They probably wanted something to differentiate the Air from the budget iPad even more. More differences that the non-techie would understand, since those people are a significant part of their customer base.
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Apple Unveils 11th-Gen iPad With A16 Chip and More Storage
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Not terrible and not surprised that it has a low costs A16 chip. I'll probably pick one up around black friday for $250. Should work well for watching movies and surfing.
I guess Apple Intelligence isn't all that important because Apple couldn't figure a way to put a chip capable of it in their mainstream iPad...
The base iPad actually comes with the A16 instead of the M3. Try a refurb M1 Air.
This reads like they do actually pay attention to the complaints about pathetic starting specs
Good to see 👏
Good to see 👏
These differences aren’t noticed right away. I don’t notice speed improvements from generation to generation either. But most people hold on to their computer or MacBook for 5 years or even more. In 5 years, the A13 Pro chip will be over 10 years old. At that point, an A16 chip will be performing a lot better, albeit it’ll probably be due for an upgrade at that point.
This thing on sale for $299 with 128GB starting is a nice entry point for the iPad lineup. The chip won't make a huge difference but the value is still there. I do wonder how much RAM is in this one. Maybe 6GB?
No A17 Pro? Thought they would choose that because they have been pushing Apple Intelligence.
No one would buy the iPad mini then I guess…
I think so yes… check on apple website
Correction: without 8 gb ram, no buy.
Let's be honest, is anyone actually using it? Ironically Apple is trying to make it happen.
An iPad mini 7 on sale for $399 with A17 Pro is the better buy (IMO)
Could argue $349** iPad on sale will be better, but I have a feeling it wont be $100 off like iPad mini and will take a while since its the regular iPad.
Still nice to have a successor to 10th gen, and bump to base 128 since it was getting pretty long in the tooth with A14 (iPhone 12 SoC class from 2020)
Could argue $349** iPad on sale will be better, but I have a feeling it wont be $100 off like iPad mini and will take a while since its the regular iPad.
Still nice to have a successor to 10th gen, and bump to base 128 since it was getting pretty long in the tooth with A14 (iPhone 12 SoC class from 2020)
The iPad Mini is for those who prefer a smaller form factor though?
Updated processor and base 128GB storage at the same MSRP of $349? Nice. My 10th gen is still running great, but when the 11th gen drops to $300 on sale, it'll be tough for me to resists.
As for those who are more interested in the higher tier iPads....
As for those who are more interested in the higher tier iPads....
Guys you can find the iPad Air M1 at apple refurbished for the same price as the iPad A16… The M1 has Apple Intelligence!
For what I use my iPad for, this would be a fine device. I use my iPad mini a lot but as I get older, my eyes want a bigger screen and I think Apple Intelligence is a gimmick.
Incredible apple is selling the iPad Air M1 for the same price but ok it had 64gb…
Sure, but you have to put up with only 64gb of storage. That’s just not feasible for most people, even for the lightest users.
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