This $450 iPad setup is a better buy than most Chromebooks, here’s why<div class="feat-image">

</div><p>Next year, Apple will be introducing an even more
affordable MacBook model to better compete with Chromebooks. It’s expected to come in around $699, offer an A18 Pro chip, and a 13-inch LCD display. While that’s likely going to be an excellent offering, there’s the simple fact that a lot of people buying Chromebooks are targeting even cheaper price points than that.</p>
<p>Luckily, Apple already has an excellent solution for some of these potential: the iPad, in pairing with a keyboard setup of your choosing.</p>
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This $450 iPad setup is a better buy than most Chromebooks, here’s why