Good point, I thought it was a winery.
Although, not as good the ones in Woodinville WA.
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Good point, I thought it was a winery.
Although, not as good the ones in Woodinville WA.
It’s almost a thousand dollars. You can tell me my lack of ownership disqualifies me from having an opinion on bending issues, but that will not make me spend a thousand dollars. I alone will make that decision, using whatever sources for information I want. If I choose to be impressed by video of YouTubers easily bending an iPad, or hearsay reports on forums of bending, that will be my decision alone.
Due to what I have seen and read, I choose not to spend my money on this iteration of the iPad Pro. When I am satisfied that a subsequent version meets my approval, I will buy one. I’m very much looking forward to it. But until that time comes, I am very happy with my iPad Air 2.
Due to what I have seen and read, I choose not to spend my money on this iteration of the iPad Pro. When I am satisfied that a subsequent version meets my approval, I will buy one. I’m very much looking forward to it. But until that time comes, I am very happy with my iPad Air 2.
Everybody should respect that, and I think most people do, as researching a product before you buy it is smart, and probably something most people do.
I think the issue is that people come on here and use their research to put others off buying too when, in some cases, they haven’t even held the device in their own hands. They’re repeating things they’ve seen and read as absolute fact, when some of them have no experience with the device at all......and when an owner who carries and uses their device every day with zero issues disagrees, they’re either a fanboy, or they’re lying to justify their purchase.
Just my 2 cents!
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Enough with the bickering
Enough with the bickering
Still happily using my 11" iPad Pro with no issues, and am I glad I didn't get suckered by all the news of bending iPads.
Looking forward to the iOS 13 public beta as well.
Looking forward to the iOS 13 public beta as well.
I feel the same way about my MacBook Air in relation to all the hysteria over the keyboards. Glad I didn't listen to those coming on here convincing people not to buy. I love my air
Same here, I love my 11” iPad Pro. I had an Air 2, great device, but this one is much better.
I’ve been treating it in the same way I used to treat the Air 2, no bending or problems of any kind.
Well, except pricing... lots of euros.... but well spent.
Just my 2 cents.
I’ve been treating it in the same way I used to treat the Air 2, no bending or problems of any kind.
Well, except pricing... lots of euros.... but well spent.
Just my 2 cents.
Has anyone had the screen crack due to the bending?
This is a cellular 1tb model. Would apple replace or fix if I was to pay for the £600 fee?
This is a cellular 1tb model. Would apple replace or fix if I was to pay for the £600 fee?
That is actually incorrect. Even Apple invited press to their test facilities to show them how they test the devices for bending and they mentioned that its fine (just like they are doing with iPad) and yet the next revision it was fixed.
I still have iPhone 6 and its still completely straight but that does NOT give me the right to tell other people that they are crazy or that they can't afford one so they keep bashing it etc.
Some people here should take a deep breath and realise that things don't revolve around themselves and just because their perception is different doesn't give them the right to be passive aggressive towards others who believe the new iPad has an issue.
iPhone 6 had an issue (despite mine being ok)
MBP keyboard has an issue (Apple already on v3 with that)
iPad Pro has issue (structurally weaker than previous version so that is an issue)
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I have 2017MBP and until 2 weeks ago (so for 2 years I had zero issues) I didn't have this issue so would that give me the right to tell people that they are wrong and there is no issue? And now that I have the issue too would that give me right to join them and say it is an issue?
Why do people here think its ok to bash others just because they don't have the same experience?
I will take my MBP to Apple but seeing that they are already on v3 I don't understand how some people still deny that the keyboard is essentially flawed design?
So the same applies to the iPad. Most people don't pick up the Apple Care for iDevices so if an issue occurs 1.5years in usage will you have the same sympathy or non sympathy for those that were worried at the beginning?
Uh. Who’s bashing! If you don’t know the difference between constructive criticism of an issue vs hateful bandwagoning you should take a break from the internet
I was wondering, with regard to the iPad Pro folio case, is it rigid enough to provide structural integrity? Considering that most people use a case, perhaps Apple traded off body strength for thinness and lightness, with the intent to add some back with a load-bearing folio case. After all, I personally have never used an iPhone or an iPad without a case, and the same goes for most people I know.
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Yeah don't tempt fate. I think I'll stroll down to the local Apple store and take one for a test drive.
I’m sure they will replace it if you pay the fee. Get AppleCare on the next one.
No way he “babied” it the whole time. I have a 12.9 inch, use it no differently than I did my first edition 12.9 iPad Pro and it is still perfectly flat. The dude sat on it. That’s it. These videos are so idiotic.
Interesting? Hardly ...
Looking at that YouTuber’s channel and the last videos they’ve posted, I can’t help but get the same feeling i have when I look at a news site that’s riddled with ridiculous ads disguised as “news”.
The thumbnails don’t help either. Obnoxious usage of big and bright red arrows, combined with some sort of silly or “shocked” expression. A common technique with YouTubers, and doesn’t do them any favours at all with making people take them seriously.
“Can Liquid Glass Putty Protect iPhone SE from 100 FT Drop?!?”
“Can a Watermelon Protect iPhone 6s from 100 FT Drop?!”
“Can Condom Filled With Water Protect iPhone 6 from 100 FT Drop?!”
Passing these videos and channels off as objective truth or testing is absolutely ridiculous. It’s so ludicrous to me that I can’t help but wonder if people sharing them are just doing it for the LULs. smh
Frankly, I do think the 2018 iPads are too weak and won't buy one as a result... BUT, this video is very clearly just there for clicks and ad revenue.
Well my niece got an iPad Pro 11" and I got to spend some time with it. The glass is so thin, like scary thin. You can see flexing when you press the pen on it. It's just like my first iPad Air. Whereas the glass on my Air 2 is much stronger, it doesn't flex. And I could easily flex the body while holding it. It does feel somewhat sturdier in the Apple case, but yeah, gonna pass on this one.
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Seems like he bent it off camera. I’ve never seen someone lie that much or be that scummy...
I am sure this has been covered here already, but it looks like the structural integrity of the iPad pro is compromised around the charger area due to the cut out in the aluminum for the apple pencil to attach and charge. That seems to be the weak point and in the floor model I looked it, the bend breaks away from that area.
I think one can baby this, but like others have said, placing it in any kind of bag exposes it to coming in contact with various hits or pressures that could cause bending.
I watched his entire two videos on his bent iPad Pro, he goes to the apple store with it and says he has absolutely no idea how it got bent so bad. He just kept saying it was from normal everyday use. Whether the iPad is more susceptible to body flex than other products on the market or not you have to have some idea of how it might have gotten bent that badly. You don’t just wake up and see it sitting on your nightstand bent at a 90 degree angle!