Ninth-Gen iPad Still Available for Same $329 Starting Price

[MacRumors]

Following the announcement of the 10th-generation iPad, the ninth-generation model remains available from Apple for the same $329 starting price.

The 64GB and 256GB ninth-generation iPad models continue to be available for $329 and $479, respectively. They are still offered in the same Silver and Space Gray color options, meaning that there has been no change to the pricing or available configurations of the device.

The ninth-generation iPad features a 10.2-inch display with True Tone, a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, and the A13 Bionic chip. The new, 10th-generation iPad now sits above the ninth-generation model in the lineup and starts at $449, featuring a new design, a 10.9-inch display, a USB-C port, the A14 Bionic chip, a landscape front-facing camera, support for the Magic Keyboard Folio, and more.

Article Link: Ninth-Gen iPad Still Available for Same $329 Starting Price

 

[james2538]

That Amazon deal for 9th Gen 64GB at $269 is looking even better right now. Better go purchase while it lasts!

 

[Yebubbleman]

Didn't see this one coming.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Didn't see this one coming.

They must have a lot of stock of it left

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

obviously got a price increase in EU

 

[RedTheReader]

The “bruh”s just keep coming…

 

[TigerNike23]

The same price? With an older design and processor?

What the heck, Apple?

 

[sorgo †]

In all seriousness I’ll probably just hang on to my 9th gen with Combo Touch. It’s a far better value than the 10 (and the Combo Touch basically offers all the same functionality of the new Folio—backlit keys, function row, great trackpad—at $100 less).

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

$329 --> $449. Quite a bump in price. $700 for a base model Apple tablet + keyboard. Ouch!

 

[sorgo †]

$329 --> $449. Quite a bump in price. $700 for a base model Apple tablet + keyboard. Ouch!

Yeah, Timmy’s sick for that…

 

[unregbaron]

And just became over 10% more expensive in the UK from £329 to £369.
Refurb store has plenty of choice: https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/refurbished/ipad

 

[DBZmusicboy01]

Apple is Not heading in the right direction.
Very bad news. At least bump up the storage or something… come on 😡

 

[temende]

This new iPad lineup seems like a mess.

 

[dwman]

So now we have the following iPads:

9th Gen iPad: $329
10th Gen iPad: $449
iPad Mini: $499
iPad Air: $599
iPad Pro 11" $799
iPad Pro 12" $1099

It's nice to have options at different price points, but it's getting too confusing. 9th gen v 10th gen vs Air vs Pro. The average consumer can't keep track of all of this.

 

[Apple$]

obviously got a price increase in EU

Same in Canada. ($429 to $449 CAD)

 

[CC77]

Imagine having to explain with a straight face to the average consumer the difference between an iPad, an iPad, and an iPad Air. Imagine that consumer ever having a positive feeling about that interaction. This is the stuff that ruins brands.

 

[MVMNT]

Keeping the 9th Gen at $329 and then a 10th Gen at $449 is not a generational leap in product offering.

It's a generational leap in normalising a baseline price at an immediate 36% increase. Sneaky.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

And it requires the gen 1 pencil too? So the new iPad doing same isn't really the downgrade I've been thinking. The DongleSwap for USB-C is odd, but whatever.

But it is odd that the Mini uses the gen 2 pencil, and the larger iPad is stuck with the gen 1. I remember Target was clearancing the gen 1 out at one point. Probably should have snagged a few maybe? Maybe they were open box or something...

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Imagine having to explain with a straight face to the average consumer the difference between an iPad, and iPad, an iPad Air. Imagine that consumer ever having a positive feeling about that interaction. This is the stuff that ruins brands.

Throw in the Mini for real puzzled looks...

 

[profets]

So now we have the following iPads:

9th Gen iPad: $329
10th Gen iPad: $449
iPad Mini: $499
iPad Air: $599
iPad Pro 11" $799
iPad Pro 12" $1099

It's nice to have options at different price points, but it's getting too confusing. 9th gen v 10th gen vs Air vs Pro. The average consumer can't keep track of all of this.

I agree. Some selection and choices are good, but its becoming a bit much. They do a good job of hitting many price points, but the 10th gen iPad, Air, and 11" Pro feel like a lot of overlap.

Remove the Pros for this argument:

10th gen vs Air. Look near identical. But the 10th gen has a refreshing look with the new colours, and camera moved to the horizontal position. But the Air has M1 and Stage Manager! But then the 10th gen gets the new Magic Keyboard folio. But the Air has a laminated display and can use the Pencil 2!

I feel like these two products really should be one.

 

[CalMin]

Still the best deal in Tech when you consider the capabilities of this thing.

 

[Mr. Dee]

The iPad that most people really need.

 

[Mikey86uk]

It’s becoming more difficult to stay within the Apple ecosystem with these price increases and minimal updates.

Thankfully my iPhone 12 Pro Max is still plenty good enough in todays standards. My Apple Watch S4 is still hanging on in there! My 10.5” iPad Pro still going strong and so is my late 2015 maxed out 27” iMac! All be it MacOS support!

 

[TigerNike23]

It’s becoming more difficult to stay within the Apple ecosystem with these price increases and minimal updates.

Thankfully my iPhone 12 Pro Max is still plenty good enough in todays standards. My Apple Watch S4 is still hanging on in there! My 10.5” iPad Pro still going strong and so is my late 2015 maxed out 27” iMac! All be it MacOS support!

iPhone 12? I got a cracked XS Max from my friend last year. After some number crunching, it made more sense to just pay the $330 to Apple for a new screen than fork over $1000 for a new iPhone.

 

[Account25476]

We Europeans, on the other hand, deserve to pay €50 more for it.