- Apple iPad 2017 version is up for pre-order via Flipkart
- It will be start shipping in India from April 14, 2017
- Currently, Only 32GB (WiFi only) and 128GB (WiFi + 4G) listed on seller’s website
Apple announced a new tablet called iPad 9.7, last month, successor of iPad air 2 which was introduced back in 2014. It is now available for pre-order in India via Flipkart. The new Apple tab comes with same a 9.7-inch fully laminated Retina display but an upgraded chipset Apple A9 paired with PowerVR GT7600 hexa-core GPU.
It has a 8-megapixel camera and a 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD front camera. Touch ID fingerprint sensor mounted on front. In terms of storage, it come in two variant, one with 32GB storage and another one with 128GB storage coupled with 2GB RAM. It runs on latest iOS 10.3 based on Apple’s custom UI.
Apple iPad 9.7 (2017) tablet key specs
| Display | 9.7 inches 1536 x 2048 pixels, IPS LCD |
| SIM | Single , 4G LTE (only LTE variant) |
| OS | iOS 10.3 |
| Chipset | Apple A9 |
| CPU | ODual-core 1.84 GHz (Twister) |
| GPU | PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) |
| Memory | 2GB RAM, 32/128GB storage |
| Card Slot | no |
| Primary Camera | 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm, autofocus |
| Secondary Camera | 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
| Battery | 32.4-watt-hour, non-removable |
Pricing and Availability
The new 9.7-inch iPad comes in silver, gold and space gray color options and will be available via Flipkart. As of now, Only the 32GB (WiFi only) and 128GB (WiFi + 4G) variants are up for pre-order and will start shipping from April, 14 in India. Prices are given below:
| Model | Price |
| Apple iPad 9.7-inch 32GB (Wi-Fi only) | 28,900 INR |
| Apple iPad 9.7-inch 128GB (Wi-Fi+4G) | 47,900 INR |
| Apple iPad 9.7-inch 128GB (Wi-Fi only) | 36,900 INR |
| Apple iPad 9.7-inch 32GB (Wi-Fi+4G) | 39,900 INR |
