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Originally Posted by OtinG
I had already figured out that you are in a rare classification of iPad Pro purchaser. You can afford to buy a top of the line Pro when you really don't need one other than wanting it for entertainment. There is certainly nothing wrong with that, an Apple will appreciate your purchase. However, I think most people who are willing to shell out $2,000+ for a tricked out Pro 12.9" and essential accessories will do so because they NEED that power and capabilities to accomplish work of some kind. Most other people will likely buy a non-Pro model at a fraction of the cost for entertainment and what not. Apple could, probably won't, but could even release a large 12.9" non-Pro iPad for those like you who want a larger, better screen but keep it less powerful and sell it for less too so as to make more sales.
The "Pro" in iPad Pro really shouldn't mean "top of the line." It should mean "the iPad for professionals who need the most powerful iPad available to use as a tool." Right now it looks like the M1 iPad Pros have the power and electronic guts to be professional tools, but they lack an OS which fully supports that usage.
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I disagree.
First, I spent $1,200 not $2000.
Second, as of now, Apple has been very consistent in separating the iPad line with its personal computer line. They've been adding more features year after year, but never promised to merge the 2 product lines.
Apple has a very consistent use of the marketing term "Pro". You can disagree as much as you want with it, but so far, Pro means more powerful, more features for them. It does not really mean different line for professionals.
AirPods -> AirPods Pro
iPhone -> iPhone Pro
iPad -> iPad Pro
iMac -> iMac Pro
MacBook -> MacBook Pro
I've assessed my needs and went with the iPad 12.9" for the bigger and better screen and also because I keep my devices for a really long time. I'm upgrading from an iPad mini 2 (2013) that was not allowing me to do as much. My needs are a mix of professional and entertainment at the end.
If they decide to take another angle with iPad OS and change the direction ( it's been 10 years of iOS /iPadOS slowly evolving, so why not ) I would be happy for the people waiting for it, but that never was the promise, just people fantasying about it.
And last, Professionals are already using the iPad Pro in their workflow. They might not have replaced their primary workstation with it, but it's part of it.