Roger Fingas
Apple is targeting a Nov. 11 launch date for the iPad Pro, including its Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard accessories, a report said on Friday.
The product will go on sale simultaneously at Apple's online and retail stores, anonymous sources told 9to5Mac. The people didn't mention whether Apple will offer a preorder period — if not, that would break with Apple's normal approach to high-profile launches.
The 11th is a Wednesday, and the Veterans Day holiday in the U.S., which might cast doubt on the rumor. Apple typically avoids holiday launches and most often introduces products on Tuesdays and Fridays.
At its Sept. 9 press event, Apple announced only a broad "November" window for the tablet. The company could be preparing a second announcement with a specifc date.
The iPad Pro will start at $799 for a 32-gigabyte Wi-Fi model, with 128-gigabyte Wi-Fi and cellular models costing $949 and $1,079. The Apple Pencil will be $99, and the Smart Keyboard $169. A fully-equipped Pro could therefore cost $1,347 before any apps or extended warranties.
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Happy birthday to me! Maybe they are saving Tuesday that week for a MacPro refresh?
Wow the comments on Engadget are hilarious. Apparently this device is DOA and no one will buy it because it doesn't run "full" Photoshop. Some serious Microsoft astroturfing there.
Wow the comments on Engadget are hilarious. Apparently this device is DOA and no one will buy it because it doesn't run "full" Photoshop. Some serious Microsoft astroturfing there.
Not surprised either way. The Surface Book is the "in" thing. In light of the recent news of Google merging Chrome / Android, similar to Win10, there are already articles asking / suggesting Apple needs to do the same to stay relevant. Like it or not, there will be more articles like these;
http://theunshut.com/2015/10/30/google-chrome-os-android-apple-next-ios-os-x/
https://techpinions.com/microsofts-surface-book-and-its-impact-on-apple-and-pc-vendors/42217
Not surprised either way. The Surface Book is the "in" thing. In light of the recent news of Google merging Chrome / Android ...
Wow.
Hey Rogifan, you're right about that astroturfing.
Wow.
Hey Rogifan, you're right about that astroturfing.
If you're accusing me of astroturfing, you'd be wrong. I actually agree with Rogifan and basically I'm implying that he better be ready for more of it.