I want to buy a pro 12.9 sometime in the next year to replace my laptop and iPad mini. I have a desktop for my power user needs. My question is should I go ahead and buy now ($705 Amazon) or wait for the second generation? What do you guys think?
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iPad Pro 12.9: Buy now or wait?
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True Tone + wide gamut are really nice and will surely make it to the next one. As will better cameras. It's already fast enough (though even faster never hurt) and I don't see the body changing too much in the next release, so to me it mostly comes down to how important better display/camera are to you.
Buy now. There are great deals available and the next upgrade, more than likely, won't add that much to justify spending an additional hundred bucks or so. True Tone is a "nice to have," but not necessary. Unless the front-facing camera is upgraded for Skype (and that is critical for your needs), there's no reason to wait for a camera bump. You'll be quite satisfied for years to come if you pick one up today!
you can wait until late sept.until then we will know if apple is intending to do another event.i think true tone+wide gamut+same low reflectivity as 9.7"+lighter that is a given +same 4gb ram and 50-50% to get the dual cameras lens since the 12.9" is the thicker one
If you're happy with the current iPP, buy now. As mentioned, I wouldn't expect an upgrade soon and the upgrade is likely minimal.
The longer Apple is taking on releasing version 2 the more I’m realizing I don’t really need a 12.9” iPad. To be fair I probably will never need one by the strictest definition, but in trying to convince myself that the current version is good enough I’ve had to really look at what I would use it for and determined it would mostly just be a 2X version of the lazy distraction machine that my current iPad is. I really don’t need my lazy distraction level amplified.
Also I’ve heard many apps still aren’t optimized for the larger screen. I’m thinking that would suck.
Also I’ve heard many apps still aren’t optimized for the larger screen. I’m thinking that would suck.
What iPad do you use now? The 4GB RAM is a BIG difference, I think. Also, I've read these reports about screen optimization, and but for a few apps that haven't been updated since iOS 5 or so (which Apple is about to cull anyway), this hasn't been an issue for me... and I have 203 apps on mine!
Agreed. If you're squeamish about iOS and part of the "not Pro" crowd, then yes it's going to suck. Otherwise the "not optimized" is way over blown.
I'm close to being in the same boat.
I've been using a 16GB iPad Air 1 since last year (bought it re-furbished just to see if I'd like an iPad) while waiting for the new MBP's to come out and replace my old 2008 Unibody. Now, I've gotten so accustomed to using the iPad, I'm not sure I want, or need, a much more expensive MBP anymore. The Air1's 16GB filled up quick so it's starting to bog down and the iPad Pro's I've messed with are very impressive.
This next Apple event is based on iOS and its devices but there's been no mention of a new iPad Pro. I think you (we) won't see an iPad Pro 2 until Spring 2017, bummer! I don't want to wait either.
I've been using a 16GB iPad Air 1 since last year (bought it re-furbished just to see if I'd like an iPad) while waiting for the new MBP's to come out and replace my old 2008 Unibody. Now, I've gotten so accustomed to using the iPad, I'm not sure I want, or need, a much more expensive MBP anymore. The Air1's 16GB filled up quick so it's starting to bog down and the iPad Pro's I've messed with are very impressive.
This next Apple event is based on iOS and its devices but there's been no mention of a new iPad Pro. I think you (we) won't see an iPad Pro 2 until Spring 2017, bummer! I don't want to wait either.
Ya,I wouldn't expect anything too dramatically different, but, I imagine those that have been using one probably have a list of things they would like to see changed or improved in the next version.
Good advice. I just picked one up with Apple keyboard, Apple case for $580 and with 4-months warranty left as well. The device is flawless.
It's a major suck.
To the OP: buy the Pro 12.9" on the next sale. Between now and thanksgiving, it will go on sale.
This. I'm not a fan of buying used or refurb. Especially if you plan on keeping it a long time. Best Buy's $100-off this weekend is only for the 9.7 Pro, but they or Staples will most likely have a similar deal for the 12.9 by Thanksgiving.
Beware of anyone claiming that Black Friday will offer deals better than $150 off an iPad Pro. Those claims (about the Pro and the models before it) are made every year and the reality is that those deals don't happen. The ones who held out and passed up deals like the ones at Staples/Best Buy ended up regretting that decision.
If BB does the double sale ($125 off and $100 student sale) again on the 12.9", I may get off the v2 bandwagon and buy.
It will be awfully tempting.
I would never pay retail again on an iPad ...not when periodic sales do happen. Just a matter of waiting for it.
(For my ipad2 in 2011, I used a lot of AMEX reward points. Actually have quite a few points banked again as I wait for the v2.)
A refurb is fine...but is the 12.9" showing up with any regularity?
Never really looked and with the occasional sales going on anyway, getting a refurb at the standard markdown makes little sense.
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