What Is A First Generation Ipad Good For. Both are compatible with the first-gen Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. From my own perspective the first-generation iPad is still great for watching movies and TV shows listening to podcasts or if you dont mind reading on back-lit screens perusing an ebook.
The first generation iPad mini also came with a lightning connector which is great as I have a diminishing supply of 30 pin connectors in the house. Both are compatible with the first-gen Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. It has definite benefits including an edge-to-edge display Face ID instead of Touch ID and support for the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil.
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Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 129-20172nd Gen 20151st Gen 129 7 Colors Backlit Wireless Keyboard Auto WakeSleep Back Hard Keyboard Cover Ultra Slim Silver 129 inch 40 out of 5 stars 160 10999 109. Available in silver with a white bezel if youre mostly surfing the web reading email and arent pushing the envelope with applications this iPad does its best work as an e-reader and weighs in at 15 lbs. The device features an Apple A4 SoC a 97 touchscreen display and on certain variants the capability of accessing cellular networks. Limited to iOS 511 or earlier this may pose problems with newer programs designed only for newer OSs.