Paying $600 extra to future proof it? I don’t think thats a good idea. It would likely be cheaper to sell it and buy a new one, when you need it. With the added bonus of getting the new one....
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iPad Pro 11 or 12.9 Pro ?
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Paying $600 extra to future proof it? I don’t think thats a good idea. It would likely be cheaper to sell it and buy a new one, when you need it. With the added bonus of getting the new one....
In my impossible decision. ....was starting to feel 12.9 was too big. Opened the 11 and was UNDERwhelmed
Went back to 12.9 with out keyboard and finding it actually quite acceptable to touch type on screen keyboard. Maybe 12.9 with regular folio is my answer given I’ll use my mbp for serious editing and the 12.9 would make a better 2nd screen.
I just wish it could do horizontal split screen. That would seal it for me.
Went back to 12.9 with out keyboard and finding it actually quite acceptable to touch type on screen keyboard. Maybe 12.9 with regular folio is my answer given I’ll use my mbp for serious editing and the 12.9 would make a better 2nd screen.
I just wish it could do horizontal split screen. That would seal it for me.
I love the 12.9's new footprint, the older versions felt awkward to hold, these much less so. Though if your only use is holding it, in bed, etc. still think 11 is the way to go. Just depends how you use it, and glad to have options.
I grabbed the 11” and I’m so happy I did I had a gen 2 12.9” and I am not missing the size at all.
I went to the Apple Store to play with the 12.9. Wow, that thing is awesome. It really is the ultimate iOS device, but I can't see myself being comfortable using that on the couch or in bed. I'd feel like I am holding a tv screen in front of me. I'd really love to have both, but I can't get away with that in my household. The 11 inch is perfect for my uses, which is on the desk with my wireless keyboard, around the office, traveling, or lounging on the couch or bed. Apple really nailed it this year though, both are really compelling options. Looking forward to iOS 13.
I used the previous generation 12.9 for reading in bed that exact same way and had no issues with it.
It's such a personal decision. I have both a 10.5 and 12.9 second generation and use them for different things. I have no problem at all using the 12.9 sitting on my lap, but clearly that isn't comfortable for some reading this thread. I am still trying to decide which size to get to consolidate on a single device and haven't decided yet...
Jesus
Tim Cook's wet dream is your logic of dropping damn near a $2k just for a meaningless 2 extra GB of RAM
wow, bravo Cook, bravo
Isn’t that a $500 bracelet in your avatar?
false equivalency, look up the concept, that way you won't embarrass yourself next time you quote me
false equivalency, look up the concept, that way you won't embarrass yourself next time you quote me
It doesn’t really change his point - you both spent a lot of money. Of course, it is your money and you are free to do with it what you want.
I say get the small one!
The form factor is just Incredibly Portable and nice to take to a café or basically anywhere besides home or the office desk. and it’s actually big enough screen wise. The thing is, if the bigger one could DO anything better than the small one, productivity wise, I’d get it in an instant, but since it runs the same crippled iOS, I don’t really see the point.
I wa really IN LOVE with the 10.5” for the entire year, just till these new ones were announced.
The form factor is just Incredibly Portable and nice to take to a café or basically anywhere besides home or the office desk. and it’s actually big enough screen wise. The thing is, if the bigger one could DO anything better than the small one, productivity wise, I’d get it in an instant, but since it runs the same crippled iOS, I don’t really see the point.
Stop it. It’s a $500 bracelet vs a $400 RAM and storage upgrade. Get off your high horse, nobody can say which is a more valuable and sensible purchase.false equivalency, look up the concept, that way you won't embarrass yourself next time you quote me
To each their own. I purchased the 1TB as well...why? Work reasons but also because I have the money. Not a problem whatsoever.
Let people spend on whatever they want. To others, we are all stupid and morons for spending money on technology. To each their own....
Let people spend on whatever they want. To others, we are all stupid and morons for spending money on technology. To each their own....
Received my 12.9 space grey 256gb WiFi after cancelling multiple 11 inch iPads, it’s a great device, screens huge but the case doesn’t seem overly large in a weird way. All in all pretty happy although it is a bit of a handful. Will probably be better when the apple folio case arrives tomorrow and I have something to prop it up with.
Interestingly enough I have a few sleeves from my MacBook Pro 13 left over, which are perfectly suitable to keep it in.
Interestingly enough I have a few sleeves from my MacBook Pro 13 left over, which are perfectly suitable to keep it in.
And some think spending money on a purely cosmetic thing is foolish. Not sure why you seem to care so much what other people spend their money on.
Currently have a 10.5 pro. like the idea of the 12.9 but the portability of the 11. i currently have a 2012 15 inch rMBP so im looking to upgrade that as well soon. im thinking a 12.9 ipad pro and either 13 or 15 inch MBP would be redundant. So thats why im leaning towards 11 inch but open to your thoughts on this. i will go to apple store this weekend to try them out.
thanks
thanks
I have the new 12.9 and it is my first 12.9 pro. It does feel like being close to a tv screen. I’m reminding myself to position it farther back whether I’m sitting at the desk, couch, or bed. I need a moment to process what I’m seeing because there is so much to take in all at once. I’m used to having the 9.7 closer to my face, so I just need to go through an adjustment period of positioning the 12.9 farther back.
I have the 2017 12.9 (it is my work machine) and just bought the 11 as a companion (replacing an Air 2). I just stopped by the Apple Store because I’m having delivery issues with my accessories, and I got to check out the 12.9. I’m super impressed. The new 12.9 fits in my purse (I did it in front of the sales lady), and yeah, is just night and day more convenient than the 2017 12.9–and I’m saying that as someone who loves my 12.9.
I still think I made the right call for my particular situation... I don’t need two 12.9s. But if I were only going to have one iPad (and no laptop, like me), I would go 12.9.
That said, this post is the first thing I’ve typed on my new 11, and I’m really happy with it. The keyboard feels comfortable, it’s super light, and I can definitely see myself traveling with just this iPad. It would not be a hardship to do my online teaching sessions on it, with this screen size. I think my 12.9 will be staying home— it will still get tons of use there.
I still think I made the right call for my particular situation... I don’t need two 12.9s. But if I were only going to have one iPad (and no laptop, like me), I would go 12.9.
That said, this post is the first thing I’ve typed on my new 11, and I’m really happy with it. The keyboard feels comfortable, it’s super light, and I can definitely see myself traveling with just this iPad. It would not be a hardship to do my online teaching sessions on it, with this screen size. I think my 12.9 will be staying home— it will still get tons of use there.
Yea and I am sure people get used to it, just like with every device/size, but it’s just not for me and my uses. Now if I could have both, 12.9 for desk and 11 for everything else, sign me up. I have enough toys though haha.