iPad (8th generation) review: It's got a faster processor, and that's all<article>
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<p>When it comes to dedicated tablet devices, there's the iPad and there's everything else. The performance, features, and app ecosystem of Apple's iPad line make it
the tablet to own. The new 8th-generation iPad is still the best tablet you can buy for the price ($329), but it's hard not to be disappointed by such a small upgrade.</p><p>The new 8th-gen tablet is exactly the same as the
7th-gen iPad introduced a year ago, except that the A10 processor has been swapped out for the A12. That's it. That's the update.</p><h2>A12 versus A10</h2>
<p>Last year, Apple updated the iPad with a slightly bigger 10.2-inch display (up from 9.7), making the bezels slimmer. It also added the smart connector to work with the Smart Keyboard. Those were welcome upgrades, though the System-on-Chip (SoC) inside didn't change at all—it remained the A10—and Apple didn't really make any other improvements.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3575865/ipad-8th-generation-review.html#jump">To read this article in full, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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iPad (8th generation) review: It's got a faster processor, and that's all
