iPad 8 (10.2-inch, 2020)
Apple’s cheapest iPad is also its most popular, and with the iPad 8 it’s not hard to see why. For the latest version of its ‘basic’ iPad (iPad 8, or iPad eighth-generation) Apple has kept pretty much everything the same, including the design and display. This isn’t really meant to be an upgrade for those who invested in last year’s model, however the internal improvements do make it a great choice if your older iPad is on its last legs. Design and screen – Yep, this is an iPad Unlike the iPad Air 4 which has just received a huge redesign, the iPad 8 keeps the fairly chunky screen bezel, physical circular TouchID-enabled home button and slightly rounded sides. It’s a very well built tablet in just about every area and trumps its price-tag. The aluminium back is sturdy and the glass front, in my experience, does a good job keeping scratches away. It does lack the anti-reflective coating though, so it can be a bit reflective in sunnier conditions. It comes in three colours (si...