I just came back from the Apple Store with the new iPad Air M4 in purple (11-inch), and I’m genuinely so excited because I usually pick the most boring colors—so this felt like a fun switch. In this video I unbox it, talk through the color and storage options (I got 128GB), and share why I personally stick with the 11-inch size: it’s way easier to carry around than my heavy MacBook, and it fits my “work at home + bring an iPad out” lifestyle. I also set it up with a super cute spring theme and show my customization process—wallpapers, widgets, and that easy iPad home screen tint/transparent look (which I love because it makes the wallpaper pop without spending hours changing every app icon). On the accessory side, I’m using ESR’s UltraFit Armorite screen protector (the tray makes alignment so satisfying), the ESR Shift Keyboard Case (detachable + Bluetooth so you can type more ergonomically), and the ESR Geo Digital Pencil (fine tip, palm rejection, shortcut button, and Find My support). At the end, I compare the iPad Air M3 vs M4 and share my honest pros and cons. The design is basically the same, the camera isn’t improved, and the upgrade isn’t huge on paper—but you do get faster performance with the M4, more unified memory (12GB vs 8GB), and Bluetooth 6. Overall, I still think the iPad Air is the best “affordable but high-performance” iPad option, especially for students.