iPad Pro [UK] iPad 2024 Order Thread

[Abazigal]

I’ve waited to upgrade since 2018 from my 11” for the screen tech to come to the 11”. I’ve even had a 12.9 since which I sold as felt too big.

Therefore of course I ordered the 11” M4 immediately…then cancelled and ordered the 13”. What’s wrong with me?!

I was also one of those who initially bought the 12.9” iPad Pro in 2018, then returned it for the 11” model as I found it too unwieldy for my needs.

This article is also what has me on the fence.

Thoughts and First Impressions on the New iPad Pros from Apple’s Event in London

I just came back to my hotel from the media event Apple held earlier today in London at their Battersea Power Station headquarters. I had high expectations for the new generation of iPad Pros that Apple unveiled today – some of which were exceeded by reality (hardware), and others that were...

www.macstories.net

The 11” iPad Pro features a bigger battery than before, going from a 28.65-watt-hour battery to a 31.29-watt-hour one, and the device only lost 20g and 0.6mm. Conversely, the big iPad Pro features a smaller battery than before, going from a 40.88-watt-hour battery to a 38.99-watt-hour one, and the device has lost 1.3mm and 103g.

The 11” iPad Pro is still the same iPad we all know and love, just with a better screen and processor. It’s the safe choice, it’s a direct 1-for-1 replacement for my current iPad, and life goes on.

However, it sounds like the 13” iPad has made the most significant leap in terms of weight reduction, and I really want to try it out for myself in person.

 

[boultonn]

So has anyone had any signs of an early delivery? My Logitech case is arriving today, but the email from Apple this morning said it would arrive Monday. When I ordered my iMac a couple of years ago, it went from "arriving in 2 months" to "arriving this week" within a matter of days.

I know pre-orders are different but would be a nice treat if it somehow arrived early!

Worldwide there's usually a handful of publicised cases of people getting pre-orders early, but that is usually iPhones which obviously sell a lot more so higher risk of early delivery slipping through.
The chance of someone in the UK getting their iPad early is likely negligible.

This is my first iPad pre-order though so I've not been in these threads before so let's see.
I'm sure someone will pretend to get it early but conveniently not have any proof.

 

[Webcat86]

I was also one of those who initially bought the 12.9” iPad Pro in 2018, then returned it for the 11” model as I found it too unwieldy for my needs.

This article is also what has me on the fence.

Thoughts and First Impressions on the New iPad Pros from Apple’s Event in London

I just came back to my hotel from the media event Apple held earlier today in London at their Battersea Power Station headquarters. I had high expectations for the new generation of iPad Pros that Apple unveiled today – some of which were exceeded by reality (hardware), and others that were...

www.macstories.net

The 11” iPad Pro is still the same iPad we all know and love, just with a better screen and processor. It’s the safe choice, it’s a direct 1-for-1 replacement for my current iPad, and life goes on.

However, it sounds like the 13” iPad has made the most significant leap in terms of weight reduction, and I really want to try it out for myself in person.

Interestingly, I read the part about the 11" having a larger battery and expected that to be what cemented your decision to get the smaller one.

 

[troubleonline]

So has anyone had any signs of an early delivery? My Logitech case is arriving today, but the email from Apple this morning said it would arrive Monday. When I ordered my iMac a couple of years ago, it went from "arriving in 2 months" to "arriving this week" within a matter of days.

I know pre-orders are different but would be a nice treat if it somehow arrived early!

My magic keyboard (for 11" air) is due for delivery Sunday. Could have picked today or tomorrow but Sunday was more convenient and less likely to be out and about.

 

[F-Stop]

John Lewis have confirmed (via email) that my 13” Pro will be delivered on the 15th but won’t confirm via which courier until it been dispatched…don’t suppose anyone here knows who they use?

Praying for dpd…god help me if it’s yodel!

Andy 🧐

 

[klasma]

Interestingly, I read the part about the 11" having a larger battery and expected that to be what cemented your decision to get the smaller one.

I suspect the 13" previously needed the comparatively larger battery due to mini LED, which now fell away as a distinguishing factor.

 

[ACDeag]

EE just told me my order was cancelled due to no stock which is odd considering it’s a pre order.

Anyone else get told similar

 

[Rubes-]

Assuming those that have chosen in store pickup from Apple are still at “processing”? Haven’t received a QR code for collection yet

 

[johnyslats]

Assuming those that have chosen in store pickup from Apple are still at “processing”? Haven’t received a QR code for collection yet

Still processing. Got the QR code from the app and added to Wallet. No payment taken yet

 

[srikat]

I know pre-orders are different but would be a nice treat if it somehow arrived early!

Very very rare.

Forum members in Australia and NZ will get them first. I am sure they'll share pics and videos.

 

[Rubes-]

Still processing. Got the QR code from the app and added to Wallet. No payment taken yet

Interesting. I still see the “your order cannot be displayed on the Apple Store app” with no QR code. Might be because there are multiple items in the order.

iPad Pro 13” + Magic Keyboard + Pencil Pro

 

[troubleonline]

John Lewis have confirmed (via email) that my 13” Pro will be delivered on the 15th but won’t confirm via which courier until it been dispatched…don’t suppose anyone here knows who they use?

Praying for dpd…god help me if it’s yodel!

Andy 🧐

Most recent JL orders I have received have been via EVRi but they were clothes not tech.

Am praying that Apple don't use DHL as I had issues with them at iPhone 14 launch. They were clearly busy on launch day and marked one of the phones I ordered as delivered when it wasn't. I was glued to the window most of the day and certainly in the delivery window so I knew they had been nowhere near the house. Their customer services were useless at helping and don't get me started on the delivery progress snake on the app! I received it the next day but why they couldn't have given me a 'sorry delayed message' instead of delivered really wound me up.

 

[johnyslats]

Interesting. I still see the “your order cannot be displayed on the Apple Store app” with no QR code. Might be because there are multiple items in the order.

iPad Pro 13” + Magic Keyboard + Pencil Pro

Might even be store dependent. I know updates happen in waves but don’t expect things to change until Tuesday unless payment fails at some point.

Given some of the updates from others I’m now anticipating it (Apple Pay/First Direct) 🤦‍♂️

 

[DMB1]

When do we expect the reviews to hit? Belfast store is showing stock for release date on all variants and I’m waiting on a review to pull the trigger.

 

[Webcat86]

When do we expect the reviews to hit? Belfast store is showing stock for release date on all variants and I’m waiting on a review to pull the trigger.

User reviews won’t be until at least launch day, and I wouldn’t put too much faith in those because they’ll be by people making rushed judgements for views.

 

[troubleonline]

When do we expect the reviews to hit? Belfast store is showing stock for release date on all variants and I’m waiting on a review to pull the trigger.

Already reviews on YouTube and the like as many tech reviewers get advanced delivery for trial/testing/reviewing.

 

[madmads]

Has anyone seen the pencil pro for sale anywhere other than Apple? I was just wondering if any other companies were opening pre orders for them as well?

 

[johnyslats]

Has anyone seen the pencil pro for sale anywhere other than Apple? I was just wondering if any other companies were opening pre orders for them as well?

Amazon and John Lewis definitely have them

 

[klasma]

Already reviews on YouTube and the like as many tech reviewers get advanced delivery for trial/testing/reviewing.

That’s not true, there are only hands-ons from the Apple event. It doesn’t look like tech media are getting review models in advance this time.

 

[jacklroberts]

Has anyone seen the pencil pro for sale anywhere other than Apple? I was just wondering if any other companies were opening pre orders for them as well?

Hi I've seen them on Amazon, Argos, AO, John Lewis and KRCS

 

[troubleonline]

That’s not true, there are only hands-ons from the Apple event. It doesn’t look like tech media are getting review models in advance this time.

Sorry you are right I thought I had seen one yesterday but gone back and it was indeed from the hands on event.

 

[LaysC]

Based on previous launches tech reviewer videos should be out maybe a day or two before launch day I think

 

[nj-morris]

Amazon and Very are two I know of.

Could you send links? Very seems to be offering extortionate interest rates and I can't find anything on Amazon about paying in instalments.

 

[JamesMay82]

When I used to get my iPhones on contract EE messed me about terribly with pre-orders so never again. I always buy outright from Apple now but appreciate it can be handy to spread the cost over the period of the network coverage.

I usually get mine from the EE store but I just rang and they said it will be here on Tuesday before 6pm allegedly.

Will have to wait and see I guess

 

[AVBeatMan]

I feel your pain. I went for the 11" again but I'm now wondering if I should have just gone for the 13"! 🥲 The choice between the two sizes is one of the hardest things to weigh up for me out of any Apple product choice dilemmas.

The fact the poll in the forum has thousands of votes and almost exactly 50/50 split is testament to this I think.

Haha, I know! Nightmare. I've ordered both the 11 and the 13 which is a big mistake as I know I'm going to want to keep both!!!