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iPad Pro Pre-Order Thread (Official Release)

sfwalter said:
Hi there. I'm curious why you are getting a cellular model. Unless you don't have an iPhone can't you use the lte connection off your phone. I've never quite understood why the need for lte in the iPad when most folks also have their iPhone with them.

Maybe I need the LTE version and just never knew it :)
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I'll chime in. If you're someone who finds yourself away from wifi a lot (I am) but still like to use your iPad for spontaneous browsing and random use etc, a cellular iPad is leaps and bound more convenient than tethering. You just pick it up and away you go. Tethering is fine for long, planned, specific stretches of usage, but cellular has it beat for speed and convenience in all other scenarios. No switching on personal hotspot, no concern for phone battery life, handover/all emails etc immediately available on all your devices all the time.

I have a monthly rolling 10gb data plan on my phone and pick up EE, 90 day 6gb sim cards for my iPad for about £14.50. Any time I'm doing data heavy streaming for lengthy periods I tether, the rest of the time I use my iPad just like a phone, bar calls. The 90 day sims always last me 90 days, usually have about 1gb unused.

All of the above is largely irrelevant if you're rarely away from wifi of course.

Also of note, I hate using public wifi for multiple reasons.
 
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APPLfanCA said:
So have they specified the time and if it's a preorder or outright purchase?
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No but it's official the preorder is Thursday in Australia which would put preorders very early in the morning similar to that of the Apple TV for u guys
 
Going for 128GB WiFi in silver. My current iPad is 32GB, and I'm already struggling to squeeze into that, so adding pro apps to the mix will only make that worse. I probably would have gotten 64GB if it had been an option, but alas, the Apple storage upsell tactics strike again. At least now I can't buy a 64GB and regret not going bigger a few months down the line.

Apple Pencil is a definite yes.

Smart Keyboard is likely a no. I can type fast enough already using the on screen keyboard, even if it isn't as "nice" as having physical feedback. If it wasn't so expensive, I may have been tempted, but the price puts it outside the realm of a curiosity purchase for me. I'll probably be getting a regular Smart Cover in white. I'd snap up a red one, but for some reason they're only offering charcoal grey or white, despite the fact the smaller iPads get like ten or so colours. The iPad Pro itself comes in more colours than the Smart Cover. Meh, white would've been my second choice anyway.
 
I will buy the 128GB wifi + LTE in Silver (maybe BLK) and the Pencil. No keyboard. i need to use multi languages so the internal only is perfect for me, will need a regular cover or case.
 
Phonzoxd said:
Why dont you just tell him whats so different
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because the difference is hard to learn and express unless you experience it.

plus, i know he would reply "so what, i have my iPhone as a hotspot". everyone thinks it's the same (ipad+iphone hotspot vs. ipad+cellular), but no, it's not the same
 
AttilaTheHun said:
That's what they are doing all the time Wednesday start at the west cost at 12.00AM midnight if the start at the east cost at first it will be still 9;00PM Tuesday in the west cost.
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really? apple tv reorder started 6-ish pacific time.
 
http://apple.portableone.com/Apple-iPad-Cases?pi=6

First view of the cases but based on the description it would seem that the smart case just covers the back only... And a Smart Cover is needed as well for the front. This is different from the last years Smart case where it covered both sides...

More $

I'm assuming the Smart Cover (rear) will work with the front keyboard case too
 
gsingham said:
http://apple.portableone.com/Apple-iPad-Cases?pi=6

First view of the cases but based on the description it would seem that the smart case just covers the back only... And a Smart Cover is needed as well for the front. This is different from the last years Smart case where it covered both sides...

More $

I'm assuming the Smart Cover (rear) will work with the front keyboard case too
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Yeah they stopped making full cases with the Mini 4 as well, disappointing. Just covers and backs.
 
The case situation is actually offensive to Apple customers. $140+ for a 27 cent piece of silicone and a faux leather sheet... Oh and a magnet.

The two should total no more than $79, and that is still an absurd ripoff. $140 is insulting.
 
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So far I haven't seen an option to add a configuration as a favorite in the Apple Store app as I was able to do for the Apple Watch - which made 12:03 a.m. ordering easier. I wish Apple would enable this option so I can stress less about the order.
 
gsingham said:
http://apple.portableone.com/Apple-iPad-Cases?pi=6

First view of the cases but based on the description it would seem that the smart case just covers the back only... And a Smart Cover is needed as well for the front. This is different from the last years Smart case where it covered both sides...

More $

I'm assuming the Smart Cover (rear) will work with the front keyboard case too
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There is no "smart case" for the iPad Pro. Both Apple and the site you reference refer to them only as Silicone Cases.
 
I'll be getting the 128GB black iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard. I'm going all out. I plan on replacing my MacBook Pro for "most" of the traveling I need to do with it.

By far the main selling point for me is the Apple Pencil. I've been illustrating with Wacom tablets and Cintiq's for many - many years and I've literally dreamt of my iPad having these capabilities. To say I'm excited for it is an understatement.
 
RLRabb said:
There is no "smart case" for the iPad Pro. Both Apple and the site you reference refer to them only as Silicone Cases.
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Yes u are right, they are far from being smart. But the point is still they cover just the back.
 
garyleecn said:
iPad w/ unlimited data and iPad w/ wifi only are two completely different things. you'll understand once you've tried that.
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I agree. I have the AT&T unlimited data plan and it has been marvelous I don't need to find wifi when I am away from home and it is more secure. When I travel internationally, I can pop in a local SIM for the two or three weeks and not have to try to find public wifi. And, as a previous poster said, it has GPS and I can use my navigation apps.
 
I will get the 128GB (WiFi) Space Grey. All of my iProducts are Space Grey as I prefer the black front.

The reason why I will be getting the Pro is because of the Apple Pencil, so that is a must-buy. I do a lot of sketching and it will save me a lot of time during my master thesis this coming spring. I will wait until Moshi releases a VersaCover for the Pro before I will get a case
 
Pspressart said:
I agree. I have the AT&T unlimited data plan and it has been marvelous I don't need to find wifi when I am away from home and it is more secure. When I travel internationally, I can pop in a local SIM for the two or three weeks and not have to try to find public wifi. And, as a previous poster said, it has GPS and I can use my navigation apps.
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The other reason I will be going with the cellular version is that it is going to be my Christmas present, along with the Smart Keyboard. The Christmas present giver will get my iPad Air 2 and the Zagg Slim Case.
 
sfwalter said:
Hi there. I'm curious why you are getting a cellular model. Unless you don't have an iPhone can't you use the lte connection off your phone. I've never quite understood why the need for lte in the iPad when most folks also have their iPhone with them.

Maybe I need the LTE version and just never knew it :)
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Many people get the LTE version for the GPS chip?

I for one usually pick up the wifi versions and add en external GPS for aviation use but it does have its draw backs. Im contemplating the LTE version but for the cost on the Pro i may just stick with the wifi and picking up the Bad Elf lightning GPS. I have external GPS units but its a pain to have to worry about charging the unit when your flying daily and on the go.
 
AJsAWiz said:
If this will be anything like the ATV pre order, watch out. I pre ordered the ATV on Monday and it wasn't delivered until the middle of the following week. However the ATV was available in the stores (Apple and retail) on Friday of the same week I pre ordered it. So, I picked one up in the store and returned the pre ordered when it finally arrived.
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My exact experience on the ATV4, I hope the iPad Pro goes a bit smoother. o_O
 
32GB Space Grey and Apple Pencil.

I can't justify the expense of going to the 64gb version while I'm also ordering the pencil. I guess I'll be utilizing my iCloud and Dropbox accounts more.
 
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