Sales of the new iPad Pro on the Apple M1 processor will start only on May 21
Last week Apple announced substantially redesigned iPad Pro models. The new 11- and 12.9-inch models received the powerful M1 processor used in the company’s laptops and desktops. Acceptance of pre-orders for both devices will start on April 30. Apple said they would arrive at retail sometime ” in the second half of May .” Reliable analyst Jon Prosser gave the exact dates.
Curiously, the 11- and 12.9-inch versions of the tablet will hit the market one day apart. Prosser says the 12.9-inch iPad Pro will be available for purchase on May 21. Those who like the more compact 11-inch model will have to wait until May 22nd. Curiously, May 22 will be Saturday, and Apple usually refrains from launching new products over the weekend. As a reminder, some Apple suppliers are rumored to be walloped by the global semiconductor shortage. This is precisely the reason for such a large interval between the presentation and the start of sales of new devices.
Recall that the new iPad Pro outwardly practically does not differ from its predecessors. However, they got a completely new platform, represented by the M1 ARM computer chip, and the 12.9-inch version boasts a new Mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR matrix. Professionals will also appreciate the built-in USB-C port with Thunderbolt 4 support, which makes it possible to display the image on an external monitor and connect other external devices.