AppleiPad Air 13-inch with M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence, Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, 12MP Front/Back Camera, Wi-Fi 6E, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Space GrayEPEAT

Absolutely phenomenal device. I bought it to replace a ca. 2018 iPad, which started showing its age, especially the 32GB storage capacity which was extremely limiting to its use at this point (e.g., constantly having to offload apps just to run updates, much less keeping around what I need on it permanently/stably; though, to its credit, its lasted me up to this point). I decided to check back into "what's going on in iPad land these days" and by sheer serendipity just so happened to time it within a few weeks post-M3 release on this Air model. My main use case from the outset was basically just a higher capacity (I went with the 512 GB upgrade) device, intended primarily for reading, web browsing, and some other one-off apps, with some corresponding buffer in the (overkill) "horsepower" and storage capacity to last me a while (i.e., a few years). After digging through reviews and YouTube videos (among other sources), it seemed that the Pro model would be overkill, whereas the Air product line (and this M3 upgrade in particular) would fit the bill, along with the larger 13" screen option, which was also a relevant factor of consideration for me, particularly for the reading use case.I was expecting to be "wowed" by this device from the get-go just based on the nominal specs sheet alone, but I think what really has solidified the "mindblown" factor for me is just how much of my workflow I'm able to offload onto the iPad (in a short time thus far already, no less--with only more occurring as I proceed). My daily driver is mainly a Windows desktop, along with some Linux-based development work, but as soon as I realized that I could finally "unleash the beast" (a far cry from deleting apps just to be able to run updates on my now-former iPad), I just kept coming up with more and more ways to use this device, most notably offloading regular app uses from my (Android) phone and (Windows/Linux) desktop to the iPad, including (but not limited to) email/messaging, personal finance/banking, background audio/video, remote app control (companion to non-touchscreen desktop apps), etc. It didn't take long at all (read: mere days) to expand the "workflow arsenal at large" to essentially comprise a glorified makeshift "laptop station," as depicted in my attached photo.So, basically, the TL;DR is that I came in with the expectation of a "beefier reading device" and left with a "de facto laptop" lolP.S. Additionally pictured peripherals (not sponsored, and also not fully comprehensive but highlighting the most notable ones):* case: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQZLLJFL* pencil pro: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J71RM7* USB-C hub: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DL9BBZW8* keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHHZ1H3

This iPad is a beast! The M3 chip makes everything lightning fast — from browsing to video editing, it handles it all like a pro. The display is gorgeous, the battery lasts forever, and it’s incredibly lightweight for the power it packs.I use it for everything: work, streaming, note-taking, and FaceTime. Paired it with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, and it practically replaced my laptop. Highly recommend if you're looking for a powerful, sleek device that just works.

This ipad has been probably my favorite purchase In have made. This devise is reliable, useful, and a joy to write/draw on and use for everyday work and entertainment. I would highly recommend this devise for high school and Collage students, as well as anyone who is looking for an upgrade from an older model.

Was super skeptical about buying a new iPad but this was worth it. Love the light weight design, the battery life is perfect as I always forget to charge my stuff lol. I got the starlight color & it’s super cute. I love that it connects to my account so it’s easy to set up.

Love this large screen iPad. The pairing process is getting easier and easier. The speed, memory, and clarity are excellent. Apple is so easy to use! I ordered it the evening and received it the next day!

The laptop arrived very quickly and on time. Arrived in great condition. This was a birthday present for my daughter. She loves the IPAD, and a great value for the money. Easy to use and easy to set up. The quality of the tablet materal and duribilty is excelent. Sound quality is very good. I would recomment this for anyone lloking for a IPAD tablet.

I’m on my iPad all day. My last one lasted 3 years and I replaced it with this beautiful new one. I love it. The colors are amazing. It took 5 minutes to setup.

Apple makes an other great product here! The M3 make this iPad snappy and fast. This is my first time moving to the 13in size which while is nice , well make that really nice actually; it does make this iPad a tad heavy. Combined with cover and case it’s slightly clunky. I would give it a 4.5 stars out of 5. It’s a nice upgrade but I wonder if I should have saved my money.