Neil Hughes
For the first time ever, Apple's iPad lineup is now available in jumbo-sized storage capacities of 256 gigabytes, for both the 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch form factors.
The iPad Pro lineup is available with 256 gigabytes in the 9.7-inch size for $899. Adding cellular connectivity ups the price to $1,029.
And the 12.9-inch iPad Pro has also been given a new 256-gigabyte storage option starting at $1099. Adding cellular to that model brings in a top-tier price of $1,229.
With the new flagship 9.7-inch model being rebranded as iPad Pro, the iPad Air 2 still remains, but carries a lower $399 entry price for 16 gigabytes of storage. Users can get 64 gigabytes for $499, but the 128-gigabyte iPad Air 2 has been discontinued.
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Neil, both of your new iPad pro articles have f'd up capacity and pricing info, unless you're offering as apple insider exclusive pricing!!
256 GB is still only about half as much storage as the typical 5 year old PC that Phil suggested it can replace. The iPad Pro with Pencil is amazing and can do so many more things than an old Windows laptop. I guess if you buy some extra iCloud space you don't need as much local storage. I have a 64 GB iPad but it is not even half full because I don't use it very much and I only have the default iCloud storage which also goes mostly unused. I still prefer a full computer. I have the iMac 5K and a 15" rMBP, but the new iPad Pro is tempting. At least it still has a 3.5 mm audio jack.
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How much space does the OS take up compared to Windows? How much space for the typical app?
Oh my, the storage increment is quite a markup from the cost of an external SSD.
To start with the 16GB starting storage for iOS devices is too small, 32GB should be todays minimum.
Then the cost increment for more storage could be "just a bit" lower, considering SSD costs today !
PC replacement my ass.