Got my 12.9” gen 2 with ASK, official silicone case that was for gen 1, and Slickwrap pencil, 11.3.1 jailbroken and some fun custom things going, not tossing it. Don’t feel like double dipping on either accessory right now, especially for a smaller screen keyboard, and no sales on either. My 12.9 feels like a nice complete ‘kit’
Just tossed my 9.7 pro I used extensively without keyboard (sold it a while ago, didnt like the 9.7” ASK attachment) though because I felt it was time for something newer than a9x though it was still a perfectly capable tablet, and 120hz and though there are good deals on 10.5 too its old tech and didnt want to get yesteryear, today. Always still an option if I find the 11” has any showstoppers, but I am a deal person for iPads so it would hurt my price to buy a good sale 10.5 knowing I could have a year ago too... But dont get me wrong, the 10.5” has its appeal too - if you can find a jailbreakable unit (would be my pref at least), headphone jack, 2nd gen Touch ID, durability if concerned, cheaper price, 120hz still, re-usable ASK even if different size and Apple Pencil gen 1, etc..
So I put 9.7 funds towards towards a 11” iPP on BF sale,
And so far this seems like an excellent combo: the 11” and 2017 12.9” plus I’m way less fragile with this device than my 11” which I’m babying so far due to bendgate and just being new, and expensive, and waiting on a cheap-o Smart Cover/TPU combo case from amazon while determining what Im doing long term for protection. Nude feels awesome! The 12.9” is more a faux laptop replacement, on a desk or couch but ASK attached 99% of the time. 11” will be my traditional tablet.
But I’m sure there are some users that love mini4 and 12.9 gen. 3, etc etc.
Just tossed my 9.7 pro I used extensively without keyboard (sold it a while ago, didnt like the 9.7” ASK attachment) though because I felt it was time for something newer than a9x though it was still a perfectly capable tablet, and 120hz and though there are good deals on 10.5 too its old tech and didnt want to get yesteryear, today. Always still an option if I find the 11” has any showstoppers, but I am a deal person for iPads so it would hurt my price to buy a good sale 10.5 knowing I could have a year ago too... But dont get me wrong, the 10.5” has its appeal too - if you can find a jailbreakable unit (would be my pref at least), headphone jack, 2nd gen Touch ID, durability if concerned, cheaper price, 120hz still, re-usable ASK even if different size and Apple Pencil gen 1, etc..
So I put 9.7 funds towards towards a 11” iPP on BF sale,
And so far this seems like an excellent combo: the 11” and 2017 12.9” plus I’m way less fragile with this device than my 11” which I’m babying so far due to bendgate and just being new, and expensive, and waiting on a cheap-o Smart Cover/TPU combo case from amazon while determining what Im doing long term for protection. Nude feels awesome! The 12.9” is more a faux laptop replacement, on a desk or couch but ASK attached 99% of the time. 11” will be my traditional tablet.
But I’m sure there are some users that love mini4 and 12.9 gen. 3, etc etc.
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