New iPad Pro with M2

Apple announced the new iPad Pro with the M2 chip on the 19th. The lineup includes 11-inch and 12.9-inch models, and the Apple Store price starts at $799 for the 11-inch Wi-Fi model and $999  for the Wi-Fi + cellular model. The 12.9-inch Wi-Fi starts at $1,099 , and the Wi-Fi + cellular model starts at $1,299.

New iPad Pro with M2 chip

Equipped with high-speed wireless connection of Wi-Fi 6E (US), advanced mobile display, camera, Face ID, Thunderbolt, 4-speaker audio system, etc.

The display has not changed significantly from the M1-equipped iPad Pro. The 12.9-inch model is equipped with a 2,732 x 2,048 dot "Liquid Retina XDR" display. It is divided into mini LEDs and 2,596 direct-type local dimming zones, and the brightness of each zone is adjusted for each display content. The peak brightness is 1,600nit, the contrast ratio is 1,000,000:1, and it also supports ProMotion driven by 120Hz.

The 11-inch model uses a Liquid Retina display. The peak brightness is 600nit, and it also uses P3's wide color gamut, True Tone, and ProMotion. The resolution is 2,388 x 1,668 dots (264ppi).

Equipped with an M2 chip for improved performance. It also supports ProRes video shooting in combination with a new media engine, image signal processor, and advanced camera. ProRes video transcoding is also up to 3x faster, enabling 'content creators to shoot, edit and publish cinema-quality video in the field with a single device.'

Storage can be selected from 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB. Memory 128/256/512GB model is 8GB, 1/2TB model is 16GB. The OS is iPad OS 16. The color is two colors of space gray and silver.

The wireless LAN supports Wi-Fi 6E and supports downloads of up to 2.4 Gbps, which is twice as fast as before. The cellular model supports 5G (sub-6GHz, mmWave4) and can be used with many 5G networks around the world.

Enhance your Apple Pencil experience

The second-generation Apple Pencil ($129), which is sold separately, can detect up to 12mm above the display, so users can see a preview of the mark before applying it. Therefore, it is possible to sketch and draw illustrations with high precision.

For example, when you bring your Apple Pencil closer to the screen in Scribble, the text field will automatically grow to convert your handwriting to text faster. Third-party apps can also use this new feature to create new marking and drawing experiences.

The front is equipped with a 12-megapixel sensor and an ultra-wide-angle camera with a viewing angle of 122 degrees. It supports a "center frame" that automatically adjusts the pan so that the user does not deviate from the center of the frame during a video call, and can be used with FaceTime and video conferencing apps.

The back is equipped with a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 10-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, which supports up to 2x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom. It also supports ProRes video recording up to 4K/30fps (1080p/30fps for the 128GB model).

The connection terminal supports wired communication of up to 40 Gbps with a Thunderbolt / USB 4 port. In addition to connecting external storage and docks, it also supports display output to Pro Display XDR.

Supports Stage Manager, which automatically organizes applications and windows, makes switching between tasks quick and easy and supports 6K display output by the end of the year. You will be able to work while displaying up to 4 apps on the iPad and up to 4 apps on the external display. In addition to the second-generation Apple Pencil, accessories include the Magic Keyboard ($299 to $349).

The external dimensions are 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm for the 11-inch model and 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.4 mm for the 12.9-inch model. Weight is 466g (Wi-Fi) / 468g (cellular) for 11 type. 12.9 type is 682g (Wi-Fi) / 684g (cellular).

The home button disappears from iPad

The 10th generation iPad will also be released on October 26th. The screen size has been increased from the conventional 10.2 type to the 10.9 type, and the price starts from 68,800 yen for the Wi-Fi model and 92,800 yen for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.

There are four colors, blue, pink, silver, and yellow, and the storage capacity can be selected from 64GB and 256GB. The design has been revamped and evolved into an all-screen design like the iPad Pro and iPad Air. The 10.9-inch display has a resolution of 2,360 x 1,640 dots (264ppi) and brightness of 500nit.

The chip is equipped with A14 Bionic. Touch ID for fingerprint authentication has been moved to the top button of the iPad and can be used to seamlessly unlock the iPad, use Apple Pay, and more. The front camera is placed on the side edge. The charging port is USB-C.

Fanless Apple TV 4K

The new fanless "Apple TV 4K" equipped with the A15 Bionic chip will also be on sale from November 4th. A 64GB model compatible with Wi-FI and a 128GB model compatible with Wi-Fi + wired LAN and mesh network protocol "Thread" are available, and the price is $119 for Wi-Fi and $159 for Wi-Fi + Ethernet model.

The CPU performance is up to 50% faster than the previous generation, and the A15 Bionic is installed to make it fanless. The attached remote control "Siri Remote" has the same design and functions as the previous generation, but the charging terminal has been changed from Lightning to USB-C.

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