When Apple launched its $329 9.7-inch iPad last year, it was a play for people who wanted to play with their tablets. With today’s new update, Apple is showing that it’s a great tool for work too.
That’s because Apple is adding support for Apple Pencil to the entry-level iPad, letting users write and draw on their new tablet just like they can on the Pro models. With the same tilt support and pressure sensitivity, Apple has turned its cheapest iPad into a device that’s darn close to the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, which costs nearly twice as much. Here are five reasons you might want to buy a https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-9-7|Apple|9.7-inch iPad|1|Add Link">$329 iPad instead of a https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-pro|Apple|iPad Pro|1|Add Link">$650 iPad Pro.