I am waiting to see it in person and then decide but from the images so far, it does look a little big.
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9.7" iPad Pro or 10.5" ?
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I am waiting to see it in person and then decide but from the images so far, it does look a little big.
That's weird because I'm pretty sure I got one last year when I bought a new house. But it was 2014 when I used it so—yeah. They were also available for years before that. Would be too bad if they're gone now, but I also wonder if it's a regional distribution?
That's technology for you
[doublepost=1497017178][/doublepost]Let's just all agree that the OP is a joke and can't seem to accept that a better iPad than his discontinued 9.7 was released.
It would have been better for me had it been the same dimensions and same weight !
Grab yourself a couple 5 lb weights, do 3-5 curls, and I think you'll be able to manage.
That's not the point, it should be compact and portable aswell
I don't think it's a deal breaker tbh. Once you have it, it will feel normal in no time. People said that initslly about the bigger iPhones too and now they are normal size for just about everyone.
I have a 12 inch now though so it won't be too big for me no matter what. Need a cellular iPad for the kids so picking up the 10.5 as my secondary iPad.
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I don't want to say that the OP is a joke. That's not where I'm heading. I just find it funny the way people act towards these items (iPads and iPhones).
I can bet that next year, we'll be talking about the 'old' 10.5 that was released in 2017 and how it's outdated and antiquated by the new, shiny (insert name of new iPad here). This new one is faster and has a brighter screen, etc. and it can handle the newest software and is future proof. Then we'll have the threads asking, "10.5 owners, will you upgrade to the he new hotness?" Let's not forget that Apple and developers write for then lowest common denominator so the software will run on the iPad mini 2. I'm betting ( I'm not sure but I know someone will correct me if I'm wrong) that any app that can run on the 10.5 will be able to run on the 9.7.
If you want an early preview, meet me in the iPhone section aruond September. You can have front row seats to the.....this is the best iPhone ever....and....you people and your crappy iPhone 7's with only 2GB or RAM, etc. are jealous of me and my new (insert name of new iPhone here).
The same guys that talk about future proofing are the ones that get a new iPad or iPhone every year or two. This is why I find the whole thing funny.
I don't want to say that the OP is a joke. That's not where I'm heading. I just find it funny the way people act towards these items (iPads and iPhones).
I can bet that next year, we'll be talking about the 'old' 10.5 that was released in 2017 and how it's outdated and antiquated by the new, shiny (insert name of new iPad here). This new one is faster and has a brighter screen, etc. and it can handle the newest software and is future proof. Then we'll have the threads asking, "10.5 owners, will you upgrade to the he new hotness?" Let's not forget that Apple and developers write for then lowest common denominator so the software will run on the iPad mini 2. I'm betting ( I'm not sure but I know someone will correct me if I'm wrong) that any app that can run on the 10.5 will be able to run on the 9.7.
If you want an early preview, meet me in the iPhone section aruond September. You can have front row seats to the.....this is the best iPhone ever....and....you people and your crappy iPhone 7's with only 2GB or RAM, etc. are jealous of me and my new (insert name of new iPhone here).
The same guys that talk about future proofing are the ones that get a new iPad or iPhone every year or two. This is why I find the whole thing funny.
Oh yea totally agree, it never stops. I just found it laughable to say the 10.5 is just way to big now compared to the 9.7. Maybe I was harsh.
That's the OP for you. Check this previous threads. Last year he was asking the same about the Pro 9.7" and agonizing over it. And in the end, no buy.
I'll tell you right now...he will probably buy the 10.5. A small chance he gets the Pro 9.7".
As said on the related thread, I doubt that 2018 will see a refresh. So make your choice based on what Apple has now.
Pro 9.7
Pro 10.5
Pro2 12.9
I'll tell you right now...he will probably buy the 10.5. A small chance he gets the Pro 9.7".
As said on the related thread, I doubt that 2018 will see a refresh. So make your choice based on what Apple has now.
Pro 9.7
Pro 10.5
Pro2 12.9
Snubs don't bother you right ? You still wanna poke your nose here even after being repeatedly insulted ? I do not have to justify my purchase or no purchase to you !
Lol, that's why I've given up on future proofing. I buy when there are new features I want at a price I'm willing to pay. Practically any storage bump will get me to upgrade although I might start skipping once iPads reach 2TB.
Skipping the 10.5 this year though as I'm getting the 12.9 Pro 512GB (I've been planning to get the 12.9 since October 2016). I'll probably update them on alternate years.
Some points of comparison:
Area (including bezel/display only)
- iPad mini: 42.40/29.96 sq. in. (71%)
- iPad 2/3/4: 69.45/45.16 sq. in. (65%)
- iPad Air/Air 2/Pro 9.7: 62.04/45.16 sq. in. (73%)
- iPad Pro 10.5: 66.64/52.92 sq. in. (79%)
- iPad Pro 12.9: 104.16/79.88 sq. in. (77%)
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi
- Height: 8.0 inches (203.2 mm)
- Width: 5.3 inches (134.8 mm)
- Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight: 0.65 pound (298.8 grams)
iPad 2 Wi-Fi
- Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
- Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
- Depth: 0.34 inch (8.8 mm)
- Weight: 1.33 pounds (601 g)
iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi
- Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
- Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
- Depth: 0.37 inch (9.4 mm)
- Weight: 1.44 pounds (652 g)
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Wi‑Fi
- Height: 9.4 inches (240 mm)
- Weidth: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm)
- Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight: 0.96 pound (437 grams)
iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi‑Fi
- Height: 9.8 inches (250.6 mm)
- Width: 6.8 inches (174.1 mm)
- Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight: 1.03 pounds (469 grams)
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Wi-Fi
- Height: 12 inches (305.7 mm)
- Width: 8.68 inches (220.6 mm)
- Depth: 0.27 inch (6.9 mm)
- Weight: 1.57 pounds (713 grams)
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi
- Height: 12 inches (305.7 mm)
- Width: 8.68 inches (220.6 mm)
- Depth: 0.27 inch (6.9 mm)
- Weight: 1.49 pounds (677 grams)
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I really don't care what you buy. Just outlining the facts. And trying to insult me just paints you in a true light.
Check out the 10.5 at the store and buy or not.
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I keep it simple. I upgrade iPads when I run out of space on the old one. Now, if the new one comes with something that is real nice, I would upgrade. For example, I went from an iPad Air 2 to the Pro 9.7 because I needed to go from 128 to 256. The pen was a great bonus and I probably would have upgraded for the pen. It's freakin' great for meetings. I just love having the ability to write info on my pad. I really love this damn pen. It changed the game for me. My wife saw it and upgraded just for the pen. I still rave about this damn pen.
Now the iPhones, that's a different story. I used to upgrade during my contract period but now there is no contract, I'm thinking of upgrading every year with that payment plan ATT has. Might as well just use the phone and dump it when the new ones come out. They're starting to make technology disposable nowadays. It's like cars. Cars used to last, now, it's better to lease them since these damn BMW's are so expensive out of warranty (but that's a whole other story).
If Apple really wants to sell these things, they should put them on that ATT Next or whatever yearly upgrade plans are out there now. Then they would move them.
Now the iPhones, that's a different story. I used to upgrade during my contract period but now there is no contract, I'm thinking of upgrading every year with that payment plan ATT has. Might as well just use the phone and dump it when the new ones come out. They're starting to make technology disposable nowadays. It's like cars. Cars used to last, now, it's better to lease them since these damn BMW's are so expensive out of warranty (but that's a whole other story).
If Apple really wants to sell these things, they should put them on that ATT Next or whatever yearly upgrade plans are out there now. Then they would move them.
I just don't get how an extra 10mm makes it any less portable.
Isn’t it like 4.5mm in height and 2mm in width? It’s so minimal I really can’t see it being a big deal.
I think it's nearly 10 in height and 5 in width with minimal weight increase. unless you thought the last one was really borderline I'm unsure how this can be considered too big.
Correction, it's 10.6 mm height and 4.6 mm width or 0.4 inch and 0.2 inch respectively.
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Sorry, I hadn't realized "in" was used as a preposition and not as an abbreviation for inch.
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Ah good to know - I must have had the wrong dimensions when I was looking.
Myself, I don’t consider it an issue at all for the increased screen real estate. More the OP that’s worried.
the 12.9 IPad Pro has 4gb of ram because of the larger screen, multitasking . That's it . It wont influence in the longevity. When Apple drop A9, it will drop the A9X too.
Iphone 7 A10 chip (which has 2GB of ram )has higher geekbench scores than A9X IPad Pro 12.9 . The Iphone 7 will last one more year than 12.9 IPad Pro.
As for 10.5 IPad Pro , I think it will have 3gb of ram . The 12.9 IPad Pro 2 will have 4gb or maybe more.
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IPad cycle is 1.5 year now.
October 2018 next IPad refresh
Iphone 7 A10 chip (which has 2GB of ram )has higher geekbench scores than A9X IPad Pro 12.9 . The Iphone 7 will last one more year than 12.9 IPad Pro.
As for 10.5 IPad Pro , I think it will have 3gb of ram . The 12.9 IPad Pro 2 will have 4gb or maybe more.
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Apple wont release anytime soon.
IPad cycle is 1.5 year now.
October 2018 next IPad refresh
I never liked the 9.7" form factor.
I had Air and Pro 9.7 and sold both.
I also had two 7.9" Minis and preferred them for different reasons.
But I think 10.5 makes much more sense if iPad is going to be more than just a casual web browser/media consumption device.
In other words,iPad Pro should start at 10.5".
the 9.7" and Mini are there for casual non-Pro users who just want casual web browsing and media consumption.
I had Air and Pro 9.7 and sold both.
I also had two 7.9" Minis and preferred them for different reasons.
But I think 10.5 makes much more sense if iPad is going to be more than just a casual web browser/media consumption device.
In other words,iPad Pro should start at 10.5".
the 9.7" and Mini are there for casual non-Pro users who just want casual web browsing and media consumption.
I think it's pretty much confirmed to be 4gb in the 10.5.
I'm no IT expert but doesn't RAM come in multiples? 1,2,4,8 etc. 3 would be a very specific ammount that would probably be more expensive to manufacture than just putting 4 in.
Not necessarily. There are a few phones and tablets with 3gb of ram.
The 12.9 Pro 2 is less heavier than 12.9 Pro 1.Lol, that's why I've given up on future proofing. I buy when there are new features I want at a price I'm willing to pay. Practically any storage bump will get me to upgrade although I might start skipping once iPads reach 2TB.
Skipping the 10.5 this year though as I'm getting the 12.9 Pro 512GB (I've been planning to get the 12.9 since October 2016). I'll probably update them on alternate years.
Some points of comparison:
Area (including bezel/display only)
- iPad mini: 42.40/29.96 sq. in. (71%)
- iPad 2/3/4: 69.45/45.16 sq. in. (65%)
- iPad Air/Air 2/Pro 9.7: 62.04/45.16 sq. in. (73%)
- iPad Pro 10.5: 66.64/52.92 sq. in. (79%)
- iPad Pro 12.9: 104.16/79.88 sq. in. (77%)
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi
- Height: 8.0 inches (203.2 mm)
- Width: 5.3 inches (134.8 mm)
- Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight: 0.65 pound (298.8 grams)
iPad 2 Wi-Fi
- Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
- Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
- Depth: 0.34 inch (8.8 mm)
- Weight: 1.33 pounds (601 g)
iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi
- Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
- Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
- Depth: 0.37 inch (9.4 mm)
- Weight: 1.44 pounds (652 g)
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Wi‑Fi
- Height: 9.4 inches (240 mm)
- Weidth: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm)
- Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight: 0.96 pound (437 grams)
iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi‑Fi
- Height: 9.8 inches (250.6 mm)
- Width: 6.8 inches (174.1 mm)
- Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight: 1.03 pounds (469 grams)
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) Wi-Fi
- Height: 12 inches (305.7 mm)
- Width: 8.68 inches (220.6 mm)
- Depth: 0.27 inch (6.9 mm)
- Weight: 1.57 pounds (713 grams)
iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi
- Height: 12 inches (305.7 mm)
- Width: 8.68 inches (220.6 mm)
- Depth: 0.27 inch (6.9 mm)
- Weight: 1.49 pounds (677 grams)
IMO Apple had struck gold in coming up with the 9.7" size for the iPad and the 7.9" size for the mini. Disappointed Apple decided to increase the screen size.
Do you guys see Apple again changing, coming up with a new screen size in the future ? or it will stick to the 10.5" screen size for future iterations now ?