This new iPad just goes to show how great and innovative the 2014 iPad Air 2 is.
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The New iPad vs. 9.7-inch iPad Pro and iPad Air 2
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Yeah. If you mean that was on iPad Air 2 but removed from this iPad. That's why you're supposed to pay for the Pro model to get that now. They want to differentiate them I guess.
From my understanding iPad vs iPad Air 2
iPad Air 2
Screen: Anti-reflective coating, fully laminated display
size weight: smaller lighter
processor: Better Mutli-Threading, better GPU
iPad
Screen: Brighter
Processor: Better Single Threading
This is a great logistical move for apple, re-using many parts and with the following compromises, allows for the lower price. The iPad Air 2 seems to be the overall better machine. With the iPad Pro in play for upper end performance, this makes sense for a more budget minded build and helps the overall logistics/mass production.
For the iPad Mini, its a little more tricky since its the only one in its form factor, so there was nothing else to change to, however limiting it to only one memory size means one model, makes it cheaper to produce, the savings are also passed on but enable the price/earnings to remain constant, both consumers/device wins.
I would consider these moves as logistical enhancements and savings passed on to the consumer.
With that said I hope to see new iPads soon! (Pro and Mini)
EDIT: FYI BTW the laminated screen is more difficult/expensive to produce this makes the new iPad cheaper to scale and manufacture. Also the casing size is the same as the pro, so although the inches are re-added, this puts it in line with the size of the 9.7in pro which means thats now on one production front, as opposed to 2 different body versions. This helps offset prices. Economies of scale, could help them also lower the price of the Pros or more likely than not, enable them to put the savings into something better.
iPad Air 2
Screen: Anti-reflective coating, fully laminated display
size weight: smaller lighter
processor: Better Mutli-Threading, better GPU
iPad
Screen: Brighter
Processor: Better Single Threading
This is a great logistical move for apple, re-using many parts and with the following compromises, allows for the lower price. The iPad Air 2 seems to be the overall better machine. With the iPad Pro in play for upper end performance, this makes sense for a more budget minded build and helps the overall logistics/mass production.
For the iPad Mini, its a little more tricky since its the only one in its form factor, so there was nothing else to change to, however limiting it to only one memory size means one model, makes it cheaper to produce, the savings are also passed on but enable the price/earnings to remain constant, both consumers/device wins.
I would consider these moves as logistical enhancements and savings passed on to the consumer.
With that said I hope to see new iPads soon! (Pro and Mini)
EDIT: FYI BTW the laminated screen is more difficult/expensive to produce this makes the new iPad cheaper to scale and manufacture. Also the casing size is the same as the pro, so although the inches are re-added, this puts it in line with the size of the 9.7in pro which means thats now on one production front, as opposed to 2 different body versions. This helps offset prices. Economies of scale, could help them also lower the price of the Pros or more likely than not, enable them to put the savings into something better.
Actually, if you upgrade to an iPhone 6S Plus or 7 Plus your eyestrain will go away (if eyestrain is the problem). Pixel density is more important than screen size for iPads since all are viewed at the same distance. The Plus sized phones have a pixel density of over 400 ppi and are razor sharp. Zero eyestrain. iPads give me eyestrain. They call it a "Retina Display" but even old eyes can get eye strain from looking at them due to slight blurriness.
Yep
Also, remember when Steve wanted everyone to have Apple's best tablet tech at the sweetest price point? I miss those days before King Penny Pincher too over.
missing laminated display, slightly thicker, somewhat heavier, no Apple Pencil support, no true tone color shifting, no wide color gamut, slower processor, not as good camera, only two speakers
Grandma and the kids couldn't care less. This will be a huge success.
And since it is a new model, it will last for many future iOS upgrades.
Grandma and the kids couldn't care less. This will be a huge success.
And since it is a new model, it will last for many future iOS upgrades.
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That's their track-record. But IIRC, they introduced the original PowerMac G5 at WDDC 2003. And the original intel iMac and MacBook Pro at WDDC in 2005/2006(?).
and not long after that.... in [PRODUCT] RedComing soon: "6th Generation iPad Pro SE Mini Retina Wifi +LTE in Rose Gold"
It does indeed give you more battery. 20% more, exactly, from 27 Wh on iPad Air 2 to 32 Wh. They didn't increase thickness for nothing.
Apple should have atleast put an A9 in the Mini and just called it iPad Mini instead of iPad Mini 4.
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Same here. My iPad Air really drags lately, but I don't need all the features of the IPP. A9 processor, 2gb(presumably) RAM, and a familiar design works for me.
I shop for value now as opposed to latest and greatest. i bought my iPhone SE on release day, so this is right in my wheelhouse. I won't be getting the iPad any time soon, but maybe once the refurbished ship in 3-4 mos.
I'm definitely buying one to replace my father's iPad 3, no brainer, no gripes.
For $329 it's a great value but Best Buy has the air 2 at $299 right now. I would get that before they run out.
Same for my mom. iPad 3rd gen is big, heavy, and still uses a 30-pin Dock Connector.
I think she's most happy about using the same Lightning cable as her iPhone!
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This update reminds me of the body builder who has a big belly and instead of getting rid of his belly, he makes his chest bigger.
Update your products Apple!!!
iPad Pro
Mac Mini
Mac Pro
iMac
Unless this is the exciting things for pros Tim? Quit talking smack Tim, act!
Update your products Apple!!!
iPad Pro
Mac Mini
Mac Pro
iMac
Unless this is the exciting things for pros Tim? Quit talking smack Tim, act!
I don't mind getting this new iPad to be honest. I was fine with the weight of my previous iPad Air (just sold couple weeks ago at $220 cash, 32gb cellular model). It was getting slow after I upgraded to iOS 10 and the memory space was filled up. With 2 Gb RAM, Touch ID, A9 chip, more space 128 GB at $559 (128 GB cellular model), its hard to pass up and upgraded to me and it can be last for a while. Wide color range or better camera , 4 speakers are nice to have, but I don't see myself to spend $270 extra to buy iPad Pro (128 GB cellular model).
Upgrading moms 3rd gen to this. Wasnt going to spend 549 on a 'pro' ipad. Have a air 2 myself, and will wait till this 10.5 comes out. That is if it is a good price.. if its around 650, then ill hang onto my air 2 for another while.
Non-laminated display and no camera bump. The laminated, anti-reflective display was an expensive feature on the iPad Air 2.. now that's reserved for Pro models. Getting rid of the camera bump was probably a side effect of the thicker display and maybe adjusting battery sizes. The value is that the new iPad with twice the storage and new CPU is $100 cheaper for the base model than the Air 2 which started at $499.
i see the joke you're getting at, but attempted such action and it's not comfortable.
if you're laying on your right side, only your left arm can hold the ipad mini up against the couch cushion. which means your right arm is sandwiched between the couch cushions and your body. basically the right wrist doesn't have the "freedom" of movement as your left wrist. certainly can do it, but just not that comfortable to do.
JUST SAYING.
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it's also a company that used to hold a leading spot in education. this is just their response to chromebooks.
They can get away with it too because typical apple users will shell out the money and say "thank you, may I have another?" Apple could put their logo on a stick, sell it for $500, and people would still buy it.
The A9X over the A8X is a pretty big deal.
No it's not.
I looked at the Dell XPS 13 and it's a POS compared to my MBP13. I can live with a 720p camera that I rarely use for a build that's a work of art.
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The Air 2 wins hands down at that price. I just don't think this new ipad is a match for the Air 2 which has achieved legendary status.
What does legendary status even mean? lol
$30 is nothing and the new iPad has the A9X. Best Buy is also running a deal on the new iPad with $25 gift card.