iPad 9.7‑inch

Post by criddell » Tue, Mar 21, 2017, 1:54 PM UTC

throwanem wrote: post #88

constantlm wrote: post #11

Hmmm. Most people I know who own iPads have had them end up as rather expensive children's toys.

Or, in my case, a YouTube player comfortable enough to use in bed. I had such plans - a laptop replacement, a smart drawing and writing tablet, a conveniently portable development tool...none of which came to fruition, because the technology wasn't yet there. I'm a little tempted, now, by the iPad Pro and the Pencil. It sure would be more comfortable and convenient to retouch photos that way than with a mouse or a tr…

Post by daviddavis » Tue, Mar 21, 2017, 1:57 PM UTC

maguay wrote: post #3

aikorevs wrote: post #2

Could not find what's new. Any hints ?

A9 CPU (same as iPhone 6s), and cheaper price, starting at $349 for 32GB http://www.apple.com/ipad-9.7/specs/

Post by jlebrech » Tue, Mar 21, 2017, 1:57 PM UTC

coldtea wrote: post #72

jlebrech wrote: post #19

if they want everyone to use ipads they should make an ide for it.

Because the only thing stopping people from using them is the lack of an IDE? Or because programmers would take well to having to program on the iPad? Or because programmers are not a rounding error when talking about "everyone"?

Post by ajeet_dhaliwal » Tue, Mar 21, 2017, 1:58 PM UTC

nkkollaw wrote: post #10

awjr wrote: post #7

I'd almost hoped they would have released a refreshed Macbook Pro range. I realise they are unlikely to recognise the joy and immense pleasure working on a MBP has brought me over the years, with the previous MBP being the pinnacle. Sadly I see the current MBP as something I will not be buying and will more than likely move back to a high end windows laptop.

You should give the new MBP a try (the version without the touchbar, of course). It's the best laptop I've ever used by a long shot.

Post by emdowling » Tue, Mar 21, 2017, 1:59 PM UTC

ajeet_dhaliwal wrote: post #102

JohnnyConatus wrote: post #89

There is a legendary story about how Steve Jobs, upon his return to Apple, drastically cut-down the number of models that they offer. How on earth have they forgotten that lesson? Trying to figure out the differences between the 9.7" iPad and iPad pro is not easy, and regardless, it makes it harder to buy.

It has got a little confusing over the years but today doesn't add any further complexity and makes things a bit better, it just replaces the iPad Air which I think was badly named to begin with and should have just been called iPad like it was before. May be because the Macbook Air looks to be going away they are getting rid of the Air name, although they just released 'AirPods'.