My main one is “more rigid body”...
Although, I’m intrigued by the WiGig & tof cameras- it seems like this may be the 1st Apple product able to control or interact w/ the future AR/VR products reliant on those 2 pieces of tech!
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Limited iPad Pro Availability May Suggest Imminent Launch of New Models
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Although, I’m intrigued by the WiGig & tof cameras- it seems like this may be the 1st Apple product able to control or interact w/ the future AR/VR products reliant on those 2 pieces of tech!
I’m wondering if this is just a light revision of the 2018 and keep pricing the same while a more powerful one is slated for later his year.
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I was worried about the thinness and it’s never been an issue. Both me and my wife have the 12.9 and no issues whatsoever. She is brutal with hers too.
I don’t think they’re that niche, I anecdotally know several people who bought one because they loved the keyboard and pencil. Of course you can now get both with a cheaper model, but when people are replacing their laptop (bad idea still I think) they want something really capable.
I was going to wait but went ahead and bought a couple 256GB 12.9” 2018 models. I honestly can’t think of what these new models would offer me that the 2018s don’t. The A12X processor is WAY underutilized in iPadOS which I don’t see changing in iPadOS14. The 2018 is the latest in design, uses the new Apple Pencil, has a great camera (which I might use a few times in the next few years). What will these new models offer? A13X will be incremental I imagine and the triple camera set up doesn’t interest me. So for the price increase of these new models vs what I was able to buy mine for, I’m happy to have moved forward with these.
Right now I think the bigger problem with iPads is iPadOS, not the hardware. So many things are non-intuitive and cumbersome. So many times I find that not taking my fingers off the screen starts selecting text and going to links where I didn’t want to go. We need improvements Apple. We need a better method for multitasking. I really hope that iPadOS 14 is a Snow Leopard version of iPadOS 13.
You can literally buy the 2018 for up to $200-$300 less than even the new 2018 models on Apple’s website are selling for, depending on the storage tier. I purchased two 2018 12.9” in 256GB and saved nearly $500. These 2020 models are not likely to be $500 better than the 2018. They will not be 5G, they will not have OLED of any kind, they will not be a new design with a new pencil, so it is easy to argue for saving a fairly substantial amount of money on 2018 models. They are overpowered and have excellent cameras as it is.
But they could always make the back panel out of 1/4" hardened steel. Or tungsten! That should only add about 16 pounds to the overall weight.
I've got a great idea for the ultimate aftermarket case...
It’s remarkable to me how so many people think there is some real issue here. The “it bends so i won’t buy it” posts outnumber the “mine bent” posts by thousands to one. This isn’t like the keyboard issues where people actually are complaining about it actually happening to them in the real world.
if it's true, they can't come fast enough... my iPad 4 running iOS 6 is getting bit long in the tooth
I have the same iPad. But I have it upgraded to iOS 10 (The highest it will handle). It's very slow though.
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They have been out for a long time and a refresh is imminent (for the pro at least). With the apple cycle it makes the most sense to buy right after launch. You get the longest life out of your product that way.
The ramp up of these panels is rumored to be in preparation for a fall release model, not the March announcement version.
I suppose a “comparatively speaking” in my post would have made it more accurate!
I adore my iPad Pro & am certain it’s popular... but just as iPhone XR was the most popular phone last gen & iPhone 11 is the most popular this gen- I imagine the $300 iPad sells at a much higher volume than the $1000 one.
Further, I feel that those willing to splash out that big on an iPad are a bit more sensitive to timing of releases than those spending less than a third of that.
So, while I agree with you that “niche” was probably the wrong word- I stand by my opinion that this far into the iPad Pro life cycle, the sales numbers are likely waning significantly.
Because they will be even cheaper the moment the new ones are launched. Or if you do as I do, I like to buy top end hardware, then use it until I just can't anymore. I still have my iPad 4 and am looking to upgrade. I want to get the latest so I have a longer life of software updates ahead without having to think about upgrading the hardware. From that standpoint, it's silly to buy shortly before they launch. I will make my iPad 4 last until this new iPad Pro is launched, then I will finally upgrade.
Not remotely the way I understand it.
It sounds like to me- the WiFi only version will beat the 5g version to market by several months.
If you are expecting a “Pro” model lacking the key feature of mini LED, chased 5-6 months later by a 2nd “Pro” model that does have that feature- I think you’re barking up the wrong tree.... just thinking about that (what they would be called, how they would be differentiated, etc.) makes my head hurt.
I will use this iPad Pro (2018) for the next 4 years of medical school. It should easily last me for that long as I don’t video edit or game. I use Notability mostly. I still have my iPad Pro 10.5 that works great that I’ll use in conjunction with my 2018 iPad Pro and MBP. I have had my 10.5 Pro over 2 and half years with no signs of slowing down, but again I don’t do super processor intensive tasks. The reason I bought the 10.5 Pro then was for Pencil support, as Apple hadn’t announce the 2018 iPad with pencil support. However, the reason I bought the Pro now was for USB-C, the new Apple Pencil, the 12.9” 120Hz display, and for an insanely fast A12X processor that is still overkill for almost any app or task even in 2020. I mean, lets be honest, the 2018 iPad Pro came out the 4th quarter of 2018. It’s not like its ancient. It’s still more powerful than the maxed out 2019 13” MacBook Pro...kind of ridiculous to upgrade performance when iPadOS cannot utilize it.
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While I respect your opinion & generally agree with your posts- on this one we’re gonna have to agree to disagree, lol!
I’ve had nearly every gen of iPad & always treated them the same.
The latest 12.9” is the only one I’ve had bending issues with. Replaced twice. First time was courtesy (I was using my regular $15 fold up case), the 2nd one I put an $80 high-end/well-reviewed tough case... had to pay deductible & use one of my AppleCare claims to have that one replaced when it bent the 2nd time. =/
Yeah, Apple devices are harder to have buyer's remorse because they typically have it released consistently and generally support it for a long time. I almost never buy them after 6 months of release unless there's a significant discount.
I assume they’re being bent in transport; rather than a different case, have you considered changing your packing technique?
Better odds on the return of the headphone jack lol.
Not saying I disagree with your desire for it.