Apple's new iPad is fine, but it's no Chromebook killer

If you thought Apple's new iPad would be the one to finally challenge Google's Chromebooks in the education market, you'll probably be disappointed with the new 9.7-inch iPad that Apple announced Tuesday. 

Although the new tablet adds support for Apple Pencil at a fraction of the cost of the cheapest iPad Pro ($650), the new 9.7-inch iPad doesn't beat Chromebooks on the one thing that matters most to schools: price.

To recap, here are the main differences between the new 9.7-inch iPad and the previous generation:

• it supports Apple Pencil

• it has the A10 Fusion chip 

• it comes in a new shade of gold that's slightly pinker (though not as pink as the original rose gold) Read more...