A cheap 9.7"? I think it would be quite realistic to anticipate iPad Air 2 power levels, and in that case, I will snatch one to replace my iPad 2 if it is cheaper than the current iPad Air 2.
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Not necessarily. It's likely the same 9.7 form factor without bezels. As opposed to an entirely new product size.
I have an iPad Air and it is working fine for me. I want to upgrade but no compelling reason to stop using what I currently have. Hopefully the new iPads will give me a reason to upgrade.
Friendly relative to the Pro price points. Not actually friendly. It'll probably be $499 and Air2 will continue as the old gen discounted model. If the new 10" Pro truly has the rumored fancy features, even $599 is probably too low. And thus $499 for an Air3 would be even friendlier, relatively.
Inserting obligatory "COURAGE" statement right here.
Keep the previous generation, but change its name? That would be confusing naming even for Apple.
Its almost as if it were just a rumor!
The 9.7" iPad is probably the current 9.7" iPad Pro, pitched as the entry level iPad. It's cheaper because you don't have to do anything to change the manufacturering process.
The 10.5" iPad is speculated to sport the same 2732x2048 resolution of the 12.9" iPad Pro, which works out to 326 PPI. Maybe Apple is using the same iPhone / iPad mini display panels for manufacturing efficiencies?
For your needs. People keep forgetting that part when describing the pro products Apple is making. It's truly a pro device for many users. Just not you. Or me.
So the new 9.7 iPad is going to be an updated Air? Or no longer have the "Pro" naming? These rumors make no sense. I wish rumor sites would stop reporting crap based on supply chain rumors, especially what comes from DigiTimes. More often than not it's wrong.
It's hard to fathom a company as rich in resources and revenue like Apple would find it so complicated to work on multiple projects. They should be pumping out the best tablets parallel along side Powerful macs.
Oh so you must have missed the last few articles on why the iPad and Mac have seen slow growth. You post so much here figured you would know already.
I'm like you, except iPad Air 1 here.. still OK I guess but will probably be unusable on iOS 11 (aka Apple's evil plan of forcing hardware upgrades)
I guess I'll have to wait a little while longer to update my first gen. iPad mini. Hopefully the wait is worth it. Real Racing 3 is sometimes is pretty laggy lol
You spelt iPad Air 4 wrong, there already is an iPad Air 3 which they decided to brand Pro so they can make a little more money on a feature that otherwise would have logically trickled down anyways.A 2 year upgrade cycle for the 12.9" iPad Pro... I guess they really are Macs in Apples view
This also means that we are unlikely to see a new Apple Pencil in Q1, as the 9.7" model looks to be more of an iPad Air 3.
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I own an original iPad Pro from 1.5 years back, and it has no need of upgrade at this time. The iPads are generally just light-end, mobile computing which focus on browsing, mail, chatting, some video work, and composition. The OS doesn't allow it to go further at this time, the processors need to be a lot snappier to allow it to become something better.
In this case, the 2-year refresh cycle makes perfect sense. A 3-year refresh cycle would even be acceptable.
Their computers, desktops and laptops, on the other hand need speedy updates to the newest processors--even if smaller than a year. Those machines are generally used by people with higher-end needs (not just desires) to get done complex work faster and better. Desktops push boundaries of tech... Apple's tablets merely repackage their phone tech.
In this case, the 2-year refresh cycle makes perfect sense. A 3-year refresh cycle would even be acceptable.
Their computers, desktops and laptops, on the other hand need speedy updates to the newest processors--even if smaller than a year. Those machines are generally used by people with higher-end needs (not just desires) to get done complex work faster and better. Desktops push boundaries of tech... Apple's tablets merely repackage their phone tech.
If the current 9.7" Pro didn't convince you to upgrade from a dinosaur like the iPad 2 - what is the next Pro going to add to finally make you pull the trigger?
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But the 5C added truly innovative color plastic to create a boldly earth shattering design! Obviously a new model.
The keys themselves are fine, but personally I have some issues. I think there needs to be more space between the top row of the keyboard and the iPad. I'd like keys for dictation on the keyboard and if they can work some sort of magic I'd like a way to move the cursor on the Smart Keyboard since the use of the two-finger drag is lost without using the software keyboard.
It's a good keyboard now, but it can be much better.
