For people with iPad Pro's (12.9 in.) as laptop replacements, how has it been so far?

[David58117]

I've been bouncing around this same issue myself, trying to decide between keeping my first gen 12.9 or keep the 10.5 I recently bought. The larger one was no real problem to carry around to client meetings, work and around the house use but the smaller one is tons more convenient in the portability respect. The new ProMotion screen is ok I guess but to me, it's not been an earth shattering difference like so many other have said. Apple Pencil latency is a wee bit better but this comes with trade offs like compare apps in Split View and the smaller keyboard (software). The 12.9 works perfectly well and I'm thinking iOS 11 would really make it shine too, plus I already have all Apple accessories like ASK, Smart Cover and silicone rear cover and I would need to buy those all over for the 10.5. After I use the 10.5 for a day, it seems fine but when I get back to my 12.9 it is just like a breath of fresh air, having so much more room to type and work. Decisions, decisions?

Has anyone else been down this similar path and decided to keep their first gen IPP over the new 10.5?

You know, I'm not really blown away by promotion either. I do notice it switching back to my iPhone, but I just don't really find it a big deal. I still notice blurriness when I scroll through text on the 12.9, it's just a little less now.

I feel like the pencil feels better, but I really had no complaints before.

However - trutone I notice and love.

I probably wouldn't of upgraded from a 12.9 to a 12.9 - unless you're going for more storage or cellular.

 

[44267547]

You know, I'm not really blown away by promotion either. I do notice it switching back to my iPhone, but I just don't really find it a big deal. I still notice blurriness when I scroll through text on the 12.9, it's just a little less now.

I feel like the pencil feels better, but I really had no complaints before.

However - trutone I notice and love.

I probably wouldn't of upgraded from a 12.9 to a 12.9 - unless you're going for more storage or cellular.

I think Tru-Tone is a great option and in my opinion, Apple should Have had that prepared when they launched the first 12.9 iPad back in November 2015. Especially in a larger display like that, Tru-Tone would have made the Pro somewhat more exclusive, aside from Just a larger display, quad speakers and Apple Pencil support.

 

[akash.nu]

I've gotten used to interacting with the screen instead of a mouse, which was also something I was skeptical of, which makes Tim Cook's argument (at least in my opinion) that a MB doesn't need a touchscreen pretty flawed.

I gave my old MBP to my daughter and have not yet had to go back and get it.

Your requirements are very basic indeed and an iPad is perfect for your needs but that doesn't make Tim Cook's argument flawed. A laptop / desktop setup becomes horrendous with touch screens. I've tried some windows laptops and the arm fatigue is very real.

 

[Coolpher]

Personally I'm having a bit of a dilemma, I currently have the first generation 12.9 iPad Pro, I'm going to be upgrading to the second generation next month, however I can't decide between the 12.9" or the 10.5" I like the look of the 10.5" as it's smaller and more portable, I've not seen one in person yet (my nearest Apple Store is miles away) my buggiest concern with getting the 10.5" is if it's enough screen estate to get things done. My usage is as follows:

Apple Pencil for taking notes with Notability

Affinity photo for photo editing

A few adult colouring book apps (they are really relaxing)

Watching movies and TV shows

Multitasking and split view - Pages and safari mainly.

Has anyone moved from the 12.9" to the 10.5" and is happy with the screen estate? Is it enough to get your work done?

Hey Dave I had the first generation 12.9 also and I ended up going to Apple into a carrier store to check out the difference between the 12.9 and a 10.5 2017 models I was in the same dilemma I’m was so used to the 12.9 once I held the 10.5 in my hand I knew it wasn’t right you’ll be surprised that the new 12.9 Is a little bit later than last generation if you really liked your screen size don’t go down to the smaller size but don’t forget you always have that 14 day return unless you’re getting it for my carrier which you’ll have to pay a restocking fee if you buy it from Apple you want I stuck with the 2017 12.9 inch and I absolutely love it just like I did before I am use all the same apps you do plus adobe sketch

 

[Dave245]

Hey Dave I had the first generation 12.9 also and I ended up going to Apple into a carrier store to check out the difference between the 12.9 and a 10.5 2017 models I was in the same dilemma I’m was so used to the 12.9 once I held the 10.5 in my hand I knew it wasn’t right you’ll be surprised that the new 12.9 Is a little bit later than last generation if you really liked your screen size don’t go down to the smaller size but don’t forget you always have that 14 day return unless you’re getting it for my carrier which you’ll have to pay a restocking fee if you buy it from Apple you want I stuck with the 2017 12.9 inch and I absolutely love it just like I did before I am use all the same apps you do plus adobe sketch

Thank you for the advice, I think I will be sticking with the 12.9" after thinking about it, I do like the big screen and I love the multitasking feature which seems like it will be great with IOS 11.

Can I ask you do you notice a big difference between the first gen and the 2nd gen 12.9" iPad Pro? Promotion, true tone and so on?

 

[thadoggfather]

Could be honeymoon phase but haven’t used my nTB much in past two weeks since having gen2

I will never get rid of laptop but I love this thing for leisurely purposes

 

[44267547]

Could be honeymoon phase but haven’t used my nTB much in past two weeks since having gen2

I will never get rid of laptop but I love this thing for leisurely purposes

Same. I use both separately and I appreciate them for both different reasons, but I won't abandon my laptop or just resort to my iPad.

 

[thelookingglass]

Same. I use both separately and I appreciate them for both different reasons, but I won't abandon my laptop or just resort to my iPad.

I’m in the same boat. Using the iPad Pro is just such a joy. The overall experience is so buttery smooth, no noisy fans to deal with, no beach balls. It all just works so well.

Unfortunately, too much of my work still requires a laptop and it’s not because of the hardware. There’s just too much stuff out there that isn’t optimized for tablets. Even certain website interfaces can’t be manipulated easily by touch. It’s all completely a software issue, but until a significant number of people start using tablets as laptop replacements, change may not come quickly.

 

[italodance]

I use laptop when my Pro battery is dead only.But Laptop is a obsolete device.

 

[richpjr]

I use laptop when my Pro battery is dead only.But Laptop is a obsolete device.

Not if you want to write an iOS app for your wonderful iPad, ironically.

 

[IPadNParadise]

Here's something I ran into yesterday that Apple themselves forced me to use my MBP for. After updating OS/IOS/TVOS, I found my ATV 4 did not hold my screensaver with my Photos Favorites, it had reverted to Aerial screensaver. So I had to go into iTunes/Home Sharing and reset to show my Photos Favorites as screensaver on my ATV. Now maybe there is a way to do this in IOS but I didn't know it.

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

I got the 9.7 iPad Pro a few months ago and, paired with the smart keyboard, has proven to be a fantastic substitution for my MBA. The only times I find myself preferring to use my MBA are:

-If I need to print something (I have an old printer that can't wirelessly print)
-1Password works better on the Mac to log in, create, and update account/password info
-If I want a larger screen, just feels roomier
-If my MBA is closer

That's basically it.

 

[Works4Me]

I use laptop when my Pro battery is dead only.But Laptop is a obsolete device.

Not if you want to have more than one Word document open at a time. Or use a pointing device. Or use a full version of Photoshop (yes I now about Pixelmator). Or hook up two external displays. I could go on, but the point is, while I like my iPad, there are many, many things I can't do on it that I can on my laptop. Never mind that simply editing text is faster and easier using a trackpad.

 

[roccobladr]

I got the 9.7 iPad Pro a few months ago and, paired with the smart keyboard, has proven to be a fantastic substitution for my MBA. The only times I find myself preferring to use my MBA are:

-If I need to print something (I have an old printer that can't wirelessly print)
-1Password works better on the Mac to log in, create, and update account/password info
-If I want a larger screen, just feels roomier
-If my MBA is closer

That's basically it.

Speaking of printing, how is printing in general with the iPad pro? Whenever I print from my iPhone I find it frustrating that there is a lack options such as scaling the image. I can pretty much only select to print double sided or not. Are there any more options when printing from the iPad pro?