Is an iPad 2 suitable for offline text display?

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Is an iPad 2 suitable for offline text display?

will an iPad 2 2nd gen be good for a teenager who wants to use it only as a screen to see text while typing on a typewriter like keyboard with no internet?

Posted on Nov 12, 2025 1:29 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 12, 2025 1:45 PM in response to donaldfromhoward

Yes, as correctly mentioned above, Notes will work offline.

This iPad might also pair with an external Bluetooth keyboard, as well.

The model is unclear, though. iPad 2nd gen was sold from 2011 to 2012. iPad Air 2nd was sold from 2014 to 2017.

Some of these really old iPad models can potentially be difficult to activate and to transfer ownership too, AFAIK.

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Answer 2

Nov 12, 2025 1:32 PM in response to donaldfromhoward

The built-in Notes app should let them do that.

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Answer 3

Nov 12, 2025 4:59 PM in response to MrHoffman

I checked my e-bay bids and the bid I’m winning so far is an I pad Air 5th gen.

Here is the keyboard I plan to pair with it:

Adventurers Typewriter-Style Retro Mechanical Keyboard LED Backlight 83 Keys Bluetooth 5.0 Blue Axis Wood Color Panel Compatible with iOS/Android/Windows/Vista/Linux/Mac Office/Gaming, 12.8x6.6x1.6in

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Answer 4

Nov 12, 2025 5:35 PM in response to donaldfromhoward

I’m not familiar with that keyboard. Most Bluetooth keyboards will work.

That iPad Air 5th was sold through 2024, and can run iOS 26.

Some caveats: The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a used iPad/iPhone - Apple Community

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