It is a question that begins to arise to the many users of the first generations of the Apple tablet. I myself had the iPad 4 until last Christmas where I decided to make the jump to Air 2 and I have no regretsIn fact, I think it was a smart decision, and more so with the arrival of iOS 9, which changed the user experience for the better with exclusive functions of the most current models.
Today's question is: Should i renew my old iPad? I will talk about the pros and cons of doing it today, that we are close to an important keynote and that many users ask it.
The future of PCs: iPads
This seems a bit exaggerated to me, but it is true that an average person is not going to go to the computer for every basic task such as viewing social networks, reading digitally, checking email, news, communication apps and even editing documents and some records. For all those things maybe it's more comfortable a tool that is 100% portable, that we can operate with our fingers in a tactile way and that adapts to us with the inclination of the screen, the speakers, the keyboard and much more. I speak, how could it be otherwise, the iPad.
It's a great invention for me. I will personally say that it is my favorite Apple device. The first to come to my house through the front door. It seemed like a risky purchase to us but as soon as one had it, we ended up buying another one. It is the most comfortable and the user experience is great, although now we demand to be able to do much more in iOS and we believe that in terms of software it could improve by differentiating itself more from the iPhone.
For all this, the iPad is very good and becomes essential for many people, but keeping it updated and powerful, despite the fact that it can last for many years, eventually becomes impossible. If you have an old iPad that's 3, 4, or even 5 years old, you might want to sell it or ditch it and go for a new one.
Which new iPad should I buy?
First of all, the iPads that will be updated to iOS 10 will be from the fourth generation onwards, so if you have an iPad 1, 2 or 3, I recommend opting for a new one, and even if you have 4. For some things, start to work well and a brand new tablet can come in handy. So did we go for the Air 2 range without updating or for the revamped Pro?
It all depends on the use you are going to give it. If you want it only for web browsing and reading, Maybe you can last another year without renewing and wait to see what Apple presents us in the future. But as soon as you want to use it more, I recommend the Air 2 if you do not plan to use an external keyboard or pencil, and the 9,7-inch Pro if you want a very powerful iPad that is up-to-date and has very good capacity. storage. It starts with a basic 32Gb option and can go up to 128 or 256GB. I have the 2Gb Air 64 and I have never filled it or it has given me problems.
The problem with opting for the Air range is that it currently does the same with regard to software as the pro ones, but it will be outdated before, although the value for money is very good. I don't plan to have my device for long. The idea is to renew when 2 years have passed since I bought it, approximately.
If price is the key, better Air
If you don't want to spend a lot but want to renew your equipment right now, I recommend the Air 2, if possible 64Gb. You will find good deals and good prices. In the Apple Store it is from 429 euros, but in other stores you can find it for much less first hand. In contrast, the 9,7 Pro comes to a base price of € 679. Too expensive for what we were used to on an iPad, and that does not include the keyboard or the stylus.
The final decision is up to you. This is my recommendation. If you have an iPad that is over 4 years old, I encourage you to renew before next Christmas. Maybe we will see something interesting in the keynote this September, although the iPad 9,7 has not been rumored or expected.