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More Second-Generation iPad Air Part Leaks Point to A8X Chip, 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage Option
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At least we're finally getting 2GB of RAM, which means the iPhone 6S will probably also get that. Will be interesting to see if that actually helps tab and app reloading issues, or if it's just iOS being buggy. I have a feeling they might still limit apps to 1GB and introduce split-screen multitasking, and the 2GB would only be for that. In the past the X usually stood for having a graphics chip with more cores to handle the retina display on the iPad over the smaller retina display on the iPhone. So this makes me think the iPad Air might get @3X retina similar to the iPhone 6 Plus. This also makes me think the iPad Mini will probably stay at 1GB of RAM, and either keep the A7 and see a price drop, or get an A8 (not X because the resolution would stay the same).
It's already ridiculous to start phones at 16GB, especially given how many people have skipped iOS 8 because they don't have enough storage space. But to keep a tablet at 16GB is ludicrous as more people use it for productivity. Many average users just buy the cheapest and don't realize they're going to burn through that space in a matter of weeks (like my mom and grandpa, even though I warned them). I agree that the second tier will probably be 64GB. But will they upgrade the 128GB to 256GB? They might hold off on that, or save that option for the iPad Pro next year.
It's already ridiculous to start phones at 16GB, especially given how many people have skipped iOS 8 because they don't have enough storage space. But to keep a tablet at 16GB is ludicrous as more people use it for productivity. Many average users just buy the cheapest and don't realize they're going to burn through that space in a matter of weeks (like my mom and grandpa, even though I warned them). I agree that the second tier will probably be 64GB. But will they upgrade the 128GB to 256GB? They might hold off on that, or save that option for the iPad Pro next year.
They are (correctly) thinking that people will spend an extra $100 for 64gb.
Isn't the A8 chip in the phones nanometers across?
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Screw that just wait for the terabyte option
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Screw that just wait for the terabyte option
I have used a first Gen mini for 2 years now running on 16GB. Its a company iPad and it does the job for documents, emails and .pdfs. Plus a lot of parents are buying their children iPads
Hey people keep paying for more storage so why not. The only way is to boycott any storage over 16gb. Lol I don't think it will work
Totally agree. I've currently got 32gb and since I bought it nearly a year ago my use of it has changed. I still store photos but no music or films. Apps are minimal and I could easily exist with only 16gb. May still go for 32gb because of selling on considerations and who knows how big ios will get.
Yup.
Same with iPhone 6. Why increase the baseline model when it already sells so well?
Skimp on hardware. Sell millions. Shareholders FTW!!!
all twisted marketing. sell a coke for 1, 3 & 4 and most people would pick the 3 bottle. sell a 1 and 2 bottle and most people go for the 1 bottle. bastards, it already worked on me and the 64GB iPhone 6
or just sell the 32gb one for the price of the 16gb one? just like theyve done with the 64gb thats price wise technically a 32gb one but they wont for reason mentioned above
You should pay up for anything over 4gigs you cheap asses. Forget that Apple doesn't allow you to use memory cards!
It's pretty crazy how much people seem to only focus on the negative.
All top posts here are about the (bad) news that 16GB is still the base storage option, with no top comment about the (good) news that this will be the first 2GB RAM iOS device.
Don't get me wrong, of course I would like the iPad to start at 32GB. I just don't understand why people seem to put more energy/passion in negativity than positivity. I swear if this news was about the next iPad starting at 32GB but having 1GB RAM, then all top comments would be about RAM rather than storage.
All top posts here are about the (bad) news that 16GB is still the base storage option, with no top comment about the (good) news that this will be the first 2GB RAM iOS device.
Don't get me wrong, of course I would like the iPad to start at 32GB. I just don't understand why people seem to put more energy/passion in negativity than positivity. I swear if this news was about the next iPad starting at 32GB but having 1GB RAM, then all top comments would be about RAM rather than storage.
Isn't the A8 chip in the phones nanometers across?
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Screw that just wait for the terabyte option
Do they have that!!??
Someday it's gonna be, so they might as well just do it.
Apple, move on from the 16GB option, things have moved on in sizes (iOS included) from when 16GB was made the standard entry level size - and it doesn't cost much.
They don't even need to do that...just give me 2GB RAM and the ability to use that extra RAM on 4-6 tabs in Safari without reloading...
They don't even need to do that...just give me 2GB RAM and the ability to use that extra RAM on 4-6 tabs in Safari without reloading...
Don't forget they are pushing iCloud storage so with that in mind this can be enough.
Agreed I have iPhone 6 plus 64gb. My iPad only needs 16gb
Most enterprise customers only need 16 as well. If they drop the second tier at 64gb then that is the perfect option for those that need more