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iPad Pro How many of you 2018 iPad Pro users are NOT upgrading?
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I think on the hardware side Apple has met my expectations to a large extent, even with the 2018. The fact that the hardware improvements are small in their incremental change this time around in the 4th gen iPP is a testament to where the iPP sits in terms of its physical capabilities. Software is where things need to change. Things take longer on that side to happen though.
If anything, on the hardware side one thing that I wish they did on the new iPP would be to include a second USB-C port rather than having the additional port be on the much more expensive magic keyboard. Now I know that I’ve been saying that USB-C on the new iPPs hasn’t been a compelling enough reason for me to upgrade yet BUT when those software limitations do get addressed having an additional port would be beneficial to more than just those who want the full blown trackpad/keyboard. It’s a small wish though - in all likelihood the latest iPP isn’t a hard pass for me just yet. I need to see more from iPadOS though before I feel the urge to pull the trigger, and improved mouse/trackpad support is only part of what I was hoping to be improved.
I really don't think a 2nd C port is necessary when a cheap hub will let you expand that if needed. Everyone's use case and needs are different but a single, high bandwidth generic port is a great solution for the majority I would imagine.
Is there even a chipset available supporting 2 USB-C ports? It's been a problem - why you don't see many hubs with two.
First generation iPad Pro 11" here (though purchased in mid 2019). Not upgrading either. Hasn't felt slow by one iota.
New keyboard is probably in the plan, though.
My wife and I got iPad 11 Pros about a month ago. We're happy with them, we will not be upgrading - we plan on keeping these for several years at least. We came from 10.5 Pros and ... these things fly. Even if I had had my iPad 11 Pro for a year+, I probably wouldn't update. This thing flies!
I was thinking more the hubs that offer various other ports as well as a single USB-C port for pass through or charging effectively leaving the C port free while still offering HDMI, SD, USB A ports, Ethernet etc.
Surprised there are hubs with two. Afaik, there's no chipset available yet for USB-C to multiple USB-C.
Apple was probably thinking the same thing. Still for me I would much prefer the option of copying files across multiple external storage devices or using external storage while charging without the need for any additional adapter or significantly more expensive keyboard system. In all likelihood the thinking is that the majority of users who would benefit from the functionality would also want the keyboard and trackpad, thus the additional port in that new keyboard.
I have the 12.9 2018 IPP that I absolutely love. There is not enough in this update to tempt me to upgrade, and I tend to upgrade often. I'm still picking my jaw off the floor after seeing the price for the magic keyboard, but it's nice to know that if I lose my mind and purchase it, it will work with my 2018 IPP.
Yeah, few and far between. There is this one but the reviews would indicate that it is problematic -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BGJXTG
And this, more of a dock and pricey -
https://i-tec.cz/en/produkt/tb3hdmidock-2/
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The new IPad has some cool features and naturally I am attracted to them. My 2018 11 and 12.9 tablets are still working great and I see no urgency to change. Actually, I have been more satisfied with the 2018 than any previous models (and I've owned practically all of them). Still wish I had sprung for the 1TB model on my 11 inch though.
May I ask , are both the 11 and 12.9 yours and if so what Are your main use for each iPad?
Still on a 9.7 IPP but looking hard @ buying a 2018 11" refurb, anyone think the prices will get any lower going forward?
I think the current refurb pricing is a decent reduction, as of the 2020 model announcement. When I was originally shopping a refurb 12.9 2018, they were $849, so I scored a sweet deal the first of Jan 2020 on a "NIB" one for $700 off Swappa, but now I'm seeing Apple is doing 2018 refurbs for $699, so seems like a killer deal, ~23% discount off of an indicated MSRP of $899 (even though they're not showing as available new).
Oh yeah, just checked the 11" Pro 2018, $549, that's 22% off of the new list of $699, but vs. a 2020 model, that's a ~32% discount, pretty nice. It also means 2018 11" iPP + Magic Keyboard/TP = ~$907 in my neck of the woods
Happy with my 2018 iPad Pro. But definitely will be getting the Magic keyboard/trackpad.
Nein, I will not be getting anything. I love my iPad Pro. If the rumor of a MiniLED one with a more powerful A14X type processor is true... then I MAYBE will get it. But for the next long while, I'm good.
I will not be upgrading my 2018 iPad Pro for this years model as it still pretty fast and not worth it.
I've heard about a couple touch-screen issues and bends, but none of the others on the new iPad Pros (3rd gen)
Early benchmarks even show the iPad Pro 2020 is 1% faster in CPU, but the RAM has issues, so I am in the same boat as you (iPad Pro 3 is awesome!)
Sticking with my 11” Pro 256GB cellular. I’m perfectly happy with it and I never use the camera anyway. RAM is also not an issue whatsoever in my case.
I am not upgrading my 12.9"... Rather I am seriously considering getting an 11" as an addition. I would like to have one of two setups for travel
1) 12.9 Inch iPad alone
2) Macbook + 11 Inch iPad
I do plan to try out the new keyboard for the 12.9."
1) 12.9 Inch iPad alone
2) Macbook + 11 Inch iPad
I do plan to try out the new keyboard for the 12.9."