The part that still doesn't make sense about this is the claim that there will be a new variant of iPadOS 17.4 required, especially if the iPadOS 17.4.1 release is imminent - why wouldn't they just hold that up slightly and put the necessary changes (if there really are any needed) in there so the updates are still in sync?
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What I wish for is a $799 iPad Pro 11" M3 256GB WiFi.
This will replace my 6yo $899 iPad Pro 11" A12X 256GB WiFi.
This will replace my 6yo $899 iPad Pro 11" A12X 256GB WiFi.
I´m really prepare and interested in new Air. My father´s iPar Air 2 is dying and its in horrible state. Som my take my money Apple and bring new iPad Air😀😎
devices are tools, since you are not a dedicated or need an ipad, dont buy it. oled or miniled on ipads it shouldnt be a factor for buying
at least with the Apple enthusiasts community like that here on MacRumors. I'm certainly buying an 2024 iPad Pro OLED 11 inch to replace my 2018 iPad Pro 11 inch, but with these new iPad Pros mostly coming in well over $1000 with $350+ keyboards they are a niche part of the iPad business.
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We’re getting closer and closer to the M4 and M5 iPad releases. I’m so excited!
Sold mine 2 weeks ago for a great price! Feel like I got in there just in time!
Not replacing with another iPad though, picking up a M3 MBA instead.
? Apple often releases devices without the latest OS. Then they get updates on the day of release. Also, sometimes new devices get OS versions specific to them, that aren't applied to other models. Furthermore even if they are announced next week, they might not be available until April.
I wish for that too. However, I predict it will be retail $899 iPad Pro 11" M3 256 WiFi, to pay for that OLED screen, and I predict 256 GB will be the new base model, effectively increasing the base price by $100.
OLED is precisely the reason I would buy. If it's only LED LCD, I'd just get an iPad Air.
If the screen tech weren't a factor, Apple wouldn't bother with OLED, or with Mini LED for that matter.
Not sure yet, but I'd consider getting the cheaper Smart Keyboard Folio (if they release it for the new OLED iPad Pro models), partially because it's much lighter than the Magic Keyboard.
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And I’m gonna wait til after the announcement to try and pick up a devalued iPad Pro. 🙃
Yeah I keep hearing that. I don’t see the reason to release an iPad mini along side an iPhone with a 7” screen.
Honestly this sounds like the iPad to have.
I hope iPadOS focuses on productivity in the next iterations.
Very curious!
The iPad pro is very expensive, but I'm searching for an all-in-one solution for media consumption, drawing and note taking.
Being well inserted into the apple ecosystem, the iPad pro would be an excellent choice.
I really hope the rumour the 11" will get the OLED too is true, as I'd rather avoid the larger 12,9" size.
The iPad pro is very expensive, but I'm searching for an all-in-one solution for media consumption, drawing and note taking.
Being well inserted into the apple ecosystem, the iPad pro would be an excellent choice.
I really hope the rumour the 11" will get the OLED too is true, as I'd rather avoid the larger 12,9" size.
Some people have a problem with the sub-pixel arrangement of OLED (which is different from the traditional LED arrangement), leading to eye strain and headaches.
Most people don't have this problem, but a minority does.
I wish we could see some insight into sales for the respective models. It sounds like they're going to update the ones that are strategically important (Air, Pro), but not the ones people actually buy (base, Mini).
Not just that but also the Pulse-Width-Modulation of the backlight also contributes to the eye strain.
I don’t know the particularities, but they are definitely uncomfortable for me to use, especially after several minutes. That doesn’t happen to me with regular LCD screens.