Maxed Out M1 12.9-Inch iPad Pro With 5G, 16GB RAM, and 2TB Storage Costs $2,400

[MacRumors]

Apple today unveiled new iPad Pro models that look remarkably similar to existing iPad Pro options, but which have an M1 chip, much like Apple's Mac lineup.

The 11-inch iPad Pro model starts at $799, while the 12.9-inch iPad Pro model is much more expensive due to its mini-LED display, starting at $1,099.

Both models come with up to 2TB storage and have higher RAM amounts at higher storage tiers, which can drive costs up.

A cellular 12.9-inch iPad Pro with 5G connectivity and the 2TB storage option costs a total of $2,399, which is actually more expensive than the highest-tier M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with all available upgrades.

The maxed out 11-inch cellular model will run you $2,099, which is just about as expensive as the maxed out M1 MacBook Pro. Neither of those price points includes an Apple Pencil or a Magic Keyboard, both of which can be purchased separately.

Apple's new iPad Pro models will be available for order on April 30 and will ship out in May.

Article Link: Maxed Out M1 12.9-Inch iPad Pro With 5G, 16GB RAM, and 2TB Storage Costs $2,400

 

[Kylo83]

All that power and iOS apps lol for that power and price it’s better to go for a computer with macOS

 

[sublunar]

Such a pity with the top heavy configuration in the Magic keyboard. I'm thinking usage out in the field.

The higher end MacBook Pros with M1X must be something really special.

 

[bluespark]

The people who need to max this out will know exactly who they are, and they probably won't be paying for it themselves.

 

[iGüey]

A cellular 12.9-inch iPad Pro with 5G connectivity and the 2TB storage option costs a total of $2,399, which is actually more expensive than the highest-tier M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with all available upgrades.

That’s a lot of money, folks!

Anyway, some pros will need it and buy it....

 

[citysnaps]

Makes sense. Not for everyone.

 

[adamjackson]

If the software improves, it'll justify the price. We just bought an M1 MacBook Air for $500 less than this and it came with a 'free' keyboard & trackpad.

 

[schneeland]

The maxed out price doesn't concern me so much, but 1300€ for the 256GB version of the 12.9" model is a solid 200€ more than the current one. Makes me wish again there was a 12" version of the new iPad Air.

 

[iapplelove]

God bless Tim Cook

 

[snow755]

I think 16GB of ram on a iPad is ram overkill lol


even 8GB I think is a little too much

 

[Kylo83]

Is the ram increase just for the higher storage it’s not fair you have to spend more for something you don’t need just for more ram

 

[locovaca]

Still only rates .4 on “XDR with Stand” scale.

 

[MrCrowbar]

12.9" with 16 GB RAM and Big Sur please.

 

[snow755]

The maxed out price doesn't concern me so much, but 1300€ for the 256GB version of the 12.9" model is a solid 200€ more than the current one. Makes me wish again there was a 12" version of the new iPad Air.

careful what you wish for that may come at a price of $999 too 1299 the way apple like too price stuff

 

[minik]

It's good to have options from 128GB of storage to 2TB for everyone.

 

[Wildkraut]

LOL 2400 for a device with a castrated OS, no thanks.

 

[RangerXML]

The worse part about this announcement is the fact that I'm gonna have to wait until June to find out all the details about software support that I really want to know. I mean an M1 is only really useful if you can fun the softare that supports it and not allowing the Mac apps is gonna SUCK!

 

[LillDrutten]

With a root shell so that own it, then I might be interested.

 

[snow755]

LOL 2400 for a device with a castrated OS, no thanks.

that only if you want the top end of the iPad line up other wise just get the $799 model and be happy

 

[mmomega]

New iPad Pro, yes, most likely.
2tb? Probably not for me. My wife... debatable.

It is a pretty damn good upgrade for me. I am not too picky.
Do what I need it to do and we're good.
I don't have to many expectations, just perform or I look elsewhere, but this dog looks like it'll run.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Holy Smokes!!!! That’s insane amount

 

[Spock]

They are really going to have to overhaul iPadOS for this thing. I thought for a few seconds they were going to show it dual boot Big Sur when connected to the magic keyboard.

 

[contacos]

Only to end up using iOS apps which are mostly optimized for the low end entry model iPad anyway, something doesn’t add up ... ?

 

[Realityck]

Holy Smokes!!!! That’s insane amount

I rather have the future 30" iMac if we are going that expensive, and keyboard is not extra.

Does the $2400 include the pencil/keyboard as shown in the image?

 

[Serban55]

This will be cheap when after WWDC...apple will come and say that those with 16gb of ram can run dual boot between ipadOS and macOS