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2017 iPad Pro owners - Will you upgrade in 2018?
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ProMotion definitely not overhyped. Wish my iPhone X had it.
I just got my 10.5" Pro a little over a week ago to replace my Air 2, so it's highly unlikely barring some crazy big change ala the iPhone X.
Even then I mainly use my iPad as a media consumption device, so I think my 256GB 10.5" will last me at least another 3 years, like my Air 2. And considering that the rumour is that next year's iPad will not have OLED, I'm more than fine with waiting.
Even then I mainly use my iPad as a media consumption device, so I think my 256GB 10.5" will last me at least another 3 years, like my Air 2. And considering that the rumour is that next year's iPad will not have OLED, I'm more than fine with waiting.
I love and make good use of a tablet for drawing, but I've found a frustrating loss of performance since iOS 11. Sometimes I'll contemplate upgrading in the coming year, but I resent the fact that my needs have not changed, and I am simply being made to re-purchase performance that in my opinion, eroded far too quickly for a device of this cost.
So in short, if I bought again, it would be less for new features than simply to regain a decent performing device... but I question if I want to reward that kind of product strategy.
So in short, if I bought again, it would be less for new features than simply to regain a decent performing device... but I question if I want to reward that kind of product strategy.
I wouldn’t replace it persay...
but if they update the mini then I would be adding to the collection
but if they update the mini then I would be adding to the collection
I've been down that road as well. This is why my current iOS devices will be my last if Apple doesn't make some changes. I don't say that with any animosity or anger, just stating a fact. When the time comes to replace what I currently have, I'll determine what alternatives are out there. I already have some promising options.
I wonder if the new iPad Pro 2018 model having Face ID, will it allow you to open in landscape mode? I understand that you can’t do this with the iPhone X and has to be portrait mode only. I will get it if there’s enough added goodies over what I have now. If not I’ll just keep what I have.
I doubt it, I just got this one, and I’m in love.The only thing I’ve been wondering is whether I should have gotten LTE, but so far my tethering experience has been fantastic, and I don’t use the Pro without WiFi often enough to pay a monthly charge.
The only thing I’ve been wondering is whether I should have gotten LTE, but so far my tethering experience has been fantastic, and I don’t use the Pro without WiFi often enough to pay a monthly charge.
Yes, you should’ve have
. Actually I’m thrilled with my iPad Pro 10.5 lte, it’s the ultimate in versatility. I believe in being mobile totally. It allows for gps mapping on the go, using the iPad for telephone calls in a pinch wherever you want. I went from smartphones/iPhones plus to the iPad and haven’t looked back, for me iPad w/AirPods have replaced my smartphone and it hasn’t been a problem. I for one have to stay connected (for business) either by text, emails, or voice calls and it’s worked out 100%.Never going back to a smartphone style small screen device.
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Yes, you should’ve have. Actually I’m thrilled with my iPad Pro 10.5 lte, it’s the ultimate in versatility. I believe in being mobile totally. It allows for gps mapping on the go, using the iPad for telephone calls in a pinch wherever you want. I went from smartphones/iPhones plus to the iPad and haven’t looked back, for me iPad w/AirPods have replaced my smartphone and it hasn’t been a problem. I for one have to stay connected either by text, emails, or voice calls and it’s worked out 100%.
Never going back to a smartphone style small screen device.
So, how much data do you think a two-hour video FaceTime or Skype call uses? I'm wondering because I've been assuming that there would be no point in lte for me because that's the way I work (online teaching), so I stick to Wi-fi. I have an unlimited plan, but then they have the right to slow you down after 15 or 22G per month.
The following is the rough calculation of data usage by Skype for audio and video calls.
min – minimum , rec- recommended (or maximum)
Audio or Voice Only Calls
Calling (min) .22 MB/min
Calling (rec) .73 MB/min
Video Calls
Video call (min) .94 MB/min
Video call (rec) 2.12 MB/min
Video call HQ (min) 2.93 MB/min
Video call HQ (rec) 3.66 MB/min
Video Call HD (min) 8.78 MB/min
Video Call HD (rec) 10.98 MB/min
For FaceTime audio/video calls as follows:
In your answers regarding the data used for five minutes of FaceTime audio and five minutes of FaceTime video you used two different units. For audio you state 5mb and video 15MB. MB megabytes is a unit of size while mb megabits is a unit of speed per second download. In addition one mb is 1/8 the size of one MB. The usual ratio between the two is 8:1 (mb/s to MB of data).
I'll definitely upgrade. I'm expecting some pretty spectacular improvements to iPad in 2018. And it all starts with those incredible new bionic processors.
I purchased the iPad Pro 10.5" in 2017, upgrading from the iPad Air (2013). The only thing which I didn't like was the chamfered bezel. Never been a fan of this, right from the iPhone 5. Love my iPad Pro; it is so quick and slick! The design is the main thing which I think could be improved, adding USB-C, along with Face ID (although not entirely sold of the necessity on an iPad at this stage. MacBook 100%, though...)
I rather agree. I don’t notice huge difference in the display of my 2017 IPad Pro over previous model and the same for OLED screen on my X over previous 7 Plus. They all have screens which look perfectly satisfactory to my eyes for regular use.
A larger screen in same size body would tempt me to buy a new iPad Pro next year with Face ID nice to have too. If the aspect ratio went from 3:4 to 9:16 then split screen would be improved.
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Yes, you should’ve have
Never going back to a smartphone style small screen device.
I have the LTE iPad Pro as well, very convenient.
You mention that you use your iPad Pro for calls and that it has replaced your smartphone? Out of curiosity, are you referring to telephone calls or just FaceTime / Skype?
The potential of the iPhone X design entices me greatly! I would definite consider one depending on how it actually turns out. If it is as bezel-less as the phone, probably so; if not then it is unlikely. But as it stands now, Im surprisingly using my iPhone X more than my iPads, and Ive always been iPad > iPhone, so in general I may not upgrade at all unless they also introduce another mini form factor.
I would love to see how small of a package they can squeeze a 12.9" screen into. If it's not too much bigger than the current 10.5", I'm in. OLED won't be here on iPads until 2019 at best.