The M1 processor is another big reason to choose this tablet over the base model iPad. Our photos above shows the luxurious Magic Keyboard With Trackpad ($299), but you can also use a Smart Keyboard ($179), a third-party case, and any Bluetooth mouse or keyboard. Other accessories make your iPad Air feel more like a traditional laptop. The second-gen Pencil has a few advantages over its predecessor, including automatic charging when you magnetically clip it to the top of the iPad, a more pleasant-feeling matte material, and a flat side that prevents it from rolling away. The Air also supports the second-generation Pencil, while the base iPad works only with the first-generation model. To do the math, the difference between the 64GB and 256GB local storage prices gets you more than four years of the 200GB iCloud plan.
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iPads, of course, have never offered removable storage-Apple really wants you to store as much as possible in the cloud with an iCloud+ subscription (50GB for $0.99 per month or 200GB for $2.99 per month). The $599 model comes with 64GB of storage, while $749 bumps you up to a 256GB model. If you need a 120Hz screen and don't want to spring for an iPad Pro, Samsung's $699.99 Galaxy Tab S8 is a more affordable alternative. The screen runs at 60Hz, so scrolling isn't as buttery-smooth as it is on the iPad Pro's 120Hz panel, but most devices in the world run at 60Hz. The base model iPad (left) has much larger bezels than the iPad Air (right)
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