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Apple Event Roundup

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Melody Bot, Oct 30, 2018.

  1. Melody Bot Oct 30, 2018
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    The Verge has a pretty good roundup of the Apple announcements today:


    After a busy fall announcement season, Apple has unveiled what’s expected to be the last of its hardware refreshes this year with the introduction of a new iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini. All new devices are available for preorder today with a ship date of November 7th. Here’s a look at them all.
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    That new iPad sure looks great.

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  2. rushlinburg Oct 30, 2018
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    Maybe it's just my recent disenchantment with Apple products but I really don't find anything about these new releases to write home about. Outside of the usual incremental hardware advances, they haven't really given us anything great. I do, however, appreciate that the new apple pencil looks a little bit easier to hold than the first version.
     
  3. Frank Lapidus Oct 30, 2018
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    I felt that way with the September keynote. And it’s the first time in 4 or so years that I’m not upgrading to the newest iPhone. The new phones are certainly better but nothing geabbed my attention.

    However, I do think today’s event was a success. The new iPad blew my away and am heavily considering upgrading.
     
  4. rushlinburg Oct 30, 2018
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    Are you wanting to upgrade from the previous iPad Pro or one of the other models?
     
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  6. Jason Tate Oct 30, 2018
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    There's nothing incremental about the silicon and camera teams. The A12 is lapping the competition.
     
  7. rushlinburg Oct 30, 2018
    rushlinburg

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    I just went through the phone specs on the website and you're right. It is quite an improvement. I suppose most of my issues come with me not feeling as inspired by their products as I once did. I am definitely not qualified enough to make claims on the technical aspects of the machines.
     
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  8. disambigujason Oct 30, 2018
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    I certainly don’t doubt the quality of the technical advances, but I think for anyone less than a professional user it’s easy to see why one wouldn’t be blown away by it. In the end an iPad is an iPad. Interestingly enough I thought the new iPhones were the first since my first iPhone (4s) to really wow me, and since I use my iPad way more than my phone, I really like the bigger screen on the 11”. Way too expensive for me though.
     
  9. Frank Lapidus Oct 31, 2018
    Frank Lapidus

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    Yes. I got a 10.5 inch iPad Pro last year. Should have waited, but the new specs and design have me very interested.

    I know the question "Can it replace a computer" has been asked every year since the beginning, but I honestly think we are finally at the point with the new design/specs that we have an honest argument that it could very well replace a computer.

    Of course it depends on what you do for work - but I think the average person/professional could easily make the switch.

    I have a 12 inch MacBook that works great, but my iPad runs circles around it in performance.
     
  10. j0hnnyrt Oct 31, 2018
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    The Mac Mini is back!
     
  11. AMC Oct 31, 2018
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    I usee to love iPhones and iPads, but Samsung Galaxy and my pixel have passed the iPhone. By a margin. Apple has been playing catch up for at least 3 years now.
    The iPad looks great. 1000 dollars though? Come on!