Apple Event - May 7, 2024 (New iPads!)

[Ilya]

Starts shortly! 10 AM EDT - 7 AM PDT


View: https://youtu.be/f1J38FlDKxo

 

[Ilya]

My 10-year old iPad Air is still working well, but it is definitely showing its age: slow for modern apps and limited on memory. It might be time to upgrade! Let’s see what Apple has to offer.

 

[Ilya]

The new iPad Pro looks really interesting!

 

[Bruce]

Too bad the Air has the M2, I would of bought one with the M3, then given my ipad pro with the M2 to my daughter.

Also would not mind the little lighter weight.

 

[Ilya]

Order placed!
Should be here next Wednesday!

 

[Bruce]

Order placed!
Should be here next Wednesday!

What did you order?

For myself, I know I do not need the new Pro, but I will still purchase it for that .1” and the M4.

 

[navychop]

I oughta pull out our old iPad 3 and see if it’s good for anything.

 

[Ilya]

I am getting 11” Pro with M4, 1TB WiFi.
I don’t really need 1TB today, but I know I would regret going with anything less a few years from now. Hopefully it lasts 10 years, like my previous one.

 

[Bruce]

I am getting 11” Pro with M4, 1TB WiFi.
I don’t really need 1TB today, but I know I would regret going with anything less a few years from now. Hopefully it lasts 10 years, like my previous one.

I have 2TB with my current pro, definitely do not need that much since I no longer travel, did not need it even then.

 

[Ilya]

View: https://youtu.be/UjmaxCyJBc4

 

[klang]

I ordered a new 11" Air. Decent trade-in on my current Air. Delivery next Wednesday.

 

[Ilya]

Notice that there are two versions of the M4 chip:


Models with 256GB or 512GB storage:

• 9-core CPU with 3 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores
• 10-core GPU
• Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
• 16-core Neural Engine
• 120GB/s memory bandwidth
• 8GB RAM

Models with 1TB or 2TB storage:

• 10-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores
• 10-core GPU
• Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
• 16-core Neural Engine
• 120GB/s memory bandwidth
• 16GB RAM

 

[harshness]

I oughta pull out our old iPad 3 and see if it’s good for anything.

Doorbell monitor?

 

[Foxbat]

I looked at the 13” iPad Air as a possible improvement for my Mother-in-Law with eyesight issues. The larger screen real estate would allow for larger icons and clearer text. The downside would be the increased weight, fingerprint reader/screen button, and smaller bezels.

Plus, she would need all new charging cables and plugs. Too bad this won’t be available in time for Mothers Day.

 

[Ronnie-]

While I don't need more power than my latest mini provides (for what I use it for), I would have welcomed the m series chip in it as an update. That and face id


Maybe in a few years.

 

[Bruce]

Notice that there are two versions of the M4 chip:


Models with 256GB or 512GB storage:

• 9-core CPU with 3 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores
• 10-core GPU
• Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
• 16-core Neural Engine
• 120GB/s memory bandwidth
• 8GB RAM

Models with 1TB or 2TB storage:

• 10-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores
• 10-core GPU
• Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
• 16-core Neural Engine
• 120GB/s memory bandwidth
• 16GB RAM

Well that makes some of the decisions easier, would have to be a 1TB at least.

Amazon does not have it up for sale yet, get better CC points when I purchase from there.

Also, any difference in the 13” Air with the M2, for example does the 1TB have a slightly better processor like the new pro?

 

[Ilya]

Also, any difference in the 13” Air with the M2, for example does the 1TB have a slightly better processor like the new pro?

It doesn’t look like. Just one M2 chip option listed:

• 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
• 10-core GPU
• 16-core Neural Engine
• 100GB/s memory bandwidth
• 8GB RAM

 

[navychop]

How do these compare with what’s in current iPhones?

 

[Ilya]

How do these compare with what’s in current iPhones?

M2 and M4 have more cores (both CPU and GPU) than the A17 in the iPhone 15. So if an app can take advantage of that, it should run much faster on the iPad.

A17 pro (iPhone 15 Pro Max)

• 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
• 6-core GPU
• 16-core Neural Engine

 

[Ilya]

View: https://youtu.be/-T0MGehwWvE