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GADGET OF THE WEEK ; Games [Ulster Region] [Mirror (UK)]
[October 24, 2014]

GADGET OF THE WEEK ; Games [Ulster Region] [Mirror (UK)]


(Mirror (UK) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) iPAD AIR 2 From Pounds 399 **** Having shifted 225million tablets since being first unveiled by Steve Jobs four years ago, this latest iteration is all about refinement rather than revolution.

Officially the world's thinnest tablet, the iPad 2 measures a mere 6.1mm thick, compared to the original's 7.5mm and, despite a souped-up processor and camera, it's also 32 grams lighter.

Regular day-to day tasks aren't noticeably faster, but give it a demanding task such as rendering footage in ace video editing app Replay, and the Air 2's new A8X processor makes mincemeat of what's put in front of it which bodes well for games fans.



The most noteworthy new feature, though, is the excellent reduced- glare screen which allows effective use even in direct sunlight. Elsewhere the rear camera has been brought into line with the 8- megapixel resolution of the iPhone 6, although it lacks a flash or super-fast autofocus.

Overall, the Air 2 is highly recommended if you don't already own an earlier generation model.


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