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iPad iPad 2020 Deals - Am I crazy?
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Those are outstanding prices and the 2020 pro is still a great iPad. Mine is very fast and responsive.
Wow great find.
My iPad Pro 10.5 has been having issues with the display for a while now. It’s stops registering touches for like 5 seconds at a time. It’s so annoying. I waited for the reveal of the 2021 iPad Pro and now I’m ready to upgrade. I can get the new 2021 iPad for $750 with a student discount. So:
$750 - iPad Pro 2021 11”
$650 - iPad Pro 2020 11”
The differences between the two seem to be:
My iPad Pro 10.5 has been having issues with the display for a while now. It’s stops registering touches for like 5 seconds at a time. It’s so annoying. I waited for the reveal of the 2021 iPad Pro and now I’m ready to upgrade. I can get the new 2021 iPad for $750 with a student discount. So:
$750 - iPad Pro 2021 11”
$650 - iPad Pro 2020 11”
The differences between the two seem to be:
- M1 vs A12Z CPU
- Front facing camera, 7MP vs 12MP
- 6GB vs 8GB of RAM
Considering I'd be using the iPad for at least 2 years, 3-4 most likely, $100 discount isn't enough incentive for me to opt for the 2020 model.
Grabbing an open box 2020 iPad pro 12.9 1 TB for 1120 at Best Buy...considering a new 2021 config would cost 1800...I’m cool with that decision
Check Best Buy...they had one in excellent condition for 1150...Now that is a very nice discount, indeed.
Apple gave me $280 for trading in my 10.5 64 gig WiFi a little over 2 weeks ago. If that is the case still , you could get the M1 11 inch for 519 before tax or even less if you can get a discount be it military vet or educational. Also money back if using Apple Card
I traded in my 10.5 256GB for $300 a month or so ago. Sucks they don’t take the capacity into consideration. Gonna stack that along with the education discount to order the 12.9”.
Nah, I'm fine ponying up the extra for 5G and extra RAM. Maybe 16GB would finally cut down on the reloads.
This is the route I decided to go. once I found out Apple would give me an extra 80 bucks for my 10.5, I decided to go this route. I will be pre ordering the m1 11 inch. Can’t wait.
If you get a good deal on the 2020 model and A12Z / 6 GB RAM is „enough“ for your purpose, why not? Especially if you consider the 11 inch model, which does not have the XDR display. I consider buying the a 2020 11 inch 256 GB, and handing down my 2018 iPad Pro (bought „Amazon Refurbished“ like new) to replace a 2018 A10 iPad.
Sounds like the deal I got on December 31st on my 11 pro, 1TB cellular 950 new, do not regret it even with the M1 coming now
I just got mine on sale at the apple store. Since they have stock they have discounted them to sell. Figured why not. The 2020 model is enough for what I use it for.
I am going to get one of those 24 inch iMac’s though.
I am going to get one of those 24 inch iMac’s though.
My iPad needs are fairly light with most of my “computing” work being done on a 2018 15.4” MBP. I’m typing this on my 10.5” iPP, which still does a fine job but I want the larger 12.9” screen. The 2021 12.9 is very tempting, but a 2020 12.9 256GB at Costco for $899 ($1099 for a 512GB) really looks good to my more practical side.
I got a $400 Ipad Air (2013, 128 GB) for $200 used online back around 2015. That was such a great deal that if I can find something like that on a lower end iPad, I'd jump on that!
Same, although I got the 12.9 128gb -$770 after $100 off promo. Will be canceling my 2021 pre order