All iPads time to replace the first Ipad Air with a newer one - but which one?

[rui no onna]

You’re not going to find $400 off an iPad during Black Friday ... I also never said you have to buy one now. I been saying IF there is a good deal on one then go buy it. This waiting game is nonsense because you can say hmm it’s a spec upgrade I can wait another year. If you need an iPad go buy one ... if you don’t then don’t.

Not on the 64GB configuration but I believe $300-400 off is possible on higher end configurations (e.g. 1TB WiFi MSRP $1550/1750, LTE MSRP: $1700/1900). Moreso if Apple actually releases new models and adjusts pricing on the storage tiers.

Iirc, places like Best Buy, Amazon and Walmart, have already offered $200-350 off higher end Pro configurations in past sales.

Besides, iPad Pro release dates have been all over the place thus far so I wouldn't rely on them being a good guide.

2015
Nov: iPad Pro 12.9 A9X 4GB

2016
Mar: iPad Pro 9.7 A9X 2GB (+ 256GB Pro 12.9)

2017
Jun: iPad Pro 12.9 & 10.5 A10X 4GB

2018
Oct: iPad Pro 12.9 & 11 A11X 4-6GB

My only takeaway from the above is that Apple will release new iPad Pros when they're ready. Sure, it's possible there won't be new models until 2020. If someone's not in an absolute hurry to upgrade though, at this point in time, it's worth waiting until the upcoming keynote next month to see if anything shakes out (both in terms of Pro and the rumored 10.2" iPad).

 

[Closingracer]

“Some dumb rumors” except it’s being reported on almost every Apple related website (reputable sites The Verge, not some no name site), which
I’ll take their word for it over yours. Either way, it’s still worth waiting a few weeks to know, ESPECIALLY if you’re advocating for buying last years model.

Recommending that someone buy any product a before it’s widely speculated that an upgraded model is launching within a matter of weeks is possibly the worst buying advice you can give.

The Verge ...... the ones who said they had official apple wording for their article but didn’t ? Yeah the verge ..... the Verge isn’t even the source of the rumor but only reporting the rumor from another source. They aren’t bucking the trend they set themselves and now upgrading annually on a product that doesn’t need it. Macrrmors is neutral on buying it now which also means one isn’t coming soon.


It’s not the worse buying advice because the next iPad is a spec upgrade .... buy the older one cheaper then waste your money on the “newest” is dumb when the old is just as good . The spec upgrade isn’t even needed because it’s literally only upping itself which already is the best.

 

[topp3]

Go for the iPad Air 3.

I will properly do that.
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I’d love to recommend the IPP but with Apple ignoring the unresponsive screen issues I just can’t. Mine started about 9 months after purchasing just like most all the other reports. I have a box from Apple to send it in but by all reports they can’t fix it. I’m considering taking it to Best Buy and trading it on something else.

That does not seems promising for the 2nd gen IPP.
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One month from now is still summer. But yeah, the strongest possibilities are about 5 weeks from now or else about 9-10 weeks from now. In other words, about 1 to 2.5 months from now.


Yep. While I wouldn't recommend buying a used iPad Air 1 in 2019, it's more than usable for a couple of months.


The iPad mini's pricing may be attractive, but I would suggest that the OP try it for a while in-store. I personally would have a very hard time using an iPad mini. It's simply too small for my preferences. I personally much prefer the combo of a Plus/Max sized iPhone plus a 10.5" to 11" iPad Pro. YMMV though.

I think too the Mini's are too small, actually I'm looking forwardto get a bigger display like 10.5 or 11"

 

[Jedimindtrick]

The Verge ...... the ones who said they had official apple wording for their article but didn’t ? Yeah the verge ..... the Verge isn’t even the source of the rumor but only reporting the rumor from another source. They aren’t bucking the trend they set themselves and now upgrading annually on a product that doesn’t need it. Macrrmors is neutral on buying it now which also means one isn’t coming soon.


It’s not the worse buying advice because the next iPad is a spec upgrade .... buy the older one cheaper then waste your money on the “newest” is dumb when the old is just as good . The spec upgrade isn’t even needed because it’s literally only upping itself which already is the best.

What’s ironic is how your complaining about how “those are just rumors”....on a website called macrumors....

 

[AutomaticApple]

What’s ironic is how your complaining about how “those are just rumors”....on a website called macrumors....

Has he not known this sites name for over 9 years?

 

[spiderman0616]

What’s ironic is how your complaining about how “those are just rumors”....on a website called macrumors....

The Verge is a clickbait dumpster fire compared to Macrumors though. Macrumors does their fair share of reporting on ridiculous nonsense to generate clicks, but nothing like what The Verge does.

 

[gregrichards]

I have gone from a iPad Pro 11 to an iPad Air 3 and bitterly regret it. The Air 3 is a laggy nightmare and the screen freezes repeatedly every day. I feel like throwing it out the window at times. If there is any way you can get a Pro 11 do so you won’t regret it.

 

[EugW]

I have gone from a iPad Pro 11 to an iPad Air 3 and bitterly regret it. The Air 3 is a laggy nightmare and the screen freezes repeatedly every day. I feel like throwing it out the window at times. If there is any way you can get a Pro 11 do so you won’t regret it.

I don't have that screen freezing problem with the iPad Pro 10.5. When does it happen on your Air 3?

In what do you get lag? BTW, I was in the store the other day and playing around with the 11" and noticed some occasional UI lag here and there. I wasn't expecting it to be there, but it was there. Nothing major, and not any worse than the 10.5", but there nonetheless.

Why would you downgrade from the 11" to the Air 10.5" anyway?

 

[rui no onna]

I don't have that screen freezing problem with the iPad Pro 10.5. When does it happen on your Air 3?

In what do you get lag? BTW, I was in the store the other day and playing around with the 11" and noticed some occasional UI lag here and there. I wasn't expecting it to be there, but it was there. Nothing major, and not any worse than the 10.5", but there nonetheless.

Why would you downgrade from the 11" to the Air 10.5" anyway?

A month with ProMotion can make 60Hz iPads feel laggy.

 

[Seanm87]

I have gone from a iPad Pro 11 to an iPad Air 3 and bitterly regret it. The Air 3 is a laggy nightmare and the screen freezes repeatedly every day. I feel like throwing it out the window at times. If there is any way you can get a Pro 11 do so you won’t regret it.

I never have these problems with mine. Maybe try a hard reset?

As the other poster said why did you downgrade? I mean I love my air 3 but if I had a pro I sure as hell would be keeping it.

 

[gregrichards]

I never have these problems with mine. Maybe try a hard reset?

As the other poster said why did you downgrade? I mean I love my air 3 but if I had a pro I sure as hell would be keeping it.

I gave my iPad Pro 11 to a loved one who is very ill because she wanted an iPad to use during her hospital treatment and she really liked my Pro after trying it out. The Face ID was very helpful for her and it made her happy at a very difficult time so I didn’t mind. I bought an iPad Air 3 for myself to replace it thinking it is cheaper and that it would not be much different but it is. I will get another Pro eventually probably after Christmas.

 

[Herrpod]

Best Buy had the 256 gb 11 WiFi this weekend for 625. Too good of a deal to pass up. I do miss Touch ID though.

 

[AvisDeene]

I gave my iPad Pro 11 to a loved one who is very ill because she wanted an iPad to use during her hospital treatment and she really liked my Pro after trying it out. The Face ID was very helpful for her and it made her happy at a very difficult time so I didn’t mind. I bought an iPad Air 3 for myself to replace it thinking it is cheaper and that it would not be much different but it is. I will get another Pro eventually probably after Christmas.

I hope she gets better soon.

 

[topp3]

I hope she gets better.

Yes, an ipad is a poor Exchange for illness

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Best Buy had the 256 gb 11 WiFi this weekend for 625. Too good of a deal to pass up. I do miss Touch ID though.

In Denmark this Price tag is above 1100 usd

 

[goldbuffalo]

I got the iPad Air 10.5.

Pro is to much money for my use.

I will sell my 2014 air to gazette for $150. So 469 no tax or shipping minus 150 is $319.

I can live with that