This article has been imported from chorus.fm for discussion. All of the forum rules still apply. The Verge has a pretty good roundup of the Apple announcements today: After a busy fall announcement season, Apple has unveiled what’s expected to be the last of its hardware refreshes this year with the introduction of a new iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini. All new devices are available for preorder today with a ship date of November 7th. Here’s a look at them all. That new iPad sure looks great. Expand - View Original
Maybe it's just my recent disenchantment with Apple products but I really don't find anything about these new releases to write home about. Outside of the usual incremental hardware advances, they haven't really given us anything great. I do, however, appreciate that the new apple pencil looks a little bit easier to hold than the first version.
I felt that way with the September keynote. And it’s the first time in 4 or so years that I’m not upgrading to the newest iPhone. The new phones are certainly better but nothing geabbed my attention. However, I do think today’s event was a success. The new iPad blew my away and am heavily considering upgrading.
I just went through the phone specs on the website and you're right. It is quite an improvement. I suppose most of my issues come with me not feeling as inspired by their products as I once did. I am definitely not qualified enough to make claims on the technical aspects of the machines.
I certainly don’t doubt the quality of the technical advances, but I think for anyone less than a professional user it’s easy to see why one wouldn’t be blown away by it. In the end an iPad is an iPad. Interestingly enough I thought the new iPhones were the first since my first iPhone (4s) to really wow me, and since I use my iPad way more than my phone, I really like the bigger screen on the 11”. Way too expensive for me though.
Yes. I got a 10.5 inch iPad Pro last year. Should have waited, but the new specs and design have me very interested. I know the question "Can it replace a computer" has been asked every year since the beginning, but I honestly think we are finally at the point with the new design/specs that we have an honest argument that it could very well replace a computer. Of course it depends on what you do for work - but I think the average person/professional could easily make the switch. I have a 12 inch MacBook that works great, but my iPad runs circles around it in performance.
I usee to love iPhones and iPads, but Samsung Galaxy and my pixel have passed the iPhone. By a margin. Apple has been playing catch up for at least 3 years now. The iPad looks great. 1000 dollars though? Come on!