I don't plan on it. I have a 11" 64gb and it's plenty for me. I may pick up the new keyboard but the price has me leaning towards not.
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iPad Pro How many of you 2018 iPad Pro users are NOT upgrading?
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All iPads are affected by these issues. Just google "ipad unresponsive screen", 'ipad white spot" etc. All current models, including minis, pros and normal iPads from every year (starting around 2017) have these flaws. If you don't believe me I can take my time and find you at least 20 threads on this forum about people constantly having these problems. Just let me know!
Did Apple fix those issues? No? I'm passing on.
2018 iPad Pro user here. When I first got the newly designed iPad Pro. I loved it. Sleek, fast and the display is simply amazing. I’m in no hurry to get the early 2020 model as my current iPad Pro is already fast for my type of use. However, if the rumours are true that Apple is releasing another model in late 2020, one with miniLEDs, I might just upgrade. Till then, I am going to continue the one I have now to the fullest.
It still has a lot of life left.
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It still has a lot of life left.
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I did notice one thing about the new keyboard - the hinge adds to the width and my 12.9 Pro with the keyboard would no longer fit in a couple of carrying cases I currently have.
I'm kind of surprised (or maybe I shouldn't be) that any 2018 owners would even consider upgrading. There's not even close to being a compelling reason to upgrade. I'm sitting out at least one more year.
Like to like upgrade, not much reason.
However, here are a few reasons it might be worth doing:
- a family member needs an iPad or upgrade (you get the newer model, family gets your 2018 Pro)
- need to upgrade storage
- need to switch from Wi-Fi to cellular version
- there are issues on your 2018 Pro
Happy with my 11” 2018
looks like the 2020 speed tests available are nothing spectacular vs what I have.
Better camera would be nice, but not for the cost of the upgrade!
looks like the 2020 speed tests available are nothing spectacular vs what I have.
Better camera would be nice, but not for the cost of the upgrade!
I sold mine last week before the announcement. I figured I might as well get top dollar while I still can. I had no choice but to upgrade. It was a tough choice to wait until the announcement. iPad resale values always take a hit after the new models are released, even if they aren’t significant. If I change my mind I’ll just get the standard iPad as a place holder. I could always use an extra iPad.
I didn’t say I didn’t believe you. I said I didn’t hear of all these topics you listed.
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Apparently early reports on a couple sites say it’s slower than the 3rd gen.
It’s not slower
It’s slightly faster. Basically no real difference. That’s not ram related anyway.
No worries, here you go! The list of hardware problems with all modern iPads. All iPad models mentioned, including 2018 3rd gen Pro:
iPads being bent out of the box or during normal usage:
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...d.2052189/page-67?post=28282392#post-28282392
(69 pages of comments)
White spots on the screen that appear after some time of usage:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ipad-air-3-white-spot-problem.2191937/
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...served-reputation-as-a-lemon-product.2223901/
(30% of users affected)
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/bright-spot-on-ipad-pro-10-5-screen.2115037/
(52 pages of comments)
Unresponsive screen after 1-2 years:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/irresponsive-screen-ipad-pro-12-9-2nd-gen.2121051/
(29+ pages of comments!)
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...-complain-of-screen-stuttering-issues.2176245
(16+ pages of comments!
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/2016-ipad-pro-12-9-screen-intermittently-unresponsive.2118824/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/12-9-ipad-pro-gen-3-touchscreen-problem.2154220/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ipad-pro-stuttering-issue-now-more-widespread.2165593/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/missing-keystrokes.2166241/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/known-problem.2168160/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/10-5-pro-with-unresponsive-screen.2170164/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/2nd-gen-10-5”-degraded-touch-screen-sensitivity.2172781/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ipad-pro-12-9-2018-screen-latency-issues.2173735/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/screen-stutter-ipad-pro-2018.2161383/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/screen-touch-unresponsive-on-2018-ipad-pros.2176116/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/screen-stuttering-issue-on-11-ipad-pros.2176379/#post-27268554
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/touch-screen-response-issues.2185806/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/screen-not-always-reacting-to-touch.2205045/
Backlight bleeding:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/backlight-bleeding-should-i-return-for-repair.2220399/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ipad-pro-12-9-light-bleeding-covered-by-warranty.2127615/
Did Apple fix any of those problems ever? No. Did they fix it in iPad 2020? They didn't mention it, so I guess no.
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It’s crazy dumb, for sure.
So let me adjust what I said with my initial post, a little... I heard most of those issues but not in regard of the 2018 iPad. I’ve heard many, many complaints for the 3rd iPP, (just not all of these issues you mentioned.) I wasn’t suggesting they don’t exist.I’d just not heard those specific one.
Thank you for the links, (it’s good to see the 3rd iPP isn’t the only one with issues like so many have alluded to.)
It is pretty ecologically irresponsible to upgrade a perfectly working device every generation
We all have a role to play on this
We all have a role to play on this
Let’s be honest here guys. The keyboard is the real upgrade here. Unless you like goofy looking cameras on your iPad that you’ll never use anyway, keep your 2018 and just get the new keyboard.
Have to admit. Wish I had these forum searching skills. I try to find a thread I remember from more than a few months ago and ... it's like losing a needle in a haystack for me.
How so? It’s probably not like they are rolling down the car window at 75mph and chunking the old one onto the Freeway? More likely, they’re selling it to someone else...who’s getting something they need at a lower price. Or, they’re giving it away to a family member, friend or to charity.