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iPad equipment. What's inside the box? Lifespan of iPhone and iPad - how many years will they last?

I decided to make a small photo review of the components iPad boxes Air 64 gb + Cellular, so that before purchasing, readers know in advance what is inside the sacred box with iPad inscription Air on board. The equipment of other iPad models is not very different and I will also write about the differences. This review will also help a newbie differentiate an iPad from a fake.

Here is the snow-white box itself. On the front there is an iPad. On the top and bottom of the box there is a silver bitten apple - the Apple symbol. Right and left black paint the designation of the tablet model is written - in my case it is iPad Air. The box must be wrapped in film. If there is no film, then the iPad is already used. In the photo the box is already without film.

On the back of the box there is some helpful information. For example, I finally learned that Apple's iPad lifespan is 5 years. Also on the back side you can see information about specific model devices.

Open the box. Inside there is a tablet in film. Removing it is not difficult, it is dense and even after removal it has the shape of an iPad.

We carefully take out the iPad. There are three things under the tablet: Charger, a cable for recharging and communication with a computer, as well as a cardboard mini-folder.

Let's start with the charger. It should be partially covered with a thick film. We're filming. In the photo below you see a charger with a European plug, which is suitable for any outlet in Russia.

The charger can be disassembled into two parts with a slight movement of the hand. This is necessary to painlessly change the plug (for example, if you are traveling to another country).

Also included in the box is a Lightning to USB cable. New iPads (iPad 4 and later) first iPad Mini) iPad has an output for Lightning charging. Second end USB cable necessary either to connect to a computer or to charge. Accordingly, in iPad 1,2,3 old cable and a wider end.

There is a metal little thing attached to the cardboard mini-folder, with which it is convenient to remove the SIM card slot in the iPad. This little thing is included only if your iPad model supports cellular communications.

Inside the mini-folder there are 4 things:

  • A piece of paper with general information about iPad
  • A piece of paper with warranty information
  • Leaf with two Apple logo stickers
  • A card that explains the external iPad view. WITH reverse side Apple website advertising

This is what an empty iPad box looks like. If you take out the plastic organizer, you will see that there is a lot of air in the box.

Today it is difficult to imagine humanity without various gadgets,. iPad and iPhone are very popular among them. However, not everyone knows how to properly handle such devices. Often the most a big problem The problem with this technique is that after a short period of time, its battery begins to run out quickly. As a result, the owner has to charge it 2-4 times a day. Then people bring their iPhone here for repairs to have the battery replaced. Not everyone knows that if you change some parameters and know the basic operating rules, you can significantly extend the life of the battery. There is nothing supernatural in the following advice, but for some reason many people do not adhere to them.

Exposure to nature

Summer is the most unfavorable time of year for a battery, as extreme heat greatly affects its performance. And if you leave the device in the sun, then direct exposure to the rays will completely “kill” the battery. In addition, during rain, hide your gadget as far as possible, since even slight moisture oxidizes all internal parts, and this will entail large costs for further repairs. The same problems await other gadgets, after which you will need apple repair for the same reasons.

Display

The battery spends most of its resources on the screen. Modern displays with standard parameters have very high brightness. By going into the settings and lowering it, you will not only reduce negative impact on your eyes (especially at night), but also extend your battery life. The recommended value is no more than 25-35%.

Internet

IN iPad manual It is indicated that with Wi-Fi turned on, the device works for about 10 hours, and with 3G only 8-9. Both the first option and the second will drain the battery sooner or later. But if you have to choose the lesser of two evils, then it is naturally Wi-Fi. Also, do not forget to turn off various notifications from applications, leaving only the most necessary ones.

System Settings

Many system settings such as vibration, sound accompaniment and backlighting while the screen is locked are simply not needed. Yes, some people like it, but there is no urgent need for them. All of the above gradually discharges the battery and reduces its service life.

Charger

At least once a month, completely discharge the battery and then charge it to 100%. This will help keep the charge for a longer time.

There are also many programs that show which process the phone spends the most energy on. After looking at the statistics, you can draw conclusions and optimize the settings of your gadget yourself, after which you won’t need to repair your iPhone.

Nowadays it is fashionable to criticize Apple and its products, saying that without the company the company is not the same, the devices do not cause the former excitement and trepidation, but are rapidly rushing into the abyss of oblivion. Maybe you're just used to good things? After all, you can understand this only by temporarily losing the good, which is what happened to me.

Background

Since November last year, I have been actively using the iPad Air 2, saving various thoughts about it in notes for a future article on the topic of operating experience with the device, and enjoying this gadget like a child. Although it would seem that I’ve been living with tablets for more than five years, it’s possible to get used to this kind of device in such a short time. long term. And I’m used to it, but recently a favorite incident happened to me - the biometric sensor was covered with a copper basin Touch ID. I will tell you about the details of this adventure in a feature article, but its result was sending the gadget for repair and living without a tablet for a week. This is the second time in my life in the last five years that I have been left without a tablet for a long time. The first time this happened was in 2011 when switching from to .

With this processor, the company made a splash and once again gave the market a good kick. The first mobile 64-bit processor, which appeared in mass quantities and in several commercial products at a time when competitors and prototypes do not have normal ones. Moreover, Apple almost immediately began to optimize the software for it and offered developers the appropriate tools. The result is a 2-core 1.3-1.4 GHz processor running ARMv8 instructions, complemented by a 4-core PowerVR G6430 GPU and 1 GB of high-speed random access memory LPDDR3 was much faster and more efficient than 8-core competitors running at over 2 GHz.

The same chip was used in and in . I was not interested due to the fact that the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro has been changed to latest generation, and a compact typewriter was no longer needed. Her role was played by small laptop(I chose it for its 10-hour autonomy and minimal dimensions - an ideal work machine for the road, in which I spent a lot of time). Naturally, iPad fourth generation also turned out to be sold, and I started life with a Retina iPad mini.

In terms of characteristics, it is identical, except for the display diagonal and. Actually, because of her, I was thinking for some time about what to take - large tablet with a display that is ideal in color reproduction, or a completely identical, but small Retina iPad mini with a screen of lower quality in terms of color. Nikita Goryainov spoke about this feature in detail.

In the end, I still chose a small model in an uncompromising configuration with 128 GB of flash memory. The transition to a new product happened somehow unnoticed. Yes, a clear display (without a direct comparison it would be a sin to complain about color reproduction), high performance, but it’s still the same iPad with its familiar software. So there was puppy delight for a week, and then the usual comfortable work with tablet: mail, RSS (there is still no alternative on any platform - best RSS client, IMHO), web surfing, social media, videos on the road, sometimes typing, toys.

True, over time, the too small font in the browser began to irritate me a little, and in general it seemed that somewhere Apple had made a mistake and the system was not optimized for a 7.9-inch display everywhere and not always. It was then that I began to go into an “android frenzy” with a search for an alternative on the side, as a result of which I acquired and researched in every possible way , and .

What's the result? All gadgets based on the Android OS were sold, the Retina iPad mini was given to my wife and children to be torn to pieces, and I discovered tablet zen with the iPad Air 2.

iPad Air 2. No alternatives

I will be brief in this section because iPad theme Air 2 is vast, interesting, and I will focus on it in detail in the material on the topic of operating experience with the device, which will be published soon.

The iPad Air turned out to be so good that it couldn't have been better. By the way, the same applies to the Retina iPad mini. Accordingly, there was a kind of intrigue, what would Apple whip up to replace these devices? As a result, the third generation iPad mini turned out to be almost a copy of its predecessor, but with touch sensor ID, but this is a new word in the tablet world, although this fact is difficult to understand at a glance.

To be honest, I didn’t plan to buy the iPad Air 2, deciding that it would easily replace the tablet, which is what it did in the case of the iPad mini. But when the pandemonium began with the dollar exchange rate, and for some time in Russian retail a large Apple tablet turned out to be even cheaper than in the USA (and we are talking about the price excluding American taxes), the “soul of the poet” could not stand it. I ordered a device in the top configuration, deciding to return to the scheme of using the tablet as a typewriter. ( MacBook Air 11.6“ by that time had long been replaced by a much larger and heavier Retina MacBook Pro 13" due to the need for more high performance to work in Final Cut X Pro, which I unexpectedly switched to from iMovie.)

What can I say - Apple has once again released the perfect tablet, the best of its kind on the market, a truly top-end and uncompromising product. There are no alternatives to it and here's why.

Firstly, display with anti-reflective coating and without an air gap. This is the best tablet display on the market with perfect color reproduction, excellent brightness and contrast, and minimal glare in any environment. Now at 11 am I am typing this text, sitting almost opposite the window and I do not see the reflection of my face and the surroundings on the screen. The anti-glare works 100% and makes using the tablet much more comfortable than any other model on the market.

Secondly, the tablet is really thin (6.1 mm versus 7.5 mm for its predecessor) and very light (444 g versus 478 g). Someone complained, saying, why was it necessary to make it even thinner, it would be better if Apple squeezed in a more powerful battery. But the effect of the reduced weight and size characteristics is there, and it is very noticeable, believe me. You take the Retina iPad mini in your hand, you take the iPad Air 2 and it seems that they weigh the same. Yes, the body deceives us and the difference is 100 g, but it is unnoticeable due to the different dimensions of the devices and the minimum thickness of the iPad Air 2. The tablet is comfortable to hold for a long time even in one hand in portrait orientation. In general, it’s a great feeling to have a thin high-tech plate filled with the sea in your hands. interesting content. Yes, the sensations are only at the level of feelings, yes, someone will think that all this is nonsense and lordly whims, but I write as it is. Every time I pick up the tablet I am amazed by the feeling described above.

Third, he is very fast, VERY! Apple didn't cut corners and use the same processor in all new devices. A separate chip was developed for the iPad Air 2 Apple A8x, which is 40% more productive than its predecessor in terms of computing power and 2.5 times - graphically. No less important is 2 GB of RAM, with which iOS reveals itself in all its glory. operating system and all applications just fly. Perfectly smooth operation, instant switching between applications, super-fast loading of web pages, gorgeous graphics and excellent quality in games. Add here a powerful speaker (it’s really loud, bassy and doesn’t wheeze even at maximum volume), a really good tablet camera and maximum networking opportunities and you will get the perfect tablet without alternatives.

Again, I actively use it as a typewriter for typing texts and in this format, together with the keyboard, it is beautiful, fast and powerful. By the way, all this text was typed on a tablet.

But, as mentioned above, more details about the experience iPad operation I will talk about Air 2 in a separate article - there will be something to discuss there.

Tablet leader

This is how the retrospective turned out and my 5-year life story with the iPad. Yes, competitors are watching. Yes, there is one on the market great amount tablets on Android based, and they are selling very quickly. Yes, the tablet market is stagnating and sales volumes are declining. But all this does not negate the fact that Apple gave the world a wonderful product, made another revolution and gave a powerful kick in the ass to all competitors, forcing them to move and create cool devices. At the same time, the American company retained both economic leadership in the market it created and technical leadership. It is Apple that collects all the cream, selling its tablets, although in smaller volumes than its competitors, but earning more. It is the iPad Air 2 that is currently the most technically advanced tablet, and all its power is used for its intended purpose - it works perfectly, without a hitch. It is Apple tablets that boast the highest quality third-party software on the market.

Update your software to the latest version.

Always make sure your device is running the latest version of iOS.

  • If you're using iOS 5 or later, check to see if you have the update installed. To do this, open Settings > General > Software Update.
  • If an update is available, you can connect your device to a power source and update it with wireless network or connect to your computer and update using latest version iTunes.

Optimize your settings.

Dim the screen brightness or turn on automatic brightness to extend battery life.

  • To reduce brightness, open Control Center and slide the brightness level down.
  • Automatic setup Brightness adapts the screen brightness to the ambient light. To activate it, go to Settings > General > Universal access> Display adaptation and turn on the “Auto-brightness” option there.

When using the Internet, remember that a Wi-Fi connection uses less battery power than a cellular connection. Therefore, we recommend that you never turn off Wi‑Fi. To turn on Wi-Fi, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and then select the appropriate network.

Turn on power saving mode.

Power Saving Mode debuted in iOS 9. It's an easy way to keep your battery running longer. iPhone battery when the charge level becomes low. Your iPhone will tell you when the battery level drops to 20%, then 10%, and prompts you to switch to energy saving mode. You can also turn it on in Settings > Battery. Power saving mode reduces display brightness, optimizes device performance, and minimizes system animations. Applications, including Mail, stop downloading content to background, and AirDrop, iCloud Sync, and Continuity are disabled. You can still use the basic functions: make and receive calls, read and send mail and messages, surf the Internet, and much more. When your phone is charged again, the power saving mode will turn off automatically.

View battery usage information.

iOS makes it easy to track your battery usage by showing what percentage of charge each app is using (when your device isn't charging). This data is displayed in Settings > Battery.

The following are messages that may appear under the applications you are using.

Background activity. This means that an app running in the background will drain your battery while you're working in another app.

  • To improve battery life, you can disable the feature that allows apps to update in the background. Go to Settings > General > Content Updates and select the appropriate setting: Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi and Cellular Data, or Off to turn off background content updates completely.
  • If the Mail app shows a "Background Activity" message, you can either manually control the data fetching or increase the data fetching interval for automatic mode. Go to Settings > Passwords and Accounts> Loading data.

Location and background location detection. This means that the application uses location services.

  • You can optimize your battery life by turning off location services in apps. To do this, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
  • The Location Services section shows all the apps and the permissions that are set for them. If the app has recently used location services, next to the On/Off switch. indicator is displayed.

Home screen and lock screen. This means that your device was displaying main screen or lock screen. For example, the screen wakes up when a notification is received or the Home button is pressed.

  • If notifications from an app cause your screen to turn on frequently, you can turn off automatic notifications for that app. Go to Settings > Notifications. Touch desired application and disable "Allow Notifications".

No coverage cellular network. Weak signal. Such messages appear in two cases. When you're in the zone with not enough good coverage cellular network and your iOS device is looking for more powerful signal. And also if you used your device in conditions that weakened the signal, which affected the battery charge.

  • You can extend your battery life by turning on Airplane mode. To do this, open Control Center and tap the Airplane Mode icon. Please note that you cannot make or receive calls in Airplane mode.

To charge the device, connect your computer to a power outlet and turn it on.

When you charge your iOS device via USB using a computer, you need to make sure that it is connected to the mains and turned on. If your computer is turned off or in sleep or standby mode, your device's battery will continue to drain. Please note that iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS cannot be charged using a FireWire power adapter and car charging FireWire.

A huge number have already been released iPad models For quite some time, Apple has received a lot of well-deserved praise and criticism, including the lack of a distinct difference between all the tablets. There were only a few versions of the Air and Mini before the company introduced the 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch Pro models.

Fortunately, the iPad hierarchy has become much simpler. The 12.9-inch Pro is the most expensive tablet with a price starting at RUB 59,000. and above, and its smaller cousin, the 9.7-inch Pro, costs from 45,000 rubles. The new 9.7-inch iPad sells for RUB 25,000, and the best a budget option costs 30,000 rubles. — good price for the only small 7.9-inch iPad Mini 4.

What new line iPad smaller doesn't mean which to choose correct model became less challenging task. What good is a 12-inch screen if you value portability above all else? Why pay more for a top-end one? graphics chip, if you only occasionally play heavy games?

In an attempt to answer these and other questions, we assessed each iPad from a pragmatic perspective, in an attempt to determine the most suitable for any use. This buying guide will literally show you the pros and cons of every iPad. in clear words. To say that this will lead to your definite purchase is a joke - we have no such goal, but this guide should at least help you decide which Apple iPads are worth considering and what to avoid.

Budget iPad - iPad 9.7 (from RUB 25,000)

The latest 9.7-inch iPad arrived in March, making the tablet one of the most affordable Apple products that the company has ever offered. It is the cheapest option in the current iPad lineup, after iPad release Mini 2 was discontinued.

This great tablet for watching movies, thanks to the 9.7-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. The device has a fast A9 processor and big battery, which can keep the tablet running for up to 10 hours on a single charge. You can also find here an 8 MP rear camera, a 1.2 MP front camera, two speakers, a fingerprint sensor with ID touch technology, support Apple Pay and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

With the announcement of the new iPad, Apple also announced that the release iPad Air 2 will be terminated. In fact, the difference between the two tablets is small. The new iPad is 7.5mm thicker, compared to the slim, 6.1mm Air 2. New model has a faster processor than its sibling, it is slightly heavier, but has a larger battery. The iPad 9.7 lacks the processing power for the 12-megapixel camera found on the 9.7-inch Pro versions.

What does this mean in practical terms? If you don't need superior power, you're not playing latest games and do not run extremely demanding applications, new Apple iPad will fit perfectly. It fits comfortably in your hand and is ideal for everyday content consumption - reading, watching movies, casual games, etc. But for serious work, it's worth looking at the Pro line.

Difficult to find best iPad for that kind of money. If budget is the main factor, this tablet obvious choice.

Powerful and compact iPad - iPad Mini 4 (from RUB 30,000)

If you're looking for power in a small form factor, the iPad Mini 4 has it for you. Evolving from the iPad Mini 3, it took into account all the shortcomings of its predecessor and even more: it has the same A8 processor as in the iPhone 6, 8-megapixel rear camera, fast wifi(802.11ac), ID scanner, thinner (6.1 mm) and lighter (299 g) aluminum body.

The tablet takes the design from the iPad Mini 3, has the same battery life (10 hours), and the same screen resolution (2,048 x 1536 pixels).

The iPad Mini 4 supports all the multitasking features of iOS 9 and is by far the most compelling device to date, allowing you to organize and interact with two apps at once. You will be able to copy and paste text from the adjacent Wikipedia window into Word document, or watch the video answering email. (Several windows on small screen may be difficult to maneuver, which is a given).

The iPad Mini 4 has an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and an improved aperture over the iPad Mini 3, and the A8 chip - which also powers the Apple TV - is capable of handling almost any graphics-intensive game.

All in all, the iPad Mini 4 can multitask like a pro, take great pictures, and play the latest games. If these prospects excite you, go for it - buy it. But if they don't and you want the same features in a larger package, consider iPad purchases from the top shelf.

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The elephant in the room - iPad Pro 12.9 (from RUB 59,000)

iPad Pro is the most large tablet from Apple, measuring 12.9 inches. It's thick and hefty, measuring around 6.9mm in thickness and weighing around 700g.

The device justifies the performance and functionality, our impressions support these statements. iPad display The Pro 12.9 has a whopping 2,732 x 2,048 pixels, larger than any iPad, and is powered by the A9X processor, a beefed-up version of the A9, paired with 4GB of RAM.

The tablet is well equipped externally: massive four speakers, touch sensor ID, 8-megapixel camera, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi with connection to LTE networks. This is a multitasking monster.

Powerful hardware is just part of what's best in Pro. The real value is in the supposed accessories offered. Eat Smart keyboard Keyboard with QWERTY keys attached, and the much more interesting Apple iPad stylus.

This is Apple's first attempt at a stylus, and the company has touted its superiority over rival models in the area of ​​pressure sensitivity (it can differentiate between hard and light pressure) and a battery life of up to 12 hours.

The Pro version may come with improved performance as well as additional services, like dual stereo speakers and a touch ID scanner. But the device is not for everyone, Pro is the most dear iPad With base price from 59,000 rub. Its huge screen is as inevitably awkward as it is bulky - it will be difficult to use on the subway or on a plane. The tools and performance really make it the best, but you'll have to shell out extra for Apple's smart keyboard and stylus.

Big Apple Pro created for a very specific market: enterprises and corporate users, which may otherwise be influenced by equivalent PCs such as Microsoft's Surface. This does not mean that its features do not appeal to the average mass of consumers, but if you are not ready to put up with very large sizes At 12.9 inches, it's worth considering a more portable option.

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The best of all - iPad Pro 9.7 (from RUB 45,000)

Maybe, Apple company I realized that giant tablets really aren't suitable for the vast majority of people. The smaller version of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, will blow your mind. It is largely identical, although smaller, to its predecessor. The 9.7-inch model received the same A9X processor as big Brother, along with the same array of several speakers and Retina display resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels.

The tablet is compatible with many, if not all, accessories of the 12.9-inch version, including including Apple Pen and Smart Keyboard.

The small iPad Pro uses only half the RAM - 2GB - of its counterpart, but features improved cameras in the form of a 12-megapixel rear shooter and a 5-megapixel sensor on the front. Overall, the differences are minor. From an empirical standpoint, you get the same technology from last year's iPad Pro in a lighter package.

For most people, there is no danger. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro not only has better portability, but also better processing capabilities, plus there's additional benefit Compatible with 12.9-inch iPad Pro accessories. I'm glad that the tablet has risen slightly in price compared to the iPad 2 Air.

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Bottom line

Does not exist, as we said at the beginning, perfect iPad. New iPad 9.7 lacks a top processor; The iPad Mini 4 is the only compact choice; and the 12-inch iPad Pro is a little big. But that's it iPad tablets are better suited for most users than others.

Want a cheap, relatively uncompromising iPad? The standard 9.7-inch iPad is a great option. Do you want a top line that can fit into your portfolio? Choose the 9.7-inch iPad Pro.

Ultimately, when it comes time to make a purchasing decision, we always reserve some hands-on time. Will you buy an iPad at your local M. Video or Apple Store, you will always get a device that is strong from all sides. Apple tablets are not the cheapest investment, so weigh your options carefully.

Or buy your iPad and enjoy.

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