New Sixth-Generation iPad Now Available for In-Store Pickup at Apple Retail Stores

[MacRumors]

Apple's new sixth-generation iPad is available in Apple retail stores starting today, which means customers who are aiming to get one of the new tablets can check stock and arrange for an in-store pickup using Apple's online tools.

A stock check using the in-store pickup option suggests the new iPad is readily available at most Apple Stores in the United States, with plenty for walk-in customers who want to snag one of the affordable new tablets or check one out before purchasing.

Priced starting at $329, the iPad comes in 32GB and 128GB configurations, with both WiFi only and WiFi + Cellular options available. It's available in Silver, Space Gray, and a new shade of Gold.

Apple first announced the iPad at an event in Chicago on Tuesday and began taking orders for the device on that day.

The new iPad is Apple's first tablet aside from the iPad Pro to offer full support for the Apple Pencil, which makes it an attractive option for customers who want the functionality of the Apple Pencil without the iPad Pro's price tag.

It also comes equipped with an upgraded A10 Fusion processor, so it's a good deal faster than the fifth-generation iPad. While it does have a Retina display, compared to the iPad Pro, it is lacking several advanced display options like ProMotion technology, True Tone, wide color support, and more.

Customers who purchased an iPad earlier this week should be seeing deliveries soon, as the tablets have been shipped out and are set to be delivered starting today.

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[jimbobb24]

Sad it only has 32 Gb. If it had 64 it would be easy choice.

 

[Mansu944]

That was fast...

 

[justperry]

Those bezels though, it's 2018, get rid of them.

 

[44267547]

Those bezels though, it's 2018, get rid of them.

2018 isn’t a relevant point depending on how factor the bezels. For some, The bezels serve their purpose Where it Allows you to adjust your grip when holding the iPad for longer periods of time without inadvertently touching the Display. Especially for the larger 12.9 iPad, the bezels are beneficial enough with hand fatigue because of the larger size.

 

[acblue94]

Those bezels though, it's 2018, get rid of them.

Agreed!
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2018 isn’t a relevant point depending on how factor the bezels. For some, The bezels serve their purpose Where it Allows you to adjust your grip when holding the iPad for longer periods of time without inadvertently touching the Display. Especially for the larger 12.9 iPad, the bezels are beneficial enough with hand fatigue because of the larger size.

So put your thimb on the screen. It’s 2018. Let me gues you still miss the VHS tapes and floppy disks?

 

[78Bandit]

Those bezels though, it's 2018, get rid of them.

I can't grip my iPad with one hand wrapped around the back and sides like I can with my iPhone. I wind up pinching the bezels with my fingers to hold it. Without the bezels I would have inadvertent presses all the time.

The top and bottom bezels could be a tad smaller though. No reason they shouldn't be the same size all around the device.

 

[Spock]

Those bezels though, it's 2018, get rid of them.

I like the bezels, I think they took just enough away when they released the iPad Air to make it just right for me to hold.

 

[iapplelove]

I’m going to buy my father one. He still uses an iPad 2 lol.

This will be way more than sufficient.

 

[McTool]

Those bezels though, it's 2018, get rid of them.

Handy to hold your iPad comfortable. Don’t understand the issue some have with bezels.
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I like the bezels, I think they took just enough away when they released the iPad Air to make it just right for me to hold.

Likewise

 

[44267547]

So put your thimb on the screen. It’s 2018. Let me gues you still miss the VHS tapes and floppy disks?

Never used floppy disks or VHS tapes. But I can tell you plenty others actually do prefer the bezels for reasons I mentioned with readjusting your grip with the iPad, and especially the 12.9 iPad when holding for longer periods of time Because of its unwieldy size with hand fatigue.

 

[McTool]

Agreed!
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So put your thimb on the screen. It’s 2018. Let me gues you still miss the VHS tapes and floppy disks?

Silly comment.

 

[kupkakez]

I'm really thinking of replacing my 2017 9.7" ipad with one. I thought I wanted to wait for the Pro but I don't do anything intense and I like that it's almost half the cost plus I can use the Pencil. hmm.

 

[AppleScruff1]

Sad it only has 32 Gb. If it had 64 it would be easy choice.

And if it had 64, we’d want 128.

 

[justperry]

2018 isn’t a relevant point depending on how factor the bezels. For some, The bezels serve their purpose Where it Allows you to adjust your grip when holding the iPad for longer periods of time without inadvertently touching the Display. Especially for the larger 12.9 iPad, the bezels are beneficial enough with hand fatigue because of the larger size.

Hasn't been an issue (for me) , there's builtin software to avoid unintentional touches on the side of the display.
The side bezels could just be a tad bit narrower but those top and bottom ones are huge, time to move on/away from the Home/touchID button, yes I know, they will eventually disappear when Apple decides it's time to get them on all iPhones-iPads and Macs.

 

[Cosmosent]

Anybody get confirmation on the specific Device Model #, i.e., what most of us (Devs) call the Platform String ???

Apple should really be providing that Info whenever they Release a new iPhone OR iPad !!!

 

[Mainsail]

2018 isn’t a relevant point depending on how factor the bezels. For some, The bezels serve their purpose Where it Allows you to adjust your grip when holding the iPad for longer periods of time without inadvertently touching the Display. Especially for the larger 12.9 iPad, the bezels are beneficial enough with hand fatigue because of the larger size.

I agree. I think the notion of an iPad without bezels is stupid. The device has a 9.7 inch display and weighs 1 lb. It can’t rest in you palm like a phone. You need to be able to grip the iPad. Unless you never plan on holding it, in which case, get a laptop.

 

[Baymowe335]

Those bezels though, it's 2018, get rid of them.

Name a competing tablet.

 

[acorntoy]

And if it had 64, we’d want 128.

And a drop down to $299 with it!

 

[sblemmy]

Meeting the $329 price point with basically the functionality of the 9.7" iPad Pro is fantastic. I love the 9.7" Pro, and I know my wife really enjoys using it. I might just have to pick the 6th gen and an iPad Pencil for her.

It makes me wonder what's in store for the iPad Pro that would make me want to upgrade. Sure, 10.5" gives me more screen real estate, but there was nothing in the 10.5" that made me feel like I had to upgrade my 9.7". Also, my unrelated pipe dream is a MacBook with Pencil support on the trackpad.

 

[CWallace]

Sad it only has 32 Gb. If it had 64 it would be easy choice.

They couldn't hit the $329 price point at 64GB and a 64GB base capacity is a differentiation point for the iMac Pro line.

 

[Donar]

Sad it only has 32 Gb. If it had 64 it would be easy choice.

It is also available with 128GB, maybe that is more to your liking? I have an iPad Air2 with 64GB it is almost full, so i would opt for the 128GB model anyway.

 

[puckhead193]

Meeting the $329 price point with basically the functionality of the 9.7" iPad Pro is fantastic. I love the 9.7" Pro, and I know my wife really enjoys using it. I might just have to pick the 6th gen and an iPad Pencil for her.

It makes me wonder what's in store for the iPad Pro that would make me want to upgrade. Sure, 10.5" gives me more screen real estate, but there was nothing in the 10.5" that made me feel like I had to upgrade my 9.7". Also, my unrelated pipe dream is a MacBook with Pencil support on the trackpad.

was hoping for a "Pro" update, maybe WWDC

 

[justperry]

I agree. I think the notion of an iPad without bezels is stupid. The device has a 9.7 inch display and weighs 1 lb. It can’t rest in you palm like a phone. You need to be able to grip the iPad. Unless you never plan on holding it, in which case, get a laptop.

Pretty positive most use them in landscape mode so it's a non issue, if it ever was for the last few years, touching the sides of the display is no issue.

And then there's this

 

[Dozer_Zaibatsu]

Why no love for the iPad mini? Is it because they just have better margins making their flagship model? (I guess that would make sense…)

As it is, the current mini is more expensive, yet seems to come with a weaker camera and chip. Yet more storage.

I'm phone indifferent. And I have my hands deep in Windows/Linux and am hardly even touching MacOs. But the iPad to me is Apple's best device. It fills a spot for me as a usable piece of equipment that there isn't much competition for. I'd like to carry around an iPad mini as it's much more reasonably sized than an iPad.