I'm pretty irritated as I expected the iPad Pros to be updated today. I want the 12.9" iPad Pro, but it lags behind even the current 9.7". Is it really a surprise that iPad sales are falling if they can't update their flagship product after a year and a half?!
I was ready to buy today, now I'll keep my money. And yes, I know this was all based on rumors, but again the flagship model is overdue for an update.
PS - glad I wasn't expecting a Mac Pro update ...
The new 10.5" will replace the 9.7" Pro. I would assume it will keep the same name. I can't see it coming out before the iPhone "Pro" does. Or maybe the same day as the iPhone Pro event.
The 9.7" has much better cameras, and a wide color display (P3) with True Tone. And my main issue is that by this point, they should both have an A10X processor.How does the iPad 12.9 Pro lag behind the 9.7 Pro? They literally have the same features, aside from Tru-Tone. It's not that outdated by any means. The 9.7 Pro just had it's one year anniversary. You're making it sound as if the iPad Pro line is antiquated.
I highly doubt Apple will have a rumored 10.5 iPad replace the 9.7 Pro. The 9.7 Pro is the newest in the Pro line and it's only been available for a year. Apple might supplement a new model to the iPad lineup, but certainly won't discontinue it.
And we don't know if OLED would exists on the 10.5 iPad, which would make sense to keep both the 9.7/12.9 Pro with Pencil Support.
The 9.7" has much better cameras, and a wide color display (P3) with True Tone. And my main issue is that by this point, they should both have an A10X processor.
Of course the 10.5" OLED will be the new Pro. What else could it possibly be? "iPad Pro Pro"?
I understand you appreciate different features, but it certainly doesn't make either model 'Outdated.' They both are more than capable of handling tasks, with both models being less than 18 months old.
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I didn't say outdated, I said in need of an update. My Air 2 works perfectly fine, I don't consider it outdated or obsolete. That said, if I'm going to spend over $1k on a new iPad, I want the latest technology.
I know the 12.9" would work as it is today. If I bought one when this model was relatively new, I would have considered it a good value. But 18 months later at the same price, I consider it in need of an update. Especially because I want the features that it doesn't yet have.
I guess we can agree to disagree.![]()
No, I don't expect to see an update to the 12.9 Pro before Nov of this year.I am really in need of an iPad Pro. I am a musician, and it is really ideal for viewing and editing sheet music. I am tired of caring around huge stacks of music and would love to consolidate in an iPad pro. Do you realistically think that the new iPad Pro 2 12.9 inch will be coming soon?
iPads regularly go in and out of stock. I know that many disagree with me, but you cannot foretell the release of a new model based on inventory levels in the retail channel.I want the 12.9 inch, because its perfect for music. Apple has been advertising the heck out of the iPad Pro recently, but no one has the 12.9 inch model in stock. Are they trying to clear out the old inventory to release a new model? If not, why would they be heavily promoting a product that they have very limited stock on. If you don't think new iPads are coming soon, should i get the current model? Thanks!
I am really in need of an iPad Pro. I am a musician, and it is really ideal for viewing and editing sheet music. I am tired of caring around huge stacks of music and would love to consolidate in an iPad pro. Do you realistically think that the new iPad Pro 2 12.9 inch will be coming soon? I want the 12.9 inch, because its perfect for music. Apple has been advertising the heck out of the iPad Pro recently, but no one has the 12.9 inch model in stock. Are they trying to clear out the old inventory to release a new model? If not, why would they be heavily promoting a product that they have very limited stock on. If you don't think new iPads are coming soon, should i get the current model? Thanks!
I highly doubt Apple will have a rumored 10.5 iPad replace the 9.7 Pro. The 9.7 Pro is the newest in the Pro line and it's only been available for a year. Apple might supplement a new model to the iPad lineup, but certainly won't discontinue it.
And we don't know if OLED would exists on the 10.5 iPad, which would make sense to keep both the 9.7/12.9 Pro with Pencil Support.
Taken straight off of Front Page:
"For those looking for a bit more, Apple is rumored to be planning to introduce an updated ~10-inch iPad Pro model that's going to replace the existing 9.7-inch iPad Pro. The ~10-inch model is said to have smaller bezels and perhaps an edge-to-edge display, allowing it to feature a bigger screen in a 9.7-inch-sized body."