苹果iPad 2020评论

That said, you probably don't need to plunk down the cash if you already have an iPad from the past couple of years. Apple has upgraded the new device, but the updates are so minor that only first-time buyers or those with an iPad that’s a few years old should consider upgrading.

大约2020 iPad

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你会被原谅将2020 iPad与2019年iPad混淆。看起来完全一样。它具有相同的10.2英寸显示屏，相同的颜色选择，以及相同的相对较厚的边框，带有下巴的主页按钮。它也具有相同的10小时电池寿命，这很好，但并不令人惊叹，每天几个小时就可以使我们经历大约三天的使用。

So what about those updates we mentioned? They’re all under the hood. Actually, there’s really only one big upgrade in the form of Apple's A12 Bionic chip.

Here’s a look at the 2020 iPad’s specs:

• Chipset:Apple A12 Bionic
• RAM:3GB
• Storage:32GB，128GB
• 后置摄像头：8-megapixel
• 前置摄像头：1.2-megapixel
• 连接：Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi, GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/LTE (Cellular model only)
• Biometric authentication:Touch ID
• Display:10.2-inch display with 264 pixel-per-inch density
• Connections:Lightning

考虑到只有一种尺寸，定价相对简单，但是就存储和连接而言，仍然有一些选择，以下列出：

• 32GB iPad:仅WiFi $ 329，蜂窝模型$ 459
• 128GB iPad:仅WiFi $ 429，蜂窝模型$ 559

笔记：The cellular models will work away from WiFi via cellular connection, but they'll also require a separate data plan from your carrier.

What we like

Fast performance

As mentioned, the A12 Bionic processor is the major update here, up from the aging Apple A10 Fusion chip found in the previous-generation model. It essentially means that the latest iPad should be able to handle pretty much everything you can throw at it in 2020. We tested the iPad for a range of different activities, and it easily handled all of them.

For starters, we used the device for multi-tasking with productivity apps while writing this review, and did so without any slow-downs or stutters. The device loads games like使命召唤：手机很快 - 与配备A10的iPad并排加载游戏时，它加载了几秒钟。它甚至处理了一些基本的图像编辑，没有任何问题。它是一款全方位强大的平板电脑，至少在几年内，它应该足够强大。

不过，更快的性能不仅仅是更快地加载东西。这也意味着新iPad可能会更长的iPados更新支持。而且，尽管最后一代iPad和新iPad都可以很好地处理当今的大部分应用程序，但更快的处理器将有助于确保新iPad可以更轻松地处理三到四年的应用程序。

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Of course, if you really need a workhorse, it’s still worth considering theiPad Proor upcoming iPad Air. Both have even faster processors, and are built with productivity in mind.

Don’t be fooled by the name—the iPad Pro's A12Z is quite a bit more powerful than Apple's standard A12 Bionic, and the A14 in the new iPad Air is likely to be an upgrade too. That said, only those who want to use their device for things like video editing or heavy mobile gaming will need the extra oomph.

While the processor on the iPad has been upgraded, the standard storage of just 32 GB has not; that really isn’t all that much storage in 2020. If you can afford it and don’t lean entirely on cloud-based apps, it’s probably worth upgrading to the 128 GB model. We’re hoping Apple upgrades the entry-level model to offer 64 GB next time around.

If you plan on using your iPad for social media, playing games, watching movies, browsing the web, and even some productivity apps, the 2020 model is more than enough iPad for you.

A relatively impressive display

The display on the 2020 iPad isn’t groundbreaking by any means, but it definitely looks good and it makes watching movies on Netflix and playing games a great experience.

At 10.2 inches, the screen should be more than large enough for most. The 264 pixel-per-inch pixel density makes for a generally crisp image. For comparison, a 55-inch 4K TV has a pixel density of around 80 ppi, while a 16-inch MacBook Pro has a 226 ppi pixel density. While it doesn't offer the inky black levels of an OLED display, it offers good enough contrast between the brightest and darkest images for the majority of uses.

That said, it’s important not to expect theiPad Prodisplay experience。iPad Pro 120 Hz刷新率(双the standard iPad) for impressive motion reproduction. The 2020 iPad doesn’t reach those heights, but the display is still more than good enough for most.

iPados将生产力带到了最前沿

苹果的iPados与iPhone的iOS并没有什么不同，但是在场的iOS和iPados之间的变化有助于提供更有生产力的体验，这是一件好事。

It's still easy to navigate, and if you're used to using an iPhone you'll get around it with no issues. Now on iPadOS 14, the operating system offers split-screen view, which works quite well here. There’s also Slide-Over, which is a great way to keep messaging apps available in the background, and you can keep your newly-revamped widgets on the home screen for easy access.

New for this iteration is Scribble, which allows you to use the Apple Pencil to hand write into text fields instead of typing. It works pretty well, though it does take some getting used to, as you have to write in the proper spot for it to be converted to text. Apple's handwriting recognition, however, is very good, and even though my handwriting isn't great, it always translated my words properly unless I purposefully tricked it.

当然，仍然有改进的余地。苹果的MacOS甚至TVO都支持多个用户。如果苹果真的想将iPad定位为笔记本电脑更换，那么iPados也需要多用户支持。但是，这是一个软件问题 - 因此，如果iPados在未来几年内获得该功能，则应通过更新来到此iPad。

What we don't like

老化的设计

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The 2020 iPad isn’t ugly by any means. From the moment it comes out of the box, using the device is a premium experience, and even after all these years the aluminum unibody design feels great. But it’s also time for a change.

The 2018 iPad Pro introduced Apple’s new iPad design language to the world, and the 2020 iPad Air continues that trend. Hopefully next year Apple will slim down the bezels on the entry-level iPad and add either a power button-mounted Touch ID or Face ID.

Limited accessories

第二代苹果铅笔是天然的，可以持有磁性并贴在新的侧面iPad Pro以及即将到来的iPad Air。第一代苹果铅笔（唯一与新iPad兼容的铅笔）肯定是可以使用的，但是将其插入iPad的闪电端口非常尴尬，事实是，它没有像第二个平坦的边缘一样。铅笔使使用不太自然。

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While审查iPad Pro，我发现魔术键盘绝对可以使用。从高端触控板到出色的打字体验，它使iPad Pro的感觉比以往任何时候都更像是笔记本电脑。不幸的是，它与入门级iPad不起作用，而不是您必须选择智能键盘。需要明确的是，智能键盘是一个不错的配件，但是用它输入了整个评论后，我可以肯定地说，它不会与Apple的高端配件相同的打字体验提供。

当然，这些都是挑选。第三方配件至少部分地填充了空隙，更不用说Magic Keyboardis way too expensive at $299, while the Smart Keyboard is $159.

你应该买吗？

Only if you really need an iPad now

If you’re in the market for an iPad simply because of the fact that you want a decent tablet for day-to-day use, this is the iPad to go for. If you want a productivity workhorse, it’s still worth considering theiPad Pro甚至更畅销的新iPad Air发布时，它以较低的价格提供了与Pro非常相似的规格。但是，对于几乎所有其他所有内容，基本iPad仍然是必经之路。

If you already have a solid iPad, it likely isn’t worth upgrading. Even my two-year-old 9.7-inch iPad offers a similar experience to this device, despite not being quite as powerful. Hopefully Apple will launch a more impressive upgrade next year, and if you can wait, it may be worth doing so. But if your old iPad is really slowing down, or you’re buying an iPad for the first time, the 2020 iPad is a sound purchase you won't regret.