<ul><li>Apple has upgraded the base iPad with double the starting storage and the A16 chip, resulting in a performance jump of 30% over the previous model.</li><li>However, the upgraded iPad does not come with Apple Intelligence due to having 6GB of RAM instead of the required 8GB, which feels like a missed opportunity.</li><li>Additionally, the base iPad still only works with the first-generation Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil (USB-C), not supporting the second-generation Apple Pencil.</li><li>Despite these limitations, the increased speed and performance make the base iPad an enticing choice, especially for students and budget-conscious individuals.</li></ul>

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