iPad 10: cheap, but without power supply

Apple has secretly reduced the prices of its cheapest tablets. again Manufacturer’s website As can be seen, the 10th generation iPad, which hit the market in October 2022, now costs only 399 euros in the entry-level version with a (modest) 64 GB of storage. Apple was previously charging 429 euros from spring 2024, which in turn was significantly cheaper than the previous starting price of 579 euros at the start of sales two years ago.

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In the European Union and Great Britain

But as nice as the recent price cut to less than 400 euros might be, Apple is also taking something away from customers. A look at the scope of delivery reveals that, apart from the tablet itself, the packaging only includes a (braided and therefore more durable) USB-C charging cable. The previously “free” charging adapter with 20 watts and USB-C has been canceled without replacement in the EU and Great Britain. This is – at least supposedly – ​​done for environmental reasons, after all, the reasoning is that many users have had USB-C power supplies at home for a long time.

This is a loss of at least 25 euros for the customer. it costs this much 20 Watt USB-C Power AdapterIf you buy it directly from Apple. This means that if you can demonstrate knowledge of mathematics from primary school, the savings for the iPad 10 will be reduced to only 5 euros. MacRumors estimates that this measure will be linked to future EU regulations on e-waste have to do it Maybe, but the bottom line is that as many devices as possible should have a USB-C port, which the entire iPad line-up now does. The removal of the power supply now applies to all iPads that Apple currently has on the market – including the iPad Pro with the M4 SoC, which is available for only 1199 euros.

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It’s worth taking a look at the price comparison

The 399 euros that Apple is now asking for the iPad 10 is not necessarily the cheapest price available. that’s how it is heise price comparison It can be seen that even before the cut, individual retailers had devices available for less than 400 euros – depending on the color, this drops to even less than 375 euros.

With a little luck, the packaging will also include a 20-watt power supply since it is an existing device, so you will win twice: a discount down to 399 euros and 25 euros for the “free” power supply. The power supply can of course also be used for other USB-C devices.

(B.Sc.)