And the M1 chip with more cpu cores, more GPU cores and more RAMSo true. Let's say all these rumors are true. Then the only differentiating features would be mini-led and ProMotion.
And the M1 chip with more cpu cores, more GPU cores and more RAMSo true. Let's say all these rumors are true. Then the only differentiating features would be mini-led and ProMotion.
Well, we do have a choice - we can choose not to buy.If Apple adds these features, they will surely increase the price by $100+. Tired of non ground breaking features being added purely for the sake of skyrocketing the price to capture more of consumers hard earned revenue. I’d rather have the cheaper iPad Air but they will likely no longer sell it to force people to hand over even more money.
wanna bet? ipad air was already increase by $100 with the redesignIf Apple adds these features, they will surely increase the price by $100+. Tired of non ground breaking features being added purely for the sake of skyrocketing the price to capture more of consumers hard earned revenue. I’d rather have the cheaper iPad Air but they will likely no longer sell it to force people to hand over even more money.
Why? What makes you think OLED would be superior on the iPad?No oled. Shame. No interest.
Are you all noticing the trend here? Apple includes features exclusive to the Pro models a year later on the cheaper models. The best way to play this game is to always wait. There is just too much diminishing value on the Pro models of many Apple products. My friend bought a iPhone 12 (non-Pro) 6.1 and he is more than happy with it. I am even thinking of upgrading to the 12 later this year from my X. I guess you could say its a great time to be alive.
Why? What makes you think OLED would be superior on the iPad?
Personally, I still generally don’t think consumers understand the difference between LCD/mini LED -versus- OLED. I know there’s advantages as Techies we can tell, but I suspect OLED panels still are not enough of a selling point to consumers, especially if that means if there is a price increase.
Will this new iPad Air jelly too?
I just worry about that newer tablets without ProMotion will all jelly like iPad mini 6th-generation.Air 4 does not jelly, but features a slight light bleed towards the upper right corner when in landscape orientation. If they fix it in Air 5 it will be golden! ?
Are you all noticing the trend here? Apple includes features exclusive to the Pro models a year later on the cheaper models. The best way to play this game is to always wait. There is just too much diminishing value on the Pro models of many Apple products. My friend bought a iPhone 12 (non-Pro) 6.1 and he is more than happy with it. I am even thinking of upgrading to the 12 later this year from my X. I guess you could say its a great time to be alive.
The iPad Air is the "consumer" iPad. The base iPad is "entry level". The iPad Pro has extra features that are cool but Jack up the price a lot. Air and Mini don't need those.
The iPad lineup is pretty streamlined now. 1 entry level, 2 consumer big & small, 2 pro big & small.
And the M1 chip with more cpu cores, more GPU cores and more RAM
I’m guessing A16 for the air. It got the A14 before the iPhone did when it was releasedI doubt there will be a price increase. That comes with a redesign or the inclusion of a better display tech
what I expect in 2022 for the iPad:
- base level iPad : possible redesign to iPad Air 3 (10.5”),laminated display, remain on A13: possible small price increase to 349 USD/worst case to 399 USD - update in the fall
- iPad mini : no update in 2022, first update likely fall 2023 with a spec bump to the A17.
- iPad Air : updates mentioned in this report. A15, Center stage - no price hike except maybe if they increase base storage to 128 GB but even then I don’t expect a price hike.
- IPad Pro 11”: update probably in the fall of 2022: Mini led display, M2, potential small redesign , camera update possibly - price hike to 899 USD
- ipad pro 12.9” : updated at same time as the 11” pro : M2, potential small redesign, camera update possibly - no price change
True, but then it only released shortly before the iPhone itself and not in the spring.I’m guessing A16 for the air. It got the A14 before the iPhone did when it was released
The best way to play this game is to always wait.
I just worry about that newer tablets without ProMotion will all jelly like iPad mini 6th-generation.
And quad speakers and FaceID and the rear multi-camera system and the SoC (CPU, GPU and RAM).So true. Let's say all these rumors are true. Then the only differentiating features would be mini-led and ProMotion.
USB-C speed too, I think?And quad speakers and FaceID and the rear multi-camera system and the SoC (CPU, GPU and RAM).