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Apple is going to release new iPad Pro at WWDC
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Yeah ! I understand resolution and weight but what about reduced bezels ? Does it and will it make the 9.7" screen look of yester years, a thing of the past ?
Reducing the bezels will reduce the overall size of the device, making it much easier to handle. I don't expect it to be that dramatic, but it will make the 9.7 look a little dated. I am assuming we will see some improvements to overall screen technology as well.
A lot of 9.7" iPad owners are gonna be unhappy with this, but having said that I do not think the current 9.7" viewing experience is any less IMHO. I am really looking forward for a side by side comparison video of the 9.7" iPP and the 10.5" iPP !
Yea I mean we'll just have to see when it comes out what features it has. 9.7 owners can't be mad though, technology is always moving forward.
The reason they're doing it is because it makes sense. The 12.9" was based on the iPad Air and the 10.5" is based on the iPad mini (in terms of screen). They will also have the same resolution, and that's something that's cleaner for Apple to do in this case. The ppi will be 326, the same as the mini and on many iPhones. And based off my information it won't be as bezeless as originally predicted or as some people are saying now, but personally I don't mind the slight increase in size.
You're thinking about that 2.4" all wrong when you say "might make a big enough difference to justify its existence". The 12.9" model has just over 50% more screen area than the 10.5" model will have. That is a massive difference.
79.88 sq in
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I don't think that implies anything regarding the iPad. And I have seen that advertisement multiple times on the front page. That's just an advertisement for the 9.7 inch iPad.
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I don't believe so.
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Yes, and it is still on the Front Page. https://www.macrumors.com/2017/05/25/apple-june-5-wwdc-keynote-live-stream/
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Technically it has bezels they just curved the display too hide them, granted they are small still.
Of course it will. A 10.5" iPad Pro would be a replacement for the 9.7" iPad Pro, not a replacement for the 9.7" iPad.
Shouldn't be difficult to see what they're doing:
12.9" iPad Pro
10.5" iPad Pro
9.7" iPad
7.9" iPad (this is the biggest unknown I'd say)
Agreed. That seems to be a misconception that the 9.7 Pro will remain in the line up, which it likely won't With The 10.5 iPad likely replacing the 9.7 Pro. The 2017 iPad will stay in the line up because it serves as Apple's entry point for the iPad and is the most affordable without the Pro features.
And furthermore, the Mini 4 has plenty of life left for support, but does Apple continue to sell it is the big question.
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I hope that's how the lineup goes. But I have a weird feeling they'll keep the 9.7" Pro around for a bit at maybe the 499 price point?
That poor mini. My guess at this point is it gets the iPod touch treatment which is unfortunate.
You get a more portable device without losing any functionality. Why does there need to be any more rationale than that?
All they need to do is add full cellular to the mini and it would be a great speaker phone. With bluetooth headsets or even full bluetooth handset, the mini could be both an iPad and a great cellular phone. It would not appeal to everyone, but it would be a great single portable device for communications. For infrequent phone users it might be ideal, or those that use video conferencing a lot. Bottom line, i think the mini is still nice, but full disclosure i gave mine away when i got the Air 2. However i'm not against getting another one at some point.
Yes, that's what I think will happen to it too.
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Actually, that would work for me. If they added the camera/s from the iPhone it would suit me right down to the ground. Whether it would sell enough to make it worthwhile is another story.
