iPad Options for Christmas 2019
We received a call from a client who stated that they wanted to purchase an iPad for their spouse but was unsure of which model to choose from and wanted help deciphering the choices. If you are looking for specifics, you can visit https://www.apple.com/ipad/compare, but if you’re looking for a simplified list I have done my best to simplify the differences.
The current iPad models included in this comparison are the 11” & 12” iPad Pros, the iPad Air, the iPad, and the iPad mini devices. All prices listed in this review are current as of 12/09/19.
There are two big decisions before you start to decide. The first question is how much storage space you need and the second is what your connection requirements are.
Storage Requirements
There are many factors to consider when it comes to storage.
Do you save data on your device or in the cloud?
Do you take a lot of photos and/or video?
Do you use many apps?
Do you stream media or save it to your device?
If you use cloud services to store your files, stream your media, don’t take many photos or videos, and don’t use many apps you could get away with the 32GB or 64GB options.
If you use your device for taking many photos and videos or use a lot of apps, consider the 128GB or 256GB options.
The 512GB and 1TB options available with the iPad Pro models are for creative and design professionals who require a lot of storage for large video projects and detailed digital illustrations with many objects and layers, or DJ’s who storage a lot of music. For instance, a 512GB device will hold over 125,000 good quality photos or songs.
Connection Requirements
The primary consideration for connection requirements is do you need to use your device from anywhere or only at locations where there is wireless Internet access such as from home, the office, a hotel, a motel, or a Holiday Inn. If you need to use the device when driving down the road, or out on the middle of a field, you will want to the Wi-Fi + Cellular option.
(Security note — you should never use public Wi-Fi, consider using your mobile phone as a hot spot to connect you iPad to the Internet)
Power
All devices listed advertise:
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video, or listening to music
Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
12.9‑inch iPad Pro
Best photo and video quality (Highest resolution)
Four Speakers
Best Screen Quality
Most storage available
Wi-Fi
64GB $999
256GB $1149
512GB $1349
1TB $1549
Wi-Fi + Cellular
64GB $1149
256GB $1299
512GB $1499
1TB $1699
11‑inch iPad Pro
Best photo and video quality (Highest resolution)
Four speakers
Best screen quality
Most storage available
Wi-Fi
64GB $799
256GB $949
512GB $1149
1TB $1349
Wi-Fi + Cellular
64GB $949
256GB $1099
512GB $1299
1TB $1499
iPad Air w/10.5” Display
Slightly less photo and video quality
Two Speakers
Slightly less screen quality
Less Storage Space
Wi-Fi
32GB $329
128GB $429
Wi-Fi + Cellular
32GB $459
128GB $559
iPad w/10.2” Display
Slightly less photo and video quality
Two Speakers
Slightly less screen quality
Less storage space
Wi-Fi
32GB $329
128GB $429
Wi-Fi + Cellular
32GB $459
128GB $559
iPad Mini w/7.9” Display
Slightly less photo and video quality
Two speakers
Slightly less screen quality
Less storage space
Wi-Fi
64GB $399
256GB $549
Wi-Fi + Cellular
64GB $529
256GB $679
I hope that you have found this list insightful. If you have any further questions you can email me at Tom@advancedsystemssolutions.com or call us at 407–414–6626.
Most of all, congratulations to Tom Jelneck in advance for the ribbing I will take on the T2 Tech Talk Podcast for straying from my typical PC based blog discussion.
Cost Source — https://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/
Originals source — https://www.advancedsystemssolutions.com/teammac
