Makes sense. When I converted from an Android tablet to my 12.9 IPP it took quite a bit of effort to find workflows that worked for the things I wanted to do with the tablet. Some workflows seemed like compromises and some seemed liberating in comparison (albeit different than expected and sometimes not intuitive). At the end of the day all that matters is finding workflows that work for an individual. Sometimes the ideal workflow that one desires is only possible on a particular platform with certain applications. Just is what it is.
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2017 iPad Pro owners - Will you upgrade in 2018?
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Makes sense. When I converted from an Android tablet to my 12.9 IPP it took quite a bit of effort to find workflows that worked for the things I wanted to do with the tablet. Some workflows seemed like compromises and some seemed liberating in comparison (albeit different than expected and sometimes not intuitive). At the end of the day all that matters is finding workflows that work for an individual. Sometimes the ideal workflow that one desires is only possible on a particular platform with certain applications. Just is what it is.
Exactly. There is no one-size-fits-all. But the odd thing is that it isn't the apps that are making the Android tablet more suitable in some cases, but the hardware. For example, the ability to directly attach USB peripherals is terrific. I can connect my Targus presentation remote to it and use the tablet for presentations. With the iPad, I have to be near the iPad when presenting so that I can maneuver through slides. I've tried the whole using-keynote-on-the-iphone-as-a-remote approach. It's not very good.
Also when working with spreadsheets, it is extremely handy to use a mouse than to continually reach up to touch the screen.
This is why my current mix of mobile devices consist of: 2018 iPad + Pencil, Kindle Fire HD 10, Lenovo Yoga Book (Android), 11" Macbook Air, and Acer Chromebook 14. For those days that I have a particular plan, I'll take the most suitable device... if the day is going to be unpredictable, I take the 2018 iPad + Pencil.
(I joke with my wife that it's like her and her handbags... pick the right one for the day)
Out of curiosity, why both Chromebook and MacBook Air? I would've thought the MacBook Air would be able to do whatever the Chromebook does.Exactly. There is no one-size-fits-all. But the odd thing is that it isn't the apps that are making the Android tablet more suitable in some cases, but the hardware. For example, the ability to directly attach USB peripherals is terrific. I can connect my Targus presentation remote to it and use the tablet for presentations. With the iPad, I have to be near the iPad when presenting so that I can maneuver through slides. I've tried the whole using-keynote-on-the-iphone-as-a-remote approach. It's not very good.
Also when working with spreadsheets, it is extremely handy to use a mouse than to continually reach up to touch the screen.
This is why my current mix of mobile devices consist of: 2018 iPad + Pencil, Kindle Fire HD 10, Lenovo Yoga Book (Android), 11" Macbook Air, and Acer Chromebook 14. For those days that I have a particular plan, I'll take the most suitable device... if the day is going to be unpredictable, I take the 2018 iPad + Pencil.
My mobile setup consists of iPhone 7 + iPad Pro 9.7. Those two are always with me (purse). I bring an iPad Pro 12.9 daily to work (very useful for meetings). For travel, I have an 11" ThinkPad X131e (Windows+Linux) for instances where I think I might need something more flexible than iOS. The ThinkPad also doubles as a local Plex Media Server and iTunes backup.
Interesting choice. You picked the iPad mini pro. I agree would love one too. But then surface pro? The large or the new mini sized? If large why wouldn’t you go with the iPad Pro 11” or even the 2018 iPad with pencil? Just curious.
No. I bought my IPP 10.5 last year around Sept. I really like it and use it heavily. It will suit my purposes for at least the next 2~3 years. But I do need to upgrade is my Surface Pro 4, the battery life of which is noticeably drawing down.
Also, if Apple releases an updated and more sensibly designed Pencil, I would buy that immediately. Here is hoping that they do release an updated (and upgraded) version.
Also, if Apple releases an updated and more sensibly designed Pencil, I would buy that immediately. Here is hoping that they do release an updated (and upgraded) version.
I ordered my 12.9” iPad Pro 2nd gen through AT&T in June of 2017. I opted for the 512GB. I still owe AT&T $500 on my contract. I have been getting quotes from itsworthmore for $580. So I will sell it to them and be iPadless for a month or two and get the 2018 model on another AT&T plan. The $580 will cover most of the sales tax and activation fee, so i’ll be set. It also helps that my 2017 iPad Pro was replaced by Apple because the touchscreen wasn’t registering properly towards the middle of the screen. So the device I have has no scratches or anything. I selected “flawless” as the descriptor. Touch ID seems so antiquated after 9 months with Face ID. I have to shuffle the iPad around to use Touch ID. With Face ID, I won’t have to change my grip.
No, I'm not saying you should fawn over it, or not be critical - and iPad is certainly not for everyone. But the way I see it, there are things that require a laptop. For everything else, there's Mastercard and iPad. Chromebooks still have a way to go, and if you like them and find good use for them - that's great, but this topic is about iPads and whether 2018 version will be worth the upgrade from 2017. We've come to a point on this forum with Apple negativity, that even a specific topic like this invites people to come and offer "alternatives". To me, your comment is like someone asking "should I get iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X" question and getting the answer "Galaxy S9". Or even more something along the lines of "Landline phones are better."
For most people, iPad is a much better choice than Chromebooks. For some people, like yourself, Chromebooks are better. Fine. Now lets get back to the discussion at hand.
Again, you don't have to fawn over iOS, you don't even have to like it. It certainly isn't usable for all workflows. But the OP clearly wants an iPad. And you can't do iPad on a Chromebook.
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I kind of stopped using the iPad. iPhone does most of what I need, and if I need something more powerful I use my MacBook.
Currently, I have the 2016 9.7 iPad Pro. Love it. Downfall is I think the screen is a tad small for what I use it for today as I believe I’ll be using iPad now instead of MacBook Pro for college work and other tasks. So, perfosnally for me, ill most likely be upgrading to the 2018 iPad when announced. Only factors keeping me from getting the 2018 model when announced and just upgrading to the 2017 at discounted to save some money is if there is a bezel notch (which wouldn’t make sense since it’s not a phone), and that maybe Apple throws some other random curve balls at us to “inspire innovation and the future” (**cough cough remove headphone jack cough cough **) just like they did and completely removed the freakin home button (I personally liked the home button, Face ID can be spoofed. Touch ID can too but it’s way harder)
Same—sticking with my 10.5 for now but would definitely get a new Pencil if I like the features it offers.
Ugh.....so just like last year, curiosity is getting the better of me. I have had a long talk with my wife, and we have agreed that if I get her list of household chores done (the ones she’s been bugging me to do for the last few weeks) she would not give me a hard time about upgrading my Apple Watch AND iPad this year. So I guess upgrade it is for me.
Sometimes it’s good to be single. Yeaaahhhh. Actually I’m watching the budget too. Lots of travel coming up but the 12.9 iPad is a must buy. The only iPad I’ve ever owned is a mini. I’m trying to transition my mobile needs from laptop to iPad. My SO, not wife, doesn’t really care how I run my finances but this time in particular she’s encouraging me to do this ... my thinkpad yoga goes to her IF the transition is successful. I’ll keep both for at least 6 months while I makennew workflows.
I think @sracer has been saying “yeah right” to my no upgrade plan this year since I started saying it a few months ago.
Big. Can't run Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, Catia, or any other CAD design program on ARM chips, which is the most useful application for a Tablet I have. All the lightweight admin uses run fine on a mobile device like a phone or iPad mini, though the mini is wayyy too convenient to not have accurate note-taking ability (or an update in ? years). But I don't need a creative tablet to be a mobile device, I need it to be a capably spec'd, interactive device first, and one that's portable second. 17" display, Intel Chipset and some graphics power etc. And that's where the Surface comes in, and why it's nothing like an iPad or droid tablet. You can 3D model designs with your fingers gripping the digital model, instead of the traditional pointed stick & typewriter interface, and it's worth it's weight in gold. If I could just get over the maddening trenchfight that is Windows 10, is another story.
Makes absolute sense. I just didn’t understand why it was the iPad mini vs a large surface choice.
Windows 10 gets more hate than it deserves. V quickly here is my story. Fall 2016 I needed a new laptop and price is never even a factor. Keyboard and screen is. As an author I bang out 12000 words a day when in my groove and stare at the screen for up to 10 hours. Apple had NOTHING for me. All the keyboards were bollocks. The MBA screen quality was *****.
I ended up going with a thinkpad yoga 260. Windows mainly stays out of the way. The learning curve wasn’t THAT Bad. And when you live in office, mail, safari and calendar who cares what’s UNDER it.
my phones are iOS/blackberry. Laptop win10. Desktop will always be OSX and now I’m hoping to make an iPad Pro my laptop replacement. Apple rules certain categories but I don’t see any innovation in the laptop or mini headless Mac space from them anymore. Windows is kicking their Butt with their amazing laptops and now the intel NUC mini desktops.
eV
Cute!
Actually one Christmas my brother's wife surprised him with an iPad after talking about wasting money on tech etc. It was a wonderful thing to see. I was going to say that maybe yours would do something similar, but this is even better. Enjoy shopping when the time comes!
This September is going to be bad. No chance I won’t upgrade my iPad and Watch (especially if they get redesigns), and it’ll take a lot to stop me from looking at an iPhone X Plus.
Makes me wonder now if we’ll see them all in September or multiple events in the fall.
Fingers crossed iPad Pro in September. I’m in the states for ten days mid October and would love to grab one. Otherwise I’ll be waiting till the summer.
How has it worked in the past with fall releases ? iPad at the September iPhone event or separate? And what about accessories like the keyboard, pencil and leather sleeve? Same time or later? Do iPads typically have long wait times like the phones or can you walk into a store Andre grab one as soon as they’re announced?
Damn. That’s a lot of questions.
eV
Yep—we do the yearly upgrade through Verizon for the iPhones. I’m going lower storage and X Plus this year. I got the 256 last year and don’t use most of it.
[doublepost=1533355045][/doublepost]I really hope Apple does something new with the ASK/case situation this year. Chances are, with a new form factor, Apple will be the only game in town for the first several weeks (barring whatever Logitech comes up with), and I’ve become disenchanted with their keyboard and case options lately. If it’s the same keyboard/sleeve options again in a slightly different size, I may hold off on upgrading.
