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iPad 10 Teardown Reveals Why Device Isn't Compatible With Apple Pencil 2
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Interesting. Was that an official response or something?
For this iPad, I always thought it had to do with the display technology. Either left overs or cheaper to use.
They probably want to avoid a charging coil on the low-end iPad. There is probably room for two pencils in Apple's lineup. One for artists and one for note-takers. They just need to refresh the Pencil 1 to a newer design or discontinue and use the Logitech Crayon. They should rename the Pencil 2 to the Pencil Pro so it is less confusing to consumers.
This unfortunately would've made too much sense, hence Apple didn't do it and instead went with a more complicated less elegant solution.
After using my gen 10 for a few days. I much prefer to have the landscape facetime camera than support for Apple Pencil 2.
I imagine that most people using the gen 10 have no need for a pencil. It's a great iPad for casual use and the socials..
I imagine that most people using the gen 10 have no need for a pencil. It's a great iPad for casual use and the socials..
Tell me you don't use an iPad + Pencil without telling me you don't use an iPad + Pencil.
It's as official as their other claims: absolutely not.
I think this makes perfect sense: this way, Apple can sell more dongles, which does seem to be their new business model. Dongles for everyone! Especially expensive, proprietary dongles made with cables that fray after 1 year so you have to buy another one! Why sell the expensive Apple Pencil 2 when you can sell them the cheaper Pencil 1 and a new dongle that can't ever be used for anything else in the whole world?
Next up: they will switch iPhones to USB-C but just to piss everyone off, they will still come with a Lightning charging cable in the box.
Next up: they will switch iPhones to USB-C but just to piss everyone off, they will still come with a Lightning charging cable in the box.
I have an M1 iPad Pro and use my Apple Pencil 2 quite frequently. I hardly ever have it connected to my iPad unless it's low on charge, and it's filled back up very quickly. I don't understand the point you're trying to make here.
I literally called this back in October when there were rumors about the landscape camera. And that it would consequently be why, fortunately, the new 2022 Pro models wouldn't get it.
Most people keep their pencil attached to the side of their iPad when not using it. That wouldn't work if you had to keep the pencil stored on the bottom.
For folks upgrading from an older Pencil 1 iPad, this is the perfect product for them. For the group of folks that will never buy it because they weren’t in the market for it, they just like to have things to complain about… well, it makes sense that Apple made it for the people that will buy it. Not for the ones that won’t.
Why didn't they just move the coil to above or below the camera module? Yeah it would have been off center but only while the pencil was attached and charging, which doesn't take long anyway. They could have put the 5G antenna below the camera and the Pencil charging coil above it, and this would have been fine.
Seeing all that space inside the case makes it clear this was a deliberate choice to continue supporting the Gen 1 Pencil to either move surplus stock or intentionally gimp this model compared to the Air or Pro by packing it with the inferior older model Pencil.
Seeing all that space inside the case makes it clear this was a deliberate choice to continue supporting the Gen 1 Pencil to either move surplus stock or intentionally gimp this model compared to the Air or Pro by packing it with the inferior older model Pencil.
Ironically I have a Pencil 1 iPad; I’m just not in the market for an upgrade. 😁For folks upgrading from an older Pencil 1 iPad, this is the perfect product for them. For the group of folks that will never buy it because they weren’t in the market for it, they just like to have things to complain about… well, it makes sense that Apple made it for the people that will buy it. Not for the ones that won’t.
Worst value ever. For 20 more dollars you can buy a refurbished iPad Air 4 with:
Second Gen Apple Pencil support
Compatible with Magic Keyboard
Laminated Display
P3 wide color gamut
Higher clocked A14
Thinner
Lighter
What’s not to love there? Is a landscape camera really worth all the trade offs?
Second Gen Apple Pencil support
Compatible with Magic Keyboard
Laminated Display
P3 wide color gamut
Higher clocked A14
Thinner
Lighter
What’s not to love there? Is a landscape camera really worth all the trade offs?
I have been using this iPad with Magic Keyboard Folio for a month now including a 1-week trip, it met my expectation. No doubt, it would be nice to include Apple Pencil (2nd get) support but that's Apple decision. The USB-C to Apple Pencil adapter seems to be available in stock these day.
I have both the iPad (10th gen) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th gen) on my bookshelf and I often grab the iPad (10th gen) to use.
I have both the iPad (10th gen) and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th gen) on my bookshelf and I often grab the iPad (10th gen) to use.
No they don't. No one I know does that, because the stupid thing falls off with the smallest bump. The only time my Pencil is attached to my iPad is when it is charging. Otherwise it's in a pouch in my messenger bag next to some pens and pencils, or in a leather case I got off Amazon along with some charging cables, a USB-C memory card adapter etc so I don't lose it.
Yes, they do; speaking from personal experience. And it never fell off my old 2020 Pro nor has it fallen off my 2022 Pro when travelling.
um... physics??
Personally I don't have an issue with the camera being on the side..... almost a problem not needing fixing...
and WHAT a compromise to make it happen.....
Where exactly do you think it could go then?
Top... NO Speakers and Power button/touchID.
Bottom.... NO - Speakers and USB C port.
Other Side... NO - case compatibility.
So... ?
I bet Jony Ive throws up or at least dry heaves uncontrollably when he sees the keyboard and mouse cables on that iMac.
Jony: How can we get AC power to these machines wirelessly?
Engineering: blank stare
Jony: Figure it out, that's what we're bloody paying you for
Put cameras on both orientation sides
I don't believe so. This info came by way of someone else.
The iPad 10 is for someone that wants a basic tablet with an updated form factor and larger screen than the older model. Well, that’s the reason I bought it anyway. I have no intention of buying expensive Apple accessories. Adding $350 for a pencil and keyboard folio just isn’t worth it to me. That’s almost what I paid for the iPad 10 ($419 on sale). Anyway, the whole Apple Pencil thing is a moot point for me.
I recently did a Zoom call using the landscape camera with center stage, and it worked great. Very nice. I should get 4+ years of use from this iPad, and that will be fine.
I recently did a Zoom call using the landscape camera with center stage, and it worked great. Very nice. I should get 4+ years of use from this iPad, and that will be fine.
Or its just greed...Hate to say this but that is probably what happened. Spot on! Apple hates wasting extra inventory and they don't have the courage to lower the prices of old-generation stuff either