Apple has unleashed its new iPad lineup on the UAE, promising a bevy of sleek hardware, performance upgrades, and accessories – if your wallet can stomach the price of admission, that is.
The newest iPad Pro and redesigned iPad Air are up for pre-order and will hit stores on May 15th.
The new OLED iPad Pro 2024
First, the heavyweight contender: the 11-inch iPad Pro starts at a cheeky AED 4,199 for the Wi-Fi version and AED 4,999 if you need the dubious pleasure of cellular connectivity.
The 13-inch version requires you to fork over AED 5,499 for Wi-Fi or AED 6,299 for cellular.
Both boast the vaunted M4 chip, bringing a new standard to tablet computing, and feature a tantalizing Ultra Retina XDR display that’ll burn through your favorite Netflix shows with the fervor of a kid on a sugar high.
The now larger iPad Air 2024
Meanwhile, the iPad Air lineup comes in as the comparatively “affordable” option, with the 11-inch model starting at AED 2,499 for Wi-Fi and AED 3,099 if you want to revel in data everywhere you go.
The larger 13-inch model asks AED 3,299 for the Wi-Fi version and AED 3,899 for cellular. With the M2 chip nestled under its frame, it’s a capable performer for casual work or the odd doodle.
Accessories maketh the gadget
Then we have the accessories, because a new iPad is nothing without extra add-ons. The new Apple Pencil Pro will cost you AED 529 for some seriously creative doodling.
The Magic Keyboard has a fresh layout with function keys, trackpad, and a choice of finishes. It’ll set you back AED 1,199 or AED 1,399 for the 11-inch and 13-inch models, respectively.
Ultimately, it’s a sophisticated, if extravagant, package of high-resolution screens, dazzling processors, and a magic wand-like stylus.
Whether this will have you whipping out your credit card or just shaking your head at the nerve of it all is up to you. But either way, Apple’s latest iPads have landed in the UAE, and the tablet market ever won’t be the same.