Could someone explain the meaning and value of a laminated screen? I'm not sure my understanding is either full or correct.
The 2017 iPad is missing both the fully laminated screen and anti-reflective coating so rediced contrast and increased reflectivity. Also, the iPad Air had a very hollow feeling when tapping and the taps are very audible (like tapping on hollow plastic) due to the air gap.Could someone explain the meaning and value of a laminated screen? I'm not sure my understanding is either full or correct.
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!
Could someone explain the meaning and value of a laminated screen? I'm not sure my understanding is either full or correct.
Lol, seems more cobbled together than that.Look on YouTube...they show the Air1 and the Air2 displays and the screen difference is significant.
The new iPad is a no-frills update to the Air1...Apple threw in a 2015 processor in the Air1 and the result is this.
No more and no less.
WTF is up with the 12.9 iPad Pro availability? I lost my iPad Pro a few days ago and I can't buy a new one with cellular service because they are out of stock everywhere and the rumor of an iPad Pro 2 release this month appears to be a bust.
Look on YouTube...they show the Air1 and the Air2 displays and the screen difference is significant.
The new iPad is a no-frills update to the Air1...Apple threw in a 2015 processor in the Air1 and the result is this.
No more and no less.
Let me ask this- I am currently still on my iPad 3 (I have a wife who hates tech... so..........) If I picked up this new one, having never even played with an Air2 or Pro, would I still find it lacking? Believe it or not, if my 3 was not suffering from some damage, I would not be too concerned with replacing it, even though it is very sluggish.
Let me ask this- I am currently still on my iPad 3 (I have a wife who hates tech... so..........) If I picked up this new one, having never even played with an Air2 or Pro, would I still find it lacking? Believe it or not, if my 3 was not suffering from some damage, I would not be too concerned with replacing it, even though it is very sluggish.
Lags behind??? As it has double the ram expect it to outlast the 9.7 pro performance wise over the next few iOS version updates.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 ...
Lags behind feature-wise. I get that it's still a monster of a tablet, and will remain quite capable for many years. But since it's a very premium priced tablet, I expect it to have premium (and current) features. What I want is the wide color gamut display, True Tone, better cameras, and at this point an A10X processor. If the current one works for you, then great. For me, I'm not going to replace my current iPad until they sell one with the features I want.Lags behind??? As it has double the ram expect it to outlast the 9.7 pro performance wise over the next few iOS version updates.
Lags behind feature-wise. I get that it's still a monster of a tablet, and will remain quite capable for many years. But since it's a very premium priced tablet, I expect it to have premium (and current) features. What I want is the wide color gamut display, True Tone, better cameras, and at this point an A10X processor. If the current one works for you, then great. For me, I'm not going to replace my current iPad until they sell one with the features I want.
I don't think anyone is suggesting otherwise. Yes there are those who place a high priority on tech specs, and for those folks, that makes a lot of sense.Lags behind feature-wise. I get that it's still a monster of a tablet, and will remain quite capable for many years. But since it's a very premium priced tablet, I expect it to have premium (and current) features. What I want is the wide color gamut display, True Tone, better cameras, and at this point an A10X processor. If the current one works for you, then great. For me, I'm not going to replace my current iPad until they sell one with the features I want.
It DOES seem like the hardware capabilities have far outpaced the functions provided by iOS. The greater the disparity between hardware and OS, the more intolerant customers will be when an OS update starts to slow the system down.I'm waiting for the Pro2 12.9" also.
But with a dearth of iOS features to buttress the 12.9" hardware to bring the iPad to the next level, it remains an expensive niche product.
I'm starting to lose patience and interest with Apple.
I don't think anyone is suggesting otherwise. Yes there are those who place a high priority on tech specs, and for those folks, that makes a lot of sense.
It DOES seem like the hardware capabilities have far outpaced the functions provided by iOS. The greater the disparity between hardware and OS, the more intolerant customers will be when an OS update starts to slow the system down.
My patience and interest began to wane when the big iOS 10 reveal showed that it was nothing more than "Emojis-R-Us". It was at that moment that I knew that Apple was not interested in keeping me as a customer.
I'm puzzled as to why you would be waiting for a Pro 2 when Apple has demonstrated (what appears to be) a lack of interest in advancing the 12.9 Pro. Given the current state of iOS, is it really going to be worth waiting until Oct/Nov to buy one and at full price? Or waiting 3-4 more months beyond that for a sale? If Apple were to dazzle us with a significant Pro-centric update to iOS 11, then that would change things significantly, but absent that, why not get the current model at a significant discount?
Yes, the current model would work, but I would like more battery life among other things.
Same as bufffilm, my primary reason for getting the larger model is for comics.I'm puzzled as to why you would be waiting for a Pro 2 when Apple has demonstrated (what appears to be) a lack of interest in advancing the 12.9 Pro. Given the current state of iOS, is it really going to be worth waiting until Oct/Nov to buy one and at full price? Or waiting 3-4 more months beyond that for a sale? If Apple were to dazzle us with a significant Pro-centric update to iOS 11, then that would change things significantly, but absent that, why not get the current model at a significant discount?
I am in the same boat, in that the current 12.9" is coming up on 18 months old and the feature set of the 9.7" Pro shows a clear upgrade opportunity. I would be a bit unhappy if I bought the current model and missed a new one by a month or two.
Lol, same. I don't need a 12.9" iPad but it sure would be nice to have. If Apple never upgrades and just kills the 12.9" line, well then they've lost at least a couple of sales.I'm prepared to wait, however long.
Lol, same. I don't need a 12.9" iPad but it sure would be nice to have. If Apple never upgrades and just kills the 12.9" line, well then they've lost at least a couple of sales.
By the way, interesting observation, AT&T has just removed both iPad Pros from their website.
https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/tablets.html