It's not clear where such price increase would come from. Samsung Galaxy S8+ (OLED) costs less than iPad Pro (LED).
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Apple's 2024 OLED iPad Pro: All the Rumors So Far
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Fair point, but do keep in mind that the vast majority of people are not affected by PWM in the vast majority of scenarios. It’s a real problem but it’s not universal and I don’t know how you got the twenty times figure.
I was asking more about the OLED technology used by both. I don’t hear many complaints on eye strain from the Samsung side. I haven’t tried one myself for any length of time.
I always assumed the reason there hadn't yet been an OLED iPad is because the cost would've been prohibitively expensive. I don't think it makes sense to release an OLED iPad until the price can be closer to the current LCD iPad price.
I have been using Samsung tablets for many years (starting from their first OLED model). I like their screens very much. It's highly likely that Apple will use Samsung Samsung panels for iPads.
The correct answer is... yes, there's differences in them. Samsung provides a panel built bespoke for Apple for the iPhones, which is why they outperform Samsung's Galaxy screens. Just like how Sony buys its OLED panels for their TVs from LG, but there's obvious picture quality differences.
I still call BS on the nearly 100% price increase. I know we all grumble at price increases from Apple… but double? That would be insane. For what? A slightly improved screen? The current mini LED screens are amazing. This rumor makes no sense.
Apple will be sourcing OLEDs from the same suppliers (so Samsung, LG and BOE), but will be working with them to tailor the specifications and performance to their needs (as they have done with the iPhone). So it would not surprise me if Apple's iPads rate better in display comparisons that competitors using the same vendors due to that custom tailoring and tweaking (as was the case with the iPhone early on).
In terms of price, I also do not believe the base price will be anywhere near what The Elec has suggested. Such a price increase would alienate a significant portion of the consumer market (whom OLED would benefit in terms of streaming video content consumption) and likely be chilling for many content creators (who would also be one of the main beneficiaries).
Would be their excuse. Not going to release an iPad that runs iOS at a significant lower price than macbooks.
Sweet. $1800 for crippleOS and an organic display.
What could possibly go wrong?
What could possibly go wrong?
Might as well get an OLED TV for that price.I only use an iPad for watching tv. I guess I won’t be able to afford a larger one
That price is pretty wild for an iPad. Its functionality just doesn't justify it. That's M1 MacBook Pro range.
This better bring some major updates to iPad OS to justify that price tag.
The price increase seems a little steep to me.
Looking forward to seeing the OLED iPad. Hopefully Apple will not be pricing it much higher than the prices of current iPad Pros.
"According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is considering iPads that exceed 12.9 inches, and in 2021, he claimed that larger sizes were a "couple of years down the road, but could be scrapped all together."
Lol Mark Gurman's perfect track record at work. He can't lose!
Lol Mark Gurman's perfect track record at work. He can't lose!
you lucky. Here, the base 11” costs nearly €1100, so I expect the precious OLED will start from €1900. As far as the 12.9 goes, right now the base model can be had for €1350, the projected OLED price should be €2300. A truly luxurious item. Good luck to the 5 people who will actually buy it - to watch their favourite tv shows with deep blacks and high contrast.
And this is exactly why I will be patiently waiting for OLED to trickle down to iPad Air.
Besides, Samsung have been using OLED panels in their tablets for quite a while now. Their current Super AMOLED models are not as expensive either:
The above AMOLEDs are not the ones using that new rumoured double-layer tech, obviously, but still way better than anything currently offered by Apple. So, IMO, Apple could have easily used this already existing tech and then gradually improved it over time, as production costs go down. Instead they seem to have chosen to hyper-jump their screen quality from 1 to, say, 7 out of 10, skipping other numbers in between. 🤷🏻♂️
Besides, Samsung have been using OLED panels in their tablets for quite a while now. Their current Super AMOLED models are not as expensive either:
The above AMOLEDs are not the ones using that new rumoured double-layer tech, obviously, but still way better than anything currently offered by Apple. So, IMO, Apple could have easily used this already existing tech and then gradually improved it over time, as production costs go down. Instead they seem to have chosen to hyper-jump their screen quality from 1 to, say, 7 out of 10, skipping other numbers in between. 🤷🏻♂️
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M4? Not like in early 2024. I hope I am wrong. I would not buy a 12.9 inch for 1800$ starting price. A 15-16 inch "iPad studio" with state of the art iPhone Pro camera system, then perhaps.
What happens with Apple "XDR workflow" if iPad goes to OLED? Will the next 6k display be OLED as well?
What happens with Apple "XDR workflow" if iPad goes to OLED? Will the next 6k display be OLED as well?
The price doesn’t make any sense. The OLED display prices are not really higher than MiniLED prices. Also the OLED computer screens have serious burn-in problems with static images. It also worth mentioning that OLED “pixel refresh” cycles can get rid of burn-ins but tend to leave sort of haze behind which can get worse over time. In reality, not a problem with TV´s but can be massive problem with monitors.
If Apple wanted to offer something better in every way they would be going with MicroLED. However, availability is low and price doesn‘t make sense since its not really massively better than MiniLED and/or OLED. Even use of MicroLED technology couldn’t justify price increase of this magnitude.
The only way Apple could justify $1800 starting price is dual boot capability (MacOS and iPadOS). IMHO I don’t want OLED screen over MiniLED on any “computer monitor”. Screen burn-in and less brightness but with deeper blacks is not a trade off I want to make on “portable computer displays”. Either Apple is bringing MicroLED displays or its dual boot. Dual boot with MicroLED could explain a lot.
Safe to say that the only bit of any of this we can really be sure about, is the ‘much more expensive’ part.
Seriously? There is not a single person (or bot) on this forum that couldn’t write this article. News Flash: New iPads are coming in the future. They may range from 6 to 15 in. There is a good chance that the Pro version may have an M3 chip. Maybe the air also. OLED could possibly make an appearance on the Pro model but doubtful on it appearing on the more basic iPads. Expect prices to increase, we have no idea as to pricing but it may increase close to $2000 if it is a large screen OLED iPad. Well, did I miss anything? Oh yeah, this will all be announced at the March Apple Event….but if not then WWDC in June unless timed with the iPhone 15 but we really think March but with 1/2 of the month of March gone maybe not…but surely by late 3rd quarter in the fall…..