One of the three best-selling tablets in the CIS. The second most sold tablet from Apple. Long-Liver market with excellent prospects. Does this model have disadvantages? Alas, they can. Let's see what problems the Apple iPad Air 2 authors of reviews and tests found, and supplement them with user reviews that complained about the top-notch tablet.
Disadvantages, which are written in reviews and tests
Little active memory in the younger model
The most affordable option on the market turned out to be 16 GB. Almost all reviews, even quite laudatory ones, honestly say: the younger iPad Air 2 model can only be bought as a gift. The tablet is powerful, multimedia, it just suggests that you watch a movie or play a good game - but ... The operating system and background processes constantly use 6 GB of memory. Only 10 GB remain active. Given that the film in normal quality weighs 4 gigabytes, we understand: this equipment is only suitable for viewing online content.
Apple iPad Air 2 was one of the first models in the line which the manufacturer decided not to release the 32 GB option. The difference in price between 16 GB and 64 GB was substantial. Well, so that users do not have any options, the tablet is deprived of the possibility of expanding memory using MicroSD cards.
Inconvenient video viewing
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A tablet with a 4: 3 aspect ratio is not the best solution for watching videos: widescreen films turn into something quite strange and indigestible. However, Apple aggressively adheres to this ratio, so you have to endure. Add to this the traditional Apple restrictions on data transfer and content download. Android and even Windows are much more loyal in this sense.
Weak construction
Apple engineers have tried, and the iPad Air 2 turned out to be a really very thin device. However, along with grace, it brought its negative sides. Reviewed by gagadget.com I decided to bend the tablet - and he succeeded without any serious effort. The image on the screen, as you know, was distorted beyond recognition. Moreover: certain aberrations were observed even with the usual sharp movements of the hands with the device clamped in them: the case geometry changes with minimal loads! It is clear that all these are uncritical moments, and they have almost no effect on the quality of the work of the unit - but, having paid so much money, you still feel psychological discomfort.
Flat sound
iPad Air 2 is one of the loudest tablets on the market. The power of sound is impressive. However, the developers had to sacrifice the depth and richness of the sound. It turned out something hollow and whitish: if you listen at maximum volume, you constantly find yourself feeling that something is missing. However, in good headphones, this effect disappears.
Mark screen
With all its high quality, the iPad Air 2 screen is a weak point. It is necessary to take the tablet in hand, as they say, from the heart - as from the fingers supporting the device behind its rear part, there are divorces on the screen. And from the strong taps on the screen - too. And while simultaneously pressing on the right and left side. Looking at the resulting result, the reviewer on keddr.com I even remembered my ancient Chinese Ainol tablet for 3 thousand rubles, on which there were no such problems. In fairness, we note that comparing the sophisticated Air 2 is still better with "classmates."
Slippery body
The device is clearly not enough hull roughness. Taking it out of the bag, be careful - slips out and flies to the floor without any extra warnings. In addition, it is problematic for people with small palms to take a tablet from the table with one hand - too thin, but at the same time wide enough. And slippery. Most often you will have to use two hands, unless, of course, you want to push the gadget down.
The flaws that are written in the reviews
"Shoals" of the system when heated
The tablet heats up significantly, especially when using "heavy" applications or serious games. And when it heats up, miracles begin. Most often, the device reacts worse to pressing. Occasionally, applications do not open. In some cases, a reboot occurs.
Touch ID errors
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Touch sensor pressure developed for iPad Air 2 one of the first among the tablets in Apple. The basic software sometimes gave heat: for example, the Touch ID was periodically cut down and required authorization again. After the release of updates to the software, the problem almost disappeared. However, another remained: the sensor responds poorly to wet or even wet fingers. Press the touch button with dry hands.
Expensive accessories
Prices in the AppStore have long been the talk of the town. Original accessories from Apple are trying to hold on to the software: their prices are turned up godlessly. Especially often the owners complain about the original Lightning-cable, without which neither the tablet can not be charged, nor the information you can not throw off. And they do not live long. Some users have a maximum of one and a half years.
The back panel rattles when playing music
This disadvantage is noted in every second review. Thin body played another cruel joke with those for whom the size of the gadget is above all. Starting at about half the volume, the back cover of the tablet vibrates. To the maximum level, it increases to unpleasant. Holding a vibrating tablet is a pleasure below average. The sound produced by this device is vile enough to make an overwhelming desire to turn the volume down. Laying the loud iPad Air 2 on a hard surface is strongly discouraged. How to deal with it? Headphones to help you.
Unstable wi-fi
Especially this problem was noted by the owners of basic software, as updates began, it began to fade into the background. However, no, no, yes, and some user will complain that the wireless connection periodically crashes at the most crucial moment.
Is it all bad?
The sixth-generation iPad with a 6.1-millimeter case is a good version, and it’s not for nothing that for many months it has remained one of the best-selling in Russia. Despite the fact that the "stuffing" iPad Air 2 is not the most advanced in its class, you can not complain about the hardware. The Apple A8X processor performs well, 2 GB of RAM is enough to use all the functionality of the tablet. Older models have a satisfactory memory capacity of 64 and 128 GB. The main 8-megapixel camera is very worthy for a tablet and allows you to take pictures comparable to a good soap box. In terms of design, Air 2 will remain more than modern for a long time. For many users, this model can be just a godsend.
