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- Apple's lineup of iPads can be confusing.
- There are now five different iPad models to choose from, each with different storage and cellular options.
- For most people, the best iPad is the 6th Generation iPad, which starts at $329.
This past weekend, I was asked what should be a simple question by a friend: "Which iPad should I buy?"
It turns out, for many people, buying a new Apple iPad is anything but simple. "There are just so many of them," he lamented.
He's not the only person to be confused by the proliferating iPad lineup. You now have the iPad (6th generation), iPad (5th generation,) iPad Pro with a 10.5-inch display, iPad Pro with a 12.9-inch display, and the iPad Mini 4 - that's a lot to choose from, even if you just want an iPad to do iPad things with.
The good news is that any iPad can surf the web, send emails, and install apps. The trick is to know exactly how much iPad you need, so you're not paying for specs or features you might not use.
These iPads are ranked in order of what is most likely the best fit for you.