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iOSCENTRAL 10.2-INCH IPAD VS. IPAD AIRthat’s limited to recording video in 1080p.
As is typical for non-Pro iPad cameras, it’s
just enough to get the job done.
You’re much more likely to use an
iPad for FaceTime, though, and
unfortunately the differences in this
case are stark. The 10.2-inch iPad only
has a puny 1.2-megapixel camera that
records video in 720p, while the iPad
Air has a 7-megapixel camera that can
capture at 1080p. If you use FaceTime a
lot, go with the Air.willing to drop down $159 on a keyboard,
go ahead and spend the extra $170 to get
the iPad Air as well. With its faster chip and
more storage space, the Air can perform
the “laptop alternative” role more easily
than the seventh-generation iPad.
THE iPAD AIR HAS A BETTER
FACETIME CAMERA
If an iPad’s rear camera is somehow a
priority, you needn’t worry. Both models
have the same 8-megapixel rear camera
The iPad Air and its keyboard.