The official "I got my iPad Pro" thread

[twerppoet]

Update to my slightly off topic "I don't have my iPad yet" saga.

Mine just shipped three days earlier than expected (which is still seven days latter than it was supposed to). My first hint that it had happened? Verizon sent me an email explaining how my monthly bill was going to change.

A little later I got the shipping confirmation email.

So, I finally have a FedEX tracking number. (yay) I expect I'll be checking it compulsively for the next 48 hours.

Since it is also pay-day today I'll be ordering my Pen soon, though I probably won't see it until next year.

 

[twerppoet]

Too busy to take the time yesterday, and too preoccupied with playing wiht the toy until now, but I've got my iPad Pro, and am spending almost all my time exploring what it can do. Actually avoiding using my main computer, to see what the pain points would be if I were to find this my primary computer.

Also avoiding the iPad Air, which is proving more difficult than avoiding the 27" iMac. No doubt, for normal book reading the smaller iPad is better. However, the Pro is usuable, and I'm guessing that once I get used to it I won't mind so much. If I do I'll probably start looking for a good deal on an older Mini, just for reading books and casual games.

I can't see keeping both the iPad Air and the Pro.

 

[rogatsby]

I was on the fence for a couple of days. I loved my iPad mini, especially the one-handed use I could enjoy on the subway and elsewhere. But when I saw the iPad Pro in person, I just knew I had to get it. Yes, it's basically the same as any other previous iPad in theory, but the experience with this huge screen is amazing.

The games, looking at photos, web browsing, and working on work-related documents is a completely different experience with the Pro. You really need to experience it to know what I am talking about. I got the Apple Pencil, and it is a wonder in terms of annotating my documents.

Of course, there are drawbacks. It is very big, and you can't hold it for very long periods with one hand. And yes, it is quite expensive. But overall, I have no regrets. The device is beautiful and very, very powerful. Especially with the Pencil, it has completely negated the need to use any paper for notes, planning, etc.

Most of the reviews I have seen are pretty accurate. The screen is top notch, and the speed is absolutely phenomenal.

I do think it was a mistake in not making a place available to hold or secure the Pencil. I am paranoid about losing it. But all in all, I am very satisfied with the iPad Pro.

 

[sjleworthy]

I do think it was a mistake in not making a place available to hold or secure the Pencil. I am paranoid about losing it. But all in all, I am very satisfied with the iPad Pro.

i ordered one of these -

Apple Pencil Magnet

 

[davidalan99]

I ordered this on kick starter months ago, and it came last week, it works great

THE REMORA is a simple but elegantly designed solution for attaching your favorite stylus or pen to your iPad... it looks great and performs its intended function perfectly. I'm very impressed. Pros: Well made, secure hold, doubles as a grip. Cons: None. – Julie Strietelmeier, the-gadgeteer.com

 

[twerppoet]

I ordered this on kick starter months ago, and it came last week, it works great

THE REMORA is a simple but elegantly designed solution for attaching your favorite stylus or pen to your iPad... it looks great and performs its intended function perfectly. I'm very impressed. Pros: Well made, secure hold, doubles as a grip. Cons: None. – Julie Strietelmeier, the-gadgeteer.com

Looks like it's designed to hold a standard pen sized stylus on a standard iPad. I could be wrong, but I don't see any pictures with the Pencil in them, and it's considerably longer than most of the styluses shown.

How far does the Pencil stick out, and have you had any issues with differences between the iPad Pro's smart cover?

 

[davidalan99]

Looks like it's designed to hold a standard pen sized stylus on a standard iPad. I could be wrong, but I don't see any pictures with the Pencil in them, and it's considerably longer than most of the styluses shown.

How far does the Pencil stick out, and have you had any issues with differences between the iPad Pro's smart cover?

It does stick out about 2 inches. I use it with my Apple cover and silicone case, no problem and the stylus stays in just fine. It does not work with

 

[twerppoet]

It does stick out about 2 inches. I use it with my Apple cover and silicone case, no problem and the stylus stays in just fine. It does not work with

Thanks.

I'm keeping an eye on the options for when my pencil arrives; still a couple weeks out at the earliest.

 

[davidalan99]

Thanks.

I'm keeping an eye on the options for when my pencil arrives; still a couple weeks out at the earliest.

It does not work with my doodo case

 

[davidalan99]

Looks like it's designed to hold a standard pen sized stylus on a standard iPad. I could be wrong, but I don't see any pictures with the Pencil in them, and it's considerably longer than most of the styluses shown.

How far does the Pencil stick out, and have you had any issues with differences between the iPad Pro's smart cover?

Here is a shot with the pencil in the case

 

[bfer357]

I received my iPad last week. just took it out of the box to examine it, but won't use it until Christmas. I ordered it through Costco. They are selling it about $50 cheaper on the 128 GB WiFi only model. My vision is getting bad so this 12 inch will definitely make the difference.

 

[twerppoet]

Here is a shot with the pencil in the case
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That's not bad at all. I thought it would stick out a lot more.

Thanks.

 

[twerppoet]

I received my iPad last week. just took it out of the box to examine it, but won't use it until Christmas. I ordered it through Costco. They are selling it about $50 cheaper on the 128 GB WiFi only model. My vision is getting bad so this 12 inch will definitely make the difference.

When setting it up you might want to go for the Zoomed mode instead of the Standard mode. Similar to Zoomed mode on the iPhone 6 Plus, this expands the iPad Air UI to fill the iPad Pro screen. Everything is bigger.

On the other hand, you lose a lot of the other nice UI enhancements that come with apps that have been optimied for the Pro. The biggest minus is the way the multitasking views are downgraded.

Anyway, give both a try and see what works best for you. You can switch Settings > Display. You even get a preview.

 

[ElleW1024]

We've been using our iPad Pro for a week now, and both my husband and I love it. The larger screen is a great bonus, and it's much faster than our old iPad mini, and my "ancient" MacBookPro. The screen is actually almost the same size as the one on the MacBook- and I'm used to keeping the MacBook on my lap, so the weight of the iPad Pro doesn't bother me at all. I am looking forward to working with the keyboard and pencil as soon as they can get here, can't wait!

 

[craftEcowgirl]

Ordered 128gb LTE verizon Ipad Pro & pencil in store on 11th and received 14th! Love both! I also got a mini 4 that am using as phone . Have had a iphone plus and haven't had an ipad since ipad 1, been many years. We are loving the Pro and the pencil works great! We got a Zoogue case and its best case for ipad pro and also have one for ipad mini. Planning on getting Zagg Slimbook keyboard case once released.

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Ipad mini 4 & Ipad Pro, pencil
Iggy named Roxy