iPad Pro Give me reason to upgrade (or not)

[kristalsoldier]

Just a few weeks ago, I upgraded from the 10.5 iPP to the 2018 11 iPP. I was able to get a BNIB on local secondary marketplace. Saved quite a bit (~25% off the new price of the 2020 iPP, and no tax) which helped me justify it, as it also was more of a "nice to have" vs a "need" as the 10.5 iPP was still totally great for my use case.

Now, I had a few other reasons that spurred the upgrade (could pass 10.5 iPP to kid whose OG iPad Air was really getting slow), but I liked that it's essentially the same as the 2020 iPP (biggest difference for me was 4GB vs 6GB RAM, only real consideration for me, better camera wasn't a factor) and compatible with Magic Keyboard should I get in the future.

Took me a few weeks to find the right BNIB for sale at the right price (and stayed patient since it was a want vs a need), but could be another option for you (and as you mentioned, you could also sell your 10.5 iPP to recoup additional costs).
I also could afford it, but during these unique quarantine times, minimizing costs on "wants" helps nudge the decision.

Thanks. What’s BNIB?

 

[Christopher Kim]

Thanks. What’s BNIB?

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[MPclk2006]

I have an IPad Pro 10.5 since July/Aug 2017 (EDIT: Its the 64 GB version of which I find only 32GB used. I use OneDrive a lot). I also have and use the Pencil a lot.

I use my iPad fairly frequently and mainly for reading (ePub/ pdf), heavy annotations on PDF, notes taking on OneNote, light email work, light browsing. I also travel quite a bit and my iPad accompanied me everywhere. It’s in a Tech 21 case with a leather Smart Cover.

My reason for buying the iPad mainly was for the reading, annotating, and note taking work, which is critical for my day job.

Currently, the battery lasts for as long as I need it to, that is to say, it is more than adequate for my use (approx 7 to 9 hours) on days I am pushing it but normally for 3 to 4 hours.

i have seen and handled the 11” Pro and i quite like the profile.

I can afford without a pinch to upgrade. So, should I?

what are your views?

i should also add, no white spots, no bends, nothing of the sort on my 10.5 Pro (at least as of now).

I have a 10.5 ipad pro and a macbook pro. Between the two and the iphone I say, in my case, the upgrade is not necessary. I do want a newer iPad pro because of how nice they look, but until I "need" to upgrade I won't. That is, if the wife wants and iPad pro for some reason or the kid breaks theirs as they use theirs a lot more for school work now then I'll pass on mine and get a new one.

 

[kristalsoldier]

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Thanks. Did not know that.
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I have a 10.5 ipad pro and a macbook pro. Between the two and the iphone I say, in my case, the upgrade is not necessary. I do want a newer iPad pro because of how nice they look, but until I "need" to upgrade I won't. That is, if the wife wants and iPad pro for some reason or the kid breaks theirs as they use theirs a lot more for school work now then I'll pass on mine and get a new one.

Understood. Thanks.

 

[hr10]

How about battery between iPad 10.5 vs 11?
Also speaker quality?

 

[kristalsoldier]

How about battery between iPad 10.5 vs 11?
Also speaker quality?

Well, I have not used the 11” aside from merely handling it. But on my 10.5IPP, I rarelu use the speakers since I use wireless earbuds, and the battery lasts me for about 7 to 9 hours (sometimes a bit more or less) depending on how I use it, plus ambient light conditions etc. in other words, it’s not cramping my use at the moment in any way...yet.

 

[Zaino]

What is your decision?

 

[kristalsoldier]

What is your decision?

I have decided to stick with my current device (IPP 10.5”, 2017, 64GB) till the next release.

 

[kristalsoldier]

What is your decision?

It Nov now, and I thought I’d update. Just a few weeks back I bought the 2020 11” IPP.

Here is how I reasoned it out:
Post in thread '10.5” ——> 11” 2020'
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/10-5-11-2020.2257540/post-29040219