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iPad Air Wondering whether we'll ever upgrade from our iPad Air 2s…. Any reasons to?
We're still enjoying our iPad Air 2s. They’ve speedy, and do what we want and do it well — internet browsing, reading, email, newspapers, podcasts, Numbers spreadsheets, astronomy apps, dictionaries, some simple word games, solitaire, puzzles, and Sudoku, etc.
Even the battery life is still pretty good in spite of iOS 15 shaving two hours off of it!
As much as I’d like to upgrade, I can't figure out a good reason to or what it would get us!
Anyone else in that situation? Or, been in it?
I even wasted time today watching the keynote to see what the new iPad Air would be…. Impressive specs, M1 chip, and all that, but…
I also worry that we'd end up with a screen problem — e.g., was tempted by the iPad Mini 6, but jelly bean scrolling put me off. Promotion and other recent screens seem to produce eye strain and issues for some or many.
Any thoughts, suggestions, etc. would be appreciate!
Even the battery life is still pretty good in spite of iOS 15 shaving two hours off of it!
As much as I’d like to upgrade, I can't figure out a good reason to or what it would get us!
Anyone else in that situation? Or, been in it?
I even wasted time today watching the keynote to see what the new iPad Air would be…. Impressive specs, M1 chip, and all that, but…
I also worry that we'd end up with a screen problem — e.g., was tempted by the iPad Mini 6, but jelly bean scrolling put me off. Promotion and other recent screens seem to produce eye strain and issues for some or many.
Any thoughts, suggestions, etc. would be appreciate!
I do have an iPad Air 2 myself and while I certainly could see a reason to upgrade (i.e. my battery being pretty poor and certainly somewhat slow menus), I don't really fancy the current options.
I'd like an iPad in the 11" size, and while I don't need blazing fast chips, I do like some of the iPad Pro features like Face-ID and the beautiful screen of the bigger version. I don't consider something like Face-ID a "pro" feature, but I feel like I'm being pushed towards a way too powerful machine for my needs, because they've decided to hide those "nice-to-have" features away with the Pro-model.
I'd like an iPad in the 11" size, and while I don't need blazing fast chips, I do like some of the iPad Pro features like Face-ID and the beautiful screen of the bigger version. I don't consider something like Face-ID a "pro" feature, but I feel like I'm being pushed towards a way too powerful machine for my needs, because they've decided to hide those "nice-to-have" features away with the Pro-model.
My Air2 has served me well and does fine on 14.8.1. No interest in updating to iPad OS15 and add battery issues that seem to be worse on devices that have deteriorated batteries.. My battery is starting to suffer so for me I'm going to replace it with an 11 M1 Pro 128gb, it will undoubtedly last me 5-6 years which is exactly how long my Air2 lasted. Apple will give me $165 trade in so I'm happy with that offer
I still have the Air 2 , I barely use it because of the battery, it's pretty bad, it's always empty. I might get a new iPad but probably the previous one if I find it refurbished
rui no onna
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Honestly, I've found the Air 2 to be sluggish for web browsing since iOS 12. Even changing font sizes on my favorite EPUB reader app has a noticeable delay with some longer books.We're still enjoying our iPad Air 2s. They’ve speedy, and do what we want and do it well — internet browsing, reading, email, newspapers, podcasts, Numbers spreadsheets, astronomy apps, dictionaries, some simple word games, solitaire, puzzles, and Sudoku, etc.
Anyone else in that situation? Or, been in it?
ericwn
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If you’re happy with what you’ve got, what should others suggest for you?
My Air 2 served me well but has been replaced with a Pro a long time ago and serves as a toy for the kids now. Life is short, but what you like.
My Air 2 served me well but has been replaced with a Pro a long time ago and serves as a toy for the kids now. Life is short, but what you like.
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