Review: Apple's 2017 9.7" iPad with A9 CPU isn't a game-changer, but it isn't supposed to be The 2017 9.7-inch iPad isn't intended to revolutionize Apple's tablet offerings, but it does go a long way to unifying the product line, and paving the way for the future of the platform — all starting at just $329. Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 34