Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

All iPads What I want for the iPad Pro

sracer said:
Considering how late in the game Microsoft was this go-round (keeping in mind that this is essentially the 3rd wave of tablets) and they stumbled out of the gate with the whole Windows RT thing, it's amazing that Microsoft has been able to gain as much attention with the SP3 as they did.

I think that the bigger issue is going to be the cheapo Windows tabs that have 1GB RAM (not really a problem) and 16GB storage. There's only 8GB free after the OS is accounted for and after the first few rounds of updates that drops to around 3GB. The more that people buy these poor quality devices the more tarnished the Windows tablet experience will be.

But there are some good quality tablets being produced... the Dell Venue 8 Pro is a top seller (for good reason). The ASUS T100 is as well. My recently purchased Acer Aspire Switch 11 has shown that there is some creative people in these smaller players.

A major factor will be Windows 10.

Supposedly Microsoft has reworked how updates are handled with Win10 which will reduce the footprint after updates. There is going to be more intelligent switching between tablet-style operation and notebook.

And lastly, as slow as it has been, there are more Modern UI apps being released which is helping to improve the Windows tablet touch experience.

All that to say, there is definitely a desire and demand for well-designed hybrid tablet/notebook devices. At this point in time I have refrained from purchasing an SP3 (opted for the Acer Switch 11) until I see what Apple produces.

I suspect that if Apple does NOT produce an iPad Pro this year then we'll see a surge in Windows-based tablet/notebook hybrids.
Click to expand...

This exactly. I'd say that if the iPad pro is real, it will be a huge step up in the tablet and notebook industry. It would actually be a crossover, or an all-in-one rather than a hybrid. People will see much more need for a device like this.
 
What do people think of USB-C on this iPad? I know it's been mentioned before on other threads, but since it is already in use, it would kill the need for any of the ports I mentioned, which people have been saying Apple are not going to do. And if it does, it might make it's way to other devices like the iPhone. Does anybody agree with me?
 
nj-morris said:
What do people think of USB-C on this iPad? I know it's been mentioned before on other threads, but since it is already in use, it would kill the need for any of the ports I mentioned, which people have been saying Apple are not going to do. And if it does, it might make it's way to other devices like the iPhone. Does anybody agree with me?
Click to expand...

They just switched to lightning, so I dont see them changing again to USB C unless the EU makes it a requirement. It would be better, though, especially when third parties inevitably start making cables for $1.
 
dilap said:
It seems like you are asking for a touchscreen MacBook, with a few other options but it seems like greats ideas, and it would definitely sell. And yes definitely compare to the surface, I would root for that forever! :apple:
Click to expand...

Up theCamera to 8 MP, and in the next iteration make it 15". I have been blown away watching a second game of March Madness on the MBA2, on the end table next to me
 
USB-C, multitasking and an appropriate OS for a device like this.

I won't be holding my breath.
 
Newtons Apple said:
Not full OSX but a version of it.:apple:
Click to expand...

I expect it to be similar, with some OS X features available to make up for how 'restrictive' iOS is, but I don't expect to actually see OS X. But I see what you mean. Remember when they released the iPhone, and they said that it ran OS X? People thought it was, then they realised that it didn't nearly have enough features. If you mean the OS X experience ported to the iOS design, as well as iOS itself, then yes, I would agree. It could be the proper 'OS X' that people have been expecting for 8 years.
 
nj-morris said:
I expect it to be similar, with some OS X features available to make up for how 'restrictive' iOS is, but I don't expect to actually see OS X. But I see what you mean. Remember when they released the iPhone, and they said that it ran OS X? People thought it was, then they realised that it didn't nearly have enough features. If you mean the OS X experience ported to the iOS design, as well as iOS itself, then yes, I would agree. It could be the proper 'OS X' that people have been expecting for 8 years.
Click to expand...

Time will tell, I hope Apple gives the Pro more "freedom" like a file system. I am also wanting to look at the new Surface Pro 4 later this year.
 
Newtons Apple said:
Time will tell, I hope Apple gives the Pro more "freedom" like a file system. I am also wanting to look at the new Surface Pro 4 later this year.
Click to expand...
If Apple isn't forthcoming with an iPad Pro (in the form of what many of us would like) perhaps the best way to get Apple to produce one is to buy one of the existing hybrid tablets out there as a way to show Apple that there is a market... in much the same way that growing sales of 7"-8" tablets convinced Apple to produce the iPad mini, and growing sales of phablets convinced Apple to produce the iPhone 6+.

There are quite a few decent options out there already. Asus Transformer Book, Acer Aspire Switch, and Lenovo Miix2 11.
 
sracer said:
If Apple isn't forthcoming with an iPad Pro (in the form of what many of us would like) perhaps the best way to get Apple to produce one is to buy one of the existing hybrid tablets out there as a way to show Apple that there is a market... in much the same way that growing sales of 7"-8" tablets convinced Apple to produce the iPad mini, and growing sales of phablets convinced Apple to produce the iPhone 6+.

There are quite a few decent options out there already. Asus Transformer Book, Acer Aspire Switch, and Lenovo Miix2 11.
Click to expand...

But remember that's when the Tablet market was booming and most tablet mfgs went small because Apple already had a lock on the larger premium tablet market. Tablet sales for everyone is in decline and is forecast for slow growth.
 
Rodster said:
But remember that's when the Tablet market was booming and most tablet mfgs went small because Apple already had a lock on the larger premium tablet market. Tablet sales for everyone is in decline and is forecast for slow growth.
Click to expand...
All true. However those forecasts don't factor in as-yet-unannounced products.
 
sracer said:
If Apple isn't forthcoming with an iPad Pro (in the form of what many of us would like) perhaps the best way to get Apple to produce one is to buy one of the existing hybrid tablets out there as a way to show Apple that there is a market... in much the same way that growing sales of 7"-8" tablets convinced Apple to produce the iPad mini, and growing sales of phablets convinced Apple to produce the iPhone 6+.

There are quite a few decent options out there already. Asus Transformer Book, Acer Aspire Switch, and Lenovo Miix2 11.
Click to expand...

I got my eye out for the new Surface Pro 4 that will be out later this year. It will be my first pick if Apple does not let the Pro be what it could be. I need a file system to store and keep files and I do not want to do everything though iTunes.

Time will tell, there is a lot of new technology on the way!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back