Had an opportunity to play around with the new iPad Pro today and here are some interesting facts that have not been reported to my knowledge.
1. FaceID needs to be setup in portrait mode, after the initial setup it works in any orientation (I suspect this has less to do with RAM and more to do with software, meaning it is possible to make an aperance on iPhone X if Apple deems necessary).
2. The square-ish/flat design gives it the impression of being thin.
3. Speakers have improved marginally.
4. Bezels seem thinner all-around.
5. Folio cover at times looses its magnetic grip from the device.
6. Folio requires two connections to activate the KB (SmartConnector and the magnetic indentation on the cover.
7. Folio uses the same butterfly mechanism as the previous case and MB/A/P, however due to the fabric feels way better.
8. Pencil 2 with its matte finish and balanced weight feels great, plus no more rolling off a flat surface (only thing missing is a 4 light LED indicator for charge status without connecting to an iPad Pro).
9. The 2018 iPad Pro with the Folio case resembles a Surface Pro with its flat design cues.
10. If macOS ever gains ARM support or able to run on an iPad Pro, this device is better in design, feel and weight compared to a 2018 MBA, even the display is superior.
11” iPad Pro seems like the perfect size to travel and use, it is reminiscent of my favourite 11” MBA that was discontinued. Hopefully iOS supports full USB-C accessories such as USB drivers, SDcards, etc. At present it has limited support due to software not hardware.
This product resembles a digital picture frame, a very expensive one I might add.
Agree with above. Still, love mine but the biggest issue and ONE they need to fix is the home button remaining on 3rd party apps -, especially at night.
OMG, Hate this.
The home button doesn't disappear in most apps. If watching movies at night on VLC or others,
there is this bright white line at the bottom of the screen. I believe apps developers can write code to ensure the line disappears. Seems like a MAJOR oversight.
I can't stress enough to check out any 3rd party apps you use i.e. VLC, PlayerX, etc and whether it will bother you when using at night. Strangely enough, it disappears in YouTube. At least this is something. Still, very annoying that you have this issue on a VERY expensive tablet. Call out to a developer to write an app that removes the home button line.
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My iPad Pro 11” just arrived this morning. Upgrading from the 10.5” Pro and very happy with it so far. I stopped in an Apple store earlier today to compare it to the 11” to the 12” and definitely think I made the right choice. The new 12” is nice but its still way too heavy IMO. Glad I bought the 11”.
Congrats. As the previous owner of two 12.9" models, I was 75% sure I was going with the smaller 11" version 3rd time around. That was until I saw the new 12.9. Yes, it's still big; but easier to hold, lighter and smaller. Made me realize how unwieldy the last model was.
I love the new iPad. The screen is amazing. The pen is awesome. The new keyboard is more responsive.
Three things I don't like:
1. In portrait mode, I keep knocking the pen off. Though strong magnet, landscape better.
2. I keep covering the camera with my left hand. This stops FaceID working. Found it better to turn the iPad 180degrees but then the pen is at the bottom. It's not a big issue, more just adapting as small bezels and big hands not ideal and
3. OMG, Hate this.
The home button doesn't disappear in most apps. If watching movies at night on VLC or others,
there is this bright white line at the bottom of the screen. I believe apps developers can write code to ensure the line disappears. Seems like a MAJOR oversight.
I can't stress enough to check out any 3rd party apps you use i.e. VLC, PlayerX, etc and whether it will bother you when watching movies or working at night. Strangely enough, it disappears in YouTube. At least this is something. Still, very annoying that you have this issue on a VERY expensive tablet. Call out to a developer to write an app that removes the home button line.