Maybe consider a Surface Pro. Full on laptop functionality in a tablet form factor.
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iPad Pro When are new iPad Pros being announced?
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As far as I could find, A12Z iPad Pro was announced on Wednesday March 18th, 2020.
There is a possibility about tomorrow, but at this point, as much as I hate to admit it, we might have to continue being patient before we can eviscerate our wallets. I know I've complained about iPadOS, but I am still very much looking forward to getting my M3 iPad Pro
I broke down and ordered a s9 ultra new in a sealed box for $800. I went to Best Buy and looked at one in person, fell in love with the size and screen for at home content. My iPad never leaves the house, only used in bed and on the couch. M1 Pro will be sold for $400 or given to my husband. Might get the new pro 12.9 when released but not sure at this point. Just got bored. Kinda bored of IPad OS, every new iPad over the last 10 years of mine look the exact same lol need something different (I think) lol famous last words
It's a solid device, but at 2 pounds, it's even heavier than an iPad 12.9. Not tablet use-friendly.
Samsung is the only other decent tablet, IMO. But while iPad is getting kind of boring, I already use MacBooks and iPhones, so it makes sense to stay with iPads. Plus, Samsung has no cellular model, which is odd.
If I was Samsung, I would get a Fold. Then I wouldn't need a sperate tablet.
Some have Tuesday April 9th as when the updated IPad Pro is released. Since March was ruled out as it gets closer to April perhaps more will collaborate that date.
I think I am right behind you. Going to look at one this weekend.
Yes and no.
There is a laundry list of capabilities and workloads that Apple simply refuses to allow to run on iPads of any make or model. I cannot self-host a development environment. i can’t run a compiler or a VM or a container. Apple mostly wants the iPad to be a thin client in these areas, and I want it to be like my other computers in this respect. Despite it’s technical inferiority, a raspberry pi is more capable in these areas than my far more power and expensive iPad hardware because of explicitly implemented software limitations. I can install Asahi Linux onto my MacBook Air, but I can’t install it into the nearly identical under the hood hardware of my iPad Pro.
I don’t entirely care about running macOS on my iPad, I care about running certain workloads on it that Apple won’t permit. That said, as soon as apple stops supporting ipadOS versions that run on this hardware, this hardware is ewaste. On a Mac, I can install alternate operating systems and keep the hardware alive.
I am cranky about this, I know, and this is not the best forum for this nuance, but there are in fact people who like portable, arm based tablet computers who want to do both tablet-y and non-tablet-y work on them. My best options at this point are Android of some flavor, a 2-in-1 Chromebook, or a couple of Linux tablets that are either intel based and/or vaporware.
Yes, i could get a surface, but I don’t want to run Windows, and Linux isn’t always happy there, either. I have a PineTab2, but it doesn’t support a stylus, and I draw.
Apple’s refusal to permit the iPad software to do certain things means to be a complete computer you have to have another device in order to do those forbidden things. It can’t stand on its own in those arenas. Apple is fine with that. Most iPad users are fine with it. But not everybody is. And the answer those people get is “buy a Mac” or “get a different company’s hardware.” Fair enough. Apple may have a pretty amazing track record, it isn’t perfect, and it does make bad decisions.
I think Apple’s resistance to allowing the iPad hardware to be supported with a more complete OS — whatever that OS might be called — is a mistake. I think certain aspects of it’s walled garden, of which this locking down of mobile OSes is a significant part, is also a mistake, but that’s a whole other kettle of fish.
Right. Much more of a rant than was really warranted, and besides the point of this thread. Sorry about that.
Ya’ll dont need a new iPads you need hobbies.
This IS a hobby. Comparing devices from different manufacturers.
I am in the same mindset, having been with Apple for 20yrs and before that Windows. With all the nonsense about release dates, I have lost interest. Were you able to migrate to the Samsung with your data and applications with little friction? I suppose that’s the only thing keeping me from the jump.
Yea whatever release the 9th and ship what the 19th? Getting boringSome have Tuesday April 9th as when the updated IPad Pro is released. Since March was ruled out as it gets closer to April perhaps more will collaborate that date.
WWDC.
The OLED iPad Pro will have a different form factor. It's a big enough change that it requires presentation at an event. I'm now convinced we won't see new iPads until June.
The OLED iPad Pro will have a different form factor. It's a big enough change that it requires presentation at an event. I'm now convinced we won't see new iPads until June.
Doesn't make sense considering how case manufacturers already have their cases for Pro models out
Of course, and rumor density strongly suggests within a couple weeks, or even days.
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I will say it is strange that people seem to be jumping ship AFTER A DAY? and buying Samsung. I have the Ultra S9 and it's got fantastic hardware and lousy tablet Android, which is.... lousy.
Apple released a new version of iOS/iPadOS 17.4.1 an hour ago. Endless hope torture continues...
New iPads are not mentioned in the new build but it may be in a separate IPSW, who knows...
Be careful, this build change only available from iTunes bricked someone's iPhone one instance.
I still pray (read: Hope) for a larger iPad above the 13” model 😇