Apple has announced the new iPad mini, iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro. In Japan, only the iPad mini has increased in price, while the MacBook Pro and iMac remain at their current prices. Pre-orders open on the 29th and the products launch on the 6th.
Apple announced three new products on 28 October: the iPad mini, iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro. The announcement was made in a news release. Pre-orders open in Japan on 29 October, and the launch date is Friday, 6 November.
In a comparison of prices, the 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at ¥339,800 and the iMac at ¥249,800, with both prices unchanged from the current models. The iPad mini, by contrast, starts at ¥119,800, up from ¥99,800 for the current model.
The reported specifications for the iPad mini include an 8.5-inch OLED display, a thickness of 5.4mm, a weight of 255g and IP67 water and dust resistance. It is powered by the A20 Pro chip and does not support 120Hz display output. The MacBook Pro and iMac have updated internals, but retain the same exterior design as the previous models, with updates limited to the chips and connectivity.
In summary, the iPad mini's price increase stands out, while the MacBook Pro and iMac remain at the same prices despite performance improvements. Overall, the products have been upgraded, but the price changes are uneven.