Apple Announces New iPad Pro with Trackpad Support And New Keyboard Cover

[digitalrelic]

https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/18/...-new-ipad-pro-price-release-date-availability

Both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch sizes look identical to last year's models, but there's a new processor and new camera system inside them both. Apple's headline feature is that it has a LIDAR scanner to go along with its camera for depth sensing and AR, but what most people are going to notice is that very new keyboard that you can get with it.

The keyboard unfolds and elevates the iPad to a more comfortable viewing position, as you can see above. It also has a trackpad on it. Apple says, "Rather than copying the experience from macOS®, trackpad support has been completely reimagined for iPad. As users move their finger across the trackpad, the pointer elegantly transforms to highlight user interface elements." You can see very brief examples of it in use in the video below.

Apple is calling it a "Magic Keyboard," matching the branding it recently used on the redesigned and improved MacBook keyboard. It is backlit, supports USB-C passthrough charging, and has a "smooth angle adjustment." Unfortunately, it won't be available until May, but it will be compatible with last year's iPad Pros as well. And speaking of "unfortunately," it will cost a whopping $299 for the 11-inch model and $349 for the 12.9-inch version.

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[BoosterDuck]

thank you for innovating yet again Tim Cook

 

[Sir Hound]

Looks great, my next computer might actually be an iPad if they sort out a code editor and terminal.

 

[darkwing]

my 2018 iPad laughs

 

[pxleyes]

thank you for innovating yet again Tim Cook

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It's the Taco Bell school of innovation. Take the same set of ingredients and just mix up the combination.

 

[iFirez]

Tempted to upgrade my current 12.9-inch actually. I love the new keyboard.

 

[Deleted member 32822]

I want an iPad Pro to draw with, but I barely draw in the first place, lol. First world problems.

 

[UltimusXI]

Cool, seems like they're announcing the products that were rumored to be announced on March 31 early (and spread out?). Now announce the iPhone SE2 / 9 next, please!

 

[Draper]

Whoa, I like

 

[gabdeg]

Still no mini-LED. Please free us from gray black levels on iPads and MacBooks. At least that LIDAR scanner finally makes an appearance.

 

[F34R]

Goodness on the prices on the keyboard!!

 

[Shodan14]

Ah yes, the Apple Surface.

 

[hitme]

 

[darkwing]

Goodness on the prices on the keyboard!!

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how much is it?

 

[ara]

I would love this, but the keyboard is way too fucking expensive.

 

[Timbuktu]

Still no mini-LED. Please free us from gray black levels on iPads and MacBooks. At least that LIDAR scanner finally makes an appearance.

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Is there still another model expected in the pipeline? I remember hearing about that.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

That keyboard looks nice.

 

[Deleted member 49611]

They have also updated the MacBook Air...if any one is interested.

 

[Maximum Spider]

I want an iPad Pro to draw with, but I barely draw in the first place, lol. First world problems.

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This is me but what else can I do? Fucking paper and pencils?

 

[Yerffej]

It's time to upgrade from my 2015 iPad Pro.

 

[digitalrelic]

They have also updated the MacBook Air.

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Yes, and it sounds terrific. Scissor-switch keyboard returns, now up to 256G base storage, now features Intel Iris Plus Graphics, starting price of $999.

 

[Deleted member 7082]

Drive-by, brainless "innovation" posts, check.

 

[JJH]

Holy shit at those keyboard prices.

 

[hwalker84]

Wow at the price.

 

[iFirez]

$300 for a keyboard... wow

 

[Chasing]

This came out of nowhere for me. Time to finally upgrade from my gen 1 pro.

 

[FirstBlood]

lol that keyboard is $300 gtfo.

(kinda want one though)

 

[Lump]

I want that keyboard, but not $349 want. Glad it's compatible with my 2018 Pro though - definitely not feeling a need to upgrade it.

 

[Aleh]

Drive-by, brainless "innovation" posts, check.

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You'd think a tech oriented enthusiast forum would be better than this

 

[secretanchitman]

Nice. Just need to know if the base models have 6GB of RAM or is it limited to the 1TB model again!

 

[spam flakes]

I could upgrade my 2017 10.5" iPad Pro, but do I really need to?

No, but I kinda want to

 

[Yerffej]

I want that keyboard, but not $349 want. Glad it's compatible with my 2018 Pro though - definitely not feeling a need to upgrade it.

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Yeah I wouldn't if I had a 2018. I have a first gen tho and Procreate is doing a number on my battery life. I want the not insanely dumb charging Apple Pencil too.

 

[Deleted member 13645]

Damn, I'd love a touchpad for my Pro. May hold my nose at the cost and pick up that keyboard

 

[hitme]

Three years from now..

"Keyboard not compatible with 2023 iPad".

 

[Deleted member 198]

That keyboard is more expensive than a second iPad.

 

[Deleted member 49611]

Yes, and it sounds terrific. Scissor-switch keyboard returns, now up to 256G base storage, now features Intel Iris Plus Graphics, starting price of $999.

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I've been wanting a Mac again for a while. Kinda tempted now they finally have quad core option on it.

Is 8GB ram fine on Mac OS?? I was thinking upgrading it to 16GB.

 

[RellikSK]

Every iPadPro does seem to get closer to the idea of replacing a laptop.

 

[ZeroX]

The new keyboard is compatible with the previous gen iPad Pro btw

I've been saying I want a new iPad Pro for so long now, and that I'd immediately buy it but why/what the fuck is an A12Z. I need the details. I just assumed it would be an A13X like they've done in the past.

 

[kambaybolongo]

If they're going to charge that much for a keyboard there needs to at least be some guarantee of forward compatibility.

 

[DrFunk]

Looks nice....$299/$349 for a keyboard though? 0_o

 

[digitalrelic]

I've been wanting a Mac again for a while. Kinda tempted now they finally have quad core option on it.

Is 8GB ram fine on Mac OS?? I was thinking upgrading it to 16GB.

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8GB is fine today, but if you want to hang onto it for 5+ years I think 16GB makes more sense. And I'd upgrade the i3 to an i5 as well.

 

[SquirrelSaysNuts]

And it comes with a stand!? Bargain!

 

[Cronogear]

The keyboard costs more than a base iPad.

 

[8byte]

Jesus Christ at that keyboard price. And I thought $100 for a basic magic keyboard was insane. I guess that means mouse support isn't getting improved. Bummer.

 

[Lump]

I've been wanting a Mac again for a while. Kinda tempted now they finally have quad core option on it.

Is 8GB ram fine on Mac OS?? I was thinking upgrading it to 16GB.

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I bit the bullet in 2013 on my MacBook Air to get 8GB then, and it's still a great machine to this day.

8GB is fine for now, but if you want something that lasts you seven years, you want to pump up that RAM.

 

[gabdeg]

Is there still another model expected in the pipeline? I remember hearing about that.

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I think the fact that they put this out confirms that it'll take a while before another update. It also has a weird A12Z chip instead of A13X.

 

[ara]

You'd think a tech oriented enthusiast forum would be better than this

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Apple brings out the inner child in many. In other words, these threads are always full of embarrassing shitposting.

 

[kiguel182]

Yay, the keyboard is compatible with last years model! But man, that price... Not sure I can justify that...

 

[Deleted member 9241]

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[grmlin]

Why is everyone so excited about a touchpad? Did they announce any major improvements in touchpad+keyboard control in iPad OS, too?