I just hope the iPad Air 3 comes with the rounded glass design from the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus
Not needed since the iPad is a 2 handed device to begin with.
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More Second-Generation iPad Air Part Leaks Point to A8X Chip, 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage Option
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Not needed since the iPad is a 2 handed device to begin with.
I do see your point. But the 16GB iPad and iPhone (as well as the storage challenged iPhone 5c at 8GB) are aimed at consumers who may not know any better. It's not as if Apple only offers 16GB iOS devices on their business site.
yes there is money. Because of the 16-64gb gap Apple's ASP increased to over $700 for the iPhone 6. Makes sense to take that strategy over the the iPad line up.
This. The 64GB and 128GB just got cheaper by $100 each. I usually get the 64GB for myself... just saved $100 on it!
Who says Apple never cuts prices?
Sorry, not buying it.
It doesn't take much content on top of a base iOS install to not have enough room left to do an OTA update.
IMO, it's indefensible to still sell 16GB iPads and iPhones when the cost differential to 32GB is so small. Not because it's being cheap (which it is) but because it impacts the future experience of new iOS users.
16GB of storage?
What is this, 2010?
Not only no, but hell no. There's no excuse here, NAND flash prices have fallen to LESS than a third of what they were in 2010. There is no way in hell that I am paying $500 (in the year 2014!) for a 16GB tablet. And I'm most definitely not paying $100 more just to avoid a 16GB tablet. Ridiculous.
Very few users actually run in to situations where they notice a lack of RAM, but almost every user out there will run out of storage on a 16GB device. My 78 year old grandfather bought a 16GB ipad (back in 2011...) and every month or so I have to come over and help him delete things off of it. He doesn't use the thing that intensively either.
What is this, 2010?
Not only no, but hell no. There's no excuse here, NAND flash prices have fallen to LESS than a third of what they were in 2010. There is no way in hell that I am paying $500 (in the year 2014!) for a 16GB tablet. And I'm most definitely not paying $100 more just to avoid a 16GB tablet. Ridiculous.
Very few users actually run in to situations where they notice a lack of RAM, but almost every user out there will run out of storage on a 16GB device. My 78 year old grandfather bought a 16GB ipad (back in 2011...) and every month or so I have to come over and help him delete things off of it. He doesn't use the thing that intensively either.
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We can still make money off those Apple fans. Apple fans will keep on buying, but for $100 more you can get the 64GB model! See how much money you "saved."
Take a look at this users signature:
Laptop --> 17" Hi-Res AG 2.3 Sandy Bridge / 16GB RAM / Crucial M4 SSD 512GB / 10.9
iPhone --> 128GB iPhone 6+ GSM
iPad --> rMini White 64GB AT&T LTE
32 GB is all I need.
Don't buy it then. Why get so mad when you aren't forced to buy the low end option?
Do we know if 2GB will make any difference to how frequently Safari tabs reload?
More often than not, it's the same day. I would guess that they'll be on sale on Thursday.
My guess is "All of the competition offer 16GB options, some even as little as 8GB, so we're right in line with the industry"
Also, lets not pretend like NAND storage manufacturing capability worldwide isn't running near complete capacity. Theres literally not enough chips around for everyone.
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How much NAND production capability isn't already locked up in contracts?
Hint: near zero. The industry can't produce the stuff fast enough.
Do you have proof? After all, right now you can buy a 64GB USB 3.0 flash drive for less than $20. And it uses *EXACTLY* the same NAND, there is literally no difference. If there was such a shortage of NAND why have prices plummeted to such levels?
If Apple isn't capable of following other manufactures by moving to a 32GB base model then they are not nearly as intelligent as I thought they were.
This isn't 2011, it's been years since a tsunami closed all those NAND factories. Don't kid yourself, it's pure and simple greed.
updating to iOS 9 update is still (going to be) a valid point, bro.
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I never connect my ipad to my computer so the chance of that happening is zero.
iOS 9 update.
requires 10 gb of space.
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might as well ship 8gb. some people just want netflix. right?
I'm sure these are going to be great iPads (basically like an "S" version of the iPhone), but I can't recall ever being less enthusiastic about an iPad announcement. Used to be I would read every bit of news I could get for weeks in advance and then await the keynote. Now it's kinda like OK, there are new ones that are a little faster. Touch ID should be great, except 1) Many people never take the iPad out of their home and don't need a passcode, and 2) as far as we know, it still can't and won't be used for true user switching (which would really make it useful on an iPad).
What other manufacturers? The two main tablets out there, the Kindle HDX 8.9 as well as the Samsung S BOTH start at 16 GB for a base model.
Also, IDC has a report called "Worldwide NAND Flash Demand and Supply 2Q13-4Q14 and 2013-2017" that states in summarized reports (the actual report costs $3,000) :
"Summary:
2013 market conditions became more favorable for the NAND vendors as demand continued to be healthy amid constrained supply. 2014 also appears favorable, as supply is expected to continue to be insufficient to demand."
I think that's pretty clear, no?
You guys do realize that the more storage you have, the heavier the iPad will be to carry around. 16Gb light and mobile!
Don't use me as an example, my company buys me iphones and ipads and it is their policy to get me the most expensive oneTake a look at this users signature:
Laptop --> 17" Hi-Res AG 2.3 Sandy Bridge / 16GB RAM / Crucial M4 SSD 512GB / 10.9
iPhone --> 128GB iPhone 6+ GSM
iPad --> rMini White 64GB AT&T LTE
32 GB is all I need.
Seriously, it's dumb but I don't complain. 16GB is all I need for an iPad - I actually need more on the phone since I load it with apps and take lots of pics and videos...
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha........
Omg, you absolutely MUST buy the bottom of the barrel entry level of everything, whether it fits your needs or not???
Or are you seriously unaware that 16gb is merely an OPTION... & you may choose more, if needed... most likely quadrupling the amount to 64gb for another $100?
I suspect that the slow uptake rates of iOS 8 may cause them to rethink the base size next year (or even mid-cycle) so that the release of iOS 10 goes more smoothly in 2016. More so than the bugs (which are present in every new iOS release), it's the lack of space that is causing users to hold off. Many don't know that they can update by plugging into iTunes, and Apple's pop-up message doesn't mention it, either.