Literally just bought an A16 one to complement my Neo and M4 mini. I find myself using the iPad the most lol. If I want a keyboard I will use the Neo. The on screen keyboard is so large I find myself typing on it pretty darn fast while laying in bed. It’s my Reddit and YouTube machine.
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iPad Base iPad should be removed
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Royksöpp
macrumors 68030
It's Apple's top selling iPad. Your opinion is irrelevant.
kazmac
macrumors G4
I disagree with the OP.
I used a base iPad 7 for 7 years for everything, and only transitioned to my 2020 iPad Air recently when Procreate became too glitchy. There is a second iPad Air being used here too, and that is too much for the user.
I intend to replace at least one of these iPad Airs with base iPad models, perhaps both. We do not need or want every bell and whistle.
I used a base iPad 7 for 7 years for everything, and only transitioned to my 2020 iPad Air recently when Procreate became too glitchy. There is a second iPad Air being used here too, and that is too much for the user.
I intend to replace at least one of these iPad Airs with base iPad models, perhaps both. We do not need or want every bell and whistle.
Atomic1977
macrumors 6502
I’m still using an iPad Air with the M2 chip which works great for me. I am not but I think or thought I read something where was going to phase out some iPads and continue in the direction and development of something like the MacBook Neo as a iPad Air replacement.
The-Real-Deal82
macrumors P6
I have never needed an additional keyboard for any iPad I have ever owned so that wouldn't factor into the equation for me.
The base iPad is also something I buy for my kids and they are very popular in those sorts of market due to the lower cost. There is no sense whatsoever removing them from the range. Considering Apple Intelligence is pretty poor at present, I think we will be waiting at least half a decade before its a feature that is useful.
The base iPad is also something I buy for my kids and they are very popular in those sorts of market due to the lower cost. There is no sense whatsoever removing them from the range. Considering Apple Intelligence is pretty poor at present, I think we will be waiting at least half a decade before its a feature that is useful.
actcyclist
macrumors 6502
The colours of the base model are nicer than the bland muted colours of the iPad Air
Apple isn't getting rid of the base iPad! That would be the stupidest business decision ever.
Steve Adams
macrumors 68000
I beg to differ. The neo is NOT a replacement for an iPad in any way, shape or form. I have a 10th gen iPad with logitech keyboard. I use it with and without the keyboard most every day. I never once said, self....I want to replace this with another laptop that I have 3 of already. Two different segments, two different markets.
The iPad is a great value even if the Neo is a great value as well. They do not compete against each other.
Homme
macrumors 65816
Like the M4 Air came out a few months ago with 60hz and then you write this wishing that the next base iPad will get 90hz 🤦♂️
Maybe that was because of manufacturing or supply chain considerations. The outlook could change. 150 dollar tablets from Walmart have 90z displays Apple has to upgrade
The base iPad only has 60hz because Apple doesn't want to make it higher than that. Anyone who wants 120hz would look at their iPad Pro models.
That won't happen. The average consumer doesn't need more than 60hz for the base iPad.