iPad Pro IPad Pro 64GB?

[Chevyguy2021]

I went with 256. I think it's the best value for the price

 

[lockerc18]

I got the 64gb. I could not justify the 100 dollars and in all likelihood I wasn't going to use that storage. If doesn't matter if it's quadruple of my 64gb, I don't see spending that much on a feature I don't need

Yup. You can use the savings to get a nice case for it.

 

[KPOM]

i feel like NO one at all bought the 64GB variant... except me.

I bought the cellular version , and I have unlimited data on it so I'm not concerned about saving stuff locally and I think 64GB is plenty for me.

Anyone else opt for the 64GB?

I did. I have had iPads for over 4 years now and never used more than about 45GB.

 

[bevsb2]

I got the 64GB LTE. I don't use the iPad as my main computer and for that matter I"ll never fill my MacBook Pro to anything close to capacity. No point spending money on something you won't use.

 

[cdmoore74]

I got the 64GB as well. While it is a better deal to get the 256GB version I survived with no issues when i had my 64GB iPad Air 2. I never felt that space was an issue in the 18 months of ownership. I also have a 256GB iPhone 7 Plus and to be honest the space is overkill for me. The 10.5" pro is also not a computer replacement and I'm typing this right now on a high end custom built gaming PC with a 27" G-Sync monitor and mechanical gaming keyboard.
I upgraded from a mini 4 to a 10.5 Pro only because I crave raw speed and I'm starting a new job tomorrow that requires more procedure reading and document correction. Hard to take a custom built gaming computer to bed when working before bedtime. I also stream all my video and music content from a home server. If I need to watch a movie on the go I'll just load it up on the iPhone.

 

[wakinghour]

64GB is for people who use the iPad as a second device, and 256gb is for people who are using it to replace a MacBook.

I got the 64GB because that's what makes sense for me.

 

[lyngo]

64GB is for people who use the iPad as a second device, and 256gb is for people who are using it to replace a MacBook.

I got the 64GB because that's what makes sense for me.

Well said. I have the 256GB one because it's my primary device. I do have a Mac, but it's more for a backup and server device for my iPad and iPhone.

 

[Dunbar]

On my (almost) 2-year old iPhone 6S Plus I'm only using 30GB out of 64GB. Probably 10GB of that is photos that I won't take on my iPad. My plan is to get the 64GB 10.5" iPad Pro. In the past I felt like 32GB wasn't enough once iOS was installed but 64GB is fine for me. I stream all of my music and on the rare occasion that I download a video it gets deleted once I watch it.

 

[funnyboy88]

I have a 64 GB Air 2 and space has always been a battle for me. I don't even store that much media on it. I just have a lot of apps and apps are greedy in size these days.

 

[Tovenaar]

I probably will never use more than 64GB even though I'm planning on using the iPad as my primary device (most of my files are office files, not media). However, I went with the 256GB version with the hope that it will be faster.

I wonder if anyone has seen or done any storage benchmarks comparing the different size storage options.

 

[ILowry82]

I got the 64gb and my iPad Pro is my only device. No computer or laptop. I don't need one. I have everything I need in cloud storage and easily accessible. My iPad current has 45gb of free space, 64gb is plenty for my needs.

 

[IpadsRIpads]

I bought one. I'm not a gamer. I do play SOME games, but the biggest pull for me to even get a larger iPad was the screen size. I use one main app and note taking. Some may say $100 more for double the space. That's fine for them and their needs. I got what I NEEDED for my use. I would say that if you offered me a 16Gb again I wouldn't take it. For me it filled up just enough that the iOS updates triggered issues with how much free space I had. Currently on 2 different iPads (air 2 64gb and Pro 12.9 gen 2 64gb) that I have 45gb of free space. Plenty of room to grow for my needs.

I said in another post on another topic (fits here though): I know of graphics designers who were in virtual heaven with how much the gen 1 12.9 pro with pencil made their life. I also know of people that would buy the 12.9 512gb gold version just to show off and have a "status symbol".

I say don't let ANYONE tell you that you got something crappy with the 64gb size. If you feel like it is good enough for your needs, stand tall and feel as though you made a good choice.

 

[MrGimper]

I got the 512GB cellular 10.5". I've always gotten the top-spec iPhones and iPads. I like knowing that if I exceed their capabilities, then there's nothing better I should have chosen.

 

[TraceyS/FL]

What do people do to need 256 GB on a mobile device? To store music, most of which they never listen to or only seldom do? Or to store videos, most of which they never watch or seldom do? This is what the cloud is for. Take music and videos away, and what usage needs more than 64GB?

For me, and it will differ for others, I don't need that much storage. I use my iPad for consumption - ebooks, browsing, texting, and doing lightweight email. I don't game, or edit videos, or do spreadsheets or create documents on it. I use my rMBP for those kinds of things.

I have an iPad3 which is now obsolete thanks to Apple. It has 64GB with 44GB free. I got a 10.5 inch IPP to replace it, but not for more storage. I honestly don't understand why 256GB would ever be warranted, much less 512GB. I've had systems with large HDDs, and never used more than a minimal amount of them. I've used Sharepoint or Notes teamrooms or some other networked storage for almost all of my files and data. Local storage was hardly used. Even large application environments booted out of SAN and had very little local storage. The iPad is a personal device, not a corporate client. But the thought is the same, and even more pronounced for personal usage - what is the need for so much local storage? I mean, if you want it, go for it. But what do you need it for?

I tend to think people are pack rats, too. They never garbage collect their unused files, and just let things pile up. How many restore points do PC users have on their systems? I bet almost no one ever cleans out the old ones. And all those moldy install files take up space, too, on Macs as well as PCs.

The new iPad is a wonderful device. IOS still limits it a lot, though, and I don't see IOS11 fixing that, even with all its glitzy new features. But the direction for storage is very clear to me, and that is toward personal cloud space. The vast majority of users will never be out of wifi range, so cloud will always be available to them. Personal devices like iPads are meant to be presentation clients, with enough local storage for transitory needs, and permanent storage will be elsewhere. So how much local storage is really needed for that? I suspect that even the 64GB on my new iPad is overkill.

I have a business that relies on stock graphic files, and I'm challenged with some medical issues that make it hard to sit at my desk some days. I'm hoping the iPP allows me to still work in the places I deem comfortable. It's also way my portable than my 15"MBP that I take along with a portable drive. Oh, and those files can live in another backup location on the iPP. Redundancy.

I find it interesting you say personal cloud space is the direction things are going - yet 2 of the 3 offerings counter that. Not all of us can work from the cloud. My current 64gb is maxed.

 

[maflynn]

I wonder if anyone has seen or done any storage benchmarks comparing the different size storage options.

I don't think you'll notice a speed difference in real world usage between the two models.

 

[Royksöpp]

I got the 256gb. I like having my data stored on the device rather than relying on the cloud. You never know when there won't be internet access.

 

[DNichter]

I could have gotten away with the 64GB, but I was worried that I would eventually run out of space since the iPad Pro is my only computer. The extra $100 was worth it.

 

[lockerc18]

I have a business that relies on stock graphic files, and I'm challenged with some medical issues that make it hard to sit at my desk some days. I'm hoping the iPP allows me to still work in the places I deem comfortable. It's also way my portable than my 15"MBP that I take along with a portable drive. Oh, and those files can live in another backup location on the iPP. Redundancy.

I find it interesting you say personal cloud space is the direction things are going - yet 2 of the 3 offerings counter that. Not all of us can work from the cloud. My current 64gb is maxed.

I guess I don't understand why you can't work from the cloud. I agree that there are those who might not want to use cloud space, or have issues with it for one reason or another. But from an industry perspective, those folks are in the minority. Most people will have no issues with the cloud, and will be able to access it reliably. The operative phrase is "most", and that is the design point of the future.

I don't know that offering 256 or 512 GB options runs counter to this, really. I believe these are more of a marketing point than a true user requirement. And that is the reason why I asked the question of what people need that kind of local storage for. I appreciate your feedback on that.

 

[bufffilm]

i feel like NO one at all bought the 64GB variant... except me.

I bought the cellular version , and I have unlimited data on it so I'm not concerned about saving stuff locally and I think 64GB is plenty for me.

Anyone else opt for the 64GB?

There will always be a segment that buy the entry model. Nothing wrong with that.

But are you having some doubts about your purchase now? Cause it sorta sounds like it.

 

[ABC5S]

64GB is for people who use the iPad as a second device, and 256gb is for people who are using it to replace a MacBook.

I got the 64GB because that's what makes sense for me.

Not really. Not in my case. I use mine with
64 GB as a main computer and now I'm getting the 256 Gb version and will use this as my main and only computer.

 

[Cloudsurfer]

What do people do to need 256 GB on a mobile device?

I could fill that up during a trip for on the road video editing. On my last trip I shot over 200GB worth of film.

 

[kazmac]

If I continue to use the iPP extensively for creating, when it comes time to upgrade my iPhone in 18-24 months, I'll get a 64gb for on the go. I need more storage here at home as I am not sure what my Mac usage/needs will be at that point.

There is no wrong size, color, feature. If it works for you that is all that matters.

 

[redboxcar]

I got the 256 GB. My iCloud Photo Library is 65 GB by itself. I could have gotten away with 64 GB by "optimizing storage" on my iPad, but then every time I want to look at a video or picture, I'll need to have internet access and wait for it to load before I can look at it.

 

[rufas2000]

I did 512. Just my locally stored music is around 170 and iTunes Match messes it up. Even without the music my photos and apps would be bumping against 64. I'd rather have it all there and use the cloud as a secondary backup.

 

[Kiimora]

I have moved away from 64GB storage for both devices , after having to clear down to fit in long haul offline flight entertainment on my ex Air 2