Apple's education-themed launch, the new 9.7 ipad

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Laminated screen a lot of diff. In fact even iPad mini 4 uses laminated screen. The screen in ipad 2018 is 2014 tech. IPad Air 2 and Mini 4, pro lineup all using laminated screen. This A10 processor dunno use what graphics chip also. But for the price diff, still worth it if you compare basic model to basic pro model. If want get higher capacity and cellular and keyboard etc, Best is get pro. I am using 12.9. Inch iPad Pro 2nd gen really outperforms my surface pro 4 for media consumption

I got the iPad Pro 10.5, no regrets. The stereo speakers and screen. Woo.
 

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Interesting. Very good price. Just enough to complement the phone inside the house.

But is it still not laminated? will it matter? even its already retina display?
 

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I've been looking for something to replace my 2012 MBP as a note taking device and this new ipad seems quite a tempting purchase since it supports apple pencil now.

Or perhaps should I wait for a new mb / mb air?
 

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Interesting. Very good price. Just enough to complement the phone inside the house.

But is it still not laminated? will it matter? even its already retina display?

Laminated is a big diff. The non laminated screen is iPad Air 1 technology. No use one la
 

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Earlier on I was comparing both the Pro’s full laminated display against the 2018 iPad without the full laminated display. Honestly there IS indeed a difference between the two and definitely the laminated one looks better, though the difference isn’t drastic.
 

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I think Apple is slowly opening up the gap between iPad and iPad Pro

iPad (entry level) - everyone can afford. Entry specs, non laminated
iPad Pro (business or expert level) - price high. High end specs. Laminated screen

Just like car. Suck thumb one. U want a better car, fork out more $. I went to the shop to have a look. Seriously u can’t tell the difference. When we use iPad, we are focused on the content rather than the screen. Just like Oled and 4K. My friend swore how good oled black color is but who cares.
 

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Even my mini 4's laminated screen looks better than the new iPad.
 

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iPad Pro:
+ laminated screen
+ anti-reflective screen
+ ProMotion
+ Smart Connector

buyer decide if it's worth e extra ~$500 🤔
 
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Lol! Mini 4 cost more than iPad lo.

IPad mini 4 screen is much better. If they bump the specs to A10 processor confirm alot of People buy. Very good for iOS gaming, reading books and portable. 333 grams only I think
 

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Lol! Mini 4 cost more than iPad lo.

Not really. If take 128GB wifi model, mini is $598 compared to the iPad’s $648. Taking the iPad’s larger screen size as extra cost, both are around similar priced.
 

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IPad mini 4 screen is much better. If they bump the specs to A10 processor confirm alot of People buy. Very good for iOS gaming, reading books and portable. 333 grams only I think

My wifi one only 298g haha.... Sadly Apple never refreshed the mini 4, else I’d definitely buy it. Now waiting for new iPad Pro this year to upgrade from my mini 4.
 

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My wifi one only 298g haha.... Sadly Apple never refreshed the mini 4, else I’d definitely buy it. Now waiting for new iPad Pro this year to upgrade from my mini 4.

Yeah lol. I think they not going to launch mini 5 ba. I sold my mini 4 lte. Now using 12.9 inch iPad Pro dam good
 

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Yeah lol. I think they not going to launch mini 5 ba. I sold my mini 4 lte. Now using 12.9 inch iPad Pro dam good

I absolutely love the mini's size. Actually I was hoping there's a 'mini Pro' haha...but I suppose it'll never come. I'll still keep my mini 4 even after I get my new iPad, but the new one still need to wait until after WWDC in early June.
 

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true. I forgot about e stereo speakers. so that's 5 things e Pro has to it's advantage.

The 'Pro' designation has its advantages over a regular product, usually featuring more advanced hardware.

Cost between the regular iPad and the 10.5" Pro (base model) is almost double.
 

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Now flagship iPads also hitting 2k mark with accessories. Zz. Last time flagship ipad like 1.1k only
 
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