I personally don’t have a problem with the screen not being laminated. The screen is beautiful for movies, web browsing or gaming. Best investment I’ve made this year. iPad 9 is a solid device!!!!

I love the iPad 9 its an incredible device for the price!! I returned my iPad mini 6 as the screen was just too small! iPad 9 is perfect! Great video

Those "SE" I devices are parts bin devices. Basically, they are finding uses for older parts in order to make discounted products. It's genius and it opened up Apple devices to a whole new market.

Yup, it’s a quality device and the larger bezels allow for more hand holding space. Once you start watching the screen, the style of the device instantly disappears, but it still looks fine stylistically. Excellent, quality-performance vs price tablet.

I think this ipad should honestly be compared to other budget laptops in its price range. For most people who need a basic computer for email or content consumption I seriously think the ipad 9 is the better buy. Longer battery life, faster processors, lighter, apple pencil support if just 1st generation, it may not be the best ipad but it's honestly good enough. Hard to argue at $330.

Just bought one of these, a Logitech combo touch, and Apple Pencil for about $630 total. It’s a great value for everyday use, I have a 13 Pro and iMac for sheer power when I need it.

I own the iPad 8th generation and the Apple pencil 1st generation and i’m still loving it! I bought it mainly to draw art in Procreate with it and it’s absolutely incredible! The drawing experience is so precise and smooth that it feels like i’m holding a professional 2000$ graphic tablet in my hand. And the display is soooo colour accurate. My iPad still runs as smoothly as it did on the first day. Apple has an incredible and unbeatable deal to offer with those standard iPads. No other tablet in this 300-400$ price range comes even close.

I own the 8th gen 32gb one and it's a great device. Should've got the Air though, since I use it more than I expected. I bought it as a gadget (for drawing mainly) and ended up using it as a laptop.

The base iPad is regularly on sale at various retailers for $300. IMHO, the base iPad is the only iPad that's worth the money. The rest are overpowered and overspec'd for a mobile OS.

I have to say your video about the 8th convinced me to go for it. Love the work.

I bought one after seeing your videos and boy I love this for my university work!!😍

I went with the silver 64gb base model as it's very affordable compared to the other models. After almost 2 weeks of use and the honeymoon phase of a brand new device wore off, it still left me thinking that its a great ipad. Great resolution screen compared to to other 720p-1080p Android tablets I've owned even though it is still non-laminated, so many accessories out there since it fits the same ipad 7th and 8th gen accessories if you still own any like I do, a headphone jack that many premium tablets just don't have anymore, incredible batterylife though charging it back up to 100% still takes more time than more expensive ipads. It does everything an ipad should but at a cheaper price

The IPAD 9 has gotten me through college from taking notes, reading textbooks, completing assignments, and entertainment. Now in my last year I got myself the IPad Pro 11 and I can’t wait. My beloved IPad 9 will be given to my younger sibling for Christmas

Hope you're right! Just ordered this iPad to replace my very old, original iPad Air haha I think this iPad plus my M1 Mac Mini should be a perfect combo for me. Thanks for all your videos.

I'm an Android user but i have to appreciate Apple's long term support for their devices. My mom's iPad mini 4 (2015) got the latest iPad OS 15.2 update despite being more than 6 years old and it still runs smoothly as well. I'm planning to get an iPad mini 6 for myself.

Exactly. This is the first iPad I can actually use. The previous ones I always unused. Love your hat though.

i like how you said "the nicely placed home button" because i actually like that it does have a home button, usually reviewers say something like "the same old home button"

I’m still rocking my 7th gen, it does what i need it to do and the audio jack is really useful for me

I got an ipad 9 which i am watching this with, a week ago, from my 6th gen. It is great, a lot larger and faster. It was very good!

Really a spot on video!! I have my tablet for roughly 2 weeks now and it’s the best choice I ever made.

I wanted to get the air 5th gen with 256gb wifi only but realized that the tablet combined with the apple pencil, shipping, and tax would take me half a year to save for. I plan on getting the ipad 9th gen, 256 gb model with wifi only, with the apple pencil, a case, and screen protector all for $300 cheaper, which I can get in two months, very excited!

This is the model that got me to take a risk on trying an iPad after many years of using Apple laptops (starting with a Powerbook 140). I'm still in the fooling around stage with the iPad, but I find myself using it for a little bit more every day.

The chip from the 7th Gen to the 8th Gen was huge. Bought the 8 with the 128Gig and it works flawlessly.

Hi! I love your content! Could you do a review of whether this iPad is a good budget-friendly iPad for video editing? I've seen your other videos but I'm curious about the Gen 9.

I have an iPad Gen 5 right now, so upgrading to this would be my dream come true. Luckily, mine still got iPadOS 15, so it’s good for another year, but next year might be different, so if I’m gonna get a new iPad, the time is now.

already ordered mine and cant wait to have it 👍🏼

I'm still using that original old iPad air 2 circa 2015, and it gets all job done thrown at!

im using ipad 8 to reading a books checking email and social media/games and other stuff and for taking a note is a great experience

Had me at “Honda Civic of the tablet world.” 👌🏽

These budget iPads are perfect for throwing in a back pack and chucking around I went hiking and I brought one of these with me on a 300 mile journey across all different terrains i dropped it several times in mud and on rocks it took a beating and it’s still standing

just bought two for the kids, i left apple a long time ago, and don't really like much of their products or ecosystem, but man the ipad 9 really just blew away everything in that price point. my favorite thing was the support. i have couple really old ipads that only couldn't update ios when the hardware physically couldn't support it, not arbitrary phase outs, that i like. hopefully they'll last another 5-7 years.

I still have the iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (3rd generation). Love it! Still going strong

I sold the iPad mini 6 and just ordered the iPad 9th Gen. My iPad use is 99% prop it up and consume media, which this iPad is perfect for. I have a MacBook Pro, I don’t need a powerful tablet. I don’t want to carry 3 separate chargers or need to transfer loads of data so don’t like USB C on an iPad. Home button Touch ID just works so much better on an iPad than lock button Touch ID or Face ID. And best of all, it finally comes in silver with a black front again!

I am still using an 32GB iPad gen 5 (A9 chip). Thinking about upgrading to gen 9 too. Maybe next year.

Yes, love my 2nd gen SE and iPad 9. Everything I need without overspending for any of it.

I like the Centerstage feature. That's pretty handy for podcasting.

I went with the 256BG model with cellular service from T-Mobile and was able to get a $230 discount for adding a line and then canceled my Samsung tablet S6 service, I added the Logitech keyboard/case combo and dam, now I had a nice compact laptop for school. This is now my daily Tablet.

Forget about the review. His voice is so soothing that it healed my soul.

That is so cool center stage is a great feature. And the 256GB memory makes this iPad superb

I’ve gotten the air 4 and just after I received it, the M1 pro 11” got a discount and is available for about the same price. I hated myself for not being patient enough to wait for the sale😭

First video I’ve watched in your channel and I’m hooked.

Thank you, Gary. Your videos are top-notch. Keep doing them, and keep being cool.

this is a good review, definitely enjoyed it!

I love this iPad it is so big the speed is so quick thank you

This might be my first iPad. I remember the early 2010’s thinking they were completely useless to someone with a laptop and smartphone but things have CHAGED 🤤

For me this the best iPad of all iPads. I really like the classic design.

Very helpful, thank you. I have loved all of my Apple products, let's be honest - you're not going to get poor quality from Apple, even on the 'basic' / 'entry level' products that they sell. Many thanks x

Bigger bezels are better choice for me when dropping it into any pad slots on other hardware as the screen isn’t cut off, essential on some music software. No Jelly wobble when scrolling like the mini 6, I returned mine for this reason. The mini 6 was the first iPad I wanted to return. So I did and bought the 9th, fits better into iPad slots like the JBL Partybox series of speakers with no essential touch features cut off in the software from the slot. More comfortable to hold with bigger hands too…and no Jelly wobble!!

Good review. Ordering mine tomorrow. You’re audio is great.

I love the look! It's so freakin nostalgic I care about bezels on my phone a lot as it's in my pocket, but I would be putting an iPad into a laptop sized compartment for travel anyway so idc about bezels. Plus I like the nostalgic look :D

I'm an Android and windows user but I do have a base model iPad, and I do agree that there isn't really an Apple tax anymore, these days it's their lower end models ( base iPad, iPhone 13 mini, iPad mini) that are their best models

I’m surprised this device isn’t sold out it’s very good and smooth and it’s great for watching videos and editing some

Yes the SE great wording! Totally agree!

I'm with the Ipad 2020 and I'm jealous of center stage

Hello I would like to suggest a video idea. I am cut between an ipad 9 and a cheap laptop How would an ipad 9 compare to a laptop with the same price range or a little bit more. I want a device that is easy to carry, easy to use for editing videos, games, doing documents. I also want you to explain the pros and cons of each product.

I enjoyed your video. Blessings on your day.

Battery life mentions would be great on the iPad 9th gen

Could you do a video where you use this as your main computer??? I'm starting college soon and don't have a lot of money... i have an old Mac but could this replace it?? Love to hear your thoughts

Hey dude did you got an ios update to 15.0.1 on your iPad it showing on my iPad and I am Watching on my iPad 9 gen it’s just awesome and I can say this is killer ipad in this range…just go for it who wants to purchase….it’s very snappy and does all the task smoothly……

Even my generation 5th ipad works smooth af…gaming, work browsing, everything just flows just the way it used to work when it was new

Beautiful piece of HW, got one at home and have to agree ;-)

Hello from France!!! Garry, for LumaFusion, do you recommand it? Or thé pro? I hesitate between both. I dont want iPad Air mini. Thanks. Great job!

Can you do a video about accessories for the iPad 9th generation please?

Can you make a video about using the iPad 9 as your main Video Editing computer

Thanks for the video

i just got it for my birthday a couple days ago. its AMAZING! im trying my best to make the battery life worthwhile and for that it depends on what you use. things like roblox / roblox with other background apps, could take up battery life, but editing apps such as alight motion is no problem! do I even have to say anything about how it performs? it's even beat my own pc at this point lmfao. i think that this should be enough for anybody, if necessary, go for the air! but i think that the ipad 9 is pretty capable of doing MANY tasks! the only thing you should be worrying about is which storage option you should get... lol

I have one of these IPads I love it. Had it 2 weeks

Comment 1 year after I sold my ipad9 and bought it again, after change to some fancy tablet and I found IPad 9 is the one that I need. Durable, slim, light weight, about the pencil, I just bought the non sensitive non apple brand one, it works great enough for my note taking.

Hey Gary , which is a better deal 256 GB iPad 9 or 64 GB mini 6 or base iPad 9 ... Thank you love your videos brother !!! Please suggest me ....

Just got the tablet and I like it! Really good tablet!

Just bought an iPad 9 today for my brother from Amazon. $249. Hell of a deal. Very pleased. 64GB wifi. What a good deal.

Anybody using this for synth/virtual instruments or DAW companion apps? Finally pulled the trigger on a preorder from BB with the main goal of putting various VSTi's (free synth, organ, maybe other things) and to possibly run companion apps for Ableton Live or Logic Pro X, wondering if it has enough horsepower to keep up (never owned an Ipad, been using a '13 MBP for years though)

Thank you for information

For how many years software updates would be available? 5years from now or 5years from the launch of a13?

So, I wanna get a MacBook Air and an iPad 9, but… should I wait til next year? Do you think there’s gonna be major changes so it’s worth the wait or should I just go for it now? Thanks!

I really wanted the iPad Air. But lots of people have said that it’s getting an update next March/April time. So do I wait for that to come out? Or do I just buy the budget iPad? Because I’d use it for drawing and journaling as well as watching KZfaq.

I absolutely love my 9th gen iPad

Loving my bargain IPAD 9. Fun to watch this. What shotgun mic is that please. Thanks!

i’m exited to get my new ipad (gen 9) bc i just have an old ipad mini gen 2 from when i was like 8

What a great review!

I have this and I'm returning it!! The iPad only let's me stream 1 episode on lte then it starts to buffer and then stops. My tablet may not let me text or read my sd card but streaming has never been an issue!

watching this on my ipad 9! my only issue is the one sided speakers but alls good

Pls do lumafusion test and importing footage test with this new Ipad. Did apple update it in the software with progress bar while transferring?

I'm getting ipad gen 9 for Christmas I'm excited

I just got mine not bad I’m really enjoy it

Hi from the UK, am wondering what accessory to buy with this IPAD 9, think you did a video on this subject but can find it, thanks 🙏 jake

I still use the iPad 6 gen and it works great, so I am sure the 9 gen will be great.

Amazing review

Just got myself this ipad gen 9 instead of ipad air ^^, my first ipad ever

I love mine. That fast charger is nice

I had Samsung's flagship Tab S7+ for about a week but ultimately ended up returning it. Their hardware is top notch but Android apps for tablets are either lacking or not optimized for the tablet. I'm a big Samsung guy but ultimately I ended up with the iPad 9 and am enjoying it.

So genuine, transparent & interesting. Tim Cook should put you on a retainer E.D.

i just bought one. enough for using ❤️

Im planning on getting two of them, one for myself, and one for someone else, both will be 256GB ones with cellular My 8th gen ipad has only 32GB, and im finding that it doesn’t really have enough storage for my needs (as there is not enough storage to have movies downloaded to it for when our home internet goes down, and using my phone as a hotspot is a no go as i only have a small data plan on that phone (the plan does have unlimited calls and text messages though) I will be getting the cellular model so that i can have a separate data plan for the iPad, and the other person does not have a data allowance in their phone plan (they are with the same phone network, but on the tier below me, so they get unlimited calls and texts, but no data) so the cellular connection on the iPad will mean they will at least have a device they can use for the internet when our home internet goes down Fortunately our internet going down doesn’t happen very often, its only happened twice, the first was a thunderstorm that caused it (it blew up the router, literally, it smelt of smoke, and it no longer worked) The second one was when we switched providers, and something went wrong during the process, so we were without internet for about 36 hours

Tbh I don’t like how the icons were smushed to the center rather than the old iOS 14 does

Does Center-Stage work within other apps (zoom, FB Messenger, etc.)? As always lots of info in one video 👍

I have Ipad base model don't remember what it was called when I got it was 6 years ago. Two days ago its updated to latest software and its never hanged in 6 years. With 12 hours of daily usage.

Gonna get this one in two weeks!! My first iPad, I'm very excited :))

Has there been any screen changes? I heard the Gen8 wasn’t so up to par.

Dang, for a second I legit thought my phone speaker was broke when he tapped the back of the ipad, but then he said “hear that?” Ooh such relief lol