iPad Pro M4 Poll: How much storage?

[Algr]

I'm not getting an iPad Pro. My A12 is just fine, and my Studio does the heavy lifting. Although it is starting to show signs of update poison from Apple: It just locks up for 10 seconds stretches doing things that it never had trouble with before. (Mostly playing YouTube.).

 

[The Cockney Rebel]

I went with 256gb.

I’m just a general user, and only upgraded from my 2018 iPad Pro for the AI that’s coming.

Plenty of storage for me.

 

[FrozenDarkness]

Got 256GB. I had 1TB before and frankly as someone who updates their ipad frequently, the 1TB did not hold its value very well.

 

[Mesmerize._]

1TB because of the Chip and RAM.
I’m loving all that space available.

 

[Apple_Robert]

1TB because of the Chip and RAM.
I’m loving all that space available.

I received the same about 75 mins ago and I can already tell MR loads a lot faster than my M3 MBP, if that makes sense.

 

[GMShadow]

1TB. It’s complete overkill for me, for now. But I figure it will be many years before they actually improve the size/weight/display quality in as meaningful a way as they just did.

Talk to me in five years, when I’m on my third iPad since this one to remind me what a nut job I am…

It would be easier to justify upgrading if the iPad wasn't Apple's equivalent of the Energizer Bunny. They do tend to just keep working long after you'd expect it to start showing its age.

I'm not getting an iPad Pro. My A12 is just fine, and my Studio does the heavy lifting. Although it is starting to show signs of update poison from Apple: It just locks up for 10 seconds stretches doing things that it never had trouble with before. (Mostly playing YouTube.).

The YouTube app has had glitches on iOS and iPadOS for the last several versions now, regardless of hardware oomph.

 

[Algr]

The YouTube app has had glitches on iOS and iPadOS for the last several versions now, regardless of hardware oomph.

Are you saying that a faster iPad would not fix the lack of responsiveness?

 

[GMShadow]

Are you saying that a faster iPad would not fix the lack of responsiveness?

I'm saying specifically for YouTube, the issue is the app and not your iPad.

 

[aevan]

Isn't 256gb gimped?

512 because its twice the ssd speed of the 256.

There is no difference in actual performance, as was the case with M2 iPad Pros with 128Gb and with all base-configuration iPhones.

 

[honcho]

1TB 11” here. Almost went 512GB but I opted for the extra storage. I DJ sometimes, so I’m hoping that Native Instruments make a true iPad version of Traktor Pro. Even though I have the 2TB iCloud plan, storing my audio files locally is preferred. Also, with Apple Intelligence on its way, I took a chance on 16GB RAM. I don’t care about the marginally faster processor.

 

[Isengardtom]

512 just to have a bit more space. 256 would be enough now but going to use this device as my main for the next 3 years at least

 

[Jackbequickly]

1 TB just to get the extra RAM

 

[Surfsalot]

And what do you do with the extra ram?

 

[The Chosen One]

1TB. The 256GB model of the 2018 Pro was always a bit lacking for me. I like to hoard instead of deleting and adding. And I'll pay *cough* a bit *cough* more for that. The addition of the 'extra power' which I'll not use is a nice addition.

The 2018 model lasted me a bit so hopefully this one will last even longer. Also went from 11" to 13" so size upgrading for a model that might come 1-2 years from now won't be a reason.
I fully know its overkill for my usecase but well so be it.

 

[MasterControlProgram]

For iPad Pros I would always go for the 1TB model even though it is really expensive, it comes with double the RAM so should be much more future-proof against RAM hogging iPad OS updates.

 

[Momof9]

In the past, my Pros have been 1TB for the extra Ram.... I am considering the 256 on the 11", mostly use it for drawing....

 

[KPOM]

1TB since it was the only way to get the nano screen. Otherwise 256GB would be plenty for me.

 

[art6969]

I think 256GB of storage is fine for people who use their tablets like regular users, just for social media, browsing, and streaming. Whether you need more storage depends on things like photos, music, games, apps, and documents. If you do need more storage, you can always transfer files to and from the cloud.

 

[IngerMan]

I seen a video from Max that 256 was just as good performance as 1TB, no difference in performance. Probably has a lot to do with the iOS.

 

[h2ofun]

I went with nano and 2tb. I tend to take lots of 4K video, so I now never need to worry about it. And if I want to put on a ton of movies for a trip, all set. For like what 400 bucks, for me, Dah

 

[ProbablyDylan]

Went with 1TB, partly for the extra memory, but mostly so that I never have to think about storage for the lifetime of the device.

 

[ouruniverse06131986]

1TB because when traveling, I copy everything from my cameras (photos and videos) and edit them as I get time. The iPad also serves as an additional backup of photos/videos.

iCloud Photos. It’ll change your life. Literally

 

[nepalisherpa]

iCloud Photos. It’ll change your life. Literally

I have cloud services to backup to, however, internet is not always fast to backup RAW files and videos.

 

[wingennis]

I have 2TB. I'm happy for people who live on the coasts or near cities and have the luxury of reliable, high-speed internet. iCloud becomes a simple solution to save money on storage. I live in a rural area and that isn't the case. I need to have everything stored locally and appreciate having the cellular option. If they had offered 4TB I would have bought that and cried about the price later.

 

[littlepud]

I went with 1 TB because it’s my primary computing device.