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Apple Unveils New Low-Cost 10.2-inch iPad Starting at $329

Apple today announced a new seventh-generation low-cost iPad with a bigger 10.2-inch Retina display than the previous generation.

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The new ‌iPad‌ includes an A10 Fusion chip, support for the first-gen Apple Pencil, and a Smart Connector for attaching Apple's Smart Keyboard.

"The new iPad packs even more value into our most popular and affordable iPad model featuring a bigger 10.2-inch Retina display, support for Apple Pencil and for the first time, the full-size Smart Keyboard," said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Product Marketing. “The new iPad was built to run iPadOS, which introduces powerful new ways to multitask, manage and mark up documents, use Apple Pencil and view more information at a glance on a redesigned Home screen. This new iPad with iPadOS takes everything people love about our most popular iPad and makes it even better for creating, learning, working and playing."

The new seventh-generation ‌iPad‌ comes in silver, space gray and gold finishes in 32GB and 128GB configurations. ‌iPad‌ starts at $329 for the Wi-Fi model and $459 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.

Apple's most affordable ‌iPad‌, which is made from 100 percent recycled aluminum for the first time, starts shipping September 30, and orders start today.

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Top Rated Comments

88 months ago
It’s a good entry level iPad. Still haters gotta hate.
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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88 months ago
At this point this very keynote will go down as the worst in history
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Christian 5G Avatar
88 months ago
I’m keeping my 6th gen, thx Apple
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
88 months ago
That's innovation.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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88 months ago
Oh this is GREAT for young artists. A slightly bigger screen on the lowest end iPad is very good news!
shocked people can hate on this--it's an amazing buy! And pencil 1 is still great
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
88 months ago
I can now retire my iPad 2.
My sister is still using my iPad 2 as a facebook live streamer and mini TV. It's a great device that hopefully will last a few more years.
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