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Apple iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (2017) has been discontinued and replaced by Apple iPad (6th Generation) (2018).
2Apple iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular

Apple iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (2017)

2Apple iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
4.6

98 reviews

Positive vs Negative
95%5%0%
Value for Money
4.0
Body Durability
4.5
Battery Life
5.0
Speaker Quality
4.0
Display Quality
4.0
Screen Durability
4.5
Night Photography Quality
3.0
Video Quality
3.5
Rear Camera Quality
3.5
Front (Selfie) Camera Quality
3.5
Security
4.5
Speed
4.0
Ease of Use
4.5
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Positive reviews

Ali
AliSA6 posts
  Verified Wi-Fi + Cellular

Perfect tablet – I use it usually for watching Netflix and YouTube it is perfect for this. This size is perfect to take into my uni lectures and write notes up fast via pages as well and fast enough to done my lectures with. I've been able to use Email & surf the net without sitting at my computer. I have had no technical issues with the iPad & would recommend them to any person.  Show details

Monique
Monique7 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Love my iPad, couldn’t live without – I mostly use my iPad for travelling and long haul drives/ flights. I watch movies and play games on it while I wait for time to pass and it’s great. It’s also great because i have the cellular version and it is hooked up to my iPhone so I receive calls and texts to both. There was a time when I left my iPhone at my parents house (an hour away) and… Read more

had to use my iPad for a whole day until I got it back. This was awesome because I could still be in touch with texts and calls. It works very well and it very quick. Love it.

Brenden
Brenden11 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

A great purchase – An excellent tablet. Works as expected and the operation system is easy to use. The integration with other apple devices is fantastic. I bought this for my mother and she loves it. It is very easy to use. There is a great selection of apps. The find iPad feature is great.  Show details

Negative reviews

Lizzy
LizzyVIC4 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Lower priced ipad, but that comes with its downfalls – I got the 32 gb version with wifi and cellular mostly for web browsing and Netflix. I must say I have been impressed so far with the speed of the iPad. It's very quick to open apps and change apps. The downfalls with the lower price I have found is the screen is quite reflective due to not having the anti reflective coating you would get on the… Read more

pro Model. The screen is quite dark unless you have it on full brightness but that also makes th battery life suffer..

It's a good ipad if you're wanting something basic with the lower price.

Mina
MinaNSW12 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Not as old ones – I had ipad mini before and was amazed and favoured it over samsung tab but i think apple put more effort towards the pro version and didnt do much about this one the touch isnt the best and the battery is still okey hopefully they will improve it a bit in next updates  Show details

Diabolical
Diabolical18 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Good but not perfect – Being a confirmed Android lover I first struggled with the Apple interface. It's just not as intuitive as an Android, so I'm never going to love it. That said, it functions perfectly well for my needs and has a pretty decent battery life, so if you're used to Apple products then this will be perfect for you. It's light weight, has a decent screen… Read more

size and seems to do everything it is meant to do. The fact that Apple refuse to move to a micro USB, like every other device in the known free world also loses them points. I went with this model and brand because I got it for a great price off ebay but my next tablet purchase will most likely be an Android.

Recent reviews

Lauren
Lauren5 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Great product – I use it for personal use and my children also have educational apps on there. Great to put movies on in the car for long trips. Easy to use and operate Show details

James M.
James M.VIC4 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified Wi-Fi + Cellular

Good Tablet – Great for reading and playing casual games. The display is big and vibrant making it easy to read in both bright and dark situations. The battery life is amazing lasting for multiple days. Show details

Reviewer
Reviewer 27 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Excellent for Uni lectures – I love this iPad due to its flexibility on being so small and slim line, that I can take it anywhere with me. It’s so easy to slip into my hand bag or hold on my hand (in a case) and take to uni. It has excellent graphics and watching movies or uni lectures on it is perfect. It’s great for taking screen shots of parts of my lecture when I need to save information. This is a great item!  Show details

Rasika
RasikaWA10 posts
  Verified Wi-Fi + Cellular

Great Product with ease of Use – I got this Ipad through a Optus Plan for my ten year old. I was an android user until then but have learnt a lot of Apple products using this iPad. It has not given us any trouble and have always worked as expected. All apps work as expected and the backing up facility is excellent. Given that kids mess with setting I was able to get it restored… Read more

to the required configurations very easily.. My only regret is not buying the one with 128Gb storage instead of the 32Gb one that I got..

Cooper
Cooper6 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Great value – These iPads can be purchased refurbished for around 370 on ebay, so you can get a good machine for a decent price. The software will be up to date for a couple more years still. They're not laggy at all and still look really nice and modern. Would definitely recommend this instead of a new iPad unless you really want the apple pen.  Show details

Cassandra C
Cassandra CVIC10 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Love my iPad – I purchased this on a whim, not sure when or how I would use it. Now I can’t live without it! I take it to uni instead of a laptop and it’s light and easy to use. I do wish more apps had specific iPad apps, but the workaround is fine. I like iOS as it’s simple & having apple stores around when something happens makes life way easier.  Show details

MrsRebeccaSingh
MrsRebeccaSinghNSW9 posts
  Verified Wi-Fi + Cellular

Excellent – I got this new iPad when I upgraded my mobile phone and plan, the new features and the faster iOS is great on the 5th gen iPad, I upgraded from an iPad 2 which is about 6 or so years old now so was considerably slower. Love Siri’s voice recognition, connected the iPad up to a Bluetooth keyboard and take it with me for working on the go. Highly recommend.  Show details

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aslam
aslam16 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

one of best apple product – i had have ipad from last 5 years but im glad to tell that battery is eorking as same as i bought battery life of any apple product give me positive impact. ipad one of the very useful device for me but i stop using to kids to stop use it.  Show details

sarah corcoran
sarah corcoran7 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

I live Apple – Ive had cheap tablets. But this time round I decided to buy a decent tablet. What can I say I love apple. The graphics are amazing. Camera is so clear. The device is fast unlike a cheaper tablet that I bought last year. I will continue to buy apple. Defiantly worth the extra $$  Show details

Dazza
DazzaNSW10 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Love it – When purchasing this iPad I was thinking that I probably could have purchased a cheaper brand as I didn’t know much about them as I had never owned one before keeping in mind it was to replace a laptop which had become outdated. I was advised not to replace my laptop and go with an iPad on the advice of a salesman who I have dealt with over many… Read more

years and purchases and have a lot of trust in him. He told me that once I have this iPad I will love it and not regret it. How true that was and I am glad I took his advice for one the Apple iPad is such a good product and the back up help of their tech people is fantastic. I’m not tech savvy but what I’ve learnt with their help of free support sessions has been tremendous and is worth every cent what you pay for their product. Couldn’t be happier. Love it.

Harley
HarleyVIC17 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Good – Have owned this for a little over 6 months, it is pretty fast and has great battery life, the only problem would be having limited apps avaliable however there is a nice enough selection for casual use the screen is great movies look and sound of high quality all in all pleased  Show details

Ryan67911565
Ryan67911565NSW15 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Always reliable – By far the best iPad I’ve owned. The speed is fantastic, the quality is great, and of course the reliable software is fantastic. Honestly I’ve tried Samsung, and the real difference between the two is that Apple very rarely lags, whereas Samsung has been a constant freezer. The iPad charges relatively quickly and the screen quality is brilliant.  Show details

Susan J
Susan J4 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

It’s my lifeline – We already had in mind what we wanted, got a great bargain at Harvey Norman. Was easy to transfer files as well. Had a problem I thought which my iPad kept rebooting so I thought I had a dud. I spoke to someone and was told to update the setting, I did and it has not missed a beat since. It has very clear screen and takes great photos.  Show details

Malcolm
MalcolmSA6 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Useful companion – Arranged purchase on net through contract with Telstra, payments on monthly basis. I use unit to send sms messages, lookup general and specific information using Google app, do internet purchases, complete crosswords and jigsaw puzzles to keep me entertained. I also monitor my bank details and pay bills with IPad. It easy easy to use and portability is a bonus.  Show details

Dianearnot
Dianearnot4 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

I love my ipad – I went from an ipad mini to my ipad and although I love my ipad, the mini fits in my handbag better. The ipad is very easy to use and is great when synced with my iphone. It is a little on the heavy side with the case on it but I have recently linked it to a bluetooth keyboard and prefer it to my laptop.  Show details

Bianca-Clint O
Bianca-Clint O3 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

kid and just love it ! – Very good product easy to use, kids love the games and the ease of taking it in the car and using it for long trips. Excellent product. Would definitely buy another Apple product. Love the quality of the colours and the ease of being able to use your finger to navigate the page and manipulate it.  Show details

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Rachel Johnstone
Rachel JohnstoneNSW6 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Perfect for long car trips! – We love this ipad. Its great for when we need a computer and we are away from home, and the fact that it takes a sim card and we can buy data for it is just perfect. My son uses it to watch movies on in the car, which has made road trips so peaceful!  Show details

Helen
Helen4 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Perfect device I never have – From the day I bought this iPad, it is easy to use and I am very satisfied with this iPad, it help me a lot and very quick when I search online and very convenient for me for studying and work as well. I can not live without this iPad Thanks  Show details

aussie_mustang
aussie_mustangQLD7 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Ipad 5th Gen 2017 – i Love it. was after a tablet with a larger screen and this delivered, as i had an iphone 6 and was a bit hard to watch movies on 4.7" screen, 9.7" is so much better. No issues with lag, apps download perfectly. I was a bit confused with wifi and cellular data.  Show details

Cat.e
Cat.e5 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Love my Apple iPad – One of the best little gadgets I have ever purchased. So good to watch movies on the go. Play games, listen to music and stay updated on social media too. The screen is really clear and the sound is great too. One of apples best makes !!!!!! :) happy customer  Show details

Chris
Chris5 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Hardly ever use my laptop now – Excellent purchase, can’t do without it! Light weight, portable, easy to use, however need instructions as to how to get the most from it’s many features. The battery lasts a long time, screen is big enough, mini would have been far too small. I always used my laptop but not any more, iPad goes everywhere with me.  Show details

CSNGU
CSNGU5 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Convenient + easy to carry around – I used to be on my laptop everyday, now that I have an iPad, I won't have to wait for my computer to turn on anymore! All the apps are very easy to work around with, and the battery last quite a decent amount of time too. definitely would recommend.  Show details

RuthC
RuthC16 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Reasonably Priced – The New iPad 2017 is the same as it’s predecessor the iPad Air 2 except it does not have a laminated screen which really is not a problem. It has a larger battery which lasts longer and, and is a great deal faster. Price is very reasonable approximately $600 - $700 making it a cheap iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular and 128GB storage.  Show details

Zak
Zak4 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Excellent value for money – I got the 32 gb version in gold with wifi and cellular from Optus on their $35 per month plan. This iPad is the most basic model but it’s such good value for the money. It does everything you need it to do plus more. The screen is crisp and bright for watching Netflix and it’s snappy and fast and the upgrade to iOS 11 is amazing for the iPad! The… Read more

screen can be a bit reflective but that doesn’t bother me. The battery life is also excellent. I got over 2 days with a full charge and moderate usage. (Emails, surfing, Netflix, ect) highly recommend!

Sim
Sim7 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Excellent price compared with Ipad Air 2 – This tablet is so great for multimedia purposes, the screen isn’t that bad as techie people says, the battery life is great and I love this tablet for games and check my social media apps it’s really fast, the speakers are ok its sounds great and the camera its just right. I highly recommend this product, for the price that it has, you should buy it if you don’t want to expend alot of money on a Pro series’s.  Show details

Suresh
SureshNSW7 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

What can I say it's an Apple Product – This is my 4th IPad. Always ultra reliable. I would recommend to buy damn good case (like UAG) for the protection. I bought the 128gb wi-fi + cellular version from ebay. With a promocode got it for around 530 almost year ago. Still works like a charm. Because you are going to take lot of videos and photos. I recommend to get the 128 version. I had 16gb IPad (4th gen) before. Ran out of memory pretty quickly.  Show details

Andy
Andy7 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Awesome! – Loving it. 4th Apple purchase. First was the iPhone 4S, then 6S, then 8 and now the iPad! Optus also have an awesome package which doesn't incur data streaming for Netflix or Spotify so it's just awesome all round. If I looked further, I would've purchased a better case that included a keyboard.  Show details

Dan
Dan5 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

Great easy to use! – Had the Ipad for a year now works great and does everything it's meant to great bit of gear! Apple products just last forever and never get any issues! Would recommend this product to any friends or family who are looking for high quality equipment for there house hold or to take away with them.  Show details

Mister X
Mister X12 posts
  Wi-Fi + Cellular

iPad is still the best tablet – I got my iPad through my telco with my phone plan, and couldn't be happier. I take it on the bus and use it for reading eBooks, checking email, watching YouTube and I enjoy playing some games as well. I think it's just an all-round great entertainment device for commuting. I have a lot of apps installed that my kids love too, so it's not just me… Read more

that gets use out of it. I also like that this particular model is a great middle-ground between the iPad Mini and the iPad Pro. It's bigger than the Mini, but without the price-tag of the Pro. It's really an entertainment device, but, a workhorse of an entertainment device. I also love that it syncs my messages, Notes, mail, etc with my iCloud account so I can pick up things from my Mac or iPhone at home and make changes and add more and it'll sync across all my devices (over cellular too when there's no WiFi available). Battery life is also the best of any iPad I've ever had. I can let the kids stream ABC Kids on the iPad all day on the weekends and it won't run out of battery until late in the day.

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