Same. I like the promotion and Face ID. But in retrospect it wasn’t worth all the extra money.
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Upcoming 11-Inch iPad Pro Rumored to Miss Out on Mini-LED Display
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LEDs tend to be either on or off and do not easily lend themselves to dimming. The way that many displays control brightness is to rapidly cycle the LEDs on and off very quickly to give the appearance of a dimmer LED. This cycling is called “PWM” and it can be perceived by some people in a way that is disturbing and/or tiring to their eyes. Almost all OLED or LED backed LCDs do this to some extent. Perhaps some have a cycle that is too fast to be irritating but I don’t think that is common.
There are 5 models but most are clearly distinguished by size of screen and overall performance as well as price. Only the 11” Air and the 11” IPad Pro are so similar. That does not cripple sales. Having the right size for people let’s them get something that fits their needs which do not all fall into the same size easily.
huh?
1. that wasn’t a “rant”.
2. the post I quoted was quoting Kylo83 which said there’s no reason to upgrade.
totally understand if there’s no reason for *you* to upgrade. I’m just referring to those who think that *no one* needs to upgrade whenever Apple releases something.
I will be upgrading from a 2017 iPad Pro. I have to decide between the 12.9 and the 11 inch. The mini LED just might push me to the larger of the two. Apple’s strategy appears that it may be working.
Had the 2021 12.9 w mini-LED, tried 2 but ghosting/blooming and backlighting zone inconsistency was so bad I returned for a 2021 11. Normal usage it was fine but not in darker environments.
I’d like to see a 12” pro. Strikes the right balance between size and usability. The 12.9 was just a tad too unwieldy for 1 handed usage and I don’t have T-Rex paws.
I usually upgrade every iPad generation but this time it’s going to be a hard pass. If the M2 was manuf with 3nm for better battery life or OLED, I’d do it.
Even if it has I6E support or MagSafe/peer device charging (a way late to the game me too feature), not worth it for me.
I’d like to see a 12” pro. Strikes the right balance between size and usability. The 12.9 was just a tad too unwieldy for 1 handed usage and I don’t have T-Rex paws.
I usually upgrade every iPad generation but this time it’s going to be a hard pass. If the M2 was manuf with 3nm for better battery life or OLED, I’d do it.
Even if it has I6E support or MagSafe/peer device charging (a way late to the game me too feature), not worth it for me.
120 Hz display, 100 nits more peak brightness, better cameras front and back, quad speakers and thunderbolt 4 compatibility with the Pro for only $150 to $250 more
Is it just me or is Apple in another innovation slump? All they've been doing is incremental updates across the board. Maybe just supply chain issues, but it still sucks.
I can't say they've released anything "game changing" since Apple Silicon. Everything else seems pretty unimpressive.
I can't say they've released anything "game changing" since Apple Silicon. Everything else seems pretty unimpressive.
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Chrome would be perfect on Android if Google allowed extensions, bottom navigation, and no background behind the home bar. C'mon, Google. Firefox is too buggy for me to use and I don't like other alternatives.
Honesty not missing anything, the local dimming zones on my 12.9 are horrendous for dark video content
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That’s probably the lineup Apple is working towards but they just can’t get there— why? Because some Pros need the top of the line in a smaller package that’s more portable.
I’d love to see the sales figures on the 11 vs. 12” iPPs. My guess is they sell a TON of 11s. Not as much profit margin, but they probably move.
FWIW, I’ve ALWAYS found the 12” model too big for constant travel, especially with the Magic Keyboard. 11” w/keyboard is perfect for airplane use.
Tim Cook’s Apple is pushing the latest tech to ‘the next release’?? SHOCKING. I did not see this coming!!!!
You suckers will buy it anyway though.
You suckers will buy it anyway though.
