iPad Pro Shipment Projections Slashed on Sluggish OLED Panel Demand

[SactoGuy18]

It all comes down to this: the worsening economy. It's literally killing the demand for big ticket items like the iPhone 16/16 Pro, iPad Air 4 and the M4 iPad Pro models.

 

[Jim Lahey]

It's clear that iPad OS is deliberately gimped in order that actual Pro users still require a Mac. It shouldn't surprise anyone at Apple if many of their Pro users are growing tired of paying Pro prices for half-baked ideas.

 

[sledgehammer89]

iPad Pro M4 OLED will sell like hot cakes if Apple allows to run macOS.

 

[falainber]

It all comes down to this: the worsening economy. It's literally killing the demand for big ticket items like the iPhone 16/16 Pro, iPad Air 4 and the M4 iPad Pro models.

GDP growing at 3% is not a "worsening economy".

 

[falainber]

iPad Pro M4 OLED will sell like hot cakes if Apple allows to run macOS.

Supposedly, Apple doesn't want to do it to avoid cannibalizing Mac sales. I have a solution for them: install Windows on iPads and cannibalize PC sales.

 

[jo-1]

iPad Pro M4 OLED will sell like hot cakes if Apple allows to run macOS.

For a split second - until people realize that finger GUI does not suit a mouse oriented GUI

But hey - try it with remote access tool before you judge - I did administrate several years MACs fro m friends via TeamViewer
No fun for sure

 

[Mother Nature]

Just buy a MacBook Air with a really OS for almost half the price.

When people will understand that there a professional workflows that just cannot be completed by the MacBook Air. The M4 iPad Pro is probably the best Apple screen ever (including iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, etc) and can be used for serious color grading tasks, the MacBook Air is a great value for other things, but color grading, video editing and other tasks would be out of those "other things".

 

[Mother Nature]

As someone that has M1, I desperately need this new model. I cannot….CANNOT stand the display with the M1 with the bloom issues. But I’m trying to hold off as long as possible.

You should switch, I just upgraded from an M1 as well and the screen is gorgeous, it's probably the best Apple display ever (the VP might be the best though).

Comfort is also greatly improved.

 

[delsoul]

Simply, it's because Apple, and most every other brand, as well, are just creating updates. They're not releasing anything truly NEW. I really believe the tech industry is like Hollywood and are out of new ideas. Please get rid of Cook and bring in someone willing to take risks to bring groundbreaking new products to life. No risk, no reward...

 

[MilaM]

I really got good value so far out of my 2018 iPad Pro as a second screen or media consumption device. Not complaining. But I will never understand why people pay more than 800 EUR for a computer that is so limited as the iPad.

 

[falkon-engine]

iPadOS must change, otherwise this is what what’ll happen

 

[Incision]

For me it’s honestly not the iPadOS, it’s the Apple accessories thing.

I had been waiting to replace my 4th gen 12.9” until it went OLED, and had this ready to order, until I realized I couldn’t use my Pencil or Smart Keyboard Folio. I was okay with buying a new pencil, but really don’t like the Magic Keyboard. Just give me something that folds with a keyboard, no trackpad.

 

[tomtad]

Is there an Apple device not facing wearing than expected demand these days?

 

[Delgibbons]

The iPad will continue to be useless because of its OS limitations as long as Cook is too afraid of cannibalising the Mac.

I agree to an extent.

Logic Pro on iPad and DaVinci Resolve are excellent though. Final Cut on iPad Pro is a bit of a joke, however….

 

[SactoGuy18]

GDP growing at 3% is not a "worsening economy".

I'd almost agree but when the price of food and motor fuels is 22-25% above 2020 levels.

I think the the high price of the new iPad Pro models isn't helping things, either. Hopefully, the release of iPadOS 18.1 late this month will change things.

 

[mrr]

iPad OS makes it difficult to integrated into professional workflow.

 

[sunny5]

Too expensive for its uses especially since iPadOS is still limiting the performance, features, and more. And yet, Apple is still not hearing feedbacks about this for several years. Too stubborn then. Starting at 8GB RAM is also a joke too.

 

[Techwatcher]

Idk what all this analysis is about, it’s only one reason the demand is significantly down and that’s iPadOS not being taken seriously.

 

[Kevin2055]

1300 dollars? Fully subsidized? With a plan? I said that is the most expensive tablet in the world. And it doesn't appeal to business customers because it doesn't have a keyboard. Which makes it not a very good email machine.

 

[East India Company]

The limitations of Apple's iPadOS software could also be a factor.

🤣🤣🤣

 

[picpicmac]

Bottom line: the iPad Air is a much better value for most people. Few people need the M4 in the iPad Pro, and the display on the iPad Air is already very, very good.

 

[CloneBB]

GDP growing at 3% is not a "worsening economy".

People care about inflation and yes, prices are still going up. Groceries, gas, clothes take priority over new iPads. GDP is irrelevant.

 

[Hornby]

Most, not all, but most of the OS debate between iPasOS and MacOS is based on each user‘s past workflow habits.
For example, my kids have grown up with the iPad workflow in school and at home. They prefer the iPad to the Mac. For most of us, we prefer our habits. Many of us would fell differently if we had years of use on the other device.

I’m an old guy (well, in relation to your kids). I had an Apple computer in 1983 (and I was an adult then ). And then Macs. My workflow habits were so deeply Mac based. I think you are right though. Few people like to change (not to say iPad is ideal for many). I’ve happily made the shift, and I like it very much. Old dog, new tricks.

 

[NewOldStock]

But the economy is doing great they say! Profits are way up!

 

[aberrero]

You can get a Windows tablet and run full blown Windows desktop programs including WSL with a Linux command line environment. You can get a ChromeOS device and run full Linux desktop programs, including a full Linux command line. You can pay a lot for a super powerful iPad and run....a big version of the iPhone OS. I guess if all you do is doom scroll TikTok all day and want it to be big and fast, then iPad is for you. If you actually want to do something with your computer (yes, an iPad is a computer, albeit a very artificially limited one) and take advantage of the full power of those chips then an iPad is not a wise choice.

Even if you just want a big iPhone, you can get that with a $199 iPad 9th Gen. the value proposition for a $1000 iPad is non-existent.