Apple was legendary in not making available a 128GB Air and making the base model start at 64GB 🤣 pretty self explanatory.
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iPad Pro Is the Base iPad Pro 11 M1 worth it over the iPad Air 5?
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Or you could buy an Apple-refurb'd 2020 iPad Pro 11 for $689/256gb $609/128gb. I'm in the midst of a similar decision process and am leaning in that direction (128GB version). Reasons: FaceID, speakers, 600nits v. 500 on the Air, don't need M1 horsepower.
Refurbished iPP 2020 (if available) vs Air is no brainer. Just get iPP 2020. Even it’s very close to iPP M1. I have both (M1 is mine, 2020 is for my father) and I still didn’t notice any significant difference between the 2 (which justifies the price difference).
For me, it is not. The main reason being is that I just use the iPad for basic tasks, media consumption, reading, and emails. I don’t need to pay the premium for promotion and touchID/passcode work just fine.
For gaming needs I have my PC/Switch/PS5, so the iPad Air has more value for me over the pro version.
For gaming needs I have my PC/Switch/PS5, so the iPad Air has more value for me over the pro version.
Promotion has ruined me. Although I did not notice much difference at first, once you are used to it there is no going back.
I like the iPad Air colors more. Regarding the speaker, iPad is always on mute anyway and I have personally never noticed the ProMotion on my previous iPad Pro either
The 64GB 5th Gen Air is not a sensible solution as the storage is so low. Thus, an upgrade is required, especially when thinking about using the device for multi-yeas use. When upgrading to the 256GB 5th Gen Air, the Pro is so extremely close. From my point of view, anyone not going with the Pro is crazy. If one is spending around 800$€ for a tablet, 50$€ more should be a no-brainer, again when thinking about multi-year use. In addition, for the small extra you get the premium device (better build quality / no creaking, better speakers, Pro Motion, better camera).
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I don't know. The same storage option for either of them is a $130.00 difference, and the iPP is on sale for $50.00 off. Looks like a tough decision. Apparently the iPA is $30.00 off also but for some reason doesn’t show as on sale. Personally after having the iPP, I would still go for the iPad Pro. It has changed the way I look at and use computers.
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Oh man. With dollar prices, the difference is really much more obvious than with euro prices. For euro prices, the devices are almost the equivalent. Making a sensible decision this year also depends on the country, sick.
If you’re staying on base storage then the air is the better buy.
If you’re buying more storage for your air then just spend $50 and get the Pro if 128gb is enough for you.
If you’re buying more storage for your air then just spend $50 and get the Pro if 128gb is enough for you.
Costco currently have brand new ipad pro 11 128GB M1 for $699
www.costco.com
Apple 11-inch iPad Pro, 128GB, Wi-Fi (3rd Generation, 2021)
Apple 11-inch iPad Pro, 128GB, Wi-Fi (3rd Generation, 2021)
They had them on sale for that a few months ago also. That's when I got mine. Great deal!Costco currently have brand new ipad pro 11 128GB M1 for $699
Apple 11-inch iPad Pro, 128GB, Wi-Fi (3rd Generation, 2021)
Apple 11-inch iPad Pro, 128GB, Wi-Fi (3rd Generation, 2021)
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Was evaluating this. We have a Air 5 on order from Costco.Costco currently have brand new ipad pro 11 128GB M1 for $699
Apple 11-inch iPad Pro, 128GB, Wi-Fi (3rd Generation, 2021)
Apple 11-inch iPad Pro, 128GB, Wi-Fi (3rd Generation, 2021)
After going through the Pros and Cons, decided would prefer the 256GB on the Air5 vs 128gb on the Pro for our particular use case. The others pros on the Ipad Pro while great, are less useful for us.