The iPad Thread

swiftdiesel · 17th September 2021, 10:11

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Originally Posted by white-power

Does anybody know whether the new iPad 9 has a laminated display?

Not laminated.

I'm also looking to buy the Air 4 if Apple wasn't planning to launch the Air 5 this year. Usually, iPads aren't updated yearly but in this instance, Air 4 is the only iPad without CenterStage. I'm hoping Apple would release the Air 5 with this feature this year. Playing the waiting game for now.

k88k · 23rd September 2021, 11:06

Couldn't find a suitable thread to post this, so here I go.

I have a 4th Gen iPod Shuffle which uses a 3.5 mm Jack to USB connector. I lost the connector

. Checked with at least 3 Apple authorized showrooms & service centres in Bangalore, but no luck.

Called Apple toll free, was put on hold for around 30-45 mins, patched through to 2 different departments, still no luck. Came to understand that they discontinued it in 2017!

Can anybody point me in the right direction to source the cable? Don't want to dispose it off for its a compact, handy & "Cool" audio player.

NetfreakBombay · 23rd September 2021, 13:23

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Originally Posted by k88k

3.5 mm Jack to USB connector.

What is this connector for ? Does it charge the iPod ?

s4ch · 23rd September 2021, 13:34

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Originally Posted by k88k

I have a 4th Gen iPod Shuffle which uses a 3.5 mm Jack to USB connector. I lost the connector.

I would have thought this was a pretty generic item, a quick search on Amazon shows that you should get something similar pretty easily.

raksrules · 23rd September 2021, 15:45

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Originally Posted by s4ch

I would have thought this was a pretty generic item, a quick search on Amazon shows that you should get something similar pretty easily.

The USB to 3.5mm connector here can charge as well as transfer data to the shuffle and I don't think the third party ones may be able to do both.

k88k · 23rd September 2021, 15:46

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Originally Posted by s4ch

I would have thought this was a pretty generic item, a quick search on Amazon shows that you should get something similar pretty easily.

Hey S4ch, Amazon, Flipkart & the likes were the 1st option, but have seen reviews where people have complained about getting a "accessory not supported message".

There is a glimmer of hope with Reliance Digital. Checking with them.

s4ch · 3rd October 2021, 19:36

The iPad Air 2020 64Gb WiFi is available for 38k on Amazon after all discounts in the current sale. Is that a good deal or has it recently been at that price? Not really bothered to wait for the next Air as am sure that will be considerably more expensive.

ani_meher · 3rd October 2021, 21:05

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Originally Posted by s4ch

The iPad Air 2020 64Gb WiFi is available for 38k on Amazon after all discounts in the current sale. Is that a good deal or has it recently been at that price? Not really bothered to wait for the next Air as am sure that will be considerably more expensive.

It is a very good price for current iPad Air. You can consider buying if it was on your list.

s4ch · 4th October 2021, 13:23

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Originally Posted by ani_meher

It is a very good price for current iPad Air. You can consider buying if it was on your list.

Thanks, bought it yesterday. Had a read of recent reviews on Amazon and everyone is happy they bought it for 46kish, so super happy that I got it for 38k, or rather my wife will be as it's for her! It should be delivered tomorrow.

I assume the iPad Air 4 (2020) comes with the 20w USB C charger in the box? Or have Apple ditched it for the iPad like they did for the iPhone?

On a side note, I have found that I am slowly getting drawn into the Apple ecosystem. I first bought an iPad mini circa 2012 and thought would never buy any more Apple products. This changed to an iPad pro in 2017, followed shortly by a MacBook Pro. I still run an Android phone (Samsung Galaxy 10+), but now feel how it lags behind the way Apple "just works". Even a simple task like copying something on my iPad and being able to paste it on my MacBook immediately is something I don't think I would easily manage without now. Really, really looking forward to Universal Control when it launches.

Will probably do the unthinkable by selling myself to Apple completely and upgrade to the iPhone 14 next year - damn you Apple!

sdp1975 · 4th October 2021, 15:46

I wanted to purchase the entry level ipad - 9th gen with 64GB - but it appears to be out of stock at all places. Even the apple website says that delivery will be in the first week of November.

vivek_lo · 7th October 2021, 09:12

I was looking at online sales for buying either Ipad 8 or Ipad Air4. The offers in Amazon and Flipkart seem similar and better than other platforms. But I was surprised to see an offer in Croma

It is not saying which generation, but A13 is IPad2021, the price of 30,900 plus discount seems incredible. There is no mention if its refurbished. Am I missing something? Any feedback will be useful to decide.

s4ch · 7th October 2021, 09:44

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Originally Posted by sdp1975

I wanted to purchase the entry level ipad - 9th gen with 64GB - but it appears to be out of stock at all places. Even the apple website says that delivery will be in the first week of November.

Seems to be available in Croma, you may want to check there.

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Originally Posted by vivek_lo

But I was surprised to see an offer in Croma

It is not saying which generation, but A13 is IPad2021, the price of 30,900 plus discount seems incredible. There is no mention if its refurbished. Am I missing something? Any feedback will be useful to decide.

I think probably your best bet is to visit a Croma if possible - you should get the same deals in store. Or if Croma does a click and collect option then that may be worth considering as well.

On a side note, has anyone had any difficulty in updating to iPados 15.0.1 on an iPad pro? I have a 2018 10.5 pro and it constantly gets stuck on "Verifying Update". Seeing quite a few reports of similar issues online and the fix seems to be to do a clean install via iTunes which I don't really have the time to do.

dragonfire · 7th October 2021, 14:07

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Originally Posted by vivek_lo

I was looking at online sales for buying either Ipad 8 or Ipad Air4. The offers in Amazon and Flipkart seem similar and better than other platforms. But I was surprised to see an offer in Croma
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It is not saying which generation, but A13 is IPad2021, the price of 30,900 plus discount seems incredible. There is no mention if its refurbished. Am I missing something? Any feedback will be useful to decide.

This is the entry level iPad 9, right? Whose MRP is 30900. Same price in Apple store. So what's the big deal? For a great deal, check out the iPad Air 2020.

sdp1975 · 7th October 2021, 14:09

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Originally Posted by s4ch

Seems to be available in Croma, you may want to check there.

Thanks, I did book from Croma on Oct 5 and got a 2K instant discount. Delivery is by Oct 10.

civic-sense · 7th October 2021, 18:35

I bought an iPad Air 4 during the sales and it came with a 20W fast charger in the box. But I saw in a YouTube review that the Air supports up to 30W charging.

Is it advisable to use third party fast chargers with the iPad? My Motorola phone has a 30W PD charger, so technically it should work. Is there a way to measure the charging current (like the Ampere app in Android)?

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k88k BHPian Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: DEL-TN-KA Posts: 78 Thanked: 110 Times	Re: The iPad Thread Couldn't find a suitable thread to post this, so here I go. I have a 4th Gen iPod Shuffle which uses a 3.5 mm Jack to USB connector. I lost the connector . Checked with at least 3 Apple authorized showrooms & service centres in Bangalore, but no luck. Called Apple toll free, was put on hold for around 30-45 mins, patched through to 2 different departments, still no luck. Came to understand that they discontinued it in 2017! Can anybody point me in the right direction to source the cable? Don't want to dispose it off for its a compact, handy & "Cool" audio player. Attached Images
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s4ch BHPian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pune; Wales Posts: 389 Thanked: 641 Times	Re: The iPad Thread The iPad Air 2020 64Gb WiFi is available for 38k on Amazon after all discounts in the current sale. Is that a good deal or has it recently been at that price? Not really bothered to wait for the next Air as am sure that will be considerably more expensive.
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sdp1975 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,700 Thanked: 1,273 Times View My Garage	Re: The iPad Thread I wanted to purchase the entry level ipad - 9th gen with 64GB - but it appears to be out of stock at all places. Even the apple website says that delivery will be in the first week of November.
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vivek_lo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 25 Thanked: 53 Times	Re: The iPad Thread I was looking at online sales for buying either Ipad 8 or Ipad Air4. The offers in Amazon and Flipkart seem similar and better than other platforms. But I was surprised to see an offer in Croma It is not saying which generation, but A13 is IPad2021, the price of 30,900 plus discount seems incredible. There is no mention if its refurbished. Am I missing something? Any feedback will be useful to decide.
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civic-sense BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 895 Thanked: 1,659 Times	Re: The iPad Thread I bought an iPad Air 4 during the sales and it came with a 20W fast charger in the box. But I saw in a YouTube review that the Air supports up to 30W charging. Is it advisable to use third party fast chargers with the iPad? My Motorola phone has a 30W PD charger, so technically it should work. Is there a way to measure the charging current (like the Ampere app in Android)?
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