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Size Comparison of a 12.9-Inch iPad with Smaller iPad Models and 13-Inch MacBook Air
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You make some good points here. There are niche markets where this would be useful- especial medical, music production etc.
Yes, for them (us) it would be great, just like the 17" MBP once was. But seeing as Apple nowadays only caters to consumer crybabies who take ultralight over screen real estate every time, I don't see a 13" iPad happening.
iPad vs Apple Display
How about a replacement for the Apple 27" display, but with touch capabilities and iOS? Just a thought. At $995, Apple's 27" display is overpriced. But with touch and a brain, perhaps not so much.
Maybe the beginnings of an iOS-based Apple television.
How about a replacement for the Apple 27" display, but with touch capabilities and iOS? Just a thought. At $995, Apple's 27" display is overpriced. But with touch and a brain, perhaps not so much.
Maybe the beginnings of an iOS-based Apple television.
You beat me to it.... You have pointed out many of the use cases that this would be great with. I'm not sure I agree with "students" unless they are students of "art" or "design" (students generally need portability). Definitely artists, designers, and architects. Let's not forget animators and folks doing scrapbooking or movie editing.
This is the particular use that I could see. If they made a nice solid stand or something. It would be great for these particular situations.
Because it's a horrible attempt at a render. The "12.9" inch iPad looks more like 15 inches.
That's funny, but it is probably going to get censored just like the "**************************" posts.
It the diagonal measurement. The iPad has a 4:3 aspect ratio (which means the screen is not as wide but is higher) versus the 16:10 aspect ratio of the MacBook Air.
Maybe all this is just here-say to the rumor that they're going to be making a macbook air with a built in touchscreen. It seemed like 4-5 years ago that was where all the discussion was heading about the future of computers. Maybe the larger iPad is to run the full version of mac os x.
I believe I read that they deemed the angle and positioning of a monitor would be uncomfortable for elongated use. This is also the reason they aren't doing touchscreen laptops.
Most nay-sayers don't realize that if Apple manufactures a 12.9 inch ipad it would target small businesses who would want to replace their cash register machines and equipment with a larger ipad (cheaper, more efficient, and sleeker than what they have), and businesses who would benefit from a larger screen. Granted it will not be as portable as some consumers would like it to be. But Apple's decision to move forward with such a project would be to capture untapped markets not restricted to the consumer market. So, yes, it makes sense to produce a larger ipad. And, for those who are worried about the weight or the dimensions of a larger ipad, there is always the mini-ipad. 
Too big for me! If Apple were to create this it would be the first iPad that I don't want...
RTP.
RTP.
I'd buy it. I bought the iPad shortly after it came out, and one thing I've always wished for is a bigger screen. I use it mainly around the house, so the additional weight wouldn't be a drawback.
