The new base iPad comes with a hefty price tag, confusing the iPad lineup, and leaving the iPad's best-performing price bracket empty. Full story from the iMore Blog...
>>>”Unless Apple is planning a magical $100 price drop on the base iPad next year, the sub-$350 tablet price point is going to have an empty throne. And while there may not be a competitor that takes its place, the $329 iPad will be sorely missed.”<<<
The price bump on the base IPad is unfortunate. That sub $350 made it an excellent value.
Maybe Apple will drop the 10th gen closer down to the $350 when the 11th gen comes out? This will become “around 350” category instead of sub 350. That will keep that lower cost option in the lineup.
This will only happen though if people refuse to buy the iPad at this price point.
If Apple see a huge decline in iPad sales, maybe then they will. Rethink their pricing strategy again.
Unfortunately we all know that people buy Apple devices anyway regardless of the pricing, so basically the sky is the limit for Apple, for now.