The iPad line remains controversial, and the new iPad launched on the evening of March 4 continues that trend.
Finally, after more than 2 years of waiting, Apple has officially introduced the new basic iPad model, the 11th generation iPad, through a press release. Unlike the recently launched products, this iPad is not equipped with Apple's artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Apple Intelligence. Instead, the new product is only equipped with an upgraded A16 chip and has double the storage capacity, reaching 128 GB.
The product will be officially scheduled from March 12.
The 11th-generation iPad starts at $349 (or VND9,999 million on the Apple Store in Vietnam) and will officially be available on the market on March 12. The product is available in a variety of color options, including blue, pink, gold and silver. Notably, this is the only new iPad model that does not integrate Apple Intelligence AI features, while the previously released iPad Air , Mini and Pro models all support this toolkit.
The $349 price tag is seen as a change for Apple when looking at its predecessor. Specifically, when the 10th generation iPad was launched in 2022 with a more modern design, faster chip and larger screen than the 9th generation. However, its price was higher, up to $449, while Apple continued to sell the 9th generation model for $329, which caused confusion for users about which iPad model was actually basic.
iPad models that Apple currently sells.
Since then, Apple has released several new iPad models, rendering the base model obsolete. Apple recently lowered the price of the 11th-generation iPad to $349. While the iPad lineup is a bit confusing, the good news is that there are no bad iPads. With minor upgrades, the base iPad can still be a good choice for many users.
