Then it's worth it 👉👍😉🔥

Hope it comes with 6gb ram at least

This post has been edited by swanlover: Mar 12 2025, 11:28 AM

it is confirmed that it has more ram..6GB. so it will make it to last longer and receive more no of iPadOS updates...

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/05/new-ip...eleased%20today.

12 march already passed yet still not available... is it need to wait 1 month like the other ipads? My casing already arrive as I expected it to be available after 12 march.

This A16 should replace my A14 nicely & don't burn pocket. Without Apple Ai it won't eats much storage space of 128gb.

Absolutely right, the storage very important especially 128gb which is need to be careful as the storage lesser then others 🐼™️

for me, i find that 128gb is sufficient. even for those ipad models support apple intelligence.

if u are using ipad to just supplement ur iphone in terms of entertainment like video streaming or casual gaming, 128gb should be sufficient.

but if u want to save a lot of videos for offline viewing and really do a lot of productivity work like photo or video editing, of course the more data the merrier.

for me, i opt for 128gb becos it is the cheapest and can meet my needs. can save the cost for next ipad purchase.

Right all depends on the usage and needs, noted 🚀🔥

It still hasnt passed sirim yet. Will take awhile

I just bought ipad air m1 for RM1.5k.. try hunt in shopee for raya deal.. no reason to buy the base ipad if you can get one with M1 for same price. All the processing goodness and sure will last longer. Good luck hunting 😎

You got a point there. Ayam going for the M2

may I know which shop you buy from? I just checked shopee and ipad air m1 5th gen is nowhere near that price at all. Currently selling 2.1k to 2.2k cheapest during sale and is still getting that measly 64gb which is crazy for paying 2k+. Also, ipad air has inferior battery life compared to the base ipad.

This post has been edited by xkaizoku: Mar 15 2025, 07:36 PM

I just checked again and seems most already gone. Can see one in screenshot attached, that is cellular model priced at rm2.1k, I’ve seen the same shop sell it lower few days ago. As cellular model is several hundreds pricier, so you can imagine the non-cellular model should be approaching 1.5k mark.. there were a bunch of cheaper options several days ago. Plus coupons and coins if you have, will bring down price a bit more. Probably keep an eye on shopee if they re-appear


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Yeah 64gb is on a low side, but depends on your usage, to me i think its enough. Most things are on icloud. As for battery life, not sure but Apple stated similar run time for both ipads.

Several win factors for ipad air to me:
1. Laminated display. If you use pencil much, you’ll appreciate this as no gap in screen when you write
2. M1 processor and 8gb ram, compared to A16 and 4gb ram, obviously night and day comparison. Can easily throw anything to it
3. Magic keyboard and apple pencil 2 supported on ipad air, not on base ipad
4. Apple AI.

But I pulled the trigger simply because it was cheap lol, otherwise the base ipad still a worthy tablet for its price

A16 is 6gb ram.

You are right on the battery. I just watched the battery comparison video.

*Maybe it's due to : M1 & M2 are a 5nm chip. And also M-series are designed for desktop & laptop.

This post has been edited by vhs1: Mar 16 2025, 01:29 AM

Since A16 can bump up 2gb, wonder why the M3 dowan bump up the same.

parking to see if any jumps from m2 --> m3 and if any noticeable difference

Got...... $$$

😝

M3 iPad Air is 8gb ram what.