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Mr_Piddles t1_ist2dw9 wrote

Say what you want about the pricing, but iPad Pros tend to be worth it. They more than hold their value and use. I used my 2017 model 8 hours a day , 5 days a week until 2021, when I upgraded for a larger model. The old iPad still gets regularly used for various work, and there’s not a lot of signs of its age.

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pra_teek t1_istwwxz wrote

I want to justify the cost to myself because I love gadgets and Ipad looks cool. But I don't think there are many use cases apart from content consumption where I'll use iPad that much.

I could justify MacBook (portability and battery life itself was worth it) that's why I had no issue buying it.

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Leiryn t1_isv266a wrote

Yeah but you're still using an ipad so it's still a loss

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Mr_Piddles t1_isvpbsp wrote

The pencil is literally the best stylus I’ve ever used. And procreate is the best illustration program for me.

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bigfatmatt01 t1_ist87ny wrote

How much did it cost? How much more will the new one cost in comparison? That's how you judge it's real value.

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Mr_Piddles t1_istec2v wrote

The previous iPad was around $700, the new one was $1200. I’d say a device that gets regular use almost five years later was worth it.

Edit: also the new iPad is 12.9” 256gb vs the old one being the 10.7” 64gb, so the price difference is not super easy to compare.

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bigfatmatt01 t1_isttann wrote

I'm sorry I meant that's how you measure the value of the new one. The old one was most likely worth it. Now at almost twice the price will the new one be as good and be of as much value? That's what we need to wait to see.

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Mr_Piddles t1_isucis5 wrote

I’m using it professionally. As an illustrator, I can assure you, it’s worth the money.

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