Get the 12.9 now or wait for the next gen of iPP?

[Night Spring]

Curious how do you use it in bed or on couch ? Especially what case / keyboard you use ?

No keyboard, just a TPU back case. Initially, I tried the Smart Cover, and that worked well too, but decided I needed a back case to cover the edges of the iPad, which I find hurts my palms. And I decided to go back cover only, to keep the weight down. I just sit with my knees raised and prop my iPad on top of my legs, and I find that holds the iPad at a perfect angle to type on the on-screen keyboard. I know this position doesn't work for everyone, but it works for me.

I think his point is about the camera on 12.9" iPad. And yes it is mediocre at the best.

Sure, the camera in 9.7 is better, but it's sort of a "bonus" feature. I agree with sracer that calling the 12.9 a botched product because of it is overly melodramatic.

 

[friedmud]

Love my 12.9". If you want it... get it... you won't be disappointed.

I use it for everything... taking notes with the Pencil, lab notebook, etc. But most of all I use it in bed and on the couch... surfing, playing games, email, messaging, facebook, etc.

I don't have a keyboard for it... so I just use it like an iPad... just hold it up or lay it down or prop it up with the smart cover. Works great!
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And I decided to go back cover only, to keep the weight down. I just sit with my knees raised and prop my iPad on

I have the silicone case and smart cover for my 12.9. When I'm home and I don't want the smart cover I just pop it off to keep the weight down. I even take the silicone case off sometimes if I'm at home just to shed some extra weight.

BUT: since I carry the iPad with me every day I like the extra protection of the smart cover and silicone case.

 

[Night Spring]

I have the silicone case and smart cover for my 12.9. When I'm home and I don't want the smart cover I just pop it off to keep the weight down.

I don't like using back cases with the Smart Cover cutout. If I take off the Smart Cover, then that edge is exposed, and when I touch it, it hurts my hands. Defeats the purpose of why I got a back cover in the first place.

If I find a third-party all in one case that Is light enough, I'd probably consider that, but for now, I'm satisfied with back case only.

 

[baypharm]

If you buy now through educational pricing Apple will give you a pair of wireless earbuds free. FWIW

 

[drewjonn]

Based on the answers I'd assume that they might release the 12.9 iPP2 on March, which is about 9 months to go. Someone told me that they might not even release the upgraded version for the 12.9, and if it's true, then not getting it now would be a pure regret.

Regardless, my decision for now is to wait and get the iPhone 7 first

 

[The Game 161]

still think next year is more likely for next one.