The display has LCD bleed and the edges all have a wide band of hazy purple/pink coloring has been gradually getting worse. It’s useable otherwise, and dark mode hides most of the defects. But yeah, as long as it‘s still getting updates, and since I have a Smart Keyboard for it, I suppose I could keep it updated and store it in my “go bag” with my other emergency supplies, critical documents, etc., especially since it’s the perfect size for that.
Frankly, if the alternative is to just give it to Apple for free - and especially considering that you can use Dark Mode to hide these issues - I’d keep it, because... what do you have to lose? The worst thing that could happen is that gradual worsening could render the iPad completely unusable, and then you could either fix it, or then give it to Apple for recycling, once it is no longer working.
Apple offered me $0 for it last year, so I asked them to send it back and I returned the 11” M2 I bought. But the screen getting uglier and not everything is in dark mode, and I work from home and use the iPad as a companion so I want it to be nicer, it’s also my most-used personal Apple device. I’ve recently regretted the decision to return the M2 and not recycle. I think the M1 refurb will be a good upgrade and I might recycle the 10.5” just to move on from having spent too much time on iPad issues, lol.
I think the 5th-gen iPad Pro is a great device. iPads have great longevity, and I don’t think you can go wrong with an M-series iPad. The M1 is almost the M2 anyway.
Yep. It was a launch week buy. Very advanced at the time.
Happy to see the final entry on your signature line. Mine arrived yesterday and I’m delighted.
Yes, the reburb M1. Smart Folio from eBay arrived just in time.
Yes, ensuring that I couldn’t change my mind again, I dropped the 10.5” off at Apple the day before, along with a collection of old Apple items from my junk drawer. I no longer own a 30-pin connector, hehe.
Still trying to decide. But everything I have seen suggests that is the best value for the money.
My 9.7 Pro hasn't been all that laggy/sluggy so I'm sticking with it for now.
Disregarding processing power, I imagine it’s going to feel like a very different device with 120hz, larger screen, even better sound, and FaceID.
Sound is almost identical for the 11". 120hz is something some people live and die for, while some like me don't really care much, larger screen is nice, even with the additional weight, and processing power is noticeable, although the 9,7 is still pretty good. For me the main difference by far is lack of reloads (constant on the 9.7 pro, especially in Safari). Also USB C and pencil 2 are big improvements. I prefer touch id....
I think the largest difference is the screen and battery life. The speakers are similar, 120 hz’s importance is subjective, and Touch ID isn’t too bad.
