This is Apple...Better chances are they would use the back to school promo to thin out existing stock and then release shortly after those deal end.
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Apple Registers Five New iPad Models Running iPadOS in Eurasian Database
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This is Apple...Better chances are they would use the back to school promo to thin out existing stock and then release shortly after those deal end.
Nah, many times they have introduced new products in the middle of the back-to-school promotion, and then included the new products in the promotion.
It would appear that Apple's product releases are not dependent on the timing of these promotions. The promotions usually run at the same time each year, but the product releases happen all over the calendar.
And then there's the situation where they introduce the promotion and the new products at the same time. For example, this year and last year the new Macs and promotion started at the same time.
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There was a question mark behind my sentence, as in a question, not a statement.
I am implying the 10.2" Doesn't make sense, or at least very un Apple. You have 10.2" iPad, 10.5" iPad Air, 11" iPad Pro,
And if they have a smaller bezel for iPad, they might as well make a smaller bezel version of iPad mini in the future as well.
I hope Ming is wrong on this one.
I agree. Something along the following:
iPad (9.7") - Focused towards content consumption
iPad Pro (11" & 12.9") - Focused towards content creation
All of these should utilize the Liquid Retina Display & FaceID
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Maybe they will just siphon features from macOS to iPadOS and call it innovation updates. The hardware is top notch what else is left to improve.
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Apple needs a mini iPad Pro, discontinue the 9.7 and 10.5” models replace it with the 10.2” model, increase the screen or reduce the physical size of the mini and keep the pro line as is with the intro of a mini Pro.
I agree, the 10.2 surely replaces the 9.7.
But the “new” 10.5 (non-Pro) that CoinX referred to in the tweet shown in the article has already been released, the iPad Air 3 last March 18, 2019. The tweet was 5 days before the Air 3/Mini 5 release date.
The next two or three updates to the 10.5 Air 3 I’d expect to be the same form factor as the current Air 3, with upgrades to various internal components. But since the Air 3 just came out four months ago, I’m sure it won’t be updated until sometime next year.
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I really don’t understand the source of all the confusion. Certainly no one will confuse the small $399 Mini for the very large, $999 iPad Pro. That leaves 3 models in the middle, of approximately the same size. In most cases, the customer will make their purchase decision based upon price.
- $329: A low-cost, basic entry level model, mostly for education, kids and those on a tight budget. 10.2”
- $499: A somewhat more expensive model, but worth it if it fits your budget. 10.5”
- $799: A rather expensive, top of the line, spare no expense premium model. 11.0”
Is that complicated? Confusing? Walk me through a scenario where a customer walks in to buy an iPad and is somehow confused or can’t understand which to buy.
Good: iPad, $329, 9.7” (soon to be 10.2”)
Better: iPad Air, $499, 10.5”
Best: iPad Pro, $799, 11.0”
But sure, I guess three choices can be overwhelming and make at least a few heads explode; no doubt some people will have trouble deciding. I’ve been behind those people at McDonald’s. They can’t decide whether they want a $2 double cheeseburger, a $3.50 Big Mac or a $6.00 “Signature Crafted” white cheddar on a “artisan” brioche bun
A 17" iPad Pro would be terrific. I would buy it in a heartbeat. The current 12.9" iPad Pro is a bit too cramped for viewing two pdf documents side by side.
Love it. I think I too would be tempted by a larger iPad— 15-17”. 12.9 already requires 2 hands, so go big or go home! There are even some that would buy a 27” iPad Pro if they could get one— a stationary “desktop” iPad if you will, but could still be more “transportable” than an iMac even.
There was a question mark after my sentence too.
Right now it’s 9.7, 10.5, 11.0. It’s not much of a stretch to think it could become 10.2, 10.5, 11.0. Still segmented by price (not screen size): $329, $499, $799, which pretty much makes the customer’s decision for them.
Why is a $329 10.2 model any more “un-Apple” than a $329 9.7” model? I don't get why you think 9.7—>10.2 doesn’t make sense.
re: the mini, it was purposefully left exactly the same form factor because it’s used with a lot of point of sale sleds (Honeywell, Verifone etc.) and other accessories that would be obsolete if the physical size changed.
Sure maybe it could get an ~8.3” screen at some point but based on the vertical markets it’s used in it seems there would be limited utility in a slightly larger screen. The mini sells in comparatively low numbers so there’s a lot fewer units to amortize costs of a redesign across, I really don’t expect a mini 6 anytime soon; look how long it took to get the mini 5
Because it is a confusing line up in terms of Screen Size. That is looking at it from a Screen Size Perspective. Now if you look at it from a Price point segmentation it makes perfect sense, but Apple historically has also have their product line with minimal screen size options. Screen size changes used to be a big deal, Apple stick to 13.3" Screen Macbook for the last decades and refuse to adopt the popular and cheaper 14", desperate using them in previous iBook era.
This is both a good thing and bad thing, with this mentality it means we will finally get lot more choices with screen size and variation. And more changes coming ahead. As with the rumours of yet another change in iPhone Screen Size and MacBook Pro 16".
Changes are good, but also uneasy, I guess I am getting old.
Remember when Jobs came back to Apple and he said there were so many Mac models that even he couldn't tell them apart...
I can only imagine that they are getting better deals from the display manufacturers for these minor size differences instead of sticking with a standard set of sizes. Same with the phones.
To add to the confusion is they often continue to sell the previous year's model as well lol
To add to the confusion is they often continue to sell the previous year's model as well lol
It’s interesting the chosen size is exactly 10.2” according to rumours. The size restriction for free MS Office tablet usage is up to 10.1”.
Is this coincidental, or is it something else?
Is this coincidental, or is it something else?
[doublepost=1562873592][/doublepost]Just Apple screwing around so they can jack the price on the basic iPad. I paid $400 for all my iPads. When it came out for $329 I jumped. I will be replacing my wife’s air next month while still available for the good price. Then probably go to used iPads like I do iPhones.
Apple has registered five unreleased iPad models in the Eurasian Economic Commission database today, including A2068, A2197, A2198, A2228, A2230, according to listings uncovered by MySmartPrice and confirmed by MacRumors.
All of the iPad models are listed as running iPadOS:
On the more imminent front, a recent rumor suggested that mass production of a new 10.2-inch iPad was set to begin this month, so a launch could be near. The 10.2-inch model, dubbed the iPad 7, is expected to be a slightly larger, slimmer bezel successor to the low-cost 9.7-inch iPad, which was last updated in March 2018.
The source of the 10.2-inch iPad rumor, CoinX, has an accurate track record. The mystery account previously tweeted the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR names of the 2018 iPhones before anyone else, and also accurately revealed the 10.5-inch iPad Air, the 2018 iPad Pro being 5.9mm thick, and more.
Looking farther out, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that two new iPad Pro models will enter mass production in the fourth quarter of 2019 or the first quarter of 2020. The current iPad Pro models were released in October 2018.
Eurasian Economic Commission filings like these have foreshadowed the release of new Apple products on numerous occasions, including multiple iPad, iPad Pro, iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods models. The filings are legally required for any encrypted devices sold in Russia and select other countries.
Article Link: Apple Registers Five New iPad Models Running iPadOS in Eurasian Database
Just like very few care that the iPhone has the best camera, most iPad users don’t want the bells and whistles being added to the iPad.