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iphone1105

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After loving my OG giant iPad took the plunge and used my teacher discount to get some free AirPods too, and have to say wow, what a difference. Having the Thunderbolt ability is a game changer and the screen, my god! Still looking for a good case/stand.
 

ericwn

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In the same boat, the screen is a huge upgrade, but what Thunderbolt functionality are you using that the USB-C port previously didn’t support?
 

iphone1105

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In the same boat, the screen is a huge upgrade, but what Thunderbolt functionality are you using that the USB-C port previously didn’t support?
The speed of file transfer(s) has blown me away
 

PhillyAnt

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I highly recommend this case from Amazon. Although I prefer the slim Apple Folio, this one is top notch. It is made of leather and has a magnetic back which allows you to put your iPad on the fridge if you wanted to. It has several slots for many different viewing angles. It also has two slots to hold your Apple Pencil.

ZUGU Case for 2021 iPad Pro 12.9 inch Gen 5 - Slim Protective Case - Wireless Apple Pencil Charging - Magnetic Stand & Sleep/ Wake Cover (Fits Model #’s A2378, A2379, A2461, A2462) - Stealth Black
by ZUGUCASE
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093R1SGLJ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_YNNZP195J6SR8K1AGSS9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
 
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ericwn

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I highly recommend this case from Amazon. Although I prefer the slim Apple Folio, this one is top notch. It is made of leather and has a magnetic back which allows you to put your iPad on the fridge if you wanted to. It has several slots for many different viewing angles. It also has two slots to hold your Apple Pencil.

ZUGU Case for 2021 iPad Pro 12.9 inch Gen 5 - Slim Protective Case - Wireless Apple Pencil Charging - Magnetic Stand & Sleep/ Wake Cover (Fits Model #’s A2378, A2379, A2461, A2462) - Stealth Black
by ZUGUCASE
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093R1SGLJ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_YNNZP195J6SR8K1AGSS9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Good pick, Zugu cases are really good quality in my experience.
 
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Glad you’re enjoying it. I previously used an 11” model and really enjoy the mini LED 12.9” screen since it arrived early June.
 

slplss

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The speed of file transfer(s) has blown me away
iPad has blown me away in number or files it has corrupted when transferring them from DJI’s microSD card to external SSD. Speeds are nice, until it freezes transferring 100 GB of smaller video files. I’m on exFAT and iPadOS 15 beta though. Think switching to APFS might fix that issue?
No probs with iPP XDR aside from that, amazing and beautiful device. Using it with Logitech Combo Touch.
 
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