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GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Xabi posted:

Incidentally what most people use their ipad for.

For some strange reason they probably won't stuff more ram in it this year either, though.

I'm really looking forward to upgrading my iPad 3 to a new Air once it's released, but since I've started using ProCreate all the time, I've finally wished for more RAM. :sigh:

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GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Kobayashi posted:

I bought the original Mini shortly after it came out, dropping it and cracking the screen days later. The upgrades look great, but with the 6+, I'm strongly considering downsizing to one device. If Apple had only made a "normal" sized iPhone, it would have been a no brainer: New iPhone and new Mini. I don't understand Apple these days. :(

Demand for giant phones, which are useless to me for things like Procreate, which I will be buying an Air2 with. I upgraded my Mom's iPad2 to a Mini because she has arthritis and the mini is better suited for her reading/etc whereas a 6+ would be too big to upgrade from her 5. More choices are better as long as it's within a tight range, really (no one wants Apple to return the shittastic 1990's though).

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


mulls posted:

Just a heads up: In-Store pickup is "coming soon" and Apple isn't promising delivery until 3 days after launch day.

I ordered online but may look into trying to get one in-store on launch day also.

Yeah I was a bit bummed that there was no pick up option.

Oh well, still got the 128GB space grey model :chord:

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


My iPad Air 2 came in. It's a great upgrade from the 3, holy crap

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


shrike82 posted:

for the owners of the ipad pro, what do you think of it?
i was thinking of getting one to replace my Surface Pro 3 but

I use mine a lot and like it.

Pros:
The Apple Pencil is a loving godsend if you are an artist. I use it with the native app ProCreate, but am incredibly happy with using Astropad to connect my iPad to my Mac and using Clip Studio Paint with it. This is great when I want to get away from my Cintiq and draw on my couch or something.

I'm a loving man child so I like reading comics on the Pro; the bigger screen allows me to see a full page without it being shrunken down. And reading books on it is nicer as well (I'm getting loving old and need bigger type :corsair: )

Cons: loving expensive for the 128gb version.

I mean, it really depends on what you need it for, and honestly unless one is an artist, I have a hard time telling people to get a Pro over an Air, but some people just like a bigger screen.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


arbybaconator posted:

I bought a 128gb ipad pro last month, which is completely full of media. Would have bought the gently caress out of a 256gb model had I known the big pros were being updated today. drat you, apple.

Same here. That's the only thing I'm bummed about on yesterday's news. :sigh:

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Duckman2008 posted:

Dear Apple, please release a new iPad Pro. Thank you in advance.

Also release a new iPad Pro + that is 20".

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


If there is ANY way that drivers become available so you can connect the new iPad Pro to a Cintiq Pro via USB-C so I can run Clip Studio Paint on both the road and at home on a bigger screen I will loving be a HUGE step closer to ditching my loving macbook pro.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Lordshmee posted:

Wonderful. Just what I wanted, a third cable to swap on my power brick :(

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075HR2FJF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Sorry to ask here, but does anyone in the thread have the new bigass pro and use Clip Studio Paint on the regular? Is it all going smoothly on the new device? Any problems you've run into?

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


coolusername posted:

First IOS thing since the original ipod with the clickt wheel. Also sorry, I was just excited. It only just arrived.

2. Digital art program.


Get Clip Studio Paint. Seriously.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Rolo posted:

People that draw on their iPads, is it worth going from a 10.5 pro and pencil 1 to a new pro and a pencil 2? Any of you go from a 10.5 to a 12.9 and recommend it? Anyone go from a 10.5 to an 11 and notice enough of a change to justify it?

I'm still on my old 12.9 and first gen Pencil but I can't picture using a smaller iPad because my main art app is Clip Studio Paint, which has a full menuriffic interface like Photoshop. Procreate and Sketchbook do a great job of getting the gently caress out of your way so you can just draw and I can see that being fine on a smaller iPad, but I simply can't give up how loving good CSP is in comparison, so I'm going to upgrade to the current 12.9 and 2nd gen Pencil this coming year.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


lol

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


withak posted:

Apple is going to have to make the next iPad either flexible, or cast from adamantium.

A big ol' slab of iron.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Feenix posted:

I’m really torn on getting a Paperlike screen protector for my 3rd gen 12.9. I draw a lot, but I also watch movies and shows near daily on it. How bad is the “moire-ing”?

I’ve barely noticed unless you shift angles a lot.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


It mutes it slightly to be honest, but since my iPad is 80% used for Clip Studio Paint maybe I just subliminally don’t care as much. I guess you have to figure what’s more important to you: razor sharp video or not feeling like you are skating plastic on ice while you draw. I personally can live with a very very slight occasional color aberration but I will not go back to naked Pencil on Screen drawing.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


I just replaced my 1st gen 12" Pro with the 3rd gen and new Pencil and holy crap it feels a lot snappier. Clip Studio Paint is no longer chugging along now and then, but just running. I really like the feel of the newer Pencil as well. Gat drat.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


maduin posted:

Man SomethingAwful is so old. It used to be all dick jokes, porn, and mp3s, and now it’s parenting tips and debates about toddler screen time.

I've had an account for 17 goddamned years here :stonk:


And I was first introduced to SA through Cliff Yablonksi in 99 :corsair:

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Electric Bugaloo posted:

Old man take a look at my life,
I’m a lot like you
Shitposting bout an Apple device
The whole day through

:prepop:

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002



drat, sold out but they have refurbished ones on Amazon for $25 so I grabbed one there. Thanks for showing this, I hadn't seen it before and the switching between 3 devices things actually suits my needs perfectly. :hf:

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


I have a Shure MV88 microphone that I use with my iPhone for video calls, IG casts, etc. and it's great. I am wanting to use my iPad Pro (2018 model iirc) for video calls and wanted to use the Shure mic for better sound quality, but the iPad isn't recognizing it at all. Are there problems using microphones with iPads? I purchased a new USB mini to USB C cable and it works fine otherwise, so that's not the problem. Am I missing some kind of permission in the setting somewhere?

GATOS Y VATOS fucked around with this message at 17:49 on Jan 10, 2021

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Honj Steak posted:

That mic is supposed to go into the Lightning port of an iPhone or base model iPad. Unless there's a USB-C to Lightning adapter I'm not aware of, this doesn't seem like it should be possible.

Uggghhh

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


FCKGW posted:

I don't think it will. Shur's own support page says adapters are not supported
https://service.shure.com/Service/s/article/motiv-with-computer?language=en_US

drat. Well not a great loss since I have mostly used the mic with my iPhone but it's a shame I can't use it with the ipad- it would have really made things easier for doing Instagram live casts while doing painting demos. :(

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


There is simply no better digital art device than an ipad with the 2nd gen pencil (although Clip Studio Paint is my prefered 2D app of choice over ProCreate - try out their free trial to see how it clicks with you. I find the brush engine to be far, far superior in every way and the fact that you can now import your favorite Photoshop brushes makes it even more compelling).

I agree that the Air is the way to go if it comes to budget reasons. Get the most recent one you can afford - the advantage over a mini is more screen space. You will find yourself wanting to be able to see your artwork larger than a pocketbook, and pinching and zooming constantly will get really tiresome.

Of cource I have a 2019 12.5" Pro and wish that Apple would cater to my desire of making a goddamned 22" Desktop iPad for art reasons that would destroy Wacom.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


ThermoPhysical posted:

I still don't understand screen protectors on a tablet.. I use my iPad Air 4 for Procreate and I'm 100% sure it'd eat through those $20 nibs from Apple like sandpaper...

I know a lot of other artists LOVE Paperlike but...

I've always used a Paperlike and I've changed nibs twice, and one of those was because I dropped my pencil and it landed on the nib tip and damaged it. Same reason I always used the felt tip on my Wacom Cintiq's pen- plastic against smooth glass feels like rear end when drawing.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Hey I know there are more of a few of you here who use your iPad for drawing and I just got this thing last week and it is really amazing. It makes the surface much nicer to draw on giving space to wrest your arms, it has foldable legs, and a carrying handle. HIGHLY worth it.

https://shop.sketchboardpro.com/

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


ThermoPhysical posted:

You reminded me this existed and, for some reason, I saw the video ErgoJosh did on YouTube and thought he hated it...but no he loves it. I've got some extra PayPal cash and I need to stop my neck from hurting anyway so...

I'm kinda mad I missed a 10% off discount code tho... it ended 10 days ago. haha

Thanks!

My only little complaint about it (which is nitpicking honestly) is that the space for the power cord to fit in will fit Apple's cable but not many third party ones. I have a monoprice USB-C cord that I got for the combo of price and length (6') and the plastic bit around the plug of the cable is too long to fit properly in the board's slot.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Yeah I don't plan on upgrading my 2 year old iPad Pro but I'm looking forward to seeing whats new and honestly how Clip Studio Paint works on it.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Yeah mine is the 3rd gen pro- apparently my applecare runs out at the end of July. I dunno, maybe I might upgrade.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Yeah going by year is the only way to kind of figure it out.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


As an artist I love big slab.


I also want a loving 22" ipad so :shrug:

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Happy Noodle Boy posted:

$535 seems comically little for a 256 iPad Pro 3rd gen trade in but I might just bite it for the convenience of not having to deal with people and make the jump to the new one.

Is that the trade-in value you are being given from Apple?

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Happy Noodle Boy posted:

Yeah the website is back up and lets you check your current device for trade-in

WOOT- ok yeah I get the same amount for the same model as yours. Between that and the stack of apple gift cards I have I'm gonna get the 512gb new iPad Pro. :c00l:

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


MarcusSA posted:

When can you actually pre order it? I’m gonna trade my iPhone 11 Pro in and sell my iPad on swappa

April 30th

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


My only kind of worry is that I just bought a SketchBoard Pro a while back and now the new iPad Pro will most likely not fit quite right in it. :sigh: Here's hoping it's not too bad.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


The 12.9 is incredible if you are serious about painting/illustration apps. My iPad is mostly a Clip Studio Paint device and my Wacom Cintiq has been collecting dust ever since CSP went iOS native.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Question: I've never pre-ordered an apple product with a trade in with the exception of iPhones which are swapped the same day so no time without my phone has happened. I am planning on upgrading my 2019 12.9" Pro to the new version on Friday via pre-order, but will be putting my older model up for trade-in. Due to the fact that I use my ipad for work and can't be without it, do I send in my old model once I receive the new unit and then once it's received get refunded the amount of trade in?

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Yeah I might just go in-store after all on physical launch day to see if I can hopefully get a unit I'd like (512gb model) and see if they can take the trade in then.

GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


Has it been confirmed that certain Pro models will have more RAM than others? I heard something like the 1TB model will have more- since I'm using it for art the extra RAM would be really welcome, but I don't know if I can spend another $400 on it, especially since 512gb suits me fine for storage.

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GATOS Y VATOS
Aug 22, 2002


gently caress

edit: Oh this is interesting; playing around with the options I noticed that there is now a different applecare- instead of the 2 years, you can now do a $7.99/month until cancelled. Does this mean you can technically get longer than 2 years of applecare for a device now?

GATOS Y VATOS fucked around with this message at 17:53 on Apr 27, 2021

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