12.9" M1 iPad Pro Ultimate Review after 1 Month - No More Excuses..
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ABSOLUTELY AGREED . GREAT REVIEW . Can you make a similar video of SAMSUNG S7+ or S8 about what can you do with it , as a laptop replacement
I honestly can’t wait to get my hands on it. Says ships early July so hopefully mid July I get it. I have the 1st iPad Pro and love it. I still have it but my brother’s dog pulled the cable and knocked it off the table and when I went to repair the screen it’s still messed up and opens/closes apps and act like I didn’t push the screen for something and acts like it’s possessed so my Father’s Day gift was this 12.9” version. I was a trucker so I used the iPad Pro for work because my company used an app for our logbooks and then of course with the cell service version I used it as my gps and entertainment screen. I always used Gmaps and had maybe 2 issues where I went on city roads not graded for the weight of the truck but I drove past it quick and was fine. Other than that, Spotify and gmaps were great then lunch and bedtime using it watching movies and tv shows were great since I used magnets to hold it on the dash of the truck in perfect view for me to see while driving if I needed a quick glance for directions and on the closet sidewall I put magnets and they were plenty strong enough to hold it while still in the otterbox case and just wish the screen wasn’t messed up or else I wouldn’t upgrade. My wife and I box got the airtags and upgraded to the iPhone 12s and so with the “newer” model of the MacBook pros the iPad upgrade was read and a perfect case so when we take our 2yo around we can use that screen to help with learning reading simple small books to beautiful bright movies like despicable me 2 and all those yellow and purple minions.
Bro,you covers all those every topic which I want to see 😁you might reading my mind🙄
Of course they don’t want the iPad Pro to be a true Pro device because they still want you to buy a Mac. I completely agree with everything you’ve said here, sell your M1 iPad Pro. The iPad Pro is now nearly $3,000 which is $1,000 more than what I paid for my 27” 5K iMac.
Apple just put the M1 in the iPad Pro for some clever marketing making people buy it in hopes that iPadOS 15 would be a game changer before disappointing everyone then it’s too late to return it. That’s why I didn’t buy an M1 iPad Pro and definitely won’t be buying a new iPad Pro for a good few years. Stick with the 2018.
@Traveler videos 23 🎥 The 11” iPad Pro will be a huge upgrade for you. I’d also consider the iPad Air 4.
Every tech youtuber ever: "This is the best ____ ever".....Few weeks later when the release buzz is over "This is why im returning my ____"
You're right Serge. It's like they all took the same masterclass on how to get more viewers... Copycats! LOL
Max is notorious for this. Just saw his video comparing this t the M1 MacBook Air. He was complimenting the iPad Pro so much and now watching this video, he's getting rid of it. He is also the guy who makes videos that start "Wait, we were wrong". He seems to be wrong a lot. Feel bad for the peeps who buy products based on his videos only to find out a month later that he was "wrong".
@@ronin120 of course this channel is lacking in original idea
@@NCSTalkid What if he is original and others the copy cat?
lol so true
They accidentally designed a real game changer, so they broke its legs to keep the old game going 😕
Perfect analogy!
I still think the real reason to use M1 in the iPad was supply.
Facts !
but made a $1m movie to sell the old game as the new game ;-)
@@Galgomite what do you mean?
Thank you for being one of the few people to evaluate Apple enthusiastically while still holding them accountable. Apple fanboys are why apple gets away with their restricted functionality.
@Laguna Bum where do you get the impression that I follow things I hate?
Yeah
Here here! Perfect comment. Yes, Thx for praise and criticism where due. This is THE BEST video on the subject. The nuance of tech details here just helped make my final decision. I've been waffling and researching for weeks. This compelled me to buy a Galaxy S7 or 8 or older iPad 11. I've felt for a few years that we're getting so much power we won't really have the need for it. 80% of normal use is fine with technology from even 5 years ago!
This I believe was the most honest review I’ve seen of the tablet mentioned answering many questions and the possibilities of it being shut down as they say in the business even though it truly could take on bigger roles in every category, what a bummer I really was gonna try buy one after I saved up enough for it knowing how expensive they are and can be…thank you for sharing and doing all that you do it’s appreciated and know it made a difference and helped me decide in my next purchase that’s savings alone will truly go to something I really need and want as well use. Thanks again….
I’m glad Chris Pratt’s brother has a CZcams channel.
Stomping… Koopas!
Never buy something for what it will be, buy something for what it is.
Someone said the same thing on another iPad pro review video.
These “frustrated” people knew what they were buying and decided to shoot themselves in the foot. 🙄 should have just waited to see what ipados 15 was like if you were anticipating make it or break it features. Not to mention it doesn’t even officially release until fall, you don’t buy a $2k iPad to install developer beta software for “productivity”.
I’m actually sick of seeing this comment, its on every single m1 review.
@@kepler22-b thats because everyone is complaining about the same thing. they want "pro" apps on the ipad, but bought the new m1 ipad at a time when what they wanted didnt exist.
people are mad that they got what they paid for.
@@melvinbrookins6313 it’s more the fact that every review there’s one comment that’s identical to this, the comment is literally like look at me how smart I am with this extreme knowledge… not really it’s common sense ffs
I really like how well you showed the comparison between other devices. Probably the most informative reviews I’ve seen
I still have my 2018 iPad Pro 11” and it still works perfectly fine. It’s my daily driver on the go and so far these new iPads don’t have any significant change other than the M1.
6:40 is when the bad news starts
Ty! Ppl like this always talk 2 much
Thank you so much!
Thx
You’re the real MVP
Good Bless Pimp
I don’t understand why people would hate on this. Criticism is what leads to better products/product support.
@@andyH_England It's his channel, he can recommend or un-recommend anything he wants. Other thing is that your reasoning is way off.
@@andyH_England the 2018 and 2020 iterations got plenty of criticism. Some of which lead to the improvements both devices now enjoy on the software side.
Did CZcamsrs get WWDC massively wrong? Absolutely. But Apple also knowingly lead them on. Even if they did not promise anything, they knew what they’re doing.
Hence why it’s still worth criticizing their product strategy because ultimately its not about what Apple is promising. It’s about users getting the best experience they can pay for. And history will show often criticism becomes a better product in the future.
This is all coming from a happy 2020 iPad Pro user. But that does not mean there are still things I’d love to see expanded on the software side so I welcome the criticism.
@@andyH_England exactly... This max guy is a weird fanboy... He acts like a fanboy but then suddenly starts yelling what others say
😂😂
I think it’s partly in fact because there has been like 7 videos covering the same topic, that’s the only reason I’ve seen to hate
@@czaynej1051 that I can understand. It can get quite repetitive. Then again some times it takes that kind of amplification in order for things to change. That remains to be seen in this case.
This was extremely helpful thank you - exactly what I needed to hear as a high volume photographer. They clearly want you to integrate fully into the apple ecosystem with the iPad pro’s limitations. Ugh.
No apple wants you to spend more money 😂
@@cjones9773 that’s what he said
Le me: who just bought the iPad Pro yesterday and this video got recommended to me
I have felt the exact same way with my brand new iPhone 12. Fastest phone ever made, but in the end, I still can’t do anything new on it that I couldn’t do on my 8. It just feels artificially held back at this point.
At the end of the day what do u expect from a new phone? a better camera, display, a little bit faster performance and a few new quirky features here and there…
At least be grateful. It has better features than the 8
I got an iPhone 12pro because I know I can use it for the next 3-5 years without worrying about if it'll work. That's Apple's new appeal.
@@sergioyichiong7269 I mean, that’s kinda my whole point.
GRATEFUL? That person paid a lot of money for said device, they didn't steal it (I assume lol). Why would they be grateful for something that sounds amazing but in reality doesn't do anything special?
An awesome and very reasonable video. Feel like the statement; buy something for what it is and not what it could be is crucial here.
I also think that we need to remember that Apple is a corporation. We need to ask, why would Apple do such a thing? For instance, Since Apple sells a $6000 display, why would Apple sell something that would make their $6000 display irrelevant. If we think about these things then maybe we won’t be surprised when Apple makes these decisions.
@@alsoulmusic the answer is: it wouldn’t. People who needs a $6000 monitor will get it. People who can’t, well… after this instead of getting an iPad will maybe get an Asus Pro Art or something like it. People like you lacks common sense.
@@alsoulmusic The display is 5 grand, not 6.
@@alsoulmusic I disagree strongly with this. A $6000 display is a much larger display than a tiny 12.9" display. Under no circumstance is a large $6000 display becoming "irrelevant" just because a tiny 12.9" display can do *some* of what it can. The heavy lift will still have to be done by a larger display, when the user is back home from the field.
@@Tom_Stevens617 It's slightly over $8,000USD in Norway.
As I use iPad for most things the iPad Pro M1 12.9” has been a pleasure to use my version has 1tb of ssd and 16gb of ram with one of the best screens on any device
Watching this video on my M1 IPad Pro 12.9’ 2 years later. Kept the IPad, sold the MacBook Pro it replaced.
I remember what Steve Jobs said when he released the first iPad. Mobile software is like baby software. iPad Pro m1 is no longer a baby it’s a full grown hardware now but still in its core there is a baby software
Tim Cook: "No more soup for you"
@@techandy1747 what? What?
@@techandy1747 I just had a stroke reading that
@@techandy1747 what kind of English is that?? GuguGaga??
@@techandy1747 H’mm... you don’t have to pay for ios software updates.
he's gonna retire no f's given
Love the detail level of this video and accurately describes the frustration that so many of us have with the “artificial limitations” imposed on iPads especially when using external monitors. There are a few specialized software that can take advantage of the full real-estate of external monitors, but these are very sparse. Apple should have included this or at some point update their support capabilities. Also the limitations of dealing with external storage drives are very un-Apple in my opinion. Not being able to format or eject drives, so many limitations. I can understand not having everything instantly when M1 iPads were released, but the updates should be coming / roadmap or something. I too was excited to upgrade to M1 iPad, but ended up returning mine after testing. Just not enough useful advantages over my existing 12.9 iPad Pro 4th gen. the new screen is incredible, but for day to day use, not watching HDR movies in a dark room, even side by side with my prior gen, it just was not as impressive as it should have been. Pros do pro work, and that is more than just watching movies or HDR content. Would have loved if at least some of the 1000 nit brightness could be utilized more readily, especially when using the iPad outdoors in bright sunlight or other harshly bright environments. Seems like 99% tasks are limited to ~600 nits just like my prior gen 12.9. I also like the comments about “we are not asking Apple to put macOS on the iPad” and I somewhat agree with that. I think Apple should at least explore the blended area more. If they would remove some of these limitations and have even only 1 iPad that was more of a MacBook capable replacement (this doesn’t mean full macOS), I think there are a large number of people that would pay an extra 1000 or whatever for that true hybrid type device. Or enough to make up for that small set of users that might not buy both an iPad and a MacBook [Pro] as well.
Great job explaining this. Right now I have a brand new not opened 11 pro. I struggled thinking I should get thec12.9
But now I realize.
The 11 will be just fine.
Thank you for taking the time to explain it all .
Bravo
Once the honeymoon phase passes with these super fast and expensive products, you realize how unnecessary they are and that you spent too much for it.
i think you ae correct but you could say the same thing about a car:). In my very humble opinion I think what has happened over time is this “apple tech” space has gotten so crowded that people are not thinking about buying a laptop or ipad, ect and thinking in my everyday work does this help me? In my world the ipad pro helps me with drawing, creating logos, ect. So to me it helps me make money and thats all that matrers. So many people get hung up on geekbench scores, ect that they think these computers are going to think for them. I will say it until the end of time. For not all but most people an ipad pro can be a computer replacement. It can. The issue is the people on ytube that really are the 5-10% it can not and will not. They hace the loudest voice and therefore here we are. His points on here are well taken and make sense do not get me wrong. I own an agency and we now have mba m1 and imac m1 and they kick ass. Super snappy and smooth editing video, designing magazines ect. It really feels sometimes like when I used to do commercial photography. People would get so ensnarled in the latest greatest lens, ect that they kinda forgot what they were actually doing an tbh alot of them were just pervs taking pictures of “models”. All this being said the max tech guy makes good points and again this is aimed at a small percentage of users BUT if that is true why not make it ok for them. Those types will still have a mac. To me the most exciting feature coming out of os 15 is universal control because as much as sidecar is nice when traveling the screen is mini me size and having the ability to draw on ipad and bring it over is great. Hopefully apple finally brings it all together.
@@roguewavecreative just FYI, it's "etc", not "ect". Not a flame, just that reading it throws off the sentence.
@@andyH_England Ya you're right, this mentality can be applied to all tech and expensive products that's why the only ones worth buying are those that give you value and make you feel like you spent your money well.
My experience is that you need to think carefully of your needs before you purchase, ipad OS and a recent iPad Pro can fulfil most of my computer requirements, does it replace the Mac, No but then it does many tasks better than a Mac…
@@ArbitraryFilmings Ya Mr. Obvious, I'm referring to the last part of your speech as a rule of thumb. Paying more for performance is worth it only if you get value out if it...
Moral of the story:
Specs don't really matter. Functionality is King.
Maybe in future apple will add some extra features from mac os or just transfer macos to iPad. Imo this second cant be real because what would be difference between this both devices? Touch?..
Which is weird, since thats what apple was always about. Worse on paper, but better and fester in actual use. Now they flex their chip and do the same as the rest. Lets hope they get their shit together and make ios 16 better for ipads
That is the reason I prefer my Windows laptop for everyday work. Yes Windows PC are slower but functionality is better. It takes much less learning than iPadOS. Apple just like to introduce new features without explaining how to use it IN DETAILS. Productivity suffers when need to learn new workflow procedure. I love my iPad air 4 but I can’t use it for serious work.
Reason I actually am more happier with my iPad 9th Gen than when I got my iPad Pro. The Promotion display is nice but having to do exactly everything the iPad Pro does at much cheaper price is what makes owning a regular iPad so satisfying
Moral of the story: only an idiot would buy a tablet expecting to get real work done.
Kudos to you. For years I had thought you were an Apple hack but you have rationally talked me out of buying the 12.9 M1 and gotten a new subscriber.
This review is perfect. Thank you. My friend works at the Apple store and he was trying to push me to get one, but time after time i realize it’s held back by its own OS.
Having come from a 2nd generation 12.9 " iPad Pro I am more than happy with my 2021 MI iPad Pro. Absolutely beautiful combination of engineering and software.
I am planning to buy the m1 ipad pro
This is why I am keeping my 2018 11 inch pro for another year, and probably for another 2-3 years :). Great video by the way, spot on!
Wifi or wifi + cellular?
This wasa truly useful, it summed up well all the little ‚Why can‘t I do that?‘ niggles with the iPad Pro series, and in the end, you make the right call(s) …
This is the best video on the ipad that I've seen you guys do. Equally frustrated with the software limitations where External displays are concerned. Great video. Hopefully Apple steps up.
this is what the tech world needs.... practical day to day scenarios...not just some good-looking B-rolls
“We get a status bar on a tablet that costs 2 grand”
This sentence sums the whole vid.
The bigger problem for me is the TB speed. Why limiting it to a fraction of the Mac speed?
The price doesn't matter here. You get the same status bar on the $300 budget iPad. The extra $1700 you spent was for the hardware, so you don't get to complain about the software being the same.
@@Tom_Stevens617 No you do, the whole problem with the pro is software. The problem is explicitly that the hardware isn't being used to its "pro" capabilities. The 5gb RAM limitation makes this glaringly obvious, along with everything else mentioned in this video, and the lack of software flexibility provided by an actual computer. As ever, the iPad Pro fails to live up to being a professionally competitive device.
@@Tom_Stevens617 actually, of the software doesn't optimize the $1700 hardware, you can and should complain
@@courtenayblair2279 I agree, but then wouldn't optimized software for the M1 iPad Pro be too heavy to run on the budget iPad and iPad Mini?
Your review is very helpful for me to choose 12.9 vs 11. I purchased 2022 model M2 11 inch iPad Pro which is very fast, also easy to carry around. 2nd pencil does a good job in taking notes.
Over a year later, I am thankful for running across this info. I was considering the Pro because the M1 chip sounds powerful enough to handle large canvas sizes, but now knowing that a single app can't use the full capability of even the 8GB mem is really disappointing. Thanks for saving me the frustration and money.
It’s actually a good thing! Means it’s so powerful the app developers haven’t caught up yet
@@bennydufresne8994 No, its not.
I want one not for the cpu, but for the size and screen. But it’s more of a want not a need, my 11 inch pro is still plenty for me to be honest
@@bennydufresne8994 It’s only because apple forbids them from doing so? You understand they have a hard limit the devs are allowed to use which literally prevents developers from ever actually leveraging the tech. Therefore artificially throttling and limiting the performance on a desktop level chip.
Since iOS 15 apps can use up to 12GB ram
It’s hilarious how they advertise IPad as a PC/computer replacement, yet limit it so it can’t be a Mac replacement…
Mac isn’t a “computer”, it’s a “mac” :)
If ipad could be a mac replacement what's mac then?
@@yeehaw9460 indeed it is, that’s why I did not call them the same thing. iPads being computer replacements still removes market share from Macs, and 2, I don’t think iPad can be a good computer replacement for similar reasons: I don’t think you can extend to multiple monitors (I think it only mirrors content for some reason). I also don’t think iPads have the full computer version of applications like Excel and R studio.
Dude they were iPad Pro is truly computer replacement,All what you have to do is buy MacBook first 😂 then use iPad as mirror boom 🤯 what’s a computer.
@@yeehaw9460 It's a computer please don't be disingenuous
this clip is the best Max ever made in my eyes, very objective and deep to point out the dilemma that Apple delievered with this M1 ipad pro, awsome hardware but awful software, it's not just a minor design issue, but a fundmental strategy chaos, well done!
I've had my ipad 12.9 pro for almost a year and I adore it! After viewing other videos of yours I'm looking into getting the M1 MacBook Air! Fiancée is getting her's tomorrow so I'm excited to see its capabilities! Great content by the way. 👌 😊
Im so glad I watched this video a couple months ago while deciding which ipad to buy. I got the 2020 pro and it already works pretty amazing for me as an all-in-one device for waaaaaaaay cheaper.
Still rocking my 2018 11in iPad Pro. No need to upgrade. It was stupid powerful when it launched and it still doesn't skip a beat.
Legit video on this subject, thank you. For now, my Ipad pro-2020 6 gig ram is very efficient for all the video editing and stuff I do on it. Apple likes to give, show off and limit its capabilities, it's confusing at times. Yeah, for now, I'll stick with the 2020 version.
I am sad you didn’t hit the 1m subs last year but hopefully you will get it this year :)
Thanks for this very thorough review!! Really helped me make my decision to hold off purchase.
In the future, will you do another review and maybe give insight on using Adobe apps on the ipad pro? Thank you
thank you... glad I've watched this in time... literarily on the way to best buy... going for a MacBook... please keep up the good and honest review
Amazing in-depth video! I have a 2018 iPad Pro 11” 256gb with a Magic Keyboard and I still absolutely love it. Its probably my all time favourite device 👌🏼
I loved how honest and practical this long term review was. Really helped me avoid making a purchase mistake.
Apple does this with all its software. You only have to look at the'notch' and the ipod designs to know they are ripping people off.
You should buy what you want without being influenced by someone else who bought it only to make a video which makes cash saying he wants to return it. It’s a game: and you are falling for it.
@@2004cyrusNah not really because the exact thing he’s saying he wants to return it for is the reason we don’t want to buy it bro lol We want to be able to use it as our main device but it’s limitations make that impossible. So another device would be needed no matter what which makes us just buy that device instead. The video is valid my guy it’s no “game” being played to “trick” into not getting what we want😂Nobody is being persuaded to not do what they want. We wanted some truthful facts about the product and got them. Why do people like you think everybody is being “played” all the time except you? Smh crazy world man ctfuuu
Now THIS is a great critical commentary of the iPad range. I’ve only used iPads back since the first iPad came out… no laptop, no PC. My current device is the 9.7 iPad Pro and STILL can’t quite see myself upgrading because every option seems to be compromised. Was considering iPad 11 M1 or the new Air… watching this, I’m thinking to finally exit iPads in favour of a laptop… and it might not be apple because I’ve only ever used iOS, don’t know if I’d prefer Mac over windows interface 🤷🏻♂️
Yup, completely agree. They completely shot themselves in the foot with the limitations. Needs MacOS functionality then will be amazing. Or add cellular, and touchscreens to the MacBooks, which would be nice too with their increased battery life.
Agree. I broke two macs (water damage so my fault lol. But I would spend this money on an iPad if it had the same functionality
Finally someone who is as frustrated as I am. Spent so much money, "for a large IPhone"
Lol, so damn true🥲
Unless you live in 2017 or something, this is definitely more than a 'large' iPhone.
Lolz apple gonna regret when half of the people who brought this thing returns it or sells it lol...
lArgE iPhoNe get a new phrase troll
Frankly, all I'm waiting for is for Apple to release a device like this running the full-fledged macOS Big Sur. With support for full-fledged mouse/keyboard friendly macOS Desktop apps, pen/touch friendly iPadOS/iOS apps, and with a UI that transforms depending on which form the device is in (just like what Samsung offers on their Tab S line with DeX mode).
The moment they do that, that will gladly be the true upgrade to my Surface Pro 2, and my first ever Mac/iPad. Can't settle for ANY mono device having experienced the Surface Pro line, and certainly can't settle for this oversized-iPhone experience.
I detect zero lies in anything he’s said. I’m still rocking the second Gen 12.9 iPad Pro and while it’s definitely aging it still gets the job done for my use case. I want more from the software and will wait to see if Apple unleashes the power of the M1 in the iPad. Thank you for this.
I also have a 2nd gen and honestly couldn't tell the age. I guess it depends on your use case but I use mine for research and photo editing.
I'm going to wait for thier m2 chip, which should come out this year and I'm keeping my Samsung 7+ tablet... just in case.
Second Gen iPad Pro shows no sign of age for me, but I primarily got it for the 120hz refresh rate and larger screen size so that side by side multitasking was usable.
For my use case it’s performing just as well as the day I got it. I don’t see a reason to upgrade especially given the extortionately prices, but admittedly great magic keyboard. I like upgrading hardware often but I just can’t justify replacing the iPad Pro yet.
I think the problem is a lot of Apples older devices are still more than good enough. I upgraded my iPhone 11 Pro Max to the iPhone 13 equivalent as a family member wanted by iPhone 11. The MagSafe charging is the only upgrade that makes a difference in my day to day use.
@@busyjt my sentiments exactly. It’s still my daily driver and as nice as the hardware is on the M1’s the 2nd Gen is still a strong performer. Cheers!
I have 10,5" pro and Im changing for M1 pro, because its throttling, touch is not as responsible as I would wish and the battery is kinda weird. Also my lovely rabbit did make sure that it fell on display and it's cracked now haha. I bought it like year ago used, and if it didn't have those problems, I would keep it as well, the performance is otherwise enough for my drawing. Guess it would make laptop replacement for my mom.
I just bought the IPad Air 2022!
Couldn’t decide but the price made perfect sense for my budget! Thanks for your video!
I am glad I watched. You came across as sincere with your praise and criticism. I will get the Air now and wait for the next Pro generation. Subbed.
Beautiful, classiest rant I’ve seen. Very satisfying to see my own frustrations and more, expressed in 4K. Didn’t shy away from the nearly 20min length either. Thank you!
No reason to hate your video, it is your opinion. But I do think Apple has realised long before many CZcams-Apple-vloggers that “pro” does not equal “video- photo- or music-producers”. As a self employed legal & ethics consultant I do think I am a pro. At least my bank account does. I ditched the MacBook years ago, as the iPad Pro just is way more efficient, way better at security, way more capable as a supporting device for my professional life. I don’t care if it is called a computer, a MacBook replacement or anything else. It is just way better than any laptop I can buy at the moment, and the 2021 edition has improved enough to have it replace my 2018 edition. 5G when I am on the road. Fantastic screen. 1TB of date. Easy to connect to any kind of network my corporate clients use. Near perfect note taking, word processing, powerpoint. And did I mention superb security? Great keyboard by the way. And it looks stunning.
No, I am afraid the MacBook is just not a worthy iPad replacement for my professional use.
Pro Tik Tok creator here. Maybe you just sign documents all day long. Typical fanboy
Wow... spoken as a true Apple fan. Apple must love you; and by you I actually mean your money. "[...] I do think I am pro. At least my bank account does"... just LOL. Thanks for the laugh. Just to be clear, I am not arguing against your points. If the iPad is what you truly enjoy using and it fits you, then by all means. But, once you try flexing on people with your bank account statement as justification for your purchase.. just lmfao.
@@Poisoned2010 You’re right.
Maybe it is a matter of English not being my first language, but I don’t see I justify anything with my bank account. I just think that I can claim to be a professional if I make my money by what I do. That is all I tied to say
@@abmk4157 every single person on the planet that makes money is called a professional with that logic. But when a device is specifically targeted towards professionals, they’re typically not talking about every single person on the planet that makes money lol.
Rather it’s for device power users.
What a honest review , i was thinking of buying to use lumafusion but now I’m convinced to go with a laptop and premier pro.
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for the honest showcase. There were so many things i did not know about the ipad.
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EXACTLY!
Dude you are super good at summerizing.
Well said, Max. Couldn’t have said it better. Apple is being greedy and limiting this tablet on purpose.
They've been doing this from the start.
iPads were never as good as macs.
Being that I'm not planning on using it other than for some light school work when we go up to Priest Lake, or maybe as a song book when playing at Pig Out In The Park this year, I think I'll be keeping mine. However, great review. You guys always do solid reviews and it's nice to see some local guys doing well. Be blessed!
Thanks for the great detailed video. Helped me decide my next device!
I can say this is one of the best clip on ipad and apple products, keep on! Very informative and helpful for apple products buyers
The most informative, in your face straight honest review on the web. Fearless. 👍
Very well done. Still using my 2018 IPad Pro 11 with the folio keyboard and it works just fine
The biggest issue with iPads is that ultimately they create a conflict of interest for Apple. They have the potential to supersede MacBooks for students and professionals, but giving them that sort of capability and user experience would hurt Mac sales. So they build a tablet that’s perfectly capable of functioning as easily as a laptop, but they won’t give it to true user inexperience improvements to make that happen. Imagine an iPad with the laptop ambition of a Windows Surface. That would be the perfect machine. As it is, I’m keeping my MacBook.
Wow. I had no idea that Apple limited the iPad Pro display to SDR when using it as an external display. I completely agree with you that doing this is absolutely inexcusable for Apple. I was thinking the same thing that you mentioned - that, instead of spending $6k on a XDR display to grade HDR content, I could use an iPad Pro. Why, Apple?! Apple makes great products but doesn’t allow them to be used to their full potential. Other tech companies make good products and are just begging for us to use them to their full potential. I don’t like spending a premium on a product with artificial limitations built in!
"Why, Apple?!" - You realise you've already answered that question right?? Because: "instead of spending $6k on a XDR display to grade HDR content, I could use an iPad Pro"
It’s called being a for profit company and one with shareholders who expect year over year growth.
We have to remember this tablet is still running the same OS as the other iPads in the lineup. Unless they create features that only the Pro/Air can tap into with their overpowered chips, they’ll be limited by older slower models.
Thinking the same actually, for the demand on pro users they would need to make iPad ProOS 🤷♂️
Don’t they already do that to an extent on Macs and iPhones?
www.google.ca/amp/s/9to5mac.com/2021/06/14/ios-15-exclusive-features-newer-iphones/amp/
@@andyH_England tht was becoz they were hoping ipadOS on the new PRO wud hv macOS-like capability considering it is running on the same chip
n abt the price, yes it is true it is the price of the hardware, but wht is the point of having such a powerful hardware if you cant tap its potential ??
@@andyH_England bcs at that time it was just marketed as a tablet (despite whats a computer and that useless stuff) bcs it had the A series chip and it was great for what it was.
The new one, though better than that, still sucks. It still has all those grt features, but then what is diff in this one except the M1, which cant even be taken advantage of?
@@andyH_England Pretty sure most of the complaints are about the high-end 12.9 inch.
The ram complaint doesn't even make a ton of sense for the lower end iPad Pro... given the OS will chew a chunk of RAM itself, as well as holding some things in background, you would get like 5.9 or 6.something GB of RAM, for a single app, at most.
the limits on the 16GB model are non-nonsensical. Most consumers think more is better. I have a buddy who games and decided he should put 64 GB of RAM in his system. There are people who will buy this and think they are getting some benefits of more RAM, and it is disingenuous for Apple to sell that configuration.
I don't think anyone is suggesting the Air is a replacement for a 12.9" pro. This video recommended the 11" iPad Pro instead. Very fair suggestion.
I had an iPad mini which was 8 years old so I upgraded to the iPad pro m1 and I gotto say it is the best purchase I ever made... the experience is better than my desktop
Great presentation skills mate! I m subscribing!
Think I’ll stick with my 2018 iPad 11 Pro for a while longer - thanks for the review
I really appreciate this video and the points you made. This has helped me make an informed decision about whether to buy one--I don't plan to now because of how Apple decided to limit the functionality--and will hopefully send a message to Apple that some people won't buy their products if they are going to play games like this. In this day/age, as we rethink how and where we work, we need and, for a price of $2k or more, deserve, great products from companies who aren't artificially limiting how we use their products and essentially (in small or large ways) working against our interests. Again, solid work and thank you.
I love when a CZcams channel first makes a video on why you should buy a product for a month later launch a video in why you should get rid of it.
Thank you for your valuable service.
I sold my MacBook Pro in 2019 and replaced it with an iPad Pro 12,9-inch to do all my work on, and have been using it up until now. I sold it a few days ago and bought the new MacBook Air M1 and I'm really happy I made the switch back, because I've been spending loads of time doing workarounds and compromises that simply isn't worth it.
A comment I needed to see I was thinking of selling my MacBook M1 Air to get and replace it with the iPad Pro 12.9 2023 glad I saw this comment because that would of been a regret for me, got a year of studies left so I was thinking to ditch my Mac for iPad lol that would of been a silly thing to do. I’ll happily opt to get iPad Pro 11" 2020 as my secondary device 😊
it’s scary that my iPad 8 + Macbook Air M1 combo is cheaper than this iPad Pro setup 😂
Yup
what do u need that kind of setup for
@@talkhtw55 just got the iPad for college, there’s little use for it though.. i use sidecar, apple pencil sketching and that’s about it
@@ArminNemeth99 i wanted to get it for university but then thought like..meh why
@@talkhtw55 yeah, we’ll see, i got it to complete the ecosystem 😂, still for $300 it’s not bad
Great episode. Great coverage on the M1 iPad Pro. Great calling Apple out. Many of us are ready to throw support behind you whenever their comes to Apple showdown. Drama is going to push you pass 1M subs.
I’m really happy I found your video. The decision to purchase an iPad Pro or a MacBook has been difficult and your insight has given me more things to think about.
So what did you get? I’m in the sane position.
Great review, I was thinking of finally upgrading to this model I’m still using the 2nd gen Pro.
This video makes me feel better about me buying the iPad Air 4
The iPad Air is a great device the pro is for more niche users in my opinion
That’s awesome!! 😊 The only MAJOR issue with the Air 4 is it’s only $20 cheaper then the 11 Inch iPad Pro (assuming you go with 256GB over the 64GB option).
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I feel the exact same way about my M1 MacBook Pro. Never in my life have I been so in love with a piece of technology!
Also, I have an 11" M1 iPad on its way to me this week! :D
Wow! I remember when I got the Mac Pro thinking how incredible the speakers sounded, and I'm shocked that a tablet beats them now.
The software limitations is something I’ve learned a long time ago. The same reason you see a new apple product every year. They want to give themselves an excuse to put out a new phone or tablet each year and advertise how much improvements they made. There’s a reason why most people don’t upgrade their products until a couple years have passed and there’s noticeable differences.
This video is just excellent for its honesty and openness. Great work man.
Yeah I feel this. I got an iPad Pro about a week ago and it’s amazing but it’s so limited it’s not worth the price. Such a shame that such good hardware can be ruined by software. Luckily for me I can return it
If i would have watched this video when you wrote this i would have suggest you to Just change the pro for the ipad air, the ipad mini or ipad nine you still get a great tablet and maybe with that amount you spent you could get a Nice case for the ipad or a pair of air pods.
@@sarizonana yeah the new mini is cool, but I ended up getting a ThinkPad x12
I like you as a reviewer. Your opinions are really informative and helpful.
I was this close to buying the M1 ipad pro. After seeing this, I might wait a year. I'm sure Apple sees all these videos. They'll either finally suck it up and release its true potential or not give a S#@T and keep it as is. Thanks for the honest review.
I don’t understand why people hate on someone for their own buying decisions or reasoning.
Cuz u could barely tell a difference between the new one and the 4th gen in most circumstances
Which was NOT expected
The screen only really gets better looking for hdr content, which is a rarity for me at least. And the os holds back the chip so much u could barely tell a difference from the a12z in EVERY scenario
I’m not hating, I’m just waiting for oled iPad b4 Apple gets my money
The iPad is falsely advertised as a ‘computer replacement’. it’s all a marketing scam. I wish I could sell mine too, it doesn’t even have a file system.
We all know why: they are a fan of a product or manufacturer (or they own the same product) and when someone says something bad about their purchase decision, it feels bad. The ego gets hurt, they even take it as an attack. The reaction is defence. It’s natural.
Truth hurts
some people associate themselves with Apple. they think they are a true 'Apple fan' who only believes in Apple way of doing things and innovating things. They found satisfaction and fetish in picking Apple brand as if they are living to support their favourite soccer/basketball team.
and yea sometimes they sucks
Thank you for the excellent video. I wanted to buy an ipad to do exatcly the things you tell me it can't do lmao. Seriously THANK YOU, I'll be opting for the previous model
Really great, thoughtful, balanced review. Thanks!
Thank goodness I saw this. Was about to give in and buy the new ipad pro but have been hesitating because I just didn’t see how it can be like a laptop. When I spoke to people they said I can use other software to cover my needs but this implies a learning curve for many new apps to try and cover what my current programs do, but 1- not sure if they will cover everything and 2- time (or lack of it). Sooo, I think I will wait a bit longer.
You're absolutely right! Apple should stop limiting that device! Hope Tim Cook will watch and take notes from that video! Great job, guys 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I’m literally still using my 2018 iPad. And the more and more I see these updates, the less and less I’m willing to upgrade.
My iPad Air 2 😂 still working at its best 🤣 no problem at all I bought it in 2015 October brand-new still going nice and strong 💪 ❤❤🎉
I'll never understand why people keep spending a ton of money to buy a top of the line product, with the sole purpose of using it as something else, and then being disappointed when it's not great at the thing it's not supposed to be in the first place. Laptops are still widely available, so this whole thing makes no sense. If a laptop is the tool you need, get a laptop.
Actually one of the best views on new iPad. To be honest I wait for the same things in iPads as You do. It’s a great device but still missing some crucial functions. I’d upgrade my 2018 11” Pro to the new one the moment it gets these capabilities. So far I’m using mine for art, media and games but it could be so much more..
I’ve never been been more happy with my ipad 8 than I am now after watching this review. Glad I cheap out in the ipad department
100% agree. I bought an iPad Pro thinking I could replace my MacBook Air for grad school. It's been a year, and I haven't been able to replace my laptop. I primarily use my iPad to read the news in the morning. I wish I had spent that money on a cheaper iPad. All those specs don't really matter to me if I can't do my workflow. I often have at least four Word documents open and switch between the all the documents. It can can be wonky to do that on the iPad version of Word.
Thank you. I was really considering upgrading but this review changed my mind and until we see some real changes for iPad Pro owners that takes advantage of the hardware, this won't be a worthwhile investment
Apple played us...they took an iPad chip and put it in the macbook...then took that chip and placed it back into the iPad..And we lost our minds 😂😂😂
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S7+ windows second screen in one click of a button. It's amazing you get a second 120Hz pc screen or a presentation screen in literally one second
Wow, that was actually a really insightful review! You earned my subscription for sure.
I thought this would just be a waste of time click bait video, but it was really well done.
The perfect user review which actually makes sense👌🏻👌
This reviews are amazing, keep making such good content Max! :)
Excellent as always. Having battery life issues with my 2018 but I will keep it. I think the only point you miss is that Apple is not going to let the iPad perform so well that it takes away sales of the MacBook. It’s all about Apple making money.
I use my iPad Pro for nearly everything now and don’t often need to get out my MacBook these days.