Cheapest iPad up 40% in five months to 31,999 TL in Turkey

Apple has raised iPad prices in Turkey. The increase affects the iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro series, while the new iPad mini appears on the list at 48,999 TL.

According to the information available, the cheapest iPad has become 40 percent more expensive in just five months, a sign of how quickly the entry-level model's price has climbed. Below are the old and new prices for each model.

The updated iPad price list

Under the new list, the iPad rises from 29,999 TL to 31,999 TL. The iPad Air goes from 47,999 TL to 52,499 TL. The increases are steeper in the Pro line: the 11-inch iPad Pro climbs from 77,999 TL to 85,999 TL, and the 13-inch iPad Pro from 92,999 TL to 107,999 TL.

The new iPad mini is on sale from 48,999 TL. No earlier price was provided for this model, so its increase cannot be compared as a percentage. In pricing terms it sits just below the iPad Air's new tag and well above the entry-level iPad.

Increases vary by model

In absolute terms, the hikes differ from model to model. The iPad went up by 2,000 TL, the iPad Air by 4,500 TL, the 11-inch iPad Pro by 8,000 TL and the 13-inch iPad Pro by 15,000 TL. The largest increase in lira terms came on the most expensive model in the range, which now costs 107,999 TL.

The entry-level iPad now costs 31,999 TL. The 40 percent figure is calculated against the device's price five months ago. With the latest increase, the price moved from 29,999 TL to 31,999 TL; details of the price five months earlier are not included in the information we have.

What the 40 percent rise means

A 40 percent increase in five months for the cheapest iPad makes price tracking even more important for anyone considering a tablet. Because the entry-level model is the most accessible option in the lineup, the rise directly pushes up what buyers pay for the same device.

Apple's iPad family consists of the entry-level iPad, the iPad Air, the compact iPad mini and the iPad Pro models aimed at professional use. With the updated list, the family's retail prices in Turkey have moved to a new level.

Only the current list prices are available. No explanation for the increases has been given, so it is not possible to comment on the reasons behind them.