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iPad Pro 2021 vs. iPad Pro 2022 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
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Have you experienced any slow downs on yours? Mine is a bullet still and its running an A12X or something like that. No glitches, stutters, or issues. I use it fairly lightly I guess, but I use a Mac for actual real work.
Realy never use my iPads with my 16" 2021 + iPhone 14 PM combo. Bedtime Web browsing etc. is just a far better experience on the MBP and for the loo, the iPhone 14 PM is perfect.
Yes. Get your money back and get the 2022. No point keeping the 2021 if you are in a return window, unless it was discounted. Unless you were trying to be funny of course.
Not sure why anybody with a 2021 iPad would be upgrading to a 2022 iPad when the increments are so small and costly.
The more I watch Stage Manager w/ External Monitor support in action on YouTube, the more I really like it and wish my 2018 iPP 11" would get it.
Another way for someone like me with an older iPP to look at the decision: the processor in the 2022 iPP is the better of the two options for the M2 MBA, but the 12.9" iPP is $100 cheaper at that point (same 8g RAM and 256g SSD). Sure, you get full macOS on a M2 MBA, but my use case might just be satisfied with Stage Manager w/ External Monitor support. Plus, the 12.9" iPP is touchscreen, detachable, has an objectively better display, and possibly a better webcam. (Cons: the battery is worse and it has no trackpad or keyboard.) Plus, a lot of us have admitted that we use these high-powered machines for "light work" that doesn't require all that power either way. The case is even better for the 11" iPP @ only $899. At that price point (if you've got a nice monitor already, like I do) I could throw in a Magic Keyboard and Trackpad for a sweet setup at home and on-the-go. I'll let Stage Manager and External Monitor support mature a bit in iPadOS before I make this decision, but it'd def got me thinking.
Another way for someone like me with an older iPP to look at the decision: the processor in the 2022 iPP is the better of the two options for the M2 MBA, but the 12.9" iPP is $100 cheaper at that point (same 8g RAM and 256g SSD). Sure, you get full macOS on a M2 MBA, but my use case might just be satisfied with Stage Manager w/ External Monitor support. Plus, the 12.9" iPP is touchscreen, detachable, has an objectively better display, and possibly a better webcam. (Cons: the battery is worse and it has no trackpad or keyboard.) Plus, a lot of us have admitted that we use these high-powered machines for "light work" that doesn't require all that power either way. The case is even better for the 11" iPP @ only $899. At that price point (if you've got a nice monitor already, like I do) I could throw in a Magic Keyboard and Trackpad for a sweet setup at home and on-the-go. I'll let Stage Manager and External Monitor support mature a bit in iPadOS before I make this decision, but it'd def got me thinking.
Seeing how it is already sold out, all signs point to no.
Interesting to see all the people complaining about this year's iPad Pro upgrade.
Important to remember that we are still post-pandemic and manufacturing in China is still suffering. Beyond trying to get new fabrication for the upcoming whiz-bang features, Apple would also have supply chain issues if they built an IPP that had a ton of interest. Better off to wait another year to see if supply issues get any better and make next year's model a don't miss model. Meanwhile, they have a new version of iPadOS releasing and want to have at least some new hardware to showcase the capabilities.
I am still running on a 2018 last of the A-series 11" IPP with Wi-Fi & cellular. I was excited to move up to the "M" processor after passing on the M1 (even as a heavy iPad user for all types of applications I didn't think the upgrade would give me much utility). Thankfully, Apple decided to include a limited version of Stage Manager in the 2018 versions (again, probably showing that they didn't think they would be able to flood the market with a new updated version) so I can put off my upgrade for another year.
Important to remember that we are still post-pandemic and manufacturing in China is still suffering. Beyond trying to get new fabrication for the upcoming whiz-bang features, Apple would also have supply chain issues if they built an IPP that had a ton of interest. Better off to wait another year to see if supply issues get any better and make next year's model a don't miss model. Meanwhile, they have a new version of iPadOS releasing and want to have at least some new hardware to showcase the capabilities.
I am still running on a 2018 last of the A-series 11" IPP with Wi-Fi & cellular. I was excited to move up to the "M" processor after passing on the M1 (even as a heavy iPad user for all types of applications I didn't think the upgrade would give me much utility). Thankfully, Apple decided to include a limited version of Stage Manager in the 2018 versions (again, probably showing that they didn't think they would be able to flood the market with a new updated version) so I can put off my upgrade for another year.
No, it is running fine. Sounds like we have similar use cases. I'd like to get the latest and greatest, but the trade in value is not worth it.
Why do you want the true depth to be under the display? The bezels on an iPad are essential, you have to put your fingers somewhere when you're holding the thing.14.1" iPad
Under Display True-depth
OLED Technology...
These are the upgrades I'm waiting for and would love to see.
Apple's Future iPad Updates: 14-Inch Model, Under-Display TrueDepth, OLED Technology and More
Apple is planning a range of transformative upgrades for the iPad lineup in the coming years, including a new 14.1-inch model and an 11-inch model...www.macrumors.com
If you want a computer, buy a computer. There are plenty of them out there. The iPad is an oversized iPhone, it always will be and that's totally fine.