What are we calling the New iPad?

[Willster]

It's the iPad 9 if you include all the others except the mIni's. If you (logically) exclude the two Pro models that makes it the iPad 7. Of course if you exclude the two Airs then it's the iPad 5! If you include the mini's as well as all the others that would be unlucky 13 wouldn't it?! I think I prefer iPad5 ... Does my maths even add up?

 

[twerppoet]

Apple would probably prefer we call it the iPad then specify the year it was released (2017), and the month of season if there is still any confusion. This is what they've been doing with the MacBook and MacBook Pro's, since about forever.

They tried this with the iPad 3, calling it just the new iPad when released. It didn't take. This time with the confusion of Air, Pro modles all they've got a better chance of making it stick.

So, it would be the 2017 9.7" iPad.

 

[giradman]

Well, since there is a 'Pro' line of models (and a Mini), how about iPad Lite? Dave

 

[J. A.]

Well, since there is a 'Pro' line of models (and a Mini), how about iPad Lite? Dave

Nice idea. Especially because it's a bit "heavier" than the 9.7-inch iPad Pro.

 

[Jupiter7]

The trouble with "Lite" is that it often applies to a free version, with fewer than the optimum functions, or low calorie!

 

[Brian 244]

iPad retro?

 

[giradman]

The trouble with "Lite" is that it often applies to a free version, with fewer than the optimum functions, or low calorie!

OK Jupiter - since this is all in jest (unless Apple execs read our forum - ) - let's use Lyte?

iPad retro?

Brian - you're right - not much of an advance from my Air 2 - how about iPad Relic? Dave

 

[Thomas1977]

How about the iPad naked? Lol.

 

[Jupiter7]

OK Jupiter - since this is all in jest (unless Apple execs read our forum - ) - let's use Lyte?
Oh Dave! I know this is only a bit of fun, but you will know that 'lyte' means something that can be broken down! Sorry to be pedantic.


Brian - you're right - not much of an advance from my Air 2 - how about iPad Relic? Dave

 

[J. A.]

If you don't use it as suffix, it means something completely different:

Possesing of supernatural powers. Noticable above average intelligence, strength, godlike powers, and large amounts of awesomeness. Originally seen in the old testament, derived from Latin.
(Urbandictionary)

 

[Jupiter7]

Okay, lets go with Lyte. My apologies, Dave!

 

[Diane B]

I'll go with Twerpoet and say Ipad 2017. I like the Macbook Pro designations--mine is 2015 (mid LOL) so I know exactly what is meant when someone says 2015--without going into all the specs. But also agree it all gets confusing--I find I have to say Ipad Pro 12.9 to differentiate--not sure when the Ipad Pro 12.9 II comes out LOL. Maybe again a year designation and perhaps + like our phones.

 

[twerppoet]

I wasn't really suggesting a preference; just what I think Apple has in mind. Every since the iPad 3 they've been trying to move the iPad away from the perception that it's like an iPhone and towards the idea that it's something that can replace a laptop for some people. Dumping the number designatiors so that the naming is more MacBook(ish) is one of those moves.

Apple lost the naming battle with the iPad 3. Now they are trying again. With the new Pro models they've got a new, perhaps better argument. Also, as Wilster pointed out, there is no obvious straight line choice for consumers to latch onto as they did with the iPad 3.


Of course, things are a lot less confusing when the community and Apple agree on the name of their products, so I guess I'm not entirely neutral.

 

[Thomas1977]

Oh I know how about the iPad medium?

 

[Willster]

That could work unless they bring out a 10.5" iPad!?