iFixit tears down new iPad, finds parts from Air 1 and 2

30 March 2017
The new iPad packs the display and battery from the original iPad Air and fingerprint sensor from Air 2.

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  • Anonymous
  • P@Y
  • 03 Apr 2017

Anonymous, 01 Apr 2017Apple's recycled ipad is the cheapest ipad ever. Samsung's ... moreI won't disagree to you.

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    • Anonymous
    • pYg
    • 01 Apr 2017

    Joselius, 31 Mar 2017Apple recycle ipad, "Wow, innovation!" Samsung recycle N... moreApple's recycled ipad is the cheapest ipad ever. Samsung's recycled phone is the most expensive ever.

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      • AnonD-632062
      • J7S
      • 01 Apr 2017

      Using recycled components and saving money on new R&D helped Apple keep the cost down. It's bad for those wanting cutting-edge innovation but it's good for those looking for lower-priced tablets.

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        • AnonD-638825
        • 3ZP
        • 31 Mar 2017

        Joselius, 31 Mar 2017Apple recycle ipad, "Wow, innovation!" Samsung recycle N... moreWell one was problematic and the other one not so much, but i guess a 2nd chance if always doable for a company like Samsung.

          AnonD-638825, 30 Mar 2017Its good when a company recycles their previous products ma... moreApple recycle ipad, "Wow, innovation!"

          Samsung recycle Note7, "OMG, dont come to my country!"

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            • AnonD-634681
            • 3DR
            • 31 Mar 2017

            "come on guys we need some good ideas!"

            "I know! lets take two of our ipads we've already made..... AND PUT THEM TOGETHER"

            "wow, genius"

            waste waste waste of money

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              • .alpha
              • ytx
              • 31 Mar 2017

              This is the low end iPad. High end iPad will be revealed later this year. For $330, this is an incredible deal.

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                • AnonD-568493
                • fjR
                • 31 Mar 2017

                Anonymous, 31 Mar 2017I wonder how after years and years of patterns from Apple, ... moreGo buy lots of overpriced Apple products.... It's good for you

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                  • Anonymous
                  • 3Y2
                  • 31 Mar 2017

                  I wonder how after years and years of patterns from Apple, so called analysts get so much wrong time and time again.

                  1. Apple is rumoured to bring a new form factor iPad Pro soon (most say April), with a new design.

                  2. Apple is using existing factories, to produce a simplified line of the existing iPad, with slight tweaks here and there. They did it with iPhone SE, iPad mini 4 etc.

                  The ridiculous comments from Apple haters, and equally zealous Apple fans point only to one thing. Lack of reading. Read more, it's good for you.

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                    • Yuge Truth
                    • yAL
                    • 31 Mar 2017

                    Ipads are not selling that well. Using existing inventories & repackage it as a new product is a very clever move from apple.

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                      • t7X
                      • 31 Mar 2017

                      Note7 owner, 30 Mar 2017Won't be upgrading my Galaxy S7 to the S8, but instead will... moreGood one. The S8 is basically just an S7 with a bigger screen and with an ackwardly placed fingerprint scanner. The cameras are the same as well. And the battery life is going to be worse, because of the same battery capacity.

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                        • AnonD-654964
                        • t7X
                        • 31 Mar 2017

                        Can you believe this comments from apple fans?

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                          • Anonymous
                          • GwU
                          • 30 Mar 2017

                          AnonD-638825, 30 Mar 2017Its good when a company recycles their previous products ma... moreYes, they are finding new ways to create value. The market loves it.

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                            • AnonD-558092
                            • 6Ba
                            • 30 Mar 2017

                            So it is basically a cheap refurb device with unsold iPads.

                              Won't be upgrading my Galaxy S7 to the S8, but instead will pick the new iPad up and with extra money go on a quick weekend getaway.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • 3SL
                                • 30 Mar 2017

                                A fine cheap iPad, it is just a bit pricey in Europe (€ 399) but I think at least in the USA it is a great deal for what you get

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                                  • AnonD-638825
                                  • 3ZP
                                  • 30 Mar 2017

                                  Its good when a company recycles their previous products materials and matterful imprints\pieces, but Apple seems to do it a little bit more often than expected.