you cough Rs. 44900 for the base 64GB Wi-Fi version?
The new iPad gets the new iPad-like looks. It borrows the basic design from the iPad Air 5th Gen and that assures of a handsome overall fit and finish. It is fairly lightweight and is built superbly. The Touch ID sensor is now on the power key and there's a USB-C port; the latter being of great help to charge it anywhere. Sadly, Apple wanted to keep the costs low with a non-laminated LCD display and that thickens this iPad.
Similar to the old iPad, the iPad 10th Gen retains its magnetic POGO pins for accessory connectors. It is of no use with the Folio case but is the lifeline to the Magic Keyboard Folio, which costs an extra Rs. 24900. Too pricey for a case with a keyboard and a trackpad but the practicality goes up by several notches. Slapping on the keyboard case adds some heft to the iPad.
Apple offers a 10.9-inch IPS LCD display on this new iPad surrounded by notably thick but uniform bezels. This isn't the best tablet display in this price segment, considering its
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