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Hard to say without knowing the component cost, but I would really like a non backfacing camera (or very cheap back camera) option in the future.

I could see myself having a beefy desktop, this iPad with the keyboard, and my phone. But if you're not into the whole AR-scene, the camera seems redundant as I always have my phone with me.

But I guess there's not enough people like me to justify that model...

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> I would really like a non backfacing camera

I'm fine with a backfacing camera. I'm not a fan of a camera that protrudes.

What I really want to see is a (non-protruding) back camera in the centre and with a wide enough lens to be able to see through the screen 1:1 while pointing at a surface.

It would enable way more YouTube creators to be able to see properly while they’re recording.

Keep in mind though that this pricing is not about the unit cost, but more about marketing it as a premium device.

Even with no camera on the back the price would be the same, they may or may not even justify it with improving a different component.

Yes! I'm currently deciding between the new ReMarkable2 and an iPad Pro. Having a cheaper iPad Pro without these AR/Camera-Stuff as an option would make this decision easier.

There's three of them already: iPad, iPad Air and iPad Mini.

What about the last generation iPad Pro?

I'm in the same boat. While I much prefer the more natural feel of the ReMarkable, I want to use apps like GoodNote that allow for a seamless transition between typing and handwriting, and let you move around images that you've drawn in your notes.

I'd be curious to hear what criteria you're using to make your decision.

Just get the 3rd generation iPad Pro on the inevitable discount when the new one becomes widely available, or refurbished units when people start using the trade-in program to upgrade.

The Remarkable2 seems rather expensive at $400 for a monochrome device that isn't as versatile as an iPad, let alone an iPad Pro.

I agree. Taking photos with an iPad looks so ridiculous anyhow; the photo in the press release where they're using the thing to do a photoshoot is really bizarre.

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