Yeh that’s what I see, pretty much the same as previous Gen but with another camera (which is never used) and an improved CPU
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New iPad Pro Announced With A12Z Bionic Chip, Magic Keyboard With Trackpad, LiDAR Scanner, Ultra Wide Camera
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Yeh that’s what I see, pretty much the same as previous Gen but with another camera (which is never used) and an improved CPU
I have an old iPad Air. I have no idea how much RAM is inside - for all I know it could be 1 MB (kidding).
That said, it never occurred to me to worry about RAM size since I've never found performance lacking.
Not a hope in ‘ell mate, no chance Apple will be placing that size of RAM into the new Pro’s....well not until 2030 haha
My only concern is if the aluminium is stronger or the internal design was tweaked to address the weakness from previous gen.
Also, isn't it interesting that there are no benchmarks to see the speed between A12 and this new chip? Apple always compares it so why not here?
Also, isn't it interesting that there are no benchmarks to see the speed between A12 and this new chip? Apple always compares it so why not here?
Sounds like a thermal fix processor to tie you over for the next model
I am keeping my 11", I haven't found anything in the store that its taxing this model
I'm intrigued to know more about this A12Z chip! Sounds like beefed up graphics power (8 core graphics is specified on the website) over the A12X? Considering how powerful the A12X already was even if this has the same CPU power it's still going to be an incredible performer!
Based on the description (or lack thereof), it seems like the A12Z is identical to the A12X, albeit with slightly better graphics (maybe to better handle its new AR capabilities?). Interesting why we are not getting A13X, though the processor is still plenty fast at this point.
Glad I went ahead and bought the 2018 iPad Pro. this seems very iterative, especially performance. Really happy to see trackpad compatibility with 2018 models. Nice move by Apple. I assume this is iterative as the 2018 is still probably well ahead performance at this point in time. Wonder how the A12Z stacks up against the A12X.
I assume now that Apple is clearly embracing mouse support in iPadOS we get better cursor support instead of the circle. I have been using my iPad Pro only for the last few weeks and it absolutely can replace 95% of all of my needs and once medical schools allow iPads to be used to replace laptops fully, there will be no need for me to have a laptop.
Just preordered the 12.9 512 with the keyboard and apple pencil. Upgrading from a 32gb 5th gen!
I have a 128GB gen 1, and I'm looking forward to moving up to this guy this year.
A funny thing about the cellular - I've had cellular iPads since the iPad 1, and I realized that I literally never use it. If I go cellular I tether to my phone. iPad GPS? I don't think I ever used it. That saves me $150. Plus it's nice that the base model now covers the 90% of use cases. The only time my iPad runs out of storage is if I load it up with movies for a long trip.
A funny thing about the cellular - I've had cellular iPads since the iPad 1, and I realized that I literally never use it. If I go cellular I tether to my phone. iPad GPS? I don't think I ever used it. That saves me $150. Plus it's nice that the base model now covers the 90% of use cases. The only time my iPad runs out of storage is if I load it up with movies for a long trip.
I am/was in the return window, bought my pro last week before everyone got crazy. So a return and upgrade is a no brainier. However when I can return it to the store is the question. I’ll be skipping the overpriced keyboard as I’m not trying to make an iPad replace my MacBook.
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i tether my iPad with no issues. It’s pretty much on demand. Little to no comprise on speed on my LTE network. Save the 150 plus the 20/month data (att).
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i tether my iPad with no issues. It’s pretty much on demand. Little to no comprise on speed on my LTE network. Save the 150 plus the 20/month data (att).
As long as with iOS 13.4 one can use an Apple Magic mouse or Trackpad, then my ZAGG Limitless BT keyboard (RGB multi-color backlit) will work perfectly and save me $300! The new KB looks cool, but not sure it's $300 worth of cool.
I prefer android for my phone but I really like iPads. This looks great but no way would i pay these prices, might get me a used last gen model. I actually probably don't even need a pro, I would use it for photos, web browsing, games sometimes and flying my Mavic 2 with it
I've been waiting for this release because I wasn't sure if I wanted to get a Surface Pro 7 or a new iPad. With trackpad support, etc. this is nice but Apple has made the decision pretty easy for me. There's no way I'm getting a $1000 iPad with a $400 keyboard when it's still iPadOS. I can get a modestly upgraded Surface with keyboard for basically the same price and it will do a whole lot more.
The keyboard cover is what really breaks the deal here: Microsoft is basically offering the same thing for a fraction of the price. I'm pretty sure Apple is nuts.
(Also, what the heck Apple? A12-series? I know it's a great processor but it's still insulting to have a flagship device use a previous generation CPU.)
The keyboard cover is what really breaks the deal here: Microsoft is basically offering the same thing for a fraction of the price. I'm pretty sure Apple is nuts.
(Also, what the heck Apple? A12-series? I know it's a great processor but it's still insulting to have a flagship device use a previous generation CPU.)