Due to the convenience, portability, and ease of use that they offer, tablets are fast becoming more popular than desktops PCs and notebooks.
In the United States, the Apple iPad is by far the most popular brand of tablets. Though relatively more expensive than tablets by other brands, iPads have longer battery lives, more durability, more sophisticated features than most other tablet models.
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No products found.Why Are iPads Perfects for Seniors and Elderly People?
Although Apple iPads are cherished by users from all age groups, they are particularly suitable for seniors and elderly citizens due to the following reasons:
Lightweight: It goes without saying that seniors and elderly people are not strong enough to carry heavy objects around. This particularly runs true for those who are battling with arthritis and similar conditions. Due to their extremely light weight, Apple iPads are very easy to carry around as personal companions.
Display: One aspect in which Apple iPads trump tablets by other brands is display. iPads usually have impressively sharp displays that make everything look as clear as nature itself. So, seniors using iPads would never have to strain their eyes (already weak eyes, in most cases) to see what’s on the screen.
Versatility: An Apple iPad can serve thousands of purposes — thanks to the 1.5+ million apps available in the Apple app store. For this reason, seniors can get their iPads to do whatever they want — from playing games to finding their way through an area, and to several other needs.
Future-proof: Apple iPads — and virtually all other Apple products — are designed with the future in mind. This explains why they don’t pale into insignificance even after many years. This is another big advantage for seniors, since they won’t have to start worrying over getting a new iPad anytime soon. iPads run on Apple’s custom opertaing system (iOS), and they can be upgraded each time a new upgrade of the operating system is available. This is not the case with most tablets by other brands.
With all of the above in mind, let’s now look at the current best tablets for seniors and elderly people.
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iPad 4
No products found.Launched in November 2012, the 4th generation iPad is one of the best iPads ever released by Apple. It’s selling points include not its crisp Retina display (which was adjudged the best on a tablet at the time of its release), amazing speed, and its simple but premium looking design.
With rounded corners and chamfered edges (just like its predecessor, the iPad 3), the iPad 4 is designed with ergonomics in mind, and this makes it a good choice for seniors who won’t have problems with handling the device despite its large display.
At the time of its release, the iPad 4 was the fastest iPad available. And even until now, it still matches equally with most of its successors in terms of speed.
Here are the specs of the iPad 4 (4th generation iPad):
- Dimensions: 186 x 241 x 9.4mm
- Display: 9.7-inches, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 264 ppi
- OS: iOS 6
- Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Apple Swift
- Memory: 1GB RAM, 16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB ROM
- Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G
- Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth
- Camera: 5MP rear camera, 1.2MP front-facing camera
- Battery: 11,560mAh Li-Po rechargeable battery
Customer reviews of the iPad 4
As of the time of this writing, there are 3,222 customer reviews on Amazon.com for the iPad 4, and the device’s overall rating is 4.6 out of 5.
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iPad Air 2
No products found.Announced by Apple in October 2014, the iPad Air 2 is the sixth generation tablet by the giant company. What makes the device stand out from its predecessors is its extreme light weight (which explains the name “Air”) and very thin design. This makes it even more suitable for seniors than the iPad 4.
The iPad Air 2 comes pre-installed with Apple iOS 8, with full support for iOS 9. And it’s the first device by Apple to pack 2GB of RAM. These specs are strong indicators of the device’s speed and multitasking ability, which have been graded excellent by more-than-countable authorities.
The iPad Air 2 is the perfect device for those who would prefer an iPad that would maintain in significance for a very long time. No doubt, with its support for iOS 9 and slim weight (which are hard-to-beat features), the device will continue to match well with its successors — including those yet to be released.
Although the device comes with a seemingly smaller 7,340 mAh battery, it still delivers for up to 10 hours or even more, just like its predecessors. This is because the iOS version on which the device runs offers a huge battery conservation advantage. So, heavy users have nothing to worry about.
Here are the specs of the iPad Air 2:
- Dimensions: 240 x 169.5 x 6.1mm
- Display: 9.7-inches, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 264 ppi
- OS: iOS 8.1
- Processor: 1.5GHz tri-core 64-bit ARMv8-A
- Memory: 2GB RAM, 16GB/64GB/128GB ROM
- Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G
- Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth
- Camera: 5MP rear camera, 1.2MP front-facing camera
- Sensors: Light sensor, promoximity sensor, barometer, Touch ID fingerprint reader, Accelerometer
- Battery: 7,340 mAh Li-Po rechargeable battery
Customer reviews of the iPad Air 2
As of the time of this writing, we found 2,432 customer reviews on Amazon.com for the iPad Air 2. Of that total, a staggering 2,045 customers gave a 5-star rating. The device’s overall rating is 4.7 out of 5.
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iPad Mini 2
No products found.We are recommending the iPad Mini 2 rather than its successors (the iPad Mini 3 and the recently released iPad Mini 4) because there are no real differences between them. Yet each successor is at least $100 more expensive. Seriously, we see no reason why you should churn out an additional $100 or more for just a name change (the differences in the specs are insignificant).
For seniors and elderly people who prefer something slightly smaller than a 10-inch tablet, the iPad Mini 2 would be a perfect option because it’s 7.9-inch display makes it more portable than the iPad 4 and iPad Air 2.
The slight reduction in display notwithstanding, the device retains the amazingly sharp Retina display and also packs awesome features that make it a completely suitable device for not just seniors, but also users of other age groups.
Here are the specs of the iPad Mini 2:
- Dimensions: 200 x 134.7 x 7.5mm
- Display: 7.9-inches, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 264 ppi
- OS: iOS 7.0 >> iOS 9.0.2
- Processor: 1.3GHz dual-core Apple Cyclone
- Memory: 1GB RAM, 16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB ROM
- Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G
- Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth
- Camera: 5MP rear camera, 1.2MP front-facing camera
- Sensors: Light sensor, promoximity sensor, barometer, Touch ID fingerprint reader, Accelerometer
- Battery: 6,471 mAh Li-Po rechargeable battery
Customer reviews of the iPad Mini 2
Presently, there are 673 customer reviews on Amazon.com for the iPad Mini 2. With 83% of the reviewers leaving a 5-star review for the device, its overall rating stands at 4.7 out of 5.
Final recommendations
You won’t go wrong with any of these iPads. If you’re a stickler for big displays, we recommend you go with the iPad Air 2 or the iPad 4 if you’re on a budget. But if you prefer smaller displays, then the more portable iPad Mini 2 is your best bet.
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