M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air Models Now Available for Same-Day Pickup

[21Southwick]

DC area and nothing is live yet either. App and website still say “order now” rather than “buy” which generally means they haven’t flipped the switch to go live for same day sales. Sadly I think the increased prices (again) and ipadOS limitations are holding many people back on buying the new iPads. I completely understand. These Pros are becoming more niche products with each launch and price bump.

 

[fhamadeh]

DC area and nothing is live yet either. App and website still say “order now” rather than “buy” which generally means they haven’t flipped the switch to go live for same day sales. Sadly I think the increased prices (again) and ipadOS limitations are holding many people back on buying the new iPads. I completely understand. These Pros are becoming more niche products with each launch and price bump.

It took me a few reloads of the webpage to get the same-day pickup information to display. It originally said ship to store with availability on May 23. Eventually, I was able to place an order for pickup later today.

 

[Remy149]

DC area and nothing is live yet either. App and website still say “order now” rather than “buy” which generally means they haven’t flipped the switch to go live for same day sales. Sadly I think the increased prices (again) and ipadOS limitations are holding many people back on buying the new iPads. I completely understand. These Pros are becoming more niche products with each launch and price bump.

People just don’t upgrade their iPads that frequently. I’m finally upgrading from a 2018 iPad Pro and even it still probably has another 2 years of viability.

 

[TracerAnalog]

LOL M4 iPad Pro, can’t even play more 1 audio at the same time or have a calculator because Apple spent years trying to reinvent the wheel and realizing they just can’t.

What do you mean with the ‘1 audio’ comment?

 

[Remy149]

Thats exactly what I said earlier. Do I get credit 😉

There has rarely been availability issues for iPads since the second or third generation. Most people keep them for years I’m finally upgrading from a model that’s already 6 years old and even that still isn’t a mandatory upgrade

 

[oofio2461]

maybe if apple haven't increased prices, this would have been a great buy.

 

[Remy149]

No line 3 hours before opening here in central US. One of the larger stores in Dallas. No employees here yet either. So likely a quiet and very soft release for those interested. Doesn’t appear the displays have been updated as of yet either.

I haven’t seen a line for iPads since the first few generations.

 

[symphony]

What do you mean with the ‘1 audio’ comment?

You can only play one audio stream at a time

 

[Stella]

iPad sales are down over 25%....so, I seriously doubt there will be lines anywhere.

Everything is reservation now, the need for lines is much reduced. Sure you can walk in, but in store pick up at a scheduled time is so much more convenient. Much more civilized - and I'm sure less stressful for staff.

 

[Remy149]

Finally was able to place my order for in store pickup

 

[BigKahunaBurguer]

They need to rethink iPadOS ASAP.

 

[BigKahunaBurguer]

Nano display is delayed about a month. Should have made more of those.

Why would someone choose this option, making the OLED screen worse? I don't think there is much demand. They simply prefer to order according to the offer. They are beta testing with users for sure.

 

[New Mexico Bob]

Cancelled shipping order and going to pick up. Apparently lots available except nano glass.

 

[New Mexico Bob]

Why would someone choose this option, making the OLED screen worse? I don't think there is much demand. They simply prefer to order according to the offer. They are beta testing with users for sure.

Thinking about nano since I work outdoors in bright sunshine. But waiting to see what reviewers and users say. I use the Apple Pencil extensively and am worried the nano etching will tear up the tip. Plus I don't want to carry an Apple clothe around all day just to have to replace it later when I lose it. A matte screen protector may still be the best option.

 

[Apleeseed84]

Cancelled shipping order and going to pick up. Apparently lots available except nano glass.

Nano glass won’t be available until June

 

[GDF]

Why would someone choose this option, making the OLED screen worse? I don't think there is much demand. They simply prefer to order according to the offer. They are beta testing with users for sure.

There are already demand based on the how far out they are when ordered. I prefer matte screens. Will go to the Apple Store and see for myself and evaluate.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

Thinking about nano since I work outdoors in bright sunshine. But waiting to see what reviewers and users say. I use the Apple Pencil extensively and am worried the nano etching will tear up the tip. Plus I don't want to carry an Apple clothe around all day just to have to replace it later when I lose it. A matte screen protector may still be the best option.

One of the reviews I read said that the nano etching is on the underside of the glass so it won’t affect stylus use.

 

[KPOM]

Nano glass won’t be available until June

I'd check the online store periodically. Unfortunately InventoryWatch hasn't been updated yet.

 

[Apleeseed84]

I'd check the online store periodically. Unfortunately InventoryWatch hasn't been updated yet.

Honestly a few days ago, my carrier had them ready for to ship mid July, just checked it right now and the dates dropped to may 30-June 13, Apple has them ready at June 17th. I hope they set up the displays at the Apple Store because I want to decided if nanoglass is worth it

 

[coolfactor]

The not improved battery life....

The same battery life for a system that's consuming more power (2x OLED panels?) suggests improved power efficiency.

If they hadn't made improvements, you'd get less battery life than the previous gen, so yes, it's improved.

 

[Gator5000e]

My new Air is waiting for me at home as it just got delivered. Replaces my Air 3rd generation. I guess I will how much of a difference there is between the two.

 

[Eorlas]

No delays, Apple must be sitting on a lot of M4 chips

They're sitting on a product that has an identity issue they insist isn't a problem. And now they've launched an already really powerful device with a substantially more powerful chip, which a niche part of the audience is going to care about, and definitely won't interrupt their workflow over on launch day.

Then they increased the price, and are still being stingy about their storage offerings. ($1299 for 256....?).

The OLED would be awesome to have, but given that the iPad is substantially more powerful and yet still only does iPad things...why?

 

[Scott6666]

I remember when the iPad was half the price of the Mac not twice the price. That’s why I won’t (can’t) buy one.

 

[minik]

Or they still haven't overcome the 2018 iPad Pro gap...for most people that aren't digital artists or video editors, this iPad will do nothing more than any of the 2018-2022 iPads, which people already bought or are now available for much cheaper than the $999 starting price of the new iPad Pro.

I want one...but they will have to convince me at WWDC. For my use case, basically nothing will be improved except the screen quality (coming from an 11") The power is overkill, the weight/thinness is negated by the fact that it sits in the keyboard stand most of the time. The pencil squeeze gesture might be nice but I use my pencil maybe once a week.

Have to disagree with you. Coming from the A12Z iPad Pro, even the M4 iPad Pro with 8GB of memory shows day and night improvement for basic tasks.

 

[svish]

Most models should be available. Not expecting to see iPhone like demand for launch day