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iPad Pro Ever regret purchasing a 12.9" iPad Pro because it was... too big?

Rck1984 said:
Peel cases are awesome, I have one of both my iPhone 7 and 6s for work.
Too bad they don't have them for iPad. It would be instant buy for me.
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I messaged Peel via Facebook Messenger and they replied that iPad cases had been discontinued, no current plans for new ones. Crap.
 
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sracer said:
I find that it works perfectly! I tried a variety of back covers. Different material. Different thicknesses. They all made the 12.9 Pro feel significantly bulkier and heavier. I was not pleased.

What I'm about to say is going to sound "ghetto" but it isn't... this solution works wonderfully...

I use Clear Con-Tact paper. I cut a piece off the roll roughly the size of the iPad. I then apply it to the back (bubbles are rare while applying and are super easy to remove) and then carefully trim it around the edges.

$3 for the roll which at this rate will last me 8 years or so. I first applied it about a year ago and only now are some of the nicks starting to appear on the clear Con-Tact paper (the iPad is still in perfect condition). I might need to replace the back in another 6 months or so.
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I was going to get some of this stuff today and try it out but the only contact paper I found said "permanent adhesive" on the back which concerned me. Was the stuff your are using advertised as being removable?
 
The 2017 10.5" iPad is about 1 pound. The 2017 12.9" iPad is about 1.5 pounds. It's lightweight. However, any case you put on them will add to the weight significantly.

I went to the Apple Store recently to answer this very question and realized the 12.9 is very light and I love the bigger screen size. We'll see how it fares with a rugged (read: heavy) case. I suspect it will be fine, since I can use my belly as a tablet rest most of the time when I'm not using it on a table with the built-in case stand.
 
Originally had the 12.9 and it was just too big for a secondary device.

Swapped out to the 9.7.

Only regret is it was a 32gb.
 
eyeseeyou said:
Originally had the 12.9 and it was just too big for a secondary device.

Swapped out to the 9.7.

Only regret is it was a 32gb.
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I see this as a trend were a lot of iPad users have either sold or downgraded to a smaller size because the 12.9 was too large for them. And it makes me wonder if that's why Apple did not update the 12.9 physically this year with reduced bezels or what have you because it's the least popular of the two models.

But it certainly is large and it takes time adjusting if someone was used to the 9.7 iPad size.
 
Relentless Power said:
I see this as a trend were a lot of iPad users have either sold or downgraded to a smaller size because the 12.9 was too large for them.
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If the 12.9 is too big for someone I doubt shaving 10mm off the width would change that.

If you need the screen estate, get the 12.9. If you need greater portability, get a 10.5 or smaller.

Note the use in f the word 'greater' there. It's really not cumbersome in my experience (had the gen 1 since release, just upgraded to gen 2). I take my iPad everywhere for work, use it all through the house and take it out and about if I'm planning to spend time somewhere and will want to read / surf / write.
 
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danmart said:
If the 12.9 is too big for someone I doubt shaving 10mm off the width would change that.

If you need the screen estate, get the 12.9. If you need greater portability, get a 10.5 or smaller.
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I was referring to the overall size of the 12.9 Pro versus just a reduction in the bezels. The 12.9 iPad has plenty of mobility and portability, but Ultimately it's state of mind that someone wants the 12.9 to be more of a stationary device, even though it can be easily transported.

The 10.5 iPad is the choice for most because it's lighter and smaller, which most went to maximize portability. (Aside from the Pro features/120 HZ display.)

The Main reason anyone wants the 12.9 iPad is the larger display. Everything else is just appreciated features underneath the sheer size of the larger model.
 
Relentless Power said:
I see this as a trend were a lot of iPad users have either sold or downgraded to a smaller size because the 12.9 was too large for them. And it makes me wonder if that's why Apple did not update the 12.9 physically this year with reduced bezels or what have you because it's the least popular of the two models.

But it certainly is large and it takes time adjusting if someone was used to the 9.7 iPad size.
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I think the 12.9 is more for people who may use it like a laptop replacement. Those expecting it for same usage might be why they are disappointed if they like holding it with one hand for example

I bought the 12.9 due to tieing it in as a tablet but also a laptop replacement as I'm selling my MacBook
 
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The Game 161 said:
I think the 12.9 is more for people who may use it like a laptop replacement. Those expecting it for same usage might be why they are disappointed if they like holding it with one hand for example

I bought the 12.9 due to tieing it in as a tablet but also a laptop replacement as I'm selling my MacBook
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I'm retaining my laptop I just purchased. But I also intend on purchasing the 12.9 iPad for a secondary in between laptop. I'm adding the Smart Keyboard to complete the set up.

As far as one handed use is concerned, the 12.9 is to large for that. Which is why their is a strong following for the smaller iPad when using it when lounging or what have you.
 
danmart said:
Ok. You will excuse my confusion from this statement then?
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You're confusion is excused. Which is why I acknowledged the bezels and size of the Pro in two posts . As previously stated, the iPad 12.9 is likely going to be a stationary device (Even though it's completely portable) with the weight and size. One handed use would be difficult for some and the bezels still serve a purpose for a better grip.

Back to my original point, Someone graduating from the 9.7 to the 12.9 would have an adjustment period. It seems some find out the 12.9 is to large and they downsize to the 10.5 for reasons stated above.
 
I have 12.9 first gen and have very mixed feelings about the screen size. When drawing, using split screen mode or using the keyboard the size is perfect. When lugging it around the house to read or surf the web, it's a kind of big but not bad. When taking it out of the house it's pretty bulky. When traveling, it's way too big as I almost always have to bring my laptop.
 
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richpjr said:
I have 12.9 first gen and have very mixed feelings about the screen size. When drawing, using split screen mode or using the keyboard the size is perfect. When lugging it around the house to read or surf the web, it's a kind of big but not bad. When taking it out of the house it's pretty bulky. When traveling, it's way too big as I almost always have to bring my laptop.
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I use my 12.9 Pro locally, but when traveling, I take my 11" MBA + iPad Mini 4. That's just the way it so for now.
 
I would add this....

I had a Gen 1 Pro 12.9. Because it's so much longer, the 1.5lb is distributed differently when you hold it. So if you hold it from the bottom edge where the home button is, it takes more effort to keep it steady because the weight is distributed much farther from your hand.

I was using it for more media consumption couch worthy stuff and not as a laptop replacement so I ended up size downgrading to the 10.5" Pro as it's much more manageable to hold and prop. The 1lb and shorter length make it feel way more than .5lb lighter than the 12.9"
 
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richpjr said:
I have 12.9 first gen and have very mixed feelings about the screen size. When drawing, using split screen mode or using the keyboard the size is perfect. When lugging it around the house to read or surf the web, it's a kind of big but not bad. When taking it out of the house it's pretty bulky. When traveling, it's way too big as I almost always have to bring my laptop.
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I share your thoughts. I ultimately want to leave the 12.9 behind mainly because I want to be more stationary, Even though it's a completely mobile device.
 
First gen 12.9": yes. Thankfully, it was also not compatible with school so it was easy to return.

New 2nd gen: no. Beyond the great new features, seeing it right next to the 10.5" made it look far less unwieldy. And it is a bit lighter too. For what I want to do and what the new iPP will do later this year, it made sense to try again. Glad I did. I will have no problem lugging it around the house, but I probably won't commute with it, given the sardine cranky chaos of my public transit commutes to/from work.

I regretted the 9.7"models I briefly owned, more than Mini 4 (which I loved) and the 12.9".
 
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IPadNParadise said:
I regretted purchasing the ipad mini (2nd gen, I think) from the very first uses. Even tho I am a small female. I was very happy to gift it to my grandaughter and get the full size ipad at that time. Today I am ordering a 12.9" ipp 2 and am excited to try its larger size for the editing of my photos with Affinity Photo. My hubby has made me a small lightweight hinged stand to prop my current ipad on my lap so I feel the 12:9 will not be too large for me.
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Completely relate to this. Got an iPad Mini 3 because I love the handheld form factor, but the Mini line is definitely considered a low-performance, budget device by apple, which is disappointing.
 
kazmac said:
First gen 12.9": yes. Thankfully, it was also not compatible with school so it was easy to return.

New 2nd gen: no. Beyond the great new features, seeing it right next to the 10.5" made it look far less unwieldy. And it is a bit lighter too. For what I want to do and what the new iPP will do later this year, it made sense to try again. Glad I did. I will have no problem lugging it around the house, but I probably won't commute with it, given the sardine cranky chaos of my public transit commutes to/from work.

I regretted the 9.7"models I briefly owned, more than Mini 4 (which I loved) and the 12.9".
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You are correct. The new wifi model 12.9 Pro weighs 1.49 Pounds (677 Grams) and the previous (2015) 12.9 Pro wifi model weighs 1.57 Pounds (712 Grams). Surprisingly noticeable.
 
I traded down from the 12.9 to the 9.7. Just traded up to the new 10.5. The 12.9 was too big for me to take notes in meetings, especially if the room was small.
 
sbb155 said:
Could you elaborate?
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I bought the 12.9 straight away when it launched. I wanted a laptop replacement and something that could pivot into a personal device to read, write, annotate, and serve as a digital notebook.

For probably around 6 months I took my 12.9 to the office each day, but found it's size just too big to hold in my lap and draw/write, especially in a cramped conference room. Overtime I felt it became too unwieldy.

So I dropped down to the 9.7 and thought that form factor was perfect for digital note taking, reading and annotating. I had the ASK, and while it felt cramped, I could still crank out markdown and work on Omnifcois no problem.

Recently traded up to the 10.5 and it feels comparable (obviously a tad bit bigger) to the 9.7 format.
 
Tymbo said:
I only ever use my current iPad Air (2013, 9.7") on my couch. It's time for an upgrade, right? I am debating between the larger 12.9" iPad Pro or 10.5" iPad Pro. I will never use it at a table. Is the 12.9" iPad Pro designed for use on a table, or can one appreciate it amazingly on their lap without any struggle? Has anyone gotten 12.9" after using a 9.7", and regretted because their iPad was........ too big?
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I have the 12.9" pro and the regular iPad and love the pro 12.9" I decided since I already had the regular iPad that the 12.9" would give me something new. Now I use the 12.9" Pro more than my MacBook and regular iPad. I still use my MacBook and iMac for my heavy lifting such as Photoshop, Lightroom, and InDesign. The 12.9" is great for showing clients my work, viewing emails and documents, getting DocuSign signatures and browsing the internet. I have the LTE with 256mb.

I use Logitech's Create case with backlit keyboard and pencil and take it with me everywhere. Logitech's Create Keyboard gives you a nearly full size keyboard that does not need additional batteries and provides additional protection. The downside is that it makes the complete package rather heavy about the same weight as a MacBook Pro but you get the benefits of simple easy to use touchscreen and iOS apps.
 
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Not at all. I have a iPad 9.7 inch and 12.9 inch iPad sitting together. I brought 2 iPad 9.7 inch, one is still within return period. I am thinking return this one and purchase other 12.9 inch. It is just so satifiying at looking the big screen and not worrying about constant swip up and down.

I have both iPad sitting on a stand and attach wired keyboard with lightning to USB adaptor. I am using both iPad more like a computer, but I hate to have constant lift my arm to swipe up and down.

If iOS support mouse or trackpad sometime, I will be more OK with smaller iPad. Currently, still enjoying my iPad Pro 12.9 inch.
 
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