Apple iPad Air 9.7" 16GB Wi-Fi tablet

Lightweight 9.7" tablet for portable use

The Apple iPad Air delivers a 9.7 inch Retina display in an aluminum silver chassis with 16GB of flash storage. It runs on an A7 chip paired with an M7 motion coprocessor for everyday responsiveness. Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n with MIMO keeps you connected on the go. The tablet includes a 5MP iSight camera for 1080p video and a FaceTime HD camera for calls.

Fits a minimal carry kit

No cellular radio means the unit relies on nearby Wi-Fi networks or a phone hotspot for internet access. The 16GB capacity handles core apps and light media, while iCloud offloads larger libraries to the cloud. Included apps such as iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers and Keynote cover creative and productivity tasks without extra downloads. Up to 10 hours of battery life supports a full day away from a charger.

Steps up from smaller screens and less storage

The 9.7 inch display replaces compact tablets that make reading or split-screen work cramped. Moving from 8GB or less to 16GB flash storage removes the constant need to delete apps for space. The A7 and M7 combination upgrades performance over earlier A6X devices for smoother multitasking. Buyers who need cellular data or more than 16GB of local storage should consider other configurations.