“Terrible” device??? Hardly lmao.

Overpriced, sure. $400 would be reasonable imo. The keyboard case is crazy expensive too, I’ll give ya that.

But for the rest…laminated screen is hardly relevant to the average user, especially for the base level iPad. Also makes repairs cheaper and easier.

The Apple Pencil move was boneheaded, yes, but if you’re looking for a tablet for art or productivity, you should not be looking at the base model iPad.

All in all, compared to the 9th gen, you’re getting a completely modernized redesign of the tablet, a bump in the processor, a larger screen, better and landscape cameras, landscape speakers, USB-C, and 5G if you opt for cellular.

Is it the iPad for everyone? No. But if you’re coming from an old device, are not interested in accessories like the keyboard/pencil, and mainly use your iPad for light activities such as watching shows, taking video calls, and gaming, the 10th gen is not a bad pick at all if you don’t mind spending the extra $$$.