Apple's New 2022 iPad Lineup Gives Customers More Options Than Ever

[MacRumors]

Apple today updated its iPad lineup with a new 10th-generation entry-level iPad and new high-end iPad Pro options. With the two new iPads, Apple's iPad lineup is larger than ever, with even more choices for customers.

At the top end of the spectrum, the lineup starts with the iPad Pro, which begins at $799. With the iPad Pro, users get the new M2 Apple silicon chip, advanced displays with ProMotion, and support for features like hover with the second-generation Apple Pencil. For users who want powerful performance without the more advanced features, the iPad Air is powered by the M1 chip and comes in a portable design that starts at $599.

The ninth-generation entry-level iPad also remains in the lineup at $329, but today was followed up with the new 10th-generation model. The new baseline iPad includes an entirely new design that comes in bold colors, is powered by the A14 chip, and has USB-C. For customers who want the smallest iPad possible, the iPad mini comes in a compact design that starts at $499.

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[markfc]

Absolute mess of a line up

 

[gixxerfool]

This reeks of the posters Apple used to have to help you make a computer buying choice right before Jobs came back. They need to go back to basics. All iPads should be the same equipment with the only difference being size. Done.

 

[t0rqx]

More options, with bad/missing specs in every range. Except when you buy the top of the line.

 

[DMG35]

None of which are worth upgrading to if you bought an iPad in the last 3 years.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Honestly, It's too confusing and expensive. These iPads are using last year's design as well.

 

[ScholarsInk]

“Never before have we been able to offer you a double-dongle for the Pencil. We think you’re going to love it.”

 

[CC77]

Absolutely absurd. The only clear distinction is between the pros, the mini, and the rest (and even then, the 11-inch Pro and Air are pretty close). At a minimum the three in the middle should be combined into one.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Viva Mini 6! The best tablet and smart phone (with buds) I've ever had.

 

[nattK]

Sounds more like "confusing options" to me. Not sure why the 10th gen iPad and iPad air exist together unless the goal is to cannibalize the sales of one of the two.

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

It’s not about options

It’s about upselling

 

[kiensoy]

iPad Pro 2018 is right for me.

 

[sorgo †]

What a pigsty…

 

[DMG35]

Seems really messy. Looking at that poster how would anyone be able to determine the difference in any of these outside of the size of them?

 

[Reason077]

"Apple's New 2022 iPad Lineup Gives Customers More Options Than Ever"

Apple's 2022 lineup is more convoluted and less focused than ever. Too many overlapping products, becoming too confusing for buyers. There really doesn't need to be more than 2-3 model lines of iPad.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

This reeks of the posters Apple used to have to help you make a computer buying choice right before Jobs came back. They need to go back to basics. All iPads should be the same equipment with the only difference being size. Done.

Works when you are a tiny company. To prop up those trillion dollar valuations, you need broader product lines. Apple is too big to operate like they are still tiny.

 

[mansplains]

Apple's New 2022 iPad Lineup Gives Customers Too Many Options​

 

[GooseInTheCaboose]

Apple today updated its iPad lineup with a new 10th-generation entry-level iPad and new high-end iPad Pro options. With the two new iPads, Apple's iPad lineup is larger than ever, with even more choices for customers.

At the top end of the spectrum, the lineup starts with the iPad Pro, which begins at $799. With the iPad Pro, users get the new M2 Apple silicon chip, advanced displays with ProMotion, and support for features like hover with the second-generation Apple Pencil. For users who want powerful performance without the more advanced features, the iPad Air is powered by the M1 chip and comes in a portable design that starts at $599.

The ninth-generation entry-level iPad also remains in the lineup at $329, but today was followed up with the new 10th-generation model. The new baseline iPad includes an entirely new design that comes in bold colors, is powered by the A14 chip, and has USB-C. For customers who want the smallest iPad possible, the iPad mini comes in a compact design that starts at $499.

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Umm so what is the difference between the new “ipad” (non pro) and the ipad air?

 

[mansplains]

“Never before have we been able to offer you a double-dongle for the Pencil. We think you’re going to love it.”

The 1st Gen Pencil has always included a double dongle, it was female to female lightning before

 

[NMBob]

This used to be called fragmentation.

 

[boak]

iPad 9 should have been rebranded as iPad SE tbh

 

[tufapshakur]

They should offer the 8th gen iPad for $20 less too, and the older iPad Mini for $399.99, and the previous-gen iPad Air would be a great option in the middle of the lower-end average price range.

 

[braddick]

I clicked on "Learn More," and it doesn't take me anywhere.

 

[sorgo †]

Umm so what is the difference between the new “ipad” (non pro) and the ipad air?

Processor, laminated display (?), Apple Pencil 2 support, FaceTime Camera position

Also I’m not sure whether the iPad Air supports the new Keyboard Folio?

 

[erikkfi]

"More options than ever" - yeah, that's one way to put it. This lineup looks incredibly confused.