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Re:Apple and Consumer Choice by ComputerGuru on Sunday October 01, 2017 @06:40AM (#15377217)
Meh, this has been the problem from day <del>1</del> 2 with the iPad lineup. I'm a developer, I've watched the keynotes, and I couldn't tell you what the current iPad models are or which moniker describes which iPad or which size came first or what model is bigger or which has the latest features just by the names. Pro? Mini? Micro? 2? 3? X? Air?
Re:Apple and Consumer Choice by deergomoo on Sunday October 01, 2017 @08:24AM (#15377534)
I’d say the current line of iPads is fairly simple. They did have the issue iPhones currently have, where there are far too many poorly differentiated models. But today, you have the mini (which considering it’s now only available in a strangely priced 128GB variant, is likely heading for a quiet discontinuation), the “iPad” which is a lower priced, plain-Jane iPad for the vast majority of people, and then two sizes of Pro, which are differentiated by their higher quality screens, beefier specs, four speakers, and Pencil/keyboard support.

I’d go as far as to say it’s the simplest major product line Apple currently runs, as while it’s very similar to the MacBook line, that has the problem of the 12” MacBook, the Air, and the Touch Bar-less 13” Pro all filling basically the same role. Although let’s face it, the only reason the Air still exists is so Apple can say they have a $999 laptop. That thing is starting to become an embarrassment.

Re:Apple and Consumer Choice by pls2halp on Sunday October 01, 2017 @08:19AM (#15377507)
I think it’s just the regular iPad and two or three different Pros. I know the Mini and Air are depreciated.