How much did the iPad cost in Russia before? Detailed review and testing of Apple iPad Air iPad air 3 specifications

A revolutionary device on the brink of fantasy at an incredible price. - Apple

The official appearance of new items from Apple had to wait seven months. That did not prevent those who wish (including Dmitry Anatolyevich) to get an iPad before the start of sales in Russia. The tablet was only available in black and had no front or rear cameras.

By the way, in our country, users first saw the iPhone 4 with its Retina display and only then the iPad with its 1024x780 pixels. You get used to the good instantly, so many people lacked the ultra-clear screen on the tablet. I had to wait a couple of years.

• iPad 2

Thinner. Easier. Faster. - Apple

The updated tablet received a dual-core A5 processor, 512 MB of RAM, simple rear and front cameras, a different body shape, which lasted two more generations of iPad. It was 4.4 mm thinner than its predecessor and about 70 grams lighter. The display remains exactly the same, but a white model has appeared. traveled to Russia for two and a half months - a relatively short time.

This "old man" still holds up, you can roll on it latest version iOS is not necessary! ... True, he works on it "with a creak."

• iPad 3

The revolution. This is very clear. - Apple

Traditional more than two months of waiting, and appeared in Russia. It had a bunch of changes: an improved A5x processor, pumped rear camera, 1GB RAM, Siri, and of course the Retina display. But almost immediately it became noticeable that in order to maintain the speed of the tablet at an acceptable level.

It is believed that Apple rushed with the release of the third iPad, trying to keep up with competitors and satisfy the needs of users. The company hastened to improve itself within six months in the next generation of the tablet.

• iPad 4

Just as great. But twice as fast. - Apple

This is exactly what the iPad 3 should have been, because it is no coincidence that Apple called the fourth generation of the device "". Although there was a similar screen in the previous tablet. The novelty received an improved A6x processor, higher RAM, a Lightning connector, a front camera with an adequate matrix resolution and 4G, working in Russia. The tablet just flew.

Its release was unexpected and significantly spoiled the mood of those who bought the third generation of the tablet in the summer. On this moment this is the latest iPad in a "classic" case.

• iPad mini

iPad down to the last inch. - Apple

Another novelty of the same year. Autumn Apple first introduced two iPads at once. At one time, Jobs was strongly opposed to a smaller tablet, but consumers felt differently.

A low-resolution display and other internals of the iPad 2 were put into the 7.9-inch device. This does not in any way detract from the capabilities of the old hardware, but, on the contrary, speaks of its large power reserve. Many did not like such a move, but even with such a filling, they "dragged" and worked faster than their competitors.

The design of the case has changed, the main elements of which are still wandering from one novelty to another, this can be traced even in the huge iPad Pro.

• iPad Air

Power is lighter than light. - Apple

And again Apple showed two tablets at once - Air and mini. Their design led to the same denominator, and specifications generally identical except for display size and color reproduction.

V small tablet from Apple had the same processor as in the Air, but its frequency was underestimated by software to prevent overheating of the device. Bullshit, warmed up like a third iPad.

The gap between the start of sales in the first wave and in Russia was inexorably narrowing, which could not please all gadget lovers of our country.

• iPad Air 2

Change is in your hands. - Apple

Sales of new tablets from Apple started in Russia at the same time as the United States. received new processor A8x (which was created especially for him), 8-core video chip and 2 GB random access memory... What has done to everyone else, it is still at the top of the performance rating and is second only to the recent Pro.

Plus, the Air 2 received many other nice tricks: Touch ID, upgraded LTE, gold-colored body, additional shooting modes, anti-glare screen coating, support Apple Pay and a barometer.

• iPad mini 3

With Touch ID - Apple

Got Touch ID, gold case and ... that's it.

Perhaps the most useless update.

• iPad Pro

Thin. Light. Grandiose. - Apple

One can argue for a long time why and how to use it, but the fact remains.

As always, Apple fans are eagerly awaiting the launch of a new device. In March, there will be a presentation of a tablet called iPad Air 3. The release date will also be indicated there.

Some people are interested in the new version of Air in terms of buying, others - just out of curiosity. After all, it is always interesting to know how the new product differs from the previous model.

The presentation promises to be grandiose, which is not at all typical for the company. But this time, the developers have been proactive to stimulate their fans. This is probably all due to the crisis and the attendant decline in sales. In addition, speaking of any version of the iPad and the iPhone, they are now not the most expensive devices in the world. The "Apple" company, as you know, gave way to Alphabet.

release date Apple iPad Air 3 is not yet known, but on the web you can find a lot of speculation about its design and "stuffing". You can even find a diagram on which new gadget... Judging by it, as usual, the device will not receive significant changes in terms of "appearance". For example, the audio jack will remain in its usual place.

But we will not make senseless guesses about when the iPad Air 3 will be released, but let's talk about its expected characteristics. Detailed overview read on.

The appearance of the gadget, judging by the diagrams on the network, will remain the same. Only with regards to the color scheme, there will be 3 options - white, gray and gold. The original color may appear " pink gold". But so far these are only rumors.

The Air will also be 1.2 cm thinner than the previous model, thus winning the title of the thinnest tablet in the world. Before him, the second device of the same line had the palm. The developers managed to achieve a thickness of 5 mm thanks to a new steel composition, which. Moreover, it is more durable and wear-resistant.

If we consider the category of safety, then here the novelty will be all right. There will definitely be IPX7 moisture protection technology. The grid of stereo speakers will move to the other side (or rather, the elements will be duplicated). Such new items have already been implemented in the Pro version, and they look quite organic.

Probably, the change in the location of the speakers is far from the only chip in the structure of the case, which the iPad Air 3 will take from its predecessor. But one can only speculate about this. There are rumors that the third Air iPad will also have a pencil, already beloved by many.

Display

The trio will most likely be equipped with the familiar 9.7-inch display with 4K resolution. The pixel density indicator will be 401 ppi with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3.

The second tablet of this line had a much lower resolution. So we should expect an improvement in picture quality.

Absolutely, the device will have Forse Touch technology, which allows you to distinguish the power of pressing on the display. In addition, it will expand the range of functions of the gadget and improve work with content.

Performance

Often, the "apple" company gives the name to the processors of its tablets with the X prefix. For the first time this began to be practiced with the third line of iPad, which worked on A5X chips. Only the mini 4 did not have such a detail, which was supposed to be innovative in comparison with others.

To be honest, the main function of a tablet is to absorb all kinds of content. And if this device "hangs" when launching modern games and applications, it is unlikely that anyone will like it. By the way, the A9 chip slowed down a bit when launching games with high system requirements.

However, the developers are unlikely to pay attention to past experience, and, most likely, will equip the Air 3 with an A9 chip. The fact is that if you put a newer chip on a new device, it will become a competitor to the flagship iPad Pro.

Therefore, it seems that at the presentation of the new product the RAM will be touted, the volume of which will double and amount to 4 GB. If such a characteristic were also combined with a better processor, it would have turned out to be an excellent gadget. And so, one can only guess how the model will manifest itself in practice.

Camera

The main camera of the "troika" will remain the same, that is, its resolution will be 8 MP. The selfie camera will improve slightly (up to 2.1 MP). Who does not know - in previous models of tablets this element is practically "none". What good can you shoot with 1.2 MP?

But the most important innovation in the camera, which may be present in this model, is the Led - the flash. It will be placed next to the main camera. Until now, Apple has never implemented such an element in its gadgets, believing that users do not use the camera to take photos.

There is every reason to believe that the Air 3 will be the first device from the Apple company to have an LED flash.

Battery

Alas, in recent years, there has been a tendency to reduce the battery capacity of each subsequent device. According to the developers, this forced measure was taken to optimize the operating system.

Let's say in the fourth mini iPad the battery has significantly lost its capacity. But testing has shown that the battery life has not been reduced.

The capacity of the new tablet is supposed to be up to 6500 mAh, that is, about 1000 units less than in the previous model of a similar line.

More rumors and facts

So, everything that was said above is just an assumption about what the new iPad of the third version will be like. the company itself rarely comments on anything before the official meeting with fans and journalists at the presentation. But some speculation may well turn out to be facts. Below is a list of the most reliable assumptions:

1 It is quite possible that the Pro model will be released instead of the expected device. But with a smaller display (regular sizes). And the Air series will be eliminated altogether. One way or another, something real about the new gadget can be heard this spring. 2 There will be no radical design change. But it was possible not to talk about this much, since this is a common practice of the "apple" company. The device will look exactly the same as all the tablets of the Air line. The dimensions may change, but nothing will change dramatically. 3 Having ignored the issues of changing the "appearance" of the novelty, the developers can concentrate on increasing the protection. The device can be made of a higher quality alloy, have an improved coating for the display, and the like. There will probably be new body shades as well. By analogy with smartphones, the color of rose gold may appear. In theory, moisture protection will be implemented. 4 The display resolution will definitely be increased. But no one can give exact figures yet, there are only assumptions. But Apple is unlikely to follow the standard path and make this parameter equal to 4K 3840 × 2160 pixels. Most likely, the Cupertinians will invent something of their own, unique. 5 Processor running on 3 cores will not be exactly. The company will probably introduce the A9 or A10 into the tablets. 6 None of the experts doubt that the stereo speaker system of the tablet number 3 will, like the previous model, include 4 speakers. 7 Apple Pencil availability is also a big question. But many reputable sources believe that the novelty will work with this stylus. 8 Most likely, there will be no 3D Touch support in the new gadget. 9 The manufacturer will release its own version of the portable keyboard for the new tablet. 10 Photosensors will also receive an update. It will have a flash (aka a flashlight).

Estimated cost in Russia

IPad Air 3 starts at $ 500. This is the most simple version with 16 GB memory and Wi-Fi support. The most expensive variation comes with the Cellular and costs $ 700. As usual, after the release of new items, the price of the previous model is reduced by 30 percent. Therefore, the prices are approximate, based on the cost of the Air 2 tablet.

Apple has held the palm in the tablet PC space for a long time. After all, it was they who made the world understand that the tablet is a compromise between compactness and big screen.

Screen

Retina display high resolution and the pixel densities have become hallmark almost all Apple products. But there is no technology that will last forever, and retina displays are no exception. Competitors are successfully promoting their 2K screens, which have even higher PPIs than ours.

Therefore, it is logical to assume that the iPad Air 3 will increase the resolution, and the aspect ratio will already be 16:10, and not 4: 3. This will allow you to conveniently watch movies and other content, because this is what tablets are most often bought for. So we should expect the "usual" 2K display protected by a durable sapphire crystal. I don't think it's worth talking about color rendition, Cupertinians have been at their best since the first iPad.

IPad Air 3 release date

Apple has a certain specificity of the release of its new products, and judging from it, certain conclusions can be drawn. Many analysts claim the iPad 3 Air will be announced in Q3 2015.

Iron

Compared to Android devices, iPhones and iPads often had weaker hardware, but at the same time, due to optimization, they worked very quickly. Apple iPad Air 3 shouldn't make a big difference. Surely the new processor in the tablet will be marked with an X, which means it will be just an improved version of its predecessor. It will be even more powerful and even more energy efficient than the A8X, but nothing special should be expected, even if it is called the A9.

As for the RAM, but 95% that its volume will double, that is, it will be equal to 2GB. Considering that everything worked perfectly with 1GB, this will be an excellent reserve for the future.

Unfortunately, no more data on technical iPad specifications 3 we do not have.

Camera

To begin with, tablets are not designed for photography by default, it looks very strange. Of course, there are cases when you need to quickly take a photo of a document, or something else, but tablets are not devices for everyday photography. How often do you use your tablet camera?

Despite this, in latest models iPad had excellent iPhone-level cameras. iPad 3 Air should get the same 8MP camera with improved sensor and new software capabilities.

IPad 3 Air price

Taking into account the ruble exchange rate at the time of this writing, a 64GB model without 3G will cost about 70,000 rubles. The cheapest 16GB version is 50,000. Although, it is still difficult to make any predictions, because we do not know what will happen in almost a year.

Output

Many users are expecting something incredible from the 3rd generation iPad. But a radical revolution has already occurred with the iPad Air 2, so the novelty should be just an improved copy of it.

Fair, not overpriced or understated. There should be prices on the Service website. Necessarily! without "asterisks", it is clear and detailed, where it is technically possible - the most accurate, final.

With the availability of spare parts, up to 85% of complex repairs can be completed in 1-2 days. Modular repairs take much less time. The website lists the approximate duration of any repairs.

Warranty and liability

Any repairs must be guaranteed. Everything is described on the website and in the documents. The guarantee is self-confidence and respect for you. A 3-6 month warranty is good and sufficient. It is needed to check quality and hidden defects that cannot be detected immediately. You see honest and realistic terms (not 3 years), you can be sure that they will help you.

Half of the success in Apple repair is the quality and reliability of spare parts, so a good service works with suppliers directly, there are always several reliable channels and your own warehouse with proven spare parts of current models so that you do not have to waste extra time.

Free diagnostics

This is very important and has already become a good form for service center... Diagnostics is the most difficult and important part of the repair, but you should not pay a dime for it, even if you do not repair the device as a result.

Repair in service and delivery

Good service appreciates your time and therefore offers free shipping. And for the same reason, repairs are carried out only in the workshop of the service center: correctly and according to technology, it can only be done at a prepared place.

Convenient schedule

If the Service works for you, and not for itself, then it is always open! absolutely. The schedule should be convenient so that you can be in time before and after work. Good service works both on weekends and on holidays. We are waiting for you and working on your devices every day: 9:00 - 21:00

The reputation of professionals consists of several points

Age and experience of the company

Reliable and experienced service has been known for a long time.
If a company has been on the market for many years, and it has managed to establish itself as an expert, people turn to it, write about it, recommend it. We know what we are talking about, since 98% of incoming devices in the SC are being restored.
We are trusted and passed on by other service centers for difficult cases.

How many masters in directions

If several engineers are always waiting for you for each type of equipment, you can be sure:
1. there will be no queue (or it will be minimal) - your device will be taken over immediately.
2.you give in Macbook repair expert specifically in the field of Mac repairs. He knows all the secrets of these devices

Technical literacy

If you ask a question, a specialist must answer it as accurately as possible.
So that you have an idea of ​​what exactly you need.
They will try to solve the problem. In most cases, the description tells you what happened and how to fix the problem.

A new tablet from Apple, the presentation of which is expected to take place on March 18. According to rumors, the new iPad will receive an improved processor and Touch ID fingerprint scanner, 2 gigabytes of RAM and a completely new design.

Apple has begun to officially sell the new and iPad mini fifth generation in Russia, as evidenced by data from the company's online store. New items are already available for purchase, the delivery time at the time of this writing was 1 business day for all configurations of the updated tablets.

As soon as the next new product from Apple goes on sale, the specialists of the famous iFixit workshop are among the first to receive the device for review. The experts have already managed to make out and. It's the turn of the new iPad Air. The iFixit wizards will tell you what changes the internal layout of the device has undergone, and what is interesting inside.

On March 18, Apple introduced two new iPads at once - new iPad generation Air and iPad mini 5th generation. Both new items received current Hardware, smart pen support, Touch ID fingerprint reader, and a lower price than current iPads. Despite the fact that almost three weeks have passed since the release, new iPads are still not officially sold in Russia, which, however, will not be a hindrance if you want to get an iPad Air 3 or iPad mini 5 sooner.

This week was full of new items - first, and then and. If for Mac computers Since the price has remained practically unchanged, the cost of tablets has grown significantly. Together with them, the prices for non-warranty repair of devices in authorized service centers also increased.