Are you an iPad-Oholic? I am...

[npolly0212]

I’ve had
iPad 1
iPad 2
iPad Air 1
iPad Air 2
iPad mini 2
iPad Pro 12.9 1st gen


Now looking for another iPad Pro 12.9 with cellular since I sold mine last year lol

 

[RogerKmilw]

I got in the game a lil late:

iPad Air
iPad Air 2
iPad Pro 12.9 (1st gen)
iPad Pro 9.7
iPad Pro 10.5 (current)

I’ve always upgraded my iPhone every year since the 3G. I’ve also always had a MBP since before iPhones. So I finally decided to try an iPad Air to see if I could get rid of MBP and go strictly mobile. Not quite yet so I upgraded to the 2015 rMBP about two months before IPP 12.9 was released. I bought the 12.9 on launch and within a week I was able to sell the rMBP and ever since I’ve been strictly iOS devices. I know that doesn’t work for everybody but for me (especially w iOS 11) iPad Pro is the only computer I need.

 

[spiderman0616]

I got in the game a lil late:

iPad Air
iPad Air 2
iPad Pro 12.9 (1st gen)
iPad Pro 9.7
iPad Pro 10.5 (current)

I’ve always upgraded my iPhone every year since the 3G. I’ve also always had a MBP since before iPhones. So I finally decided to try an iPad Air to see if I could get rid of MBP and go strictly mobile. Not quite yet so I upgraded to the 2015 rMBP about two months before IPP 12.9 was released. I bought the 12.9 on launch and within a week I was able to sell the rMBP and ever since I’ve been strictly iOS devices. I know that doesn’t work for everybody but for me (especially w iOS 11) iPad Pro is the only computer I need.

I went through that same back and forth for a couple of years. I loved the iPad 2 and iPad 3, but to me the original iPad Air was the ultimate iPad design. I had to have one, so I upgraded that year. It felt so well designed and so streamlined, and I always had it with me almost everywhere I went.

But I started expecting more out of it. I used it so much that I wanted it to be my computer. I tried a zillion different keyboard cases and hated them all, and iOS just couldn’t do enough at the time to morph into my every day OS. I decided that what I really needed was a new MacBook Pro, so I sold the iPad Air to help pay for it and went about a year without having an iPad at all.

Worst mistake I ever made—I SORELY missed my iPad. I tried to fill the void with an iPad mini 3, and I really like the minis in general, but it was not doing it for me in the screen size and productivity department. I gave the mini 3 to my wife to replace her aging mini 2, I sold my MacBook Pro, and I bought the iPad Pro 9.7” as soon as they came out. By that time, iOS had definitely caught up with my workflows, and I was doing all of my personal computing on the iPad. (I still had my work MacBook Air to fall back on if needed, and I did need it sometimes.)

Now I’m on the 10.5” Pro, and it is the only computer I need. I love this thing to death. I don’t have it in my budget this year to upgrade to whatever the new Pros are, so I’m going to stick with my 10.5” until next year. It feels good to be using an iPad daily again. I know not everyone feels like they can replace their computers with iOS 11 and an iPad—I definitely didn’t feel that way a few years ago. But I’m a much happier camper now.

 

[JackieInCo]

I used to be addicted to my iPad but honestly, I haven't used it much in the year that I've owned it. I tried selling it on Craigslist over the last 5 months but had no luck so I've given up selling it. It's been sitting on top of my Dell desktop for the past month where I'm sure it's run out of power and shut down.

I have a 9.7 Pro on 11.0 and an iPad Mini 2 on iOS 9, jailbroken. I don't use either one anymore.

 

[thelookingglass]

I went through that same back and forth for a couple of years. I loved the iPad 2 and iPad 3, but to me the original iPad Air was the ultimate iPad design. I had to have one, so I upgraded that year. It felt so well designed and so streamlined, and I always had it with me almost everywhere I went.

But I started expecting more out of it. I used it so much that I wanted it to be my computer. I tried a zillion different keyboard cases and hated them all, and iOS just couldn’t do enough at the time to morph into my every day OS. I decided that what I really needed was a new MacBook Pro, so I sold the iPad Air to help pay for it and went about a year without having an iPad at all.

Worst mistake I ever made—I SORELY missed my iPad. I tried to fill the void with an iPad mini 3, and I really like the minis in general, but it was not doing it for me in the screen size and productivity department. I gave the mini 3 to my wife to replace her aging mini 2, I sold my MacBook Pro, and I bought the iPad Pro 9.7” as soon as they came out. By that time, iOS had definitely caught up with my workflows, and I was doing all of my personal computing on the iPad. (I still had my work MacBook Air to fall back on if needed, and I did need it sometimes.)

Now I’m on the 10.5” Pro, and it is the only computer I need. I love this thing to death. I don’t have it in my budget this year to upgrade to whatever the new Pros are, so I’m going to stick with my 10.5” until next year. It feels good to be using an iPad daily again. I know not everyone feels like they can replace their computers with iOS 11 and an iPad—I definitely didn’t feel that way a few years ago. But I’m a much happier camper now.

If I could use my iPad for everything, I totally would. And I think it’s only a matter of time. This thing is a dream to use, it’s just not quite powerful enough (in terms of software) to do all that I need it to do. But the day isn’t far away now where that’ll change. I think we’ll soon see MacBooks that look awfully iPad-like and that’ll be able to do everything that current day MacBooks do.

 

[rui no onna]

I went through that same back and forth for a couple of years. I loved the iPad 2 and iPad 3, but to me the original iPad Air was the ultimate iPad design. I had to have one, so I upgraded that year. It felt so well designed and so streamlined, and I always had it with me almost everywhere I went.

But I started expecting more out of it. I used it so much that I wanted it to be my computer. I tried a zillion different keyboard cases and hated them all, and iOS just couldn’t do enough at the time to morph into my every day OS. I decided that what I really needed was a new MacBook Pro, so I sold the iPad Air to help pay for it and went about a year without having an iPad at all.

Worst mistake I ever made—I SORELY missed my iPad. I tried to fill the void with an iPad mini 3, and I really like the minis in general, but it was not doing it for me in the screen size and productivity department. I gave the mini 3 to my wife to replace her aging mini 2, I sold my MacBook Pro, and I bought the iPad Pro 9.7” as soon as they came out. By that time, iOS had definitely caught up with my workflows, and I was doing all of my personal computing on the iPad. (I still had my work MacBook Air to fall back on if needed, and I did need it sometimes.)

Now I’m on the 10.5” Pro, and it is the only computer I need. I love this thing to death. I don’t have it in my budget this year to upgrade to whatever the new Pros are, so I’m going to stick with my 10.5” until next year. It feels good to be using an iPad daily again. I know not everyone feels like they can replace their computers with iOS 11 and an iPad—I definitely didn’t feel that way a few years ago. But I’m a much happier camper now.

Love the iPad, too. I think it was also around iOS 9 that firmware became flexible enough (mostly improved Share Sheets and "Save to Dropbox") that I was able to use it for some level of file management which has greatly reduced my PC usage.

I don't see myself ever going iPad only. For one thing, I prefer to do iTunes restore over iCloud even though I do backups to both. However, my computers have mostly been doing server duties for a while now.

I don't have an ASK, though, and I've never been interested in one. The onscreen keyboard is more than good for majority of my iPad usage. I do have a Logitech K780 on my desk when I want to use the iPad with keyboard. The thing I love most about the iPad is the form factor and weight. Carrying the ASK along with my iPad kinda defeats that. I bought the iPad because it was a tablet, not because I wanted a laptop replacement.

 

[Kiimora]

Currently on my 3rd and loving the product, i cant do without it

2012 iPad 3
2014 Air 2
2017 Pro 10.5

The next Pro upgrade is up in the air

 

[BeatCrazy]

I confess, I'm an iPad-aholic

Have had:

• iPad 2
• iPad 3
• iPad Air
• iPad Air 2 (2)
• iPad Pro 9.7
• iPad 5th gen
• iPad Pro 10.5
• iPad Pro 10.5 LTE

Currently, in use I have

• 2 x iPad Air 2 (for my two kids)
• iPad Pro 10.5 LTE 256GB w/Smart Keyboard, good for travel
• iPad Pro 10.5 Wi-Fi 64GB just for around the house
• iPad 5th gen - as headless display for Mac mini

Just traded in the iPad Pro 9.7 at Best Buy yesterday and had them price match a 64GB iPad Pro 10.5 for $549. I got two years out the iPP 9.7, and the Wi-Fi seemed buggy (but that could be my Orbi's fault). So for $340, I upgraded the 9.7 Pro to the 10.5 Pro, should get a solid 2+ years out of that upgrade.

 

[Dennison]

I love this thread.

The majority of my computing lifestyle is completed by iPad devices. Today I use my 10.5” 2017 model as my primary, as it has 256GB and Cellular data. That’s plenty of storage that will easily last me the 18 months to a couple years that I may hold onto it. The cellular helps too when I don’t want to worry about WiFi and always stay connected. A secondary device that spends more time on the desk at home is my 12.9” 2015 model that has 128GB and Cellular data.

I was the first kid in (high)school who had the original iPad in 2010 and brought it to class. It had 32GB WiFi only, and was really fun to use with the sleeve and wireless keyboard Apple sold at the time.

Later, my father handed down to me his third-generation iPad. It’s killer feature was only the Retina display, but it was noticeably heavy and performance didn’t last the iOS 7 transition very well.

After the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus transition is when I purchased the iPad Air 2 in 2014. I believe it had 128GB with Cellular; I’ve traded it in since. This began my iPad obsession, as I was fascinated by the standout features such as the extremely thin aluminum body, the new anodized gold color, a brilliant screen that is incredibly anti-reflective outside, and its tri-core processor made heads turn.

In fall of 2015 the September event was full of surprises, including the giagantic iPad Pro. That fall I didn’t necessarily need to upgrade, since it had only been about 12 months since I bought my Air 2. However, I impulse bought the first generation 12.9” iPad Pro with 128GB and Cellular on preorder night. I’ve since used the hell out of it, and it remains on my desk as a secondary device. It’s battery has worn down a bit, I’m getting about 7 hours in the best possible situations.

In the spring of 2016, I replaced my iPad Air 2 with a new iPad Pro 9.7”. I didn’t need the upgrade, but the newer features and having both sizes of the iPad Pro were enticing enough.

About 18 months after the launch of the bigger brother iPad Pro, WWDC 2017 revealed the new 10.5” size, and an update to the 12.9” model. I held onto my current devices for a while, waiting until the winter to upgrade my smaller device to the 10.5” I own and type on this very moment.

I’m currently using my fourth and sixth iPad on a daily basis. Here’s my list of device ownership:
iPad
iPad 2 (3rd-Generation with Retina Display)
iPad Air 2
iPad Pro (12.9”, 2015, 1st-Generation)
iPad Pro (9.7”, 2016)
iPad Pro (10.5”, 2017)

I’m looking forward to this WWDC, or perhaps we might have to wait until even this September, to see massive updates to the iPad Pro line. I believe this is when I’ll update both of my iPads, which would be my seventh and eighth, to the very latest and greatest. This is because I’m hoping both sizes receive iPhone X treatment, with larger LCD displays that are rounded at the corners of the iPads, with Face ID authentication included, and new gestural interface because of the lack of a home button. This will probably introduce incredible enhancements to the front and backside cameras, and the overall performance of the devices. Another key thing to look for on these new iPad Pro models is whether or not Apple uses and offers the newer Space Gray 3 on aluminum finishes. That would match the darker Space Gray on the Alunimum Apple Watch and the iMac Pro. We’ll have to wait and see what happens.

 

[macduke]

When I saw the title of this post I thought you were talking about use. I've gotten to the point where I don't even use my personal Mac in the evening and on weekends unless I'm doing something tricky like consolidating Lightroom catalogs or designing landscaping or remodeling plans. I also use a Mac all day long at work so I just want to kick back with the iPad in the evening. But as for iPads I've owned, I've only had the iPad, iPad 2, iPad Mini 2, iPad Air 2, and iPad Pro 10.5". My wife has my old iPad Mini 2 and my grandma has my old iPad Air 2 and only the iPad Mini 2 is starting to slow down a bit so they're fairly resilient.

 

[macgeek18]

I've had.
iPad 2 (2011) Sold
iPad Mini 2 (2016) Still Have
iPad Pro 12.9 1G (2016) Sold
iPad 5G (2018) Still Have

 

[PhoneMe1]

I’ve had a 17 12.9, 10.5, 17 9.7 and 18 9.7 coming in the last month. And every other iPad released.

 

[Reno Raines]

For me:
Original iPad gave to someone
iPad 2 sold
iPad mini sold
iPad mini 2 sold
iPad Air 2 gave to my wife
iPad 2017 still using

 

[MacRazySwe]

I really do enjoy the iPad, but wouldn’t consider myself an iPad-Oholic.

- iPad Mini (2013-2015)
- iPad Air (2015-2016)
- iPad Air 2 (2016-)

The iPad Air 2 was the first iPad I consider fast/efficient enough to replace a laptop. Sold my MBP and went iMac, iPad and iPhone after it’s release, which has worked reasonably well.

Still, the iPad is not a fundamental part of my setup and I only upgrade if/when I find a nice deal. It remains a $300 toy for me, and I can’t see myself spending more considering how I use it. That said, the iPad Air 2 still works flawlessly and I see no reason to exchange it for something newer.

 

[MacDevil7334]

I guess I might be considered one. I have owned many iPad models, though never more than one at a time (not sure why anyone needs more than one of these things). I’d say the Air 2 was the first iPad that actually achieved what the original aspired to be, a light, portable slab of glass that is ideal for content consumption and light productivity work. The Pros have changed the equation somewhat, and mine have been wonderful for note taking and have gotten good enough with iOS 11 that I feel comfortable with an iPad being my only portable computer (I have an iMac at home). It’s not quite a laptop replacement, but it’s getting closer each year.

• Original iPad (only kept a few months, definitely gimped out of the gate with only 256 MB(!!!) of RAM, also quite heavy)
• iPad 2
• iPad 3 (should have waited for the 4 )
• iPad mini (loved how thin and light it was, hated the low res screen)
• iPad mini 2
• iPad Air (reduced weight won me back to the bigger screen)
• iPad Air 2
• iPad Pro 9.7”
• iPad Pro 12.9” 2nd gen (only had for about 2 weeks after finding a crazy deal on Swappa, loving it so far though)