An iPad^® is a valuable tool because it is exceptionally portable, extremely powerful, and customizable to almost any need. Unfortunately, these popular Apple^® devices don't last forever. You can update yours and keep it running for years, but you'll eventually need a replacement. Here are some of the key signs you need a new iPad.

3 Signs You Need to Replace Your Apple Device

1. Brief Battery Life

If your iPad tablet’s battery seems to drain unusually quickly, it may be time to buy a new device. You can pay to have the battery replaced, but it’s an expensive process, so it’s often more cost-effective to buy a whole new tablet. Particularly if you choose a pre-owned or refurbished model, you can often get more features, a faster processor, and more computing power for not much more than you'd pay for a battery replacement.

2. Cracked Screen

A cracked iPad screen is a problem that can result from dropping, sitting on, or placing heavy objects atop the device. It may start off as only minor damage, but it will probably worsen over time. Eventually, it may become so bad that you cannot see what you're working on. Screen replacements are available, but if your Apple device is old enough, it may make more financial sense to upgrade to a newer model.

3. Crashes & Slow Performance

If you rely on your iPad for important school or work assignments, you cannot afford to have it crash or randomly shut down in the middle of work. It not only loses any information you haven't saved, but it disrupts your rhythm and makes you waste time getting back to where you were. Similarly, inordinate lag time, slow loading web pages, and poor performance waste time and effort and cause considerable frustration. Consider an upgrade to avoid these hassles.

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