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iPad Pro UK iPad Pro Preorder thread

Just been to the Stratford store, they had all models in stock but no pencil. It's not on display yet but they were kind enough to bring one from the back for a demo.

Couldn't make up my mind though as its BIG and I really want to try the pencil before buying. Also I don't like how the icons look on such a giant screen(think Apple needs to re think the home screen for a device with a screen of that size)
 
mrklaw said:
Alright, I'd settle for being able to make PiP bigger than you currently can :)
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I thought you could resize & reposition it?

That big screen must be great for browsing the web, while having a window open in the corner with a video/TV running?

udayrulz said:
Just been to the Stratford store, they had all models in stock but no pencil. It's not on display yet but they were kind enough to bring one from the back for a demo.

Couldn't make up my mind though as its BIG and I really want to try the pencil before buying. Also I don't like how the icons look on such a giant screen(think Apple needs to re think the home screen for a device with a screen of that size)
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Does it feel "clumsy"?

Or "nice" big?
 
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Oooooo mine just popped to dispatched in the last 30mins! Showing for tomorrow delivery. I thought as I live in the middle of nowhere I'd have to wait until Friday :)
 
Got a look at one tonight at my local Apple Store but they only had one
demo version and a bunch of people lined up to sample it. Not ideal
although they did have stock if you wanted to buy one. No pencils or
keyboards so gave it a miss.
Think I'll wait till launch day on Friday when it should be easier to try
one out. A Pencil and keyboard is a must so will not buy until they have
all in stock. They only got 6 pencils delivered today so that may be difficult.
 
Rmonster said:
Size wise, I think it's been designed perfectly. In it's box when purchasing in store I thought it looked smaller than I had anticipated. When unboxed and before first switch on I thought that the proportions looked good. Powered up and went through the set up procedure and on first use it felt spot on.

Going on the Apple event presentation I had formed the impression that the pro was going to be larger than it actually has turned out to be. That's not to say that I am disappointed, far from it, I'm coming from the last of the pre-air iPads which I find is still perfectly usable even with ios9, and holding each device in a different hand the pro is lighter so will still be perfect for evening armchair use (a question raised by a previous poster).

Apple use the word "ginormous". We all knew it was going to be a much bigger iPad, I just found it difficult to visualise before I saw it, but on use it is ideal for what me and my eldest intend for it which is to try it as a Wacom replacement for my hobbyist art and her hopefully higher level creative work and, occasionally, to use for more enjoyable media consumption. Ginormous was just a marketing word which is fine, but the device seems to sit perfectly for our intended use and, I imagine, for many others. It's not too big and it's not too small. It's just right.

Initial impressions are that it is lighter than expected for it's size and lighter than my pre-air pad which I use comfortably most evenings, has a beautiful display, runs very fast and smooth, handles the Adobe cc apps and other creative apps extremely well so far. I expected all of the latter otherwise it would have been a failure out of the box, but the low weight/size ratio of the device, in use, has exceeded expectation.

Other than the confused launch and shortage of first party accessories, my humble opinion is that Apple have delivered a great product and one that meets, and might exceed, my expectations. Budget aside, I think that it is a product that will delight casual and content consumer users as well as creative users, at least at my daughter and my own current non-professional levels. I will be interested to learn what professionals eventually make of it as an additional tool.

Don't get me wrong, I did say budget aside, and although I hugely enjoy many Apple products it is hard to ignore some of the cynical product marketing decisions across the range and I am no slave to the brand, but if you can live with the UK premium pricing then this is a product that I don't think will disappoint.

It won't replace our iMacs and our MacBooks and, of course, it isn't an iPhone, I don't need it to run OS X (which it was never going to do in this iteration) so it seems that Apple have found a perfect space for it in the product range. What a surprise!
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Superb review.

Thanks, buddy.

And with regards to the weight, you've made me realise that it won't feel much different to my iPad 4 which it will be replacing.

Price wise, I think @ £799 for the 128GB model it's a great price. When you consider my 64GB iPad 4 was £659 (albeit with cellular, which I have only used once! Also, I have my iPhone 6 for tethering, should I need to) I am very happy with the price of the iPad.

However, £60 for the silicone case is an absolute liberty. I don't understand how it can be more expensive than the £49 Smart Cover?

I bought both, as they are a necessity in my opinion.

So, the weight & price will be almost the same as my iPad 4, but the speed increase & feature set will blow it away. Therefore, this device came along at a perfect time for me.

Thanks again ...
 
Smeaton1724 said:
A comparison against my trusty iPad 4, with such a size difference I think I may keep the iPad 4 for small documents.

This thing is fast, can't wait to get home tonight and have a play with some games and media.

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You have the same iPad (4) as me, in the same Smart Case ... and you've bought the same colour Pro as me!

We'll be having the same experience, then, and I love the way you state that it's fast!

My 4 is being handed down to my nephew, for school.

Just checked with Parcel and mine's being delivered today.

Aside from the obvious speed increase, another bonus re coming from an iPad 4 is that the Pro is hardly any heavier.

Thus, it's all bonus ...

CC117 said:
Just went into Apple Store Victoria Sqaure Belfast and got my iPad pro and pencil. Only 3 pencils left in stock
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That's something to write home about ;-)

Pug72 said:
Back only, bizarre!

Should also be leather at that price. Ah well.
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Well I'm veggie, so wouldn't touch leather :).

However, I don't understand how the basic plastic back can cost more than the Smart Cover??

It really is taking the P.
 
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Just had a phone call from the executive team regarding an email I sent about the time of pre orders not being mentioned. They seemed apologetic enough and said it has been mentioned by others and that they'll feed it back.

Fingers crossed. It can't be that hard for Apple to give a time estimate surely!
 
Glad i ordered mine yesterday, delivery times for the 128GB Wifi model have slipped
 

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My gold 128GB Wi-Fi arrives today, and because I managed to pick one up in store yesterday I don't need it.

Before I return it, is there anyone on here who wants it? Since they're now backordered 5-7 business days. Not looking to make any money!
 
So much envy here...

I didn't manage to order one until about half past one yesterday afternoon. I hadn't checked until just now, but my order isn't going to be delivered until November 20 - 24 from the Apple's online store. I'm considering going to the nearest shop instead (although it's a bit of a treck and the stock situation doesn't sound healthy - only 6 in yesterday) as I've been relying solely on my iPhone 6+ as my portable device for a couple of months. Any chance those online dates could improve?

Went for a 128GB, Space Grey model. First iPad. I'm a long time iPhone user (since the 3GS), but I haven't been tempted by an iPad until now. Looking forward to it.
 
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I ordered online and then stumbled into the Leeds store yesterday and got one plus a pencil, now I have the online order too and delivery estimated at November end. Anyone who wants it PM me, selling for RRP or sending back. 128GB Grey wifi, based Leeds/West Yorkshire!

On the hunt for a case and screen protector, I won't even move it from the lounge due to clumsiness!
 
picked up a gold 128gb wifi yesterday from the Houston Galleria mall, typically no pencil or keyboard cover, only white smart covers, love the size, blown away by the speaker quality, amazing !
 
wow even the Apple Pencil shipping times have slipped, and i thought 1-2 weeks was bad enough, 4-5 is bad :eek: so glad i ordered yesterday!
 

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