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256GB iPad Pro, 4 months after launch is a kick in the teeth
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I'm not outraged by it, because I thin 128GB is way more then I need. With cloud storage (whether its iCloud, Google, or Dropbox), the need for local storage seems to be diminishing.
And if what I periodically read here is representative, many are up at 3am, on Apple.com, furiously clicking the BUY button to get their new thing before anyone else! Whole threads of them, exchanging buying tips and trading success stories.Early adopters always get screwed. Nothing new here!
Presumably they enjoy that activity? That has to be worth something?
Really, I travel quite a bit and in the Cloud is impractical on so many occasions - I, like many others, need the info resident on the device.
Anyone have any experience with portable storage devices like iexpand: https://www.sandisk.com/ixpandflashdrive. It would seem to be a resonable solution for watching movies on a plane.
There are wireless versions from other manufacturers too.
Anyone?
I'm also interested to hear anyone's experiences. I'm not looking for external storage per se, but rather a back-up device (also what is the experience of restoring from that external device) to move away from backing up using iTunes.
speaking about BS, could you please link me the page on their website where they explain to you their "established policy of not upgrading more than once a year" ? I can't find it
BTW in the rest of the world, the 256 Gb version is not at the same price the 128 Gb version was.
If 128GB was inadequate for your needs then why did you buy one?
Emotionally-driven hyperbole of "being kicked in the teeth" doesn't contribute to a reasonable discussion on the subject.
Oh I get the perspective... there are people who look for reasons to be offended. For something that you say is "one small inconvenience" you sure are emotionally invested in it.
All these posts and all these paragraphs going back and forth and over complicating things and really...it just comes down to this one sentence right here. I think that's a wrap boys. What else is there to say
And if storage is your only concern, sidestepping that the one you purchased must have been suitable to you at the time or why did you buy it, there are a multitude of ways to add extra storage to your device these days. Wireless hard drives/card readers/USB adapters then there's flash drives and card readers which plug directly into the Lightning port. Not as convenient perhaps, but they work and can give you far more storage than you'll ever get in an iPad.
If you travel a lot, then you would have your laptop to sync your iPad data, no? So then you wouldn't have to fill the iPad.
Relax...I agree with you...very uncharacteristic of Apple to launch a 255gb model a scant 4 months later and yes, Apple shafted you.
But at this point, you either sell the 126gb and buy the 256gb or keep the 128gb model and accept things as they are. It sucks, but there it is.
Yup, I plan to keep the 128gb unless there's a massive sale of some kind on the 256gb. Actually I'm beginning to wonder if Apple will decide to refresh the 9.7" iPad Pro with USB3 + fast charge and 4Gb RAM later this year. That would be... Unpleasant for some people
In contrary, most new mobile data plans are not unlimited anymore and the monthly cost is getting higher and higher. So there is still a need for ample local storage.
I use a Kingston MobileLite Wireless G3, it's a great wee device. Long battery life, repeater/router, USB and SD slots and being wireless ac it's a decent speed. It manages to stream high bitrate 1080p MKVs to 3 devices simultaneously. I've no problems getting things on and off it.
I'm less keen on the Lightning port ones, they don't have the flexibility that the Kingston does.
I think the idea of apple wanting to sell you cloud storage trumps a cellular plan's limited data quota, plus there's plenty of public wifi hot spots.
My point is the trend is to store more information on the cloud and less on the device. For instance, many people do not feel the need to store 30, 40 or even 60 gigabytes of music on their phones, and tablets, because of streaming. Office docs, and iWork documents are on the cloud as well.
Yup, I plan to keep the 128gb unless there's a massive sale of some kind on the 256gb. Actually I'm beginning to wonder if Apple will decide to refresh the 9.7" iPad Pro with USB3 + fast charge and 4Gb RAM later this year. That would be... Unpleasant for some people
I'd be tempted then, but I'd doubt Apple would announce a Pro 9.7" update in the same year. It would be funny if it happened tho'
Actually, I'm curious to see what the iPP v2 will have. There's a good chance I make the jump to that over getting another 9.7" iPad. (I stayed away from buying the iPP...I would never buy a gen1 device.)
That way the iPad 2 becomes my ereader exclusively and the iPP for everything else.
A jump to the iPP v2 from the iPad 2 would be -massive-. I love the options unfolding before me...
/rubbing my hands/
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TrueBlou and I have crisscrossed a lot of threads on this subject and I agree, a wireless device like the G3 is great. I happen to use the RAVPower FileHub but they both do essentially the same thing and do it very well. I went through three Leef iAccess Lightning microSD card readers before finally getting a refund - extremely buggy (why I got a refund), slow, and a very poor app interface.
Ditto
Plus I think the wireless varieties are more versatile, you're not just limited to a lightning and a USB connection or a single user at once if the need arises.
32GB would have made sense if they gave it cellular. I get great 4G at home and work, as such I could easily cope with that capacity, however by making it wifi only I have to remember to transfer things or tether my iPhone. I have the 128GB wifi 12.9" so throwing a large amount of content on the device is fairly easy.
I'm sure the 32GB is only there so Apple can say 'starts from.....' on their website.