Overview:
| Category | Computers > Tablet PC's |
| Name | iPad Air 2 |
| Manufacturer | Apple Inc. |
| Model Number | A1566 (Wi-Fi Model) A1567 (Wi-Fi + Cellular Model) |
| Release Date | Announced: October 16, 2014 Availability: October 17, 2014 |
| Price | Wi-Fi Model: 16 GB - US$499.00 64 GB - US$599.00 128 GB - US$699.00 Wi-Fi + Cellular Model: 16 GB - US$629.00 64 GB - US$729.00 128 GB - US$829.00 |
Description:
iPad Air 2 is a 9.7 inch display tablet with 2048 x 1536 resolution. Its details and features are listed as points below.
- iPad Air 2 is the thinnest of all its previous generation iPad's. It is only 6.1 mm thin and weighs 0.96 pound.
- This tablet has a single layered display unlike its previous generation iPad where three separate components are used for display screen. Due to combining all those three layers into one, users can enjoy richer and brighter images and videos.
- With its single layer display and improved sensitivity of the screen, users can get accurate results with their quick gestures like while playing games, surfing web or while typing.
- It features a custom-designed anti-reflective coating which reduces glare by 56%, which makes it the least reflective tablet in the world.
- iPad Air 2 has anodized aluminium body, which comes in three elegant metallic finishes, Silver, Space Grey and Gold.
- It is also an environment friendly tablet with recyclable and pollution-free components.
- When it comes to processor, it has new A8X chip with second-generation 64-bit desktop class architecture giving performance similar to personal desktops.
- It has 12 times faster CPU performance and up to 180 times faster graphics performance than first generation iPad. And when compared with A7 processor, the new A8X chip delivers 40% faster CPU performance and 2.5 times the graphic performance of A7 chip.
- Even though this tablet has high performing processor and graphics, it can last up to 10 hours with a single charge (It completely depends on how the user uses).
- The new M8 Motion coprocessor continuously measures data from the sensors like Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and the new Barometer and offloads work from the A8X chip for improved power efficiency.
- With the new A8X chip and built-in Image Signal processor, users will have some of the best features like better face detection and enhanced noise reduction, which helps to shoot higher quality photos and videos easily with better audio quality.
- iPad Air 2 has Touch ID for security. It uses Apple's Touch ID technology and Fingerprint Identity sensor to unlock tablet easily and securely.
- And most importantly, Touch ID is capable of 360° readability which lets users to unlock the tablet irrespective of their holding direction.
- Touch ID not only used to unlock tablet but it can also be used to sign in to secure apps, for purchasing items from iTunes, iBooks and the App Store, and to make payments with Apple play.
- The new iSight camera in iPad Air 2 has improved sensor, has advanced optics and powerful image signal processor, which makes the photos and videos clearer and better.
- Its iSight camera has new 8 MP sensor which can capture images in 3264 x 2448 resolution and can shoot 1080p HD videos.
- With the most advanced iSight camera, users can take Timelapse videos, 120 FPS Slo-Mo videos or can take images using burst mode, timer mode and many more.
- FaceTime HD camera is capable of recording 720p HD videos. With 1.2 MP sensor and with other sensors, users can have video calls clearer even in low-light conditions.
- iPad Air 2 has the most advanced 802.11 ac Wi-Fi technology and MIMO support from which users can get up to 2.8 faster Wi-Fi than its previous generation iPad and download speeds up to 866 Mbps.
- This tablet supports up to 20 LTE bands which can give download speeds up to 150 Mbps.
- With the new Apple SIM installed on iPad Air 2 with Wi-Fi + Cellular models, users in US and UK can choose the best short-term plans suited for them directly from different carriers available.
Specifications:
| Network | Wi-Fi Model: Wi‑Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) HT80 with MIMO Wi-Fi + Cellular Model: Wi‑Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) HT80 with MIMO UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz) LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41) Includes Apple SIM (U.S. and UK only) |
| Processor | A8X chip with 64‑bit architecture M8 motion coprocessor |
| Display | 9.7-inch LED-backlit widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology with 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution at 264 ppi |
| Operating System | iOS 8 |
| Storage | 16 GB 64 GB 128 GB |
| Camera | Rear: 8 MP iSight camera with Auto-focus Front: FaceTime HD camera capable of taking 1.2 MP photos and shooting 720p HD videos |
| Sensors | Touch ID Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Barometer Ambient light sensor |
| Battery | Built-in 27.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery |
| Dimensions (L x D x H) | 240 mm x 169.5 mm x 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 0.96 pound (Wi-Fi Model) 0.98 pound (Wi-Fi + Cellular Model) |
Gallery:
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Videos:
iPad Air 2 - Reveal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCqJGoCMlVc
Apple iPad Air 2 review - The Verge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmnhD_u3Qm8
Buying Options and Pricing:
| Seller | Model | Storage | Price | |
| Amazon | Wi-Fi | 16 GB | $499.99 + FREE Shipping | Buy Now |
| 64 GB | $610.32 + FREE Shipping | Buy Now | ||
| 128 GB | $739.99 + FREE Shipping | Buy Now | ||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular | 16 GB | $662.49 + FREE Shipping | Buy Now | |
| 64 GB | $755.99 + $5.49 Shipping | Buy Now | ||
| 128 GB | $880.00 + $8.63 Shipping | Buy Now | ||
| Apple Store | Wi-Fi | 16 GB | $499 | Buy Now |
| 64 GB | $599 | Buy Now | ||
| 128 GB | $699 | Buy Now | ||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular | 16 GB | $629 | Buy Now | |
| 64 GB | $729 | Buy Now | ||
| 128 GB | $829 | Buy Now |
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