Editorial Apple announces new iPad aimed at education

[Becky]

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Apple announces new iPad aimed at education - Apple announced details of their 6th generation iPad at an event in Chicago this week

Apple hosted their Spring 2018 event yesterday at a school in Chicago, where they unveiled details of their latest product – a new 9.7 inch iPad which features Apple Pencil support. This will be Apple’s 6th generation of the iPad, excluding the Apple iPad Air and iPad Air 2. The new tablet has been designed with teachers and students in mind, but will be available to everyone. Prices start at $329 USD / £319 GBP for the WiFi only, 32GB version. As this new tablet is aimed at education,...

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[Abraham Andres Luna]

OK if Apple was really targeting this to schools, why would they price it at 350? Shouldn't it be priced at 150? Apple is too expensive.

 

[Becky]

OK if Apple was really targeting this to schools, why would they price it at 350? Shouldn't it be priced at 150? Apple is too expensive.

It's only $299 USD for schools, and I think it's less if they buy in bulk. I agree though, it's still expensive. That's Apple though