Okay, I’ll admit it. When I saw Apple announce those shiny new iPad Pros and iPad Airs last night, my heart skipped a beat. But then I saw the prices… $699 starting price for the Air? $799 for the Pro? And that’s before you even think about adding more storage or cellular connectivity! My wallet whimpered a little, let me tell you.
But here’s the thing: despite the hefty price tag, I totally get why people are going crazy for these things. I mean, a 128GB starting point for the Air? Finally! And that M2 chip? Blazing fast. It’s a shame about the 60Hz screen, especially when you compare it to some of the super smooth Android tablets out there. But still… M2 power in a sleek, portable iPad Air? That’s tempting.
And then there’s the Pro. That M4 chip is an absolute beast! 3nm technology, 10 CPU cores, 10 GPU cores… This thing is a powerhouse. And that “Ultra Retina XDR” display? Forget about it. 1600 nits of brightness? HDR content is going to look insane on this thing. It’s basically a portable studio monitor!
Of course, all this power comes at a price. Literally. That $799 starting price for the 11-inch Pro makes my bank account sweat. And don’t even get me started on the 13-inch model… over $1000? Ouch.
So, the big question: will I actually buy one? Honestly, I’m still on the fence. The sensible part of me knows I could probably get by with my current iPad for a while longer. But the tech enthusiast in me is already picturing myself editing photos and videos on that gorgeous XDR display, all while the M4 chip laughs at my demanding workload.
Ugh, decisions, decisions… What about you? Are you going to take the plunge and grab one of the new iPads? Or are you going to show some restraint (and save some cash) like the sensible folks?