Argos are doing iPad 32gb for £299 is it much better than a ipad2 16gb 2012?

I’d say so, specs inline with the last ipad air.

Higher res screen, latest OS version with the security updates, etc. You will need to start using the new cables.

16gb not really enough

^^ although I suppose if that’s your current machine then maybe its enough for you. The Argos price is pretty good, ot much more than you’d pay in the US.

im also looking at these but at John Lewis for £319 with 3 year guarantee but noticed they are not called called ipad air. Will these be the current models?

I would imagine so. I think formally Apple stopped using the Air name (I am typing on an Air2 now 3 years old ?)

Yes, they went to just “iPad” this time around.

Screen and body are similar to the previous iPad Air (so not as slim or quite as good a screen as the Air 2) but the processor is an A9 so faster than any previous (non-Pro) iPad.

Absolutely night and day difference compared to a iPad2.

Just bought one of John Lewis (319) 2017. Love it, it’s all I need for travel.

That’s a great price. I just got one out here for $265 plus $15 tax in the Black Friday sales.

Though I was doing well.

Just ordered one from John Lewis. What amazed me was the price of ipad mini’s!