I must really be doing it wrong with my iPhone, iPad Pro 10.5, iPad Pro 12.9, 15" MBP and a high end Windows PC.
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If the iPad is your "third device" - don't buy the Pro.
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Personally, I already have an iPhone and a MacBook Pro and the iPad is definitely not necessary for me. Having said that, I kept my last iPad for 5 years and I plan to do the same for the new iPad Pro. It's a lot easier to me to use an iPad at home so although it isn't integral, it is nice to have.
For me personally the iPad Pro is too expensive, simply because of it not having OLED. However, I have a 15 MBPro, Windows Desktop and an iPad. The only problem with an iPad for me is it's harder to use as a device that's solely a consumption device. It's cool for browsing from time to time, but it's still party crippled by iOS.
You will like it a lot. Will cause massive less use of the phone.
2015 MBP, 2018 iPad Pro, iPhone XS, Apple Watch Series 4, and Apple TV 4. I'm planning on buying a desktop Mac next year. Am I doing it wrong?
Thanks for your contribution to the discussion, pal. It's actually kind of disgusting the amount of snobbery on here.
Oh, I didn't know this was a discussion. It looked more like you were telling people what to do.
This is probably true for most iPad users. I know its true for me. Considering my situation and financial goals.
Do whatever you want with your money, dude. I was merely offering a suggestion to someone who might actually care about how they spend their money and allocate their time across multiple devices.
Why do you care how people spend their time and money across devices? People have different budgets and needs and just because you don't see the need and don't think it is worth it doesn't mean others feel the same.
Very strange thread...
I have always been a power user, but have never found a "pro" use for my iPads. I am probably too used to having two monitors, switch between applications and print easily to multifunction printers at my department.
My iPads are the very first one (3G 64 GB) and the 3rd gen: they can still handle Netflix (even the original iPad!), access forums (this message is written on the original iPad, which is almost 10 years old now) and open web pages (not all, but most of my favourites, including Macrumors). I am going to buy a new iPad and I strongly beleive that the Pros are overpriced, so I will go for the 6th gen 9.7 which can be used with the pencil, so I do not see many reasons to buy the new pros, unless you are very rich.
My iPads are the very first one (3G 64 GB) and the 3rd gen: they can still handle Netflix (even the original iPad!), access forums (this message is written on the original iPad, which is almost 10 years old now) and open web pages (not all, but most of my favourites, including Macrumors). I am going to buy a new iPad and I strongly beleive that the Pros are overpriced, so I will go for the 6th gen 9.7 which can be used with the pencil, so I do not see many reasons to buy the new pros, unless you are very rich.
Title - I thought there suppose to be catchy? I think people might be jumping on OP too much. By only responding to the title. Title are not suppose to have a bunch of disclaimers in them.
Body - this was a little more opinion here. Though he gave his opinion. I think for the average user (probably nor MacRumors user) this is accurate. Maybe he could have given a sentence with a strong disclaimer so he didn’t get jumped.
Body - this was a little more opinion here. Though he gave his opinion. I think for the average user (probably nor MacRumors user) this is accurate. Maybe he could have given a sentence with a strong disclaimer so he didn’t get jumped.
Lol, same here. I use the iPad for 85-90% of my personal computing but I can go back to a laptop if I *need* to. Alas, it won't be as nice/convenient.It is the device I enjoy the most but need the least.
Every time a thread like this gets started, this is where the conversation ends up going. This is because people don't like being told what they should and shouldn't do and what they should and shouldn't buy based on the OP's opinions or use cases. If you're a Macrumors reader/poster, you are not some babe in the woods who doesn't know what the different iPad models are all about. Therefore, a post like this is never going to go over that well here. There are very specific reasons I use an iPad Pro. There are very specific reasons the OP doesn't use one. End of story. Does not need a thread.Title - I thought there suppose to be catchy? I think people might be jumping on OP too much. By only responding to the title. Title are not suppose to have a bunch of disclaimers in them.
Body - this was a little more opinion here. Though he gave his opinion. I think for the average user (probably nor MacRumors user) this is accurate. Maybe he could have given a sentence with a strong disclaimer so he didn’t get jumped.
I agree with a lot of what you said. I found the post helpful for me, because it perfectly fit my sitatuion. I read the post and was helped by further cementing my decision to not purchase a new IPad Pro.
I do agree this thread is how they normally go.
That is the whole point of the Pro in the name, they are meant for working professionals but like with everything else so many people feel like they need to have the latest & greatest to keep up with the Jones' even though all they use it for is FaceTime & Netflix. For a lot of people the Pro line across the board for Apple don't make sense and with iPads it is no exception.
Having said that though I will have all three:
2018 15" MBP: The work horse, runs Parallels for work, handles the more complex web development stuff and Lightroom + PS for more intensive editing
XS Max: Mainly for phone stuff & social media, my D500 sends JPG's to it so I can quickly share on social media when at events particularly baseball games where juggling an iPad wouldn't work well
iPad Pro 12.9" + Pencil: This will take over a lot of the Lightroom + PS duty as it is like having a large Wacom tablet but much better than that as it is direct on the screen, will likely do some of the lighter website stuff in Wordpress on it as well
So yes I agree if you are getting an iPad for media consumption then getting a Pro especially a 12.9" doesn't make much sense, the bigger screens are nice but for media consumption aren't really going to make much of a difference in the real world.
Having said that though I will have all three:
2018 15" MBP: The work horse, runs Parallels for work, handles the more complex web development stuff and Lightroom + PS for more intensive editing
XS Max: Mainly for phone stuff & social media, my D500 sends JPG's to it so I can quickly share on social media when at events particularly baseball games where juggling an iPad wouldn't work well
iPad Pro 12.9" + Pencil: This will take over a lot of the Lightroom + PS duty as it is like having a large Wacom tablet but much better than that as it is direct on the screen, will likely do some of the lighter website stuff in Wordpress on it as well
So yes I agree if you are getting an iPad for media consumption then getting a Pro especially a 12.9" doesn't make much sense, the bigger screens are nice but for media consumption aren't really going to make much of a difference in the real world.
It would either be my fourth or fifth device after a desktop, a laptop, a phablet and another tablet.
And yeah I am passing for now.
And yeah I am passing for now.
If it is the FIRST device you use, BUY This one. This one is a BIG upgrade, just like the one in 2015.
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Too Small, no lamination. Not a fan.
That’s how I feel , Iphone , 17 MacBook, and Super Highend Windows Desktop. I want the new iPad Pro but don’t need it and probably won’t buy it due to price , unless I decide to sell my desktop which never gets used lol
Phone and MacBook get all my daily use when I’m not on my Xbox
Personally speaking, me neither. No laminated screen is a deal breaker for me.
I mean, if you have the money and you want it - go for it. Ultimately everyone is educated enough to make buying decisions for themselves, but I get the point though, this product is more directed at those using an iPad as your main computer.
OP you can't just make a sweeping generalization like that. By creating a superior iPad, some consumers will want the Pro model instead and get frustrated by their price points. Apple did the same thing last year with the iPhone X. The best phone was $1000. Way too expensive for many. Thankfully the XR this year alleviates that issue.
I do believe most consumers will opt for the 9.7" iPad. It's essentially half the price of the 10.5" iPad. Just about no one will consider the 11" iPad unless they have Pro needs or rely heavily on an iPad. Unfortunately the Pro has two features (quad speakers and superior screen) that most consumers would greatly prefer but won't pay more for because of that huge price gap.
I do believe most consumers will opt for the 9.7" iPad. It's essentially half the price of the 10.5" iPad. Just about no one will consider the 11" iPad unless they have Pro needs or rely heavily on an iPad. Unfortunately the Pro has two features (quad speakers and superior screen) that most consumers would greatly prefer but won't pay more for because of that huge price gap.
Perhaps I made a mistake posting this rec in a forum full of die hards... it's really just a plea to people to not give in to the price gouging when they may not use the device all that much.