iPad Pro When are new iPad Pros being announced?

[JeffreyVB]

After months, and 61 pages, of anticipation, I’m gonna pass. I’ll stick with my M2 12.9.

Luke Miani made a great point, this Pro update would require a full iPad ecosystem refresh, new iPad, pencil, cover, Magic Keyboard. As much as I would love a sexy new iPad, just can’t justify it.

I’ll live vicariously through you guys.

 

[Ludatyk]

Luke Miani made a great point, this Pro update would require a full iPad ecosystem refresh, new iPad, pencil, cover, Magic Keyboard. As much as I would love a sexy new iPad, just can’t justify it.

Tbf, Luke Miani has never been a iPad advocate in general (has a video portaying RIP to the iPad).... so, of course he would take any angle to devalue an upgrade.

I believe he's still rocking an 2018 iPad Pro... haven't even jumped on the M1+ train. But it's understandable that it's going to be a hefty cost to upgrade... however, it's not as if the new accessories are garbage. New Pencil is dope with all the added features, finally get a larger trackpad and dedicated keys alongside an improved frame with the Magic Keyboard.

The problem is... whatever Apple introduces, it's going to be expensive.

 

[Matcha]

What do you mean by 'functional keys'? The keys in the old keyboard worked - what does the new one do differently? I must have been paying attention to something else when they discussed the new keyboard.

At the very top the function row keys for brightness.etc many users were requesting it

 

[Hallstar]

I placed orders yesterday for cellular models in both nano and standard glass. I figured i would try them side-by-side for a couple of days and see which i wanted to keep. But, the more i thought about it, the more i realised that it wasn’t cost effective, I’m not a designer or editor and will never get the full benefit of the power of the machine, so I’ve cancelled both orders.

When you add up the cost and compare the offerings to the 6th -or even 5th- generations, you don’t get a lot for the mark-up, at least not for a general user.

I have this morning purchased an immaculate 6th generation 12.9 (M2) Cellular 256GB Space Grey with 9 months of warranty remaining. I will run this alongside my current 5th generation 11 (M1) Cellular 256GB Space Grey and have the best of both worlds and money left over!

 

[eltoslightfoot]

I placed orders yesterday for cellular models in both nano and standard glass. I figured i would try them side-by-side for a couple of days and see which i wanted to keep. But, the more i thought about it, the more i realised that it wasn’t cost effective, I’m not a designer or editor and will never get the full benefit of the power of the machine, so I’ve cancelled both orders.

When you add up the cost and compare the offerings to the 6th -or even 5th- generations, you don’t get a lot for the mark-up, at least not for a general user.

I have this morning purchased an immaculate 6th generation 12.9 (M2) Cellular 256GB Space Grey with 9 months of warranty remaining. I will run this alongside my current 5th generation 11 (M1) Cellular 256GB Space Grey and have the best of both worlds and money left over!

This is ridiculous! How am I going to get my great deal on a used M2 iPad Pro with attitudes like this?

 

[Itsedstech]

i saved money by not buying the keyboard lol I haven’t seen my Magic Keyboard for at least 8 months now so I figured I can go without this one lol. I will however take the pencil pro even if Ill only use it once

 

[Hallstar]

This is ridiculous! How am I going to get my great deal on a used M2 iPad Pro with attitudes like this?

 

[JeffreyVB]

Tbf, Luke Miani has never been a iPad advocate in general (has a video portaying RIP to the iPad).... so, of course he would take any angle to devalue an upgrade.



The problem is... whatever Apple introduces, it's going to be expensive.

Two very valid points. 😁

 

[Marswarrior462]

I know I may sound insane, having spent $4500+ on a new iPad, but even if iPadOS 18 is a bad and disappointing update like iPadOS 15, I'm still keeping my iPad. I'll probably keep it for at least 4 or 5 years or more. I don't agree with Apple's storage upgrade prices, but inflation sucks. Soon, Windows PCs are going to start at $3000 and smartphones are going to start at $2000. It's a hard fact of life

 

[eltoslightfoot]

I know I may sound insane, having spent $4500+ on a new iPad, but even if iPadOS 18 is a bad and disappointing update like iPadOS 15, I'm still keeping my iPad. I'll probably keep it for at least 4 or 5 years or more. I don't agree with Apple's storage upgrade prices, but inflation sucks. Soon, Windows PCs are going to start at $3000 and smartphones are going to start at $2000. It's a hard fact of life

With an attitude like that they will. But that's good, that's how I get my steals on Swappa and Ebay.

 

[Carrotstick]

I know I may sound insane, having spent $4500+ on a new iPad, but even if iPadOS 18 is a bad and disappointing update like iPadOS 15, I'm still keeping my iPad. I'll probably keep it for at least 4 or 5 years or more. I don't agree with Apple's storage upgrade prices, but inflation sucks. Soon, Windows PCs are going to start at $3000 and smartphones are going to start at $2000. It's a hard fact of life

No, they are not going to start at insane. Think outside the Apple world

 

[troubleonline]

I know I may sound insane, having spent $4500+ on a new iPad, but even if iPadOS 18 is a bad and disappointing update like iPadOS 15, I'm still keeping my iPad. I'll probably keep it for at least 4 or 5 years or more. I don't agree with Apple's storage upgrade prices, but inflation sucks. Soon, Windows PCs are going to start at $3000 and smartphones are going to start at $2000. It's a hard fact of life

And this is why I no longer upgrade my iPhone yearly. At least it is encouraging me to be more sustainable!

As am still on iPhone 14 PM I was tentatively planning to upgrade to the 16 this year but am getting more prudent in my old age so will only do if really going to be a step up (particularly if significant camera improvement / functionality).

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

No, they are not going to start at insane. Think outside the Apple world

Windows PC’s aren’t cheap tho if you want top specs like the iPad Pro.
I bought a Dell XPS with OLED and decent specs and that was close to 2.5k

 

[Marswarrior462]

Windows PC’s aren’t cheap tho if you want top specs like the iPad Pro.
I bought a Dell XPS with OLED and de ents specs and that was close to 2.5k

I'm assuming that's USD, which would translate to almost $4k here. Is everyone raising their prices, not just Apple? I'm not happy about the price hikes either, but I'm willing to suck it up

 

[JeffreyVB]

No stickers? I'm out....

🤣

PSA: New iPads won’t include stickers in the box due to Apple’s environmental goals

 

[mtngal]

I wonder how in-store stock levels are going to be on the 15th - 20th? I’m not entirely sure where I will be and when, and I‘m planning on trading in my old iPad. If it’s likely the 13” 1TB regular glass cellular models will sell out fast, then I’ll plan on staying an extra day and driving down to an Apple Store that day. Otherwise, I’ll head out on the 15th (if I can, there may be reasons why I can’t) and buy one at my next stop that has an Apple Store around the 17th or so.

 

[jazz1]

I know I may sound insane, having spent $4500+ on a new iPad, but even if iPadOS 18 is a bad and disappointing update like iPadOS 15, I'm still keeping my iPad. I'll probably keep it for at least 4 or 5 years or more. I don't agree with Apple's storage upgrade prices, but inflation sucks. Soon, Windows PCs are going to start at $3000 and smartphones are going to start at $2000. It's a hard fact of life

Whoa on price! What upgrades did you add?

 

[cpatrick08]

Whoa on price! What upgrades did you add?

Had to be 13 2tb cellular with keyboard and pencil and apple care. Not sure how else to get it that high.

 

[iPadified]

Still use a gen 2 so 7 years. I expect the M4 will be fine for at least 7 years. I am looking at the 1Tb pro model which would cost me on average about 35 USD per month converted from my countrys prices assuming 7 years. I can live with that despite a rather high initial investment.

 

[JayMysterio]

No stickers? I'm out....

🤣

PSA: New iPads won’t include stickers in the box due to Apple’s environmental goals

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Not sure what's humorous. You could just ask for the stickers from the store itself, they just aren't packaged inside with the ipads.

Apple Stores, however, are receiving shipments with a limited quantity of Apple logo stickers that can be distributed to customers who buy a new iPad Pro or iPad Air, but only upon request. So, if you buy an iPad Pro or iPad Air from an Apple Store, you can request an Apple sticker at the time of purchase.

When Apple Stores run out of their supply of stickers, they can order more from Apple.

🤷‍♀️

Apple is just doing an end run around their own "lofty" goals, so as to not upset that one obligatory "that guy" who rages about anything.

 

[the future]

Whoa on price! What upgrades did you add?

Had to be 13 2tb cellular with keyboard and pencil and apple care. Not sure how else to get it that high.

Probably not US Dollars but Canadian or Australian.

 

[Marswarrior462]

Whoa on price! What upgrades did you add?

2TB, cellular, nano-texture. I bought the most expensive one

 

[Marswarrior462]

Probably not US Dollars but Canadian or Australian.

Yes it was Canadian dollars. I'm Canadian

 

[JeffreyVB]

So, are we jumping from here to the "When is the new iPad Mini being announced?" thread?

 

[boultonn]

Seems as good a time as any 😂