Hi all,
I recently got my first iPad a couple of months ago (2019 iPad). I've primarily used it for note-taking with Notability and reading scientific articles with PDF Expert. I also bought a Logitech Crayon and it's been working well for the most part. While my experience has been very positive and I've gotten a lot of use of the iPad 2019, I've started to notice the air gap more and I also experienced some lags while reading large pdf files. I'm now thinking of upgrading to an iPad Pro and I'm looking at the 12.9in 2017 and 11in 2018 models specifically since they are both within my price range (looking at certified refurbished on the Apple store). I've done some research and come up with the following pros and cons for each.
IPP 12.9 2017:
Pros:
Pros:
I know people have discussed 11in vs 12.9in a lot in the past but in this case, cost is not a major difference. So I'd like to hear your takes on the following:
I'll probably order both to try out before making my final decision (though I won't be able to test note taking ability with the 2017 IPP since I don't have an Apple Pencil 1) but I'd love to hear any inputs you guys might have. Thanks a bunch!
I recently got my first iPad a couple of months ago (2019 iPad). I've primarily used it for note-taking with Notability and reading scientific articles with PDF Expert. I also bought a Logitech Crayon and it's been working well for the most part. While my experience has been very positive and I've gotten a lot of use of the iPad 2019, I've started to notice the air gap more and I also experienced some lags while reading large pdf files. I'm now thinking of upgrading to an iPad Pro and I'm looking at the 12.9in 2017 and 11in 2018 models specifically since they are both within my price range (looking at certified refurbished on the Apple store). I've done some research and come up with the following pros and cons for each.
IPP 12.9 2017:
Pros:
- Large screen that might make it easier to read full length (portrait mode) paper and split-view use for taking notes
- ~$50 cheaper. Not a lot but enough for a used Apple Pencil 1.
- Heavier and harder to carry around. My primary use is at home or in the office where it'll stay at my desk though, so this wouldn't really matter besides the occasional uses at meetings or conferences.
- No compatibility with the Crayon.
Pros:
- Better performance with newer processor? More future proof?
- Easier to hold and carry around
- Compatible with the Crayon and the Apple Pencil 2 in case I wanna upgrade in the future
- Split-view use is limited (at least from my experience with the similar size iPad 2019)
- No headphone jack (I don't own any wireless headphones). This might not be a big deal since the only time I'd want to use headphones on the iPad would be on long flights, which only happen once or twice a year.
I know people have discussed 11in vs 12.9in a lot in the past but in this case, cost is not a major difference. So I'd like to hear your takes on the following:
- How much better in performance do you think the newer processor of the 2018 IPP will prove to be in the future? From what I've read, there is not much difference in performance between the 2017 and 2018 IPP with most of the current apps. Just wondering if this will become more significant in the future. I know that I've mentioned note taking and PDF reading as my primary uses but I intend to keep the device for a few years and will definitely start using it for other applications as well.
- For those of you who take lots of notes with the iPad, do you find that the larger screen size of the 12.9 helps?
I'll probably order both to try out before making my final decision (though I won't be able to test note taking ability with the 2017 IPP since I don't have an Apple Pencil 1) but I'd love to hear any inputs you guys might have. Thanks a bunch!
