Microsoft’s new Surface 3 looks great compared to Apple’s iPad Air 2. At the same $499 price point, users get a tablet with more storage, a full desktop operating system, a free year of Microsoft Office, and the ability to use a true digitizer pen. But is it too good to be true? As much as I love the Surface, you’ll be paying quite a bit more than the sticker price to get the full experience.
The Benchmarks Are In: iPad Air 2 Up to 68 Percent Faster
Benchmarks for the new iPad Air 2 are starting to roll in, and the results are impressive. The new A8X CPU powering Apple’s latest flagship tablet is up to 55 percent faster than the iPhone 6, and up to 68 percent faster than the first generation iPad Air, making the Air 2 the most powerful iOS device ever.
A Resolution and Pixel Density Comparison of Apple’s Retina Displays to Date
With Thursday’s unveiling of the new 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display, Apple now offers “Retina” quality displays in all product categories: phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop. While the benefit of a Retina display varies greatly depending on the overall size of the panel and distance from the average user’s eyes during use, we were curious about how the new Retina iMac’s display compared to other Retina displays in terms of pixel density.
Apple Announces Even Thinner iPad Air 2
Apple today announced the iPad Air 2, with an even thinner design, improved cameras, anti-reflective screen, Touch ID, and improved CPU and graphics performance. And yes, it also comes in Gold.
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