iPad Buy 10.2 iPad now or wait for 'Budget iPad' according to rumours?

[SSD-GUY]

Hi all

Looking to get an iPad as a Valentines gift.

Do I wait till March when apparently this new 'budget' iPad appears, or do I get the current 10.2" iPad? I thought the current 10.2" iPad was the budget model?

Thanks!

 

[rui no onna]

Looking to get an iPad as a Valentines gift.

Do I wait till March when apparently this new 'budget' iPad appears, or do I get the current 10.2" iPad? I thought the current 10.2" iPad was the budget model?

Last one was released just September 2021. Practically 0% chance of a spring 2022 refresh.

 

[MacCheetah3]

I thought the current 10.2" iPad was the budget model?

Yes/Correct.

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What @rui no onna said.

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[Username-already-in-use]

The next budget iPad is 7-8 months away. The only rumoured budget device being released in Spring is iPhone SE 3.

 

[JPack]

As mentioned, no one credible is predicting an entry level iPad refresh this spring. You can safely buy.

 

[SSD-GUY]

Thanks all, I'll go ahead and place the order!

 

[mail4asim]

iPad (Gen 9) is not available at any of the apple stores near me in Ohio..or any walmart locations.
When I try to buy it on Apple's website, it shows the delivery date to be 6 weeks from now. This is either due to supply constraint or a refresh. But this model came out just a few months ago..

 

[Hexley]

Your loved one will prefer the gift on the 14th

 

[JPack]

iPad (Gen 9) is not available at any of the apple stores near me in Ohio..or any walmart locations.
When I try to buy it on Apple's website, it shows the delivery date to be 6 weeks from now. This is either due to supply constraint or a refresh. But this model came out just a few months ago..

It’s been like that for a while. Apple diverted and prioritized components to iPhone as a result of chip shortage.

 

[Glideslope]

iPad (Gen 9) is not available at any of the apple stores near me in Ohio..or any walmart locations.
When I try to buy it on Apple's website, it shows the delivery date to be 6 weeks from now. This is either due to supply constraint or a refresh. But this model came out just a few months ago..

I ordered my Gen 9 Dec 15th of last year. Received it on Jan 21st.

 

[1BadManVan]

You’ll love the 9th gen, these base models are very capable and will last you several years.

 

[Digitalguy]

Personally I don't believe the rumors voiced by MaxTech, but even if true it would be some minor stuff like 5G or magsafe, not worth waiting for

 

[SSD-GUY]

Thanks all. I actually ordered from the Apple website this morning. They have quite a few available for pickup in London as of this morning.

 

[Isengardtom]

I think you’ll be happy. It’s a great value iPad with the upgrade to 64 GB and the better front camera

 

[1BadManVan]

Thanks all. I actually ordered from the Apple website this morning. They have quite a few available for pickup in London as of this morning.

Awesome, enjoy it. My mom uses her iPad as her main computer. Doesn’t even own a computer anymore, put it away in storage a few years ago and never seen the light of day since. Recently upgraded her to the 9th gen for Christmas and she loves it

 

[scottSE]

SKUs have leaked for the iPad 9th Gen, so it seems it will be updated in March.

As someone mentioned above, it will likely be to add 5G.

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[rui no onna]

SKUs have leaked for the iPad 9th Gen, so it seems it will be updated in March.

As someone mentioned above, it will likely be to add 5G.

Apple’s Model Numbers Leaked For New iPhone, New iPads — Forbes

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9th gen was already released last year. This is for the Air 5 starting at $599 at least (last updated back in 2020).

 

[scottSE]

9th gen was already released last year. This is for the Air 5 starting at $599 at least (last updated back in 2020).

Read the article 😉

 

[JPack]

SKUs have leaked for the iPad 9th Gen, so it seems it will be updated in March.

As someone mentioned above, it will likely be to add 5G.

Apple’s Model Numbers Leaked For New iPhone, New iPads — Forbes

Apple has inadvertently leaked its upcoming iPhone and iPad models...

apple.news

Apple files model numbers with agencies many months in advance. With the EEC, it’s about 6 months in advance. It’s no indication the new low cost iPad will be released soon.

 

[Username-already-in-use]

Thanks all. I actually ordered from the Apple website this morning. They have quite a few available for pickup in London as of this morning.

I hope your Valentine enjoys their gift. I got my girlfriend an Air 4 last year (her first iPad) and she loves that thing more than anything, including me.