I use my iPad every day for work, not as a computer replacement but as as enhancement. For the most part I review and annotate (many) documents, take notes during meetings, create vector graphics, and make presentations (it is better for that purpose than a laptop, IMO). And yes I also use it for entertainment.
Because I use it so much, I decided to upgrade and I don't regret the decision despite the dent in my wallet. The form factor is seriously much more of an improvement than I expected; my wife still refuses to believe the screen is the same size as the previous model (it is). The apple pencil is a slight improvement in terms of operation -- it feels a bit nicer, and I won't miss the removable cap -- but the convenience of attaching it to the side of the device for storage and charging is a game-changer. I no longer have to remember to charge it over-night every few days. I also have the smart folio and it is an excellent improvement over the previous version.
The iPad Pro is simply the best-in-class tablet device. The screen is beautiful, it is crazy fast, and the apps are excellent. Since I store my files on iCloud, integration is seemless: documents that I annotate appear on my computer within seconds after changing them. So it is not a laptop replacement for me, but I used it almost as much as I use my laptop.
Yes there are some limitations. I'm a heavy Excel user and the iPad version is crippled since macros don't work. I can review and annotate others' spreadsheets, however, which I find more convenient then text boxes or cell comments. I also use LaTeX (rather than Word) and I haven't found anything close to Emacs + AucTeX. And I can't use R on the tablet.
Regarding cost: yes , it is expensive. But over its lifetime it will more than justify the expense for me. And, like all Apple products, they are built to last (I still use a 2010 iMac at home as a spare computer and it is quite usable) and they retain their resell value.
I had the last 10.5" ipad pro and just upgraded to the new 12.9. I had actually returned the previous gen 12.9 and switched to the 10.5 because it was too large. However, with the minimum bezels on this new ipad, the size is perfect. I love using it for reading news, browsing the web, imessage, netflix/youtube, etc. The screen is incredible, and it never lags. Apple doesn't have much competition for great tablets, and this new generation made the gap even larger. It's expensive, but if you have the money then it's a great device.
I use the 2018 iPad Pro 12.9 for 8-12 hours a day for work and play. To set it up, I just set my iPad Air next to it, and it quickly and automatically transferred everything (apps, settings, etc.).
The sound system is beyond belief, with an incredible depth and breadth and richness. I've had systems with surround sound that didn't sound as good as this tiny critter. (I was astounded, while watching a movie, when a truck drove across the screen, from right to left, and the sound started in the right speakers and moved to the left speakers as the truck crossed the screen.) I have hypersensitive hearing and can turn this down very low and still hear every sound and word perfectly.
You're just smashing, Apple! Thank you. (Plus, your little iPad Air is going on four years now and is still going strong as a backup to this one.)
Apple is so far ahead of the curve when it comes to tablets that at this point they are competing with themselves. This thing is fast and the design is beautiful. It is also expensive but I don't regret buying it at all (got the 12.9 64gb wifi from apple). My only concern with the device is durability but I'll take really good care of it.
Great product, I use this mainly for photography, however, usb-c connection is so new, there aren’t peripherals to work with, only one I can find at this moment is SD card reader from Apple store, even that doesn’t work until after calling Apple tech support. I am hoping more peripherals available soon so I can export edited photos for backup other than iCloud.
Feature Product
- 12. 9-inch edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display with Promotion, True Tone, and wide color
- A12X Bionic chip with Neural Engine
- Face ID for secure authentication and Apple Pay
- 12MP back camera, 7MP True Depth front camera
- Four speaker audio with wider stereo sound
- 802. 11ac Wi-Fi and Gigabit-class LTE cellular data
- Up to 10 hours of battery life
- USB-C connector for charging and accessories
- iOS 12 with Group FaceTime, shared augmented reality experiences, Screen Time, and more
Description
The new 12. 9-inch iPad Pro features an advanced Liquid Retina display that goes edge to edge. Face ID, so you can securely unlock iPad Pro, log in to apps, and pay with just a glance. The A12X Bionic chip is faster than most PC laptops and easily runs pro apps. All-day battery life. Wi-Fi. Over a million apps available on the App Store, including augmented reality experiences. And the new Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard Folio help you be even more creative and productive. It will make you rethink what iPad is capable of—and what a computer is capable of.
Ordered this for my Son who has one more semester left of College. To replace the ipad we bought him for High School graduation-2015. He LOVVVVVVVES IT. Expensive, but worth every penny. As was the first one. He was so impressed with clarity, speed, volume, speakers and how he just pressed a button and transferred all his info from iphone over to new ipad. I believe he did so with old ipad to new ipad also. He said it was sooo fast. Perfect to start his career with in June. No more big ole' laptaps. I gave him the choice....the new 12.9ipad pro or another HP laptop. Which by the way still works AWESOME. (Got this for him to use for High School his junior yr. And it is still works perfectly for him). He chose the ipad 12.9 because it will be easier to carry for his new career. Thank you Amazon for getting it here on time. The first one I ordered...well I still have not seen that one. Called Amazon on Friday morning before Christmas and told them I still hadn't received it yet. And Saturday I had my ipad. Awesome!!! Thank you again Amazon.
I absolutely love this iPad. I have always been a computer person, but since I got this product my workflow has changed for the better. I use this iPad every day to write notes, read books, watch movies, etc. I have even used it to give a lecture on campus. The screen display is gorgeous and I prefer watching movies and TV series here than in my computer screen. Owning this iPad and using it to take notes has convinced me on going paperless, since writing with a new Apple Pencil feels great, even better than writing with pencil and paper in my opinion. This is the first Apple product that I own and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the apps that are available. The battery life for this device is really good, lasting over a day of frequent use. The performance is excellent, it has never frozen, lagged, restarted, or glitched in over a month of daily use. I recommend this product if you are looking for something reliable to take notes digitally and consume media like books and videos on the go.
So far so good! I love it. It’s has been a little difficult to find the accessories I want because it’s so new....either there isn’t an option yet or options are limited. I don’t love the boxy-feeling edges, but that’s just me - you pay for how Apple products feel or make you feel. It’s a little heavier than I expected, but I’ll live. I’d definitely buy this again if I had to do it over.
Upgraded from the iPad Air from at least 3 years ago, and it was a great iPad. I have had an iPad since the day the original one released and to see how far it has come with the 12.9" Pro is astonishing. It is one of the best screens ever. And the Pencil 2 works like a dream.
I primarily use it for split-screen with the Kindle app and Notability. You can also see two Bible verse translations side-by-side on the super popular YouVersion Bible app. I love to have the NIV and the NRSV side by side, scrolling along with each other, able to highlight in both.
Using the pencil to highlight on the Kindle is amazing, and having more than 1 color is a nice feature. I love having all my highlights for every book I read and all my notes in Notability. The handswriting features in Notability are stellar.
My daughter uses it for Procreate and it is awesome what she can do. It seems professional quality and is quite fun to use also.
Can't go wrong and they won't update the Pro until at least November 2019, but maybe even later than that, as they are not all on yearly update cycles like the phone.
Beautiful! Wonderful! Amazing! I absolutely love it. Gorgeous picture...great sound...user friendly. I am a senior citizen and was concerned that I might not be up to date enough to benefit from this new iPad. No problem! My kids laugh at how much I love my new friend. I am having fun, learning lots of new things and enjoying some great entertainment. Worth every penny.
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