Apple Unveils New Low-Cost 10.2-inch iPad Starting at $329

[MacRumors]

Apple today announced a new seventh-generation low-cost iPad with a bigger 10.2-inch Retina display than the previous generation.

The new iPad includes an A10 Fusion chip, support for the first-gen Apple Pencil, and a Smart Connector for attaching Apple's Smart Keyboard.

"The new iPad packs even more value into our most popular and affordable iPad model featuring a bigger 10.2-inch Retina display, support for Apple Pencil and for the first time, the full-size Smart Keyboard," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's vice president of Product Marketing. "The new iPad was built to run iPadOS, which introduces powerful new ways to multitask, manage and mark up documents, use Apple Pencil and view more information at a glance on a redesigned Home screen. This new iPad with iPadOS takes everything people love about our most popular iPad and makes it even better for creating, learning, working and playing."

The new seventh-generation iPad comes in silver, space gray and gold finishes in 32GB and 128GB configurations. iPad starts at $329 for the Wi-Fi model and $459 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.

Apple's most affordable iPad, which is made from 100 percent recycled aluminum for the first time, starts shipping September 30, and orders start today.

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[Christian 5G]

I’m keeping my 6th gen, thx Apple

 

[farewelwilliams]

Apple Pencil 1 and 1st gen placement of smart connector. wat

 

[malko]

"A10 Fusion chip", haha. Barely an upgrade from the 1,5 year old 6th gen iPad at all. Same chip, same format (but a hair bigger screen), still 1 gen pencil, same price. If the price was good 1,5 year ago it's not today anymore. No new iPad for me this year either...

 

[Cyberpower678]

That's innovation.

 

[DJ_Smith]

Really tempting. Looking at the price tag.!

 

[HucMan]

Apple Pencil 1 and 1st gen placement of smart connector. wat

Are you sure 1st gen?

 

[Pelea]

The only problem is the price. This needs to be priced at $499 or so, otherwise it will feel like a cheap plastic device

 

[nutmac]

They mentioned thumb drive. USB-C? Or are they expecting us to use Lightning to USB adapter?

 

[farewelwilliams]

Are you sure 1st gen?

Pencil? Yeah. Look at the metal ribbon on the pencil. That doesn't exist on the 2nd gen pencil.

 

[scrapesleon]

At this point this very keynote will go down as the worst in history

 

[AppleorSamsung]

Can we at the very least get some new hardware

 

[Spizike9]

Is the starting storage still 32gb? I didn’t see anything about that in the macroomers live updates. Being at work sucks

 

[69Mustang]

I’m keeping my 6th gen, thx Apple

Yup. I just recently got 2 6th gen to replace some older tablets. No buyers remorse at all.

 

[Duncan-UK]

It’s a good entry level iPad. Still haters gotta hate.

 

[frou]

They should do better than the 2015 era 1st-gen Pencil.

It's not like it's bundled. They'll still charge you $100 for it!

 

[mixel]

Oh this is GREAT for young artists. A slightly bigger screen on the lowest end iPad is very good news!

 

[mannyvel]

I wonder if it'll be at the now-normal $299/329 price points on amazon? If so, it's at least going to be a bit better than the old iPad.

Plus, this means the old iPad will go even lower. 128GB for $250?

 

[iDento]

The only problem is the price. This needs to be priced at $499 or so, otherwise it will feel like a cheap plastic device

Not sure if that was a sarcastic comment or not but I actually agree.

 

[reallynotnick]

Man Apple seems to hate the A11 and I guess putting an A12 on it was going to be getting too close to the iPad Air.

 

[badatusernames]

I think Apple could have at least added the A11. Anyway, this makes me more hopefully for the future if the one for the latest iOS devices is running with the A10 then I’ll be keeping my iPhone X for longer (iOS upgrades should run smoothly for a couple more years)

 

[ssgbryan]

I can now retire my iPad 2.

 

[MikeSmoke]

I am even happier now for purchasing iPad 6 128g for $329. iPad 7 offers me nothing.

 

[Homme]

Thank god at least its cheap. Those stupid rumors about this getting dual cameras (seriously) when it has 8mp camera can be put at rest

 

[mannyvel]

I can now retire my iPad 2.

My sister is still using my iPad 2 as a facebook live streamer and mini TV. It's a great device that hopefully will last a few more years.