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iPad 9.7" — The new $329 entry-level iPad for students

Amrith

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7yr ago

Apple just announced an entry-level iPad dedicated to students and schools:

✏️ Apple Pencil support

🔋 10-hour battery life

☁️ Free 200GB iCloud storage for students

👨‍🎓 $329 for consumers, $299 for schools

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Nick Abouzeid

Ramp

This isn't a surprising move, but end of the day, teachers will have to pick between the cheaper Chromebooks and a more expensive Apple device. I hope that Apple launches initiatives to discount devices for schools overwhelmingly attended by low-income students - experience with Apple devices is as close to a job requirement as possible for many high-paying jobs in tech, and letting ~$100 determine a student's ability to learn seems shortsighted.

7yr ago

James McKinven

Welder

I think this is a smart update. My mum was about to buy the £339 iPad, but this means she can get one with added functionality for less money!

7yr ago

Niv Dror

VC Puzzle

Been meaning to get a new iPad... Ordered!

7yr ago

Romain

SceneShot

@nivo0o0 same here! My iPad Air 2 is due for a refresh so I can run Arkit and build those "amazing experiences" for kids! I don't really care about True Tone and better camera...

7yr ago