Poll: * The official 2021 iPad Pro thread (it has the M1 chip and everything!) *

LiE · 9 Jun 2022 at 16:57

Holding out for 18", 14" too small.

Cromulent · 17 Jun 2022 at 17:59

This is a bit of a weird question, but how does the Magic Keyboard for the 11" iPad Pro work when in bed or when you don't have a stable surface to lean on?

Reuben klang · 24 Jun 2022 at 07:02

Cromulent said:
This is a bit of a weird question, but how does the Magic Keyboard for the 11" iPad Pro work when in bed or when you don't have a stable surface to lean on?

Absolutely fine.

I’m sitting in bed now using it to type this message like the lazy bugger I am.

I tend to just angle it slightly differently on my lap so it works better. It’ll stay at any angle you put it at. If sitting on the mattress/duvet it’s fine as well.

Cromulent · 24 Jun 2022 at 15:44

Reuben klang said:
Absolutely fine.

I’m sitting in bed now using it to type this message like the lazy bugger I am.

I tend to just angle it slightly differently on my lap so it works better. It’ll stay at any angle you put it at. If sitting on the mattress/duvet it’s fine as well.

Awesome. Thank you very much.

ChrisD. · 24 Jun 2022 at 18:58

Is now a good time to buy? My 2018 Pro has a broken screen and I figure rather than pay to repair it, I could get the 2021 model. I only really ever watch videos on it so I won't really need an M2. Very seem to have some discount as do Amazon. Any others worth checking? I'd want the 11" 256GB Wifi only model.

kitkat9933 · 26 Jun 2022 at 20:18

ChrisD. said:
Is now a good time to buy? My 2018 Pro has a broken screen and I figure rather than pay to repair it, I could get the 2021 model. I only really ever watch videos on it so I won't really need an M2. Very seem to have some discount as do Amazon. Any others worth checking? I'd want the 11" 256GB Wifi only model.

If you can get a good second band deal get an m1 model. Otherwise if buying new, I would wait.

LiE · 26 Jun 2022 at 22:16

ChrisD. said:
Is now a good time to buy? My 2018 Pro has a broken screen and I figure rather than pay to repair it, I could get the 2021 model. I only really ever watch videos on it so I won't really need an M2. Very seem to have some discount as do Amazon. Any others worth checking? I'd want the 11" 256GB Wifi only model.

Not sure if you have a Very account but you can get the iPad Pro 11” M1 for £629 with their BNPL offer.

https://www.very.co.uk/apple-ipad-pro-m1nbsp2021-128gb-wi-fi-11-inch-space-grey/1600517550.prd?Ntt=ipad%20pro%202021%20128gb

ChrisD. · 26 Jun 2022 at 22:53

I do and I’ll probably order tomorrow, thanks. Was already looking at it today. The M1 will be more than enough for my usage, I’d be gutted if they did a redesign though!

Throrik · 26 Jun 2022 at 22:54

ChrisD. said:
I do and I’ll probably order tomorrow, thanks. Was already looking at it today. The M1 will be more than enough for my usage, I’d be gutted if they did a redesign though!

Thanks for your order sacrifice so that I can buy the new redesign in September

HACO · 26 Jun 2022 at 22:58

I'm waiting for the new iPad Pro with M2 (and hopefully MiniLED on the 11" model), but I have a functioning iPad Air now (although with some scratches on the screen). I think a refresh is coming at Q4 this year.

LiE · 26 Jun 2022 at 23:21

HACO said:
I'm waiting for the new iPad Pro with M2 (and hopefully MiniLED on the 11" model), but I have a functioning iPad Air now (although with some scratches on the screen). I think a refresh is coming at Q4 this year.

Yea I can see why you’d wait for the M2 iPad, the M1 feels like it’s holding the iPad back

ChrisD. · 26 Jun 2022 at 23:26

It’s getting the better screen, couldn’t care less about M1/M2, it’s all about the screen. Shame the current 11” doesn’t get the XDR.

Zeebedy · 26 Jun 2022 at 23:56

I love my iPad 12.9" Pro. Main reason I settled on it was the screen size, the M1 chip is a bonus, and way overkill for my needs, but nice to have I suppose..

HACO · 27 Jun 2022 at 08:22

LiE said:
Yea I can see why you’d wait for the M2 iPad, the M1 feels like it’s holding the iPad back

A new chip would probably mean at least getting an extra year of software updates down the road. It's not about now, it helps with longevity and resale value.

LiE · 27 Jun 2022 at 08:30

HACO said:
A new chip would probably mean at least getting an extra year of software updates down the road. It's not about now, it helps with longevity and resale value.

Oh I know.

HACO · 27 Jun 2022 at 08:34

LiE said:
Oh I know.

But seriously I'm far more excited about MiniLED than an updated chip, although based on rumours we may not get the MiniLED screen on the 11" this generation either.

LiE · 27 Jun 2022 at 08:39

HACO said:
But seriously I'm far more excited about MiniLED than an updated chip, although based on rumours we may not get the MiniLED screen on the 11" this generation either.

For my usage the current display is all I need. I never watch HDR content, it’s mostly used for admin tasks and web browsing with the occasional YouTube video thrown in.

Stu999 · 27 Jun 2022 at 08:42

LiE said:
Holding out for 18", 14" too small.

Maybe it should also have a keyboard and trackpad attached to it??

HACO · 27 Jun 2022 at 08:43

LiE said:
For my usage the current display is all I need. I never watch HDR content, it’s mostly used for admin tasks and web browsing with the occasional YouTube video thrown in.

Same for me, but I always want the cool stuff I don't need

LiE · 27 Jun 2022 at 09:02

Stu999 said:
Maybe it should also have a keyboard and trackpad attached to it??

Don’t be silly, no one would buy that…

Poll: *** The official 2021 iPad Pro thread (it has the M1 chip and everything!) ***

The new M1 iPad Pro - Are you getting one?

Yes - 11"

Yes - 12.9"

No

Poll: * The official 2021 iPad Pro thread (it has the M1 chip and everything!) *