Apple iPad Pro (2018) 11" Tablets (Open Box)
$696.26
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Condition: Refurbished; Open Box
Model: 256GB - Space Gray - Wi-Fi + Cellular
Screen Size: 11"
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Shiny little powerhouse
By EFBailey on Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
Truthfully I wasn't sure about this machine when I first bought it. As an owner of an old sixth-gen iPad, I'd often found that device to be lacking in things I thought I could use it for - so, when all the artists I knew started raving about the iPad Pro as the best tool available for illustration, I had my share of questions even once I'd decided to take the plunge. Now, I've been making digital art since 1999, when I first discovered how to pixel with a ball mouse and the help of MS Paint. It took a few years for me to learn about the joys of digital tablets, but when I did, I used everything I could get my hands on, from the Intuos and Bamboo lines of Wacom products to the Deco line of XP-Pens to a venerable 2-in-1 laptop that probably served me for more sketches than anything else to date. Out of all of them, until this year, by far the best of the lot had been the Cintiq 13HD I saved up for in 2015. Its minimal parallax, general responsiveness, and reliable drivers made it the easiest to draw with, the easiest to get good results with, and far and away the most comfortable for large projects. So when this iPad blew it out of the water, I was a bit surprised. Just to be clear: my main computer for graphic design is not a slouch in any department. It's running an RTX 2060 GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 9th gen i7 processor. Not quite the best there is, but nothing to sneeze at, either. So when I say that this iPad can draw faster with larger brushes on larger canvases, save bigger projects in less time, and can handle more complex brush mechanics with less lag than I have ever experienced on a desktop device, those are not empty words. I have only one usability complaint - the texture of the screen. And that's a matter of personal preference, ingrained in me over years of using paper-textured drawing tablets. Despite this minor gripe, I am frequently finding that I can get more done in less time with the iPad than I can with my desktop PC, solely because of the lack of brush lag. Whether this is because mobile art programs are more efficient in how they handle their brush engines, I can't say, but there is a marked difference in performance when I transfer my project files over for their final spit and polish. In fact that is the main concern I have with the iPad at this stage: it is best used for on-the-go work, rather than for cleanup and polishing. But that's not even a real complaint at this point, because that's a real need in an artist's workflow - the need to get ideas down in a hurry. And it's entirely possible that the techniques that go into that polishing process are simply ones I haven't yet wrapped my head around in the iPad environment. From a productivity standpoint, it's every bit as capable as most laptops with the proper apps installed (provided you have a keyboard), and now that iPad OS has been released, it's capable of interacting with external storage with no problems whatsoever. You can draw. You can animate. You can take notes. You can write novels. You can record videos. Heck, you can write music! The biggest limitation is on multitasking - which, for my purposes at least, is not so much a limitation as a means of avoiding the demon Procrastination. I've gotten more done with this thing since I bought it than I have with my desktop computer in the same amount of time, simply because it's the tool I most often have on hand. While the form factor and operating environment might take some getting used to at first, I cannot recommend the iPad Pro highly enough for anyone who needs to make things on the go.
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Shiny little powerhouse
By EFBailey - Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
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Truthfully I wasn't sure about this machine when I first bought it. As an owner of an old sixth-gen iPad, I'd often found that device to be lacking in things I thought I could use it for - so, when all the artists I knew started raving about the iPad Pro as the best tool available for illustration, I had my share of questions even once I'd decided to take the plunge. Now, I've been making digital art since 1999, when I first discovered how to pixel with a ball mouse and the help of MS Paint. It took a few years for me to learn about the joys of digital tablets, but when I did, I used everything I could get my hands on, from the Intuos and Bamboo lines of Wacom products to the Deco line of XP-Pens to a venerable 2-in-1 laptop that probably served me for more sketches than anything else to date. Out of all of them, until this year, by far the best of the lot had been the Cintiq 13HD I saved up for in 2015. Its minimal parallax, general responsiveness, and reliable drivers made it the easiest to draw with, the easiest to get good results with, and far and away the most comfortable for large projects. So when this iPad blew it out of the water, I was a bit surprised. Just to be clear: my main computer for graphic design is not a slouch in any department. It's running an RTX 2060 GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 9th gen i7 processor. Not quite the best there is, but nothing to sneeze at, either. So when I say that this iPad can draw faster with larger brushes on larger canvases, save bigger projects in less time, and can handle more complex brush mechanics with less lag than I have ever experienced on a desktop device, those are not empty words. I have only one usability complaint - the texture of the screen. And that's a matter of personal preference, ingrained in me over years of using paper-textured drawing tablets. Despite this minor gripe, I am frequently finding that I can get more done in less time with the iPad than I can with my desktop PC, solely because of the lack of brush lag. Whether this is because mobile art programs are more efficient in how they handle their brush engines, I can't say, but there is a marked difference in performance when I transfer my project files over for their final spit and polish. In fact that is the main concern I have with the iPad at this stage: it is best used for on-the-go work, rather than for cleanup and polishing. But that's not even a real complaint at this point, because that's a real need in an artist's workflow - the need to get ideas down in a hurry. And it's entirely possible that the techniques that go into that polishing process are simply ones I haven't yet wrapped my head around in the iPad environment. From a productivity standpoint, it's every bit as capable as most laptops with the proper apps installed (provided you have a keyboard), and now that iPad OS has been released, it's capable of interacting with external storage with no problems whatsoever. You can draw. You can animate. You can take notes. You can write novels. You can record videos. Heck, you can write music! The biggest limitation is on multitasking - which, for my purposes at least, is not so much a limitation as a means of avoiding the demon Procrastination. I've gotten more done with this thing since I bought it than I have with my desktop computer in the same amount of time, simply because it's the tool I most often have on hand. While the form factor and operating environment might take some getting used to at first, I cannot recommend the iPad Pro highly enough for anyone who needs to make things on the go.
Never saw any need for a tablet before . . .
By Clevor - Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019
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. . . because I am a PC guy with a compact Dell XPS 13 for travel purposes, a MacBook Pro killer in a Lenovo Yoga 920 (UHD touchscreen, 2-in-1 convertible, two Thunderbolt 3 ports), and two desktops including a high-end gaming machine (Alienware Aurora R7). When traveling in Japan via rental car, I rely on my iPhone 6+ for GPS navigation and in combination with Google Maps and Google Earth, I use it to find tourist attractions, hotel/ryokans, and places to eat. I tried to convert my Dell XPS into a GPS-capable navigation device to take advantage of the large screen, and to backup the iPhone, but it failed miserably. What do the CEOs of Apple, Google, and Microsoft have in common? They do not get along, so neither do their devices or software. PCs are primitive compared to cell phones in their lack of a cellular function and built-in GPS. I tried attaching a GPS dongle to my Dell except it won't interface seamlessly with Google Maps or Google Earth. You have to install a clunky GPS software which is primitive in features compared to the Google apps. This is fine if you have a boat or plane and need something to update your location, but it won't do what Google Maps can do: you can find even the most obscure tourist attractions in a foreign country, you can find your hotel for the night, and you can find nearby restaurants complete with pictures of the food and customer reviews. In one instance, I needed to find the nearest supermarket to my hotel and you just poke on the location with your finger and you have photos of the grocery aisles and even the selection of obentos in the food section! Use Google Earth and you can find out how your hotel looks so you will recognize it when you arrive. So I finally bit the bullet and ended up getting this tablet. The GPS chip is only in the expensive WIFI + cellular version. Apple products are way overpriced if you ask me; at $1050, this IPad Pro 11" cost more than my Dell XPS laptop. I agree with one reviewer that market price on these units should be in the $300-400 range, no more. And there is NO WAY an iPad can do as many things as a laptop. To wit: this IPad Pro 11" has a USB-C port, correct? So I connect the USB-C hub for my PCs and hooked up a 4 TB portable HDD figuring I could access the data on it. HAHAHAHAHA! Apple products won't have anything to do with anything remotely PC-ish such as external HDDs. My only option here is to buy multiple 256 GB IPad compatible flash drives, when for the price of one of these, you can easily buy a 2 TB portable HDD for a PC. I could use Cloud storage, but I need to access the data on a plane and I don't want to pay for the pathetically slow WIFI you get on a flight. Why isn't there one device that has: - Built-in cellular, WIFI, and GPS - Has a large, 2-in-1 touchscreen so you can use it as a tablet - And has upgradeable RAM and cheap storage space, yet works seamlessly with Google apps? I will say this IPad Pro 11" is sweet compared to my dated iPhone 6+. It's slick and fast, has a large, gorgeous liquid Retina screen, has facial recognition, and has better battery life, but as a retiree, it's a luxury I don't really use much unless I'm traveling. But I had gone 10 years before I recently upgraded my PCs, and my IPhone 6+ is a good 4-5 years old, so I imagine I'll be hanging on to this $1K investment for quite awhile.
What’s In The Box?
By Pink Panther - Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2019
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Hi everyone, I attached an unboxing video in hopes that you get an idea of what comes in the box. I have been playing around with the iPad for around 4-5 hours and I will give you my review comparing two different iPads. I am also setting a reminder to update my response in 30 days and then I will re-update everything when classes begin. I want to preface this by saying I purchased this iPad for class and everyday use. Anyways, I will be comparing the IPad (4th generation) and the new IPad Pro 11. There isn’t much for me to talk about, since I haven’t owned the IPad for a long period of time, so I will be comparing: responsiveness, sound quality, and the infamous Apple Pencil (2nd generation). Responsiveness: iPad (4th Generation)- This is still a great iPad in my eyes, but when you are comparing how quickly you can move from screen to screen, or the ease of using shortcuts, it doesn’t compare to the pro. vs. iPad Pro 11- Within the first few hours I enjoy how quickly I can move from app to app and screen to screen. Yet again, I am still in the first few hours, so my opinion may change within the next thirty days. Sound Quality: iPad (4th generation)- I don’t have much to say about the sound quality of the 4th gen. I love watching YouTube videos on it, and it gets me from point A to point B. iPad Pro 11- I’m a fan of how loud this thing is. Of course, I will probably never have it at max volume, but it is nice knowing that I have the option to do so. I watched a few reviews before purchasing the iPad, and apparently there is a difference between the 10.5, 11, and 12.9 iPad pros volume (I know, I know, duh). So, if sound quality/volume is your thing, I would go for the 12.9. I never listen to audio on my iPad, so it wasn’t a big deal to me. Is it worth it to purchase the Apple Pencil (2nd generation)? As of right now, I can’t really say and have nothing to compare it against. So far I will say that I enjoy using the pencil within the notability app, and I like double tapping the pen and it swapping from pencil to eraser. And the ability to charge the pen by simply attaching it to the side of the iPad is icing on the cake. Overall, the IPad Pro is phenomenal and I would choose it over the 4th generation anyday. Will this thought change? Maybe; maybe not. But I intend on updating this review in thirty days, and I will be sure to add battery life (both the iPad and pencil) and a list of cons to my full review. If this review/unboxing video was helpful, please let Amazon know by clicking the helpful button below. It would make my day!
See it in person and check it out first
By Michael - Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019
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I thought to myself that 11 inches would be good enough, I was right, it was good enough, but I did wish I got the bigger 12.9 inch version of the iPad Pro. For productivity, I believe the 11 inch and the 12.9 inch iPad Pro do a wonderful job, you could just do more with the 12.9, but that is subjective. I use my iPad Pro for school work and it does wonders paired with the the Apple Pencil (expensive yet works very well for a stylus). The iPad pro doesn't necessarily have many cons besides the fact that the official accessories (Apple pencil and folio keyboard) that come with it are at best, pricey. BUT they do come paired with a good warranty and are covered by AppleCare+ if you purchased it with your iPad Pro. Folks, if you're looking for a good warranty and great support (longevity of updates and actual tech support), the iPad Pro might be for you, but I do highly suggest visiting an Apple Store and playing with the devices first. You might also be glad to see a USB-C connector paired with the iPad Pro with a USB Power Delivery charger paired along with it, which is such a major plus if you have for the most part transitioned all your devices to USB-C, just because that means less cable to carry and faster charging at 18W. The iPad Pro is very thin and also very light, the frame feels like brushed aluminum, so all of this combined is a recipe for disaster. It's very easy for the iPad Pro to slip of your hand if you're not careful. The battery lasts pretty much the whole day and maybe another day, but the USB-C makes it easy to take anywhere and charge it. Productivity is definitely the name of the game here; split screen, excellent palm rejection, face ID, plethora of tablet optimized apps, and accessories are one of the few reasons I chose to get an iPad. But again it is important to remember that this is a iPad and not a fully fledged laptop. It definitely beats the laptop in terms of portability and weight. Taking notes in class either typing or writing is definitely a major Pro for the iPad, processing documents (the iPad has a great built-in document scanner), post-processing, and leisure activities (Netflix, Prime Video, etc.) but don't forget this is still an iPad, so don't expect full fledged IDE's like Eclipse or Wing to be present or heavy 3D programs like Maya or Cinema 4D. If you know the workload you're going to be handling and the potential the iPad Pro can do to help you do those workloads, then it is such a great asset to have. The iPad Pro is unparalleled as a workhorse compared to other tablets that seem to have half-baked features or apps that are not optimized to work in a tablet resolution.
great for drawing on the go!
By Seo Ortega - Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020
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Love it a whole lot, I use it almost everyday for drawing. I'm on the go a lot since I'm still required to attend work midst this pandemic. I have a cintiq at home but it's far too heavy and bulky to carry often so switching to the ipad pro was a great choice. I'd had the surface pro as well but quickly returned it as it didn't fit my drawing needs personally. The ipad pro however, as great as it is, has a screen slip issue. The glass is smooth, which is fine but if you use it for drawing purposes...it's not ideal. Since I use the pencil, the 2.0 pencil, the glass being as smooth as it is seems to slip often when drawing. I don't particularly press too hard when I draw on tablets, but I'd noticed immediately that there would be little extra strokes or dash-like marks where I was drawing a simple straight line. It was most noticeable when I drew circles! To solve the issue I figure I needed a screen protector, and since I enjoy the procreate app I wanted to get a matte protector that feels like drawing naturally. I found one from Paperlike (don't buy one from Amazon as these are FAKE, please shop from Paperlike's actual site to support them properly!!) that I've been using for 3-4months now and am extremely happy with my purchase. Doesn't seem to have pen nib wear, at least nothing noticeable yet. But keep in mind: screen protectors with matte textures WILL eventually wear down pen nibs, esp if you know yourself to press hard. Another note about this ipad version: I preferred waiting for this version of the ipad pro to release since I don't trust myself with how the 1.0 pencil charges. What I've seen friends do while on the go with the previous ipad versions was they'd just charge the pencil by connecting it to the ipad BUT the pencil sticks out horribly...if you accidentally bump it it'll snap. So I found it incredibly stupid. Yes you can bring the pencils charger around with you, but the idea of "on the go" shouldn't mean "carry more things", so I opted on waiting for this ipad pro version that charges the (2.0) pencil magnetically. For everyday/travel, I bought a case that protects the pencil AND doesn't block it from charging magnetically. It's the black "Sokka", also from amazon I've had the ipad for roughly 4 months now and have no lasting issues with it. Works great and extremely happy with my drawing table choice!p
Excellent Device - MUCH better than the regular iPad
By Lara Russell - Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
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I loved this device. As a student and online tutor, taking virtual notes is a necessity. I knew I wanted an iPad + an Apple Pencil, but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to buy the Pro or just stick to your run of the mill iPad. I decided I would invest the money in an overall nicer product with the hopes that it would last me longer. AND IM SO GLAD I DID! As someone who has owned a regular iPad in the past, I cannot stress just how much better the Pro is. It functions better, has a more advanced UI, and records surprisingly high quality videos. Not to mention it’s fast! My iPad can edit and render 4K footage better than my MacBook can (granted, my MacBook isn’t exactly the newest model). And the Apple Pencil experience is astronomically better on the Pro. The fact that the Pencil charges magnetically pretty much guarantees my Pencil is never dead when I want to use it (and I use it at least once everyday). Also, the magnetic charging feature has the added benefit of ensuring I won’t loose the damn thing! it’s always there, attached to my iPad and ready to go whenever I need it. However, I could care less about the “reduced lag” drawing feature. You’re really only going to care about that if you’re an artist. CAVEAT: Please note that I’m not an Apple nut who buys Apple products for the sake of buying Apple products. For instance, I STILL haven’t purchased AirPods and probably never will. I’m not easily enamored by “sleek” features like the Touch Bar that are pretty cool but totally not worth the surcharge. As someone who uses the Apple Pencil every single day, I can assure you that this experience is far better than the experience you will get by using the older generation Apple Pencil and regular iPad. However, I don’t think the upgrade is worth it if you think you would only use your pencil every once in a while. Battery life note- my battery is fine for the most part, but the device takes a VERY long time to charge. Longer than my MacBook. Keep this in mind.
Truly the best IPad to-date
By Consumer - Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019
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My 4th IPad! Design is beautiful - but you knew that. Pros: Fast! More RAM means more open apps and no stalls when multitasking. Mega pixels! Unbelievable resolution! Just the right size and more importantly weighs close to nothing. Big enough to comfortably write on and indulge that Netflix binge on your patio. Speakers are a decent upgrade from iPad Pro 2017 9.7 inch - much better bass response. New UBC allows heretofore unavailable connectivity to iPad - but you’ll need to buy another piece of hardware to make it useful: a port that adds USB, memory card readers, etc. PLUS the price drop: $799 with 256 is a great price (until new ones are released this fall anyway! it was $949 at Apple when I purchased on Amazon). SUPER GREAT FEATURE: when setting up you just put your old iPad - or iPhone!! - near the new one and take a pic of the fractal on new iPad and -tada - your Apple ID and all your apps and data are moved to new iPad. (yes it takes some time but much less than rebuilding a new iPad from scratch). I advise buying the 3 year Apple care plan - which you can do directly from the settings on the iPad. Cons: New UBC: comes with one but you’ll need to buy new ones - it’s a different wall jack too - if, like me, you need chargers at work and home it’s annoying - but inevitable that all those FireWires & jackS I have around are DOA. That’s pretty minor. Overall I love this item! Get the pencil - it’s actually worth the money because there’s really no comparison to cheaper ones: I tried them but they were not good at all. Only caveat: pencil charges ONLY by magnetic connection on side of iPad and if that’s the only thing holding it to IPAD it won’t stay attached very long.
Worthy of the upgrade from iPad Pro 10.5”
By Hoppaguy - Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020
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The Good: -Powerful and snappy performance -Face ID is more efficient and effective than finger ID -Speakers are louder and crisper -Lightweight -High resolution screen -Great for travel -New Smart Keyboard is better than previous generation as it protects the back of the iPad -New Apple Pencil 2 is better than previous generation since you charge on side of iPad -USB C is more universal of a connector -Beautiful design -LTE works well The Bad: -Expensive but powerful -No USB C to 3.5 mm headphone converter The Bottom Line: I have both the iPad Pro 10.5 (512 GB LTE) and this new iPad Pro 11 (512 GB LTE version). I travel a lot and use my iPad almost exclusively when I’m away from my desk. I use my iPad to take hand written notes exclusively and use Excel and do picture editing. This new iPad 11 compared to the 10.5 is better in every way. Probably what’s saved me the most time is Face ID. It’s just way more efficient and effective for me (no more fumbling around with my thumb). The processor and graphics are much snappier than the previous version and there’s no lag on anything I do. The speakers on this iPad are louder and clearer so I use this to watch videos and listen to music in my hotel room. Overall, I would recommend this iPad Pro 11 as a worthy upgrade from the 10.5 if you’re a heavy user of your iPad.
I like my new iPad Pro but it is still an Apple!
By DWPT - Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019
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For the past 3 years I have used my iPad to access the internet and, along with my iPhone 7, to read my e-books. I have used an iPad Air2 for the past 5 years but that old IPad started “ghost typing” and nothing, even a complete backup, dump and restore wasn’t able to fix it, so I went ahead and bought this new iPad Pro. What I noticed first was the sharper picture. (As my eyes get older this is important). The next thing was the improvement in the pictures I took with it, (grandkids mostly). Though not the ideal size for a camera it does take very nice pictures. I originally thought that I was going to really miss the “home button” and I did, for about a day. I am still getting used to this but, based on how I’ve adapted so far, I am expecting to easily make the transition. I am not a fan of “facial recognition” software so I do miss the thumbprint feature of the old iPad with the “ home button”. At least with that form of signing in my thumbprint stayed locally on the iPad and was not sent out like the biometrics of facial recognition are. Apple is a brand that I “love to hate”. I’ve tried to make the transition to Android several times but keep coming back to the iPad and iPhone. I’m not trying to be funny here but I live in fear of dropping this and having to put a new screen on it so I bought the AppleCare+ insurance for an additional $129. That stung but not nearly as much as paying for a new screen out of pocket! Speed is a welcome improvement, it being appreciably faster than the old iPad. The 10 hour battery life has not proven to be accurate. It is not yet noon and battery life has dropped from fully charged to 30% since 8:00 am. Evidently Safari, Facebook and email are real “power hogs”. I haven’t used anything but Safari this morning and Apple says you shouldn’t have to close any of your apps while they are not being used, (closing apps was easier on the old iPad though). I’m still learning to use this newer format and expect that there will be some further revelations. If so I will return and update this review. Otherwise I do like my new iPad Pro. *If you found my review helpful, please let Amazon know by clicking the helpful button below!
Awesome Device but Do Not Buy AppleCare+ from Amazon
By Pat Gregory - Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019
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The device arrived in an outer shipping box that was nearly destroyed, but fortunately the device was in two additional boxes and appears to have not sustained any damage. So, be mindful of the fact that you may receive a device is questionable shape depending on your UPS driver. I received the WiFi/Cellular model. Last week I went to the Apple Store and they gave me a few Verizon SIM cards (free), so when this device arrived, I quickly put the SIM in & registered it to the service. From a device usage perspective, I've noticed that it's been freezing on me once in a while (shipping-related??) i.e., on the unlock screen and in the Settings app; something that I never had an issue with with my old iPad Air on the same version of iOS (12.2). Maybe this is a pervasive issue on the 2018 11" Pro model? The screen is terrific and totally worth it. It's much easier on the eyes with the true tone and loading the apps is much more snappy. I have an Apple Pen 2 on order, so I'm looking forward to that. As for the AppleCare+ Warranty, I advise that you just purchase the AppleCare+ Warranty directly ON THE IPAD which will only take you 2 total minutes of your time... and you'll be done & verified!! If you buy AppleCare+ from Amazon, it might take 3-7 days to get the warranty applied to your new device, SMH. The AppleCare+ is a "software download", but it's only a pdf of the things that are covered by the AppleCare+ Warranty and it is not the Registration # which is needed to be officially covered. Apparently you need to wait for 3+ days for Amazon to contact Apple to let them know that the device was purchased with AppleCare+ only after that time will you be fully covered. :'\ Amazon talking to Apple? Expect a long of paperwork & mistakes in between. I contacted Amazon Chat Support and was transferred from Nishanth to Priya to Ashish to Prashant. They apparently had no idea how to answer my simple question - "How do I associate the AppleCare+ Warranty to my newly purchased iPad (which is sitting right in front of me)?"
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