All iPad (8th Gen) devices — including this Wi-Fi only model — are housed in white and gold colored, white and silver colored, or black and medium toned “Space Gray” cases and feature a 10.2″ 2160×1620 (264 ppi) LED-backlit IPS touch-sensitive “Retina” display. Each has a “Touch ID” fingerprint sensor, supports the original Apple Pencil (A1603, MK0C2AM/A), and has a “Smart Connector” for use with an Apple Smart Keyboard, as well.
Each iPad (8th Gen) model is powered by a six core 2.49 GHz Apple A12 Bionic processor, has 3 GB of RAM, and has 32 GB or 128 GB of flash memory storage.
Other significant features include dual cameras — a rear-mounted 8 megapixel camera capable of shooting stills, Live Photos, and 1080p 30 fps video and a front-mounted 1.2 megapixel “FaceTime HD” camera capable of shooting stills, Live Photos, and 720p video — dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, HT80 with MIMO support (backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n), and Bluetooth 4.2 in addition to stereo speakers. Connectivity to computers, if desired, and power is provided by a Lightning port.
The battery life of this iPad (8th Gen) model is reportedly 10 hours “surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video.”
Apple has been part of the ConnectED initiative since 2014, pledging $100 million of teaching and learning solutions to 114 undeserved schools across the country. We’ve donated an iPad to every student, a Mac and iPad to every teacher, and an Apple TV to every classroom. And we’ve implemented a process that provides planning, professional learning, and ongoing guidance so every school can experience the transformational power of technology.
Many Apple ConnectED schools do not have a strong network or a dedicated technology department. So before any products are delivered, Apple Project Engineers conduct a full survey of the school’s existing wireless infrastructure and help install or upgrade a network. To help every teacher become comfortable with new technology, the Apple Education team provides a series of workshops designed specifically for educators. We start by helping them integrate iPad, Mac, and Apple TV into their curriculum and lessons, then show them how to create original and engaging books, presentations, and other learning materials. Compared to the previous year, open leadership roles filled by women globally increased by 10 percentage points overall, and by 8 percentage points in R&D. And in the U.S., open leadership roles filled by people from underrepresented communities increased by 16 percentage points overall, and by 9 percentage points in R&D.
