iPad A10 Fusion 2019

The 10.2-Inch iPad (7th Gen) models, released in 2019, are primarily recognized as the first entry-level iPad series to incorporate the "Smart Connector" for an Apple Smart Keyboard. Like the iPad (6th Gen) it succeeded, it also supports the original Apple Pencil (A1603, MK0C2AM/A).

All iPad (7th Gen) devices, including this Wi-Fi and cellular A2200 model (sold in the US and Canada), are housed in white and gold, white and silver, or black and "Space Gray" cases. They feature a 10.2" 2160x1620 (264 ppi) LED-backlit IPS touch-sensitive "Retina" display and a "Touch ID" fingerprint sensor. Each is powered by a four-core, 2.33 GHz Apple A10 Fusion processor, with 3 GB of RAM and either 32 GB or 128 GB of flash storage.

Other key features include dual cameras: a rear 8-megapixel "iSight" camera for stills, Live Photos, and 1080p 30 fps video, and a front 1.2-megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera for stills, Live Photos, and 720p video. It supports dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi with HT80 with MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2, and has stereo speakers. A Lightning port is used for power and computer connectivity.

Battery life is rated for up to 10 hours of "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" and up to 9 hours on a cellular network.

This Wi-Fi/Cellular-equipped A2200 model, sold only in the US and Canada, supports GPS/GNSS, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, and LTE bands 1-5, 7, 8, 11-14, 17-21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38-41, 66, and 71. It does not support Band 28 (700 APT MHz). It includes a Nano-SIM (Apple SIM) and an eSIM for easier carrier switching worldwide.

The North American cellular model of the 7th generation iPad was a well-received update that focused on increasing the base model's versatility. The slightly larger 10.2-inch display and the addition of the Smart Connector were key improvements, allowing the iPad to function more effectively as a productivity tool with the optional Smart Keyboard. This model provided reliable LTE connectivity on all major US and Canadian carriers, making it a great option for users needing internet access on the go. The continued support for the 1st generation Apple Pencil was also a plus. The main criticism leveled against it was the retention of the A10 Fusion chip, which, while adequate, was several generations old. The non-laminated display was another compromise for its budget price. Overall, for its target audience in North America, it offered a compelling blend of affordability, productivity features, and dependable connectivity.