Apple’s non-event fall event

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APPLE NEWS By Will Fastie The company went into stealth mode. On October 18, Apple announced some new products. This fall announcement, coming as it d
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Thanks, Will. However, you didn’t talk much about the new Ipad, which seems to be a nice improvement over the previous model, just by glancing at it. Having the new bigger screen without the button and large bezels is not a small thing.

Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, A14 processor (not that useful of an upgrade maybe for the target market but we’ll take it), a better rear camera not many people will care for.

Now, it would be interesting to have a comparison of features between this one and the Air now that the screen isn’t as much different than before. I bet the regular Ipad will continue to be the tablet of choice for most people, even more, except that it is pricier so maybe less attractive to the budget consumer that was happy with the lower price and would not pay more for the new extras even if they are nice improvements. But what’s the alternative?

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Comparison: New 10.9-inch iPad vs. iPad Air

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However, you didn’t talk much about the new Ipad, which seems to be a nice improvement over the previous model,

Well, two things.

I’m no Apple expert. A good comparison is more than just a battle of specs – there are nuances. I can’t deliver those.

We’re a Microsoft- and Windows-centric operation. That’s why I only do Apple “News” items, not full-bore coverage. I only mention those things that might attract the interest of our readership. And we only have so much space, which means it’s hard to fit much more Apple coverage into the mix.

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I just found it funny that you saw the Ipad Pro as worthy of mention while the budget Ipad seemed like a non-event. Maybe the fact that you say you are no Apple expert explains this.

Still, I am very happy you take some space to mention the few new products Apple announces because I had missed it and it is of interest to me.

I buy the Pro not because I get excited by all its capabilities I don’t use, but like many people in my circle, I only buy it for the size so for me the Pro isn’t that exciting. I won’t change mine because a new faster one is around. I still find working on an Ipad a very subpar experience vs Windows. I use my Ipad a lot to read, highlight pdfs and research online in a comfortable lying position or on the go.

The Ipad is the model I most often recommend to people along with the Air so the changes are quite important.  It does indeed now sit in a weird place at the new price level, maybe less an obvious choice than before for many people : maybe too expensive for what it offers although it is a great machine. For most people I advise, variations in speed are irrelevant, they are all good enough. Expected longevity is more important as a side effect of specs. Main difference between the Air and Ipad in terms of user experience is the laminated screen if you have more money to spend. The camera on the larger side of the new Ipad is not a small thing if you do virtual meetings because it really is not great to have your Ipad in landscape with a camera on the side.

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I just found it funny that you saw the Ipad Pro as worthy of mention while the budget Ipad seemed like a non-event.

The models Apple announced this time around are all improvements over previous models. I consider that routine. Even the improvements to the iPad Pro fall in that category.

But Apple hyping the model as a portable video studio is different, which is why I found it noteworthy.

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