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Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

Jordan2 — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:54:52 GMT

I have an iPad Air (I think it's from 2013) it stills works fine, but I have been wanting a new iPad for a long time. I'm wondering now, do I really want or need the iPad Pro, or would I be just as happy with the iPad (the Pro is a lot more money)? I know no one can really tell me what I should do, but I would welcome any opinions and information you might care to share. I do have a question, if I want to get an iPad (Pro) that has WI-FI and cellular capability, which provider do I go with (I think there are choices such as Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint) and do I have to get a data plan or can I purchase a month to month plan (I would use the plan only sporadically).

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

Katrin B — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:08:15 GMT

i am planning to upgrade my iPad as well. To give you an idea how old my iPad is, it still has the big plug to charge.

The iPad Pro is well out of my pricerange, lovely as they ar though. I mostly read on my iPad, and use it for browsing, email etc. especially while traveling.

The iPad Pro seems to shine especially with it's abilities in the creative sector. If that is what you are doing or want to get into, it looks like a great choice.

In my case I will get an overall upgrade, as well as the new screen capabilities with the Pencil. Already found a discounted the Black Friday special.

Hope both of us will enjoy our new iPads.

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

LTT1 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:08:35 GMT

@Jordan2

Mine is an iPad Pro, but I’m sure you know that! It came out in 2017, so it is not the new one.

It was nowhere near 5k Wonder what makes the new ones so expensive?

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

Mz iMac — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:29:43 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
It was nowhere near 5k Wonder what makes the new ones so expensive?

@LTT1

I deleted my post because I gave incorrect info. $5k price was for a customized/maxed out MBP.

A maxed out iPad Pro comes to $1800+. It's on my "Santa Baby" wish list ~~which is getting quite long~~.

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

LTT1 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:34:46 GMT

@Mz iMac

Oh yeah! SANTA BABY!

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

Jordan2 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:53:42 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
@Jordan2

Mine is an iPad Pro, but I’m sure you know that! It came out in 2017, so it is not the new one.
It was nowhere near 5k Wonder what makes the new ones so expensive?

@LTT1, I don't buy tablets that often, so when I do I want the newest. Once you add in the pencil, keyboard, a cover, it comes to an insane amount of money. Also I don't know how much storage I need, I tend to buy more than I ever fill up! I am going to read some reviews and will think long and hard before I purchase one as it is an expensive purchase.

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

Katrin B — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 04:10:24 GMT

Unless you need a keyboard / case you could just use a Bluetooth keyboard you might already have. I do agree that the Pencil is a given.

I like to grab my iPad anytime I expect to have a bit of waiting around. That's why I prefer a light case without keyboard. The keyboard function is not so crucial for me personally.

Also, unless you want to store a lot of movies of photos on the iPad you won't need the top level memory. On my iPhone I use Photooptimization and iCloud storage for $2.99 a month

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

Lilysmom — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:08:08 GMT

@Jordan2, I have iPad Pro. Mine is a little over a year old. I haven’t bought the pencil. I might but I don’t really see myself using it after the novelty wears off. I heard some time ago that the next pencil will have ridges and I was kind of waiting for that. The complaint about the original pencil is that it rolls off surfaces because it is round and gets damaged in the fall.

I don’t think I would pay extra for iPad Pro next time because I don’t do anything on it I couldn't do on a regular iPad. LM

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

deeva — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 21:46:31 GMT

No, bought a new iPad last year, very happy with it.

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

Drythe — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:02:27 GMT

I have 2015 air pad, it is good for me.

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

SurferWife — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:04:58 GMT

YEP! Ours will be delivered Monday. We even had our name engraved on it!

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

jaxs mom — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:42:48 GMT

I'm not because I just got the new ipad a few months ago, it works with apple pencil which is what I wanted. I didn't really need the pro.

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

jaxs mom — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:45:55 GMT

@Lilysmom wrote:
@Jordan2, I have iPad Pro. Mine is a little over a year old. I haven’t bought the pencil. I might but I don’t really see myself using it after the novelty wears off. I heard some time ago that the next pencil will have ridges and I was kind of waiting for that. The complaint about the original pencil is that it rolls off surfaces because it is round and gets damaged in the fall.

I don’t think I would pay extra for iPad Pro next time because I don’t do anything on it I couldn't do on a regular iPad. LM

I have a cheap after market case for my 2018 ipad and it has a slot to store my pencil. If I'm not using the pencil, I pop it in the slot. It hasn't had any damage and I'm still on the original end tip.

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

Jordan2 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:48:42 GMT

@Lilysmom wrote:
@Jordan2, I have iPad Pro. Mine is a little over a year old. I haven’t bought the pencil. I might but I don’t really see myself using it after the novelty wears off. I heard some time ago that the next pencil will have ridges and I was kind of waiting for that. The complaint about the original pencil is that it rolls off surfaces because it is round and gets damaged in the fall.

I don’t think I would pay extra for iPad Pro next time because I don’t do anything on it I couldn't do on a regular iPad. LM

@Lilysmom, I think the new pencil must have a magnet as it sticks to the tablet.

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

Lilysmom — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 10:05:22 GMT

@Jordan2, is there a new pencil? I never heard anything about it and I usually get notices. Would like to know. LM

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

LTT1 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 11:56:52 GMT

@Jordan2

This is interesting:

https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/circuitbreaker/2018/11/16/18098535/apple-ipad-pro-2018-bend-test-video-jerryrigeverything

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

apple1964 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 13:35:25 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
@Jordan2

Mine is an iPad Pro, but I’m sure you know that! It came out in 2017, so it is not the new one.
It was nowhere near 5k Wonder what makes the new ones so expensive?

I read that Apple has raised there prices on these devices because they have been losing money on customers who have been going to cheaper devices. Not because of performance it has gotten to expensive for them. And no I am not getting this device.

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

Mz iMac — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 19:00:04 GMT

@Lilysmom wrote:
is there a new pencil? I never heard anything about it and I usually get notices. Would like to know. LM

@Lilysmom

The pencil (2nd gen) is new. It does not come w/the new or old iPad Pro.

If you check the "What's In The Box" section on Apple's site, you will see for yourself that the pencil is not listed. Same in the Buy/Customize section.

The tv commercial makes it seem like the pencil is included.

You can also call the online & offline Apple Store for confirmation.

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

Jordan2 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 19:29:23 GMT

@Lilysmom wrote:
@Jordan2, is there a new pencil? I never heard anything about it and I usually get notices. Would like to know. LM

@Lilysmom, there definitely is a new pencil (2nd generation), I don't know if you can use it with the previous iPad Pro.

Re: Anyone Getting The New iPad Pro

Jordan2 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 19:32:55 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
@Jordan2

This is interesting:

https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/circuitbreaker/2018/11/16/18098535/apple-ipad-pro-2018-bend-test-video-jerryrigeverything

@LTT1, well that's pretty disturbing! That being said, I treat my electronics like they're made of glass, so I can't see that happening to me. It does though make you think twice about purchasing it as it costs a king's ransom!