# High-Performance Entry-Level Tablets The Seventh-Generation iPad is Faster Than a Top-Selling PC By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seventh-generation-ipad References: [apple](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/09/apple-introduces-new-version-of-the-most-popular-ipad-starting-at-329/) [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninthgeneration-ipad) seventh-generation iPad was introduced at the Apple Event 2019, sharing a high-performance tablet that's priced starting at $329. The 10.2-inch Retina display iPad boasts a portable, durable and lightweight design that's made from 100% recycled aluminum and powered by an A10 Fusion chip. Earlier this summer, Apple announced that it would be splitting up iOS, which until now has been the operating system for the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-ipad-air) and the iPad. The seventh-generation iPad will run on [iPadOS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-keyboard-for-ipad), which promises an intuitive new experience for working with multiple files and documents within the same app, using Split View, or even switching between apps with Slide Over. With this next-gen tablet, Apple is focusing on the fact that "the new seventh-generation iPad brings up to two times faster performance over the top-selling Windows PC." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-performance Tablets:** The seventh-generation iPad demonstrates the demand for high-performance tablets that offer faster processing capabilities. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of 100% recycled aluminum in the seventh-generation iPad highlights the growing trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly device manufacturing. - **Enhanced Productivity:** The introduction of iPadOS and its new features for working with multiple files and apps presents an opportunity for improved productivity on tablets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tech Manufacturing:** Companies in the tech manufacturing industry can explore innovative ways to produce high-performance tablets with sustainable materials. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can tap into the demand for tablets with enhanced productivity features to cater to professionals and remote workers. - **Software Development:** The launch of iPadOS opens up avenues for software developers to create applications and tools that maximize productivity on tablets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enabled Mini Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seventhgeneration-ipad-mini.md) - [Playful Immersive Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad.md) - [Ultra-Portable Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-ipad-air.md) - [Elevated AI Performance Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-pro-with-the-m5.md) - [Highly Portable Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-ipad-air.md) - [Computer-Grade Processor Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-ipad-pro.md) - [Featherlight 5G-Enabled Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-air.md) - [Flagship Power-Efficient Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-m4.md) - [Improved Flagship Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-7-tablets.md)