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Re: Apple introduces iPad Air with powerful M3 chip and new Magic Keyboard

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Here’s a guide for quick decision making re: iPad purchase: * iPad is for kids/edu * iPad Air is for adults (most people) * iPad Pro is for adults who want to flex or who have a company credit card.

I was trying to think of a reason you'd need the full power of an M3 chip in an iPad...any ideas?

Because you plan on keeping it for as long as possible. I'm still using my 2018 iPad Pro (it's my favorite computer to use).

Re: Apple introduces iPad Air with powerful M3 chip and new Magic Keyboard

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Were it not for constantly updated buying guides from tech news sites, Im not sure anyone even Apple employees themselves would know which iPad to recommend to anyone.

Studies have shown that when companies present an overwhelming number of choices, consumers often end up spending more. The psychology behind this is rooted in decision fatigue, where consumers are more likely to choose something familiar or assume that a more expensive product is the best choice.

This might apply to perishable consumer goods like soap and shampoo, which are cheap and have perfect substitutes. I don't think it would apply to expensive durable goods where more time and research goes into the purchase decision, and there are no perfect substitutes.

Re: Apple introduces iPad Air with powerful M3 chip and new Magic Keyboard

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iPad is a product I want to love, but still never find a reason to use.

This is a meme comment by now. I've been using an iPad Air (with Paperlike) for the past 4 years for basically running my life at school, and I can't imagine going back to working with actual paper for daily note-taking and homework assignments. It's great for reading whitepapers and marking them up while laying on the couch. That functionality by itself justifies its existence in my estimation.

Sounds like you have a great use case. I can see how it would have been useful for me as well back when I was at university. Unfortunately, I rarely do any writing on paper any more, although I probably should.

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#85

Here’s a guide for quick decision making re: iPad purchase: * iPad is for kids/edu * iPad Air is for adults (most people) * iPad Pro is for adults who want to flex or who have a company credit card.

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Re: Apple introduces iPad Air with powerful M3 chip and new Magic Keyboard

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I owned multiple iPads and never found a compelling use case for them. I don't know why I keep buying them but they have been great computers for my parents so it's not like I buy to shelf them. Are there any use cases (apart from drawing maybe. I can't draw a stick figure if my life depended on it so that's not for me) for developers?

I was in the same boat but I've been able to use a friend's ipad with keyboard and have been very impressed. It totally changes the purpose of an ipad to me, especially how good they fit together.

Re: Apple introduces iPad Air with powerful M3 chip and new Magic Keyboard

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Were it not for constantly updated buying guides from tech news sites, Im not sure anyone even Apple employees themselves would know which iPad to recommend to anyone.

I don't really see the value proposition for the iPad Pro. It's got powerful hardware, but I can't imagine myself doing any heavy work on a tablet.

People write comments like this often and I'm always wondering if they are just expressing that the device isn't for them or they don't think the device is for anybody.

There are so many devices out there that you can probably find the perfect thing for you. For some of us, the iPad Pro is a great choice.

Re: Apple introduces iPad Air with powerful M3 chip and new Magic Keyboard

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

I was trying to think of a reason you'd need the full power of an M3 chip in an iPad...any ideas?

As someone struggling to find the limits of his M2 iPad air, you don't.

Hopefully 7 years from now you'll still be able to use it with modern apps, websites, and video content. IMO, The benefits of these chips are in longevity rather than pushing them to the limit today.
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