Is the iPad Air M4 worth it over the base iPad?

Yes if you want the M4 chip, a laminated 13-inch screen and Apple Pencil Pro support. The base iPad is enough for browsing and streaming.

How does it compare with the iPad Pro M4?

The Pro adds an OLED display, ProMotion and a thinner body. The Air keeps the same M4-class speed for less, minus those screen extras.

Yes. It supports Apple Pencil Pro, including squeeze and barrel roll, and the older USB-C Pencil. The Pencil is not included.

For notes, streaming and documents, yes. If you shoot lots of video or install large games, consider more storage since it can't be expanded.

Yes. Cellular models need a carrier data plan or eSIM to go online away from Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi still works without one.

The iPad, a USB-C charging cable and a power adapter. The keyboard and Pencil are sold separately.

At DataVision, for $1,094.00, as of our latest check.

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