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cornerexit

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Sep 11, 2014
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I am waiting for delivery today. I will be receiving a 64GB WiFi only version and will be doing a side by side straight up comparison with my existing 12.9 IPP 32GB version. Existing has the Smart Cover and Apple case. New one the keyboard folio. I will have them side by side doing my normal things and will report in this thread. Other people with existing IPP and buying the same size on the new one, please post your own comparisons here. I think the 120hz and more powerful CPU will be the difference.

I use the pads an awful lot and as my main device at home. I use it more than my Mac Mini quad core and 4-5X as much as my phone. I will tell those on the fence an honest evaluation. When the 12.9 first debuted I did the Pepsi challenge and within one hour I knew I’d never go back to the smaller size. Let’s see what the new one brings. I’ve had my current Pro 3 years and I haven’t upgraded phones since the 7 for full disclosure.
 
I opted for the 11” this time. I have last years 12.9 and while I like using it at home. I truly hate lugging it around. Even with the new one being slimmer, seeing the lady try to hold it during the keynote & photoshop demo I was like ugh. But today I feel those second thoughts creeping in. Might return it and get the 12.9, love Apple’s 14 day return policy.
 
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