Quote from: sukablyad on May 17, 2020, 12:22:43
Disappointed with the reviewer failing to mention the abysmal contrast: 2018 ipad has 50% higher contrast!!!! And w t f is wrong with the kb? 400€!!!
Having spent a considerable amount of time with the cellular 12.9 2020, I cannot agree more with your comment. It's worthless for watching letterbox content and an embarrassment for a $1500+ device.
That said, having a portable 120hz display that can be used as a main in a MacBook sidecar configuration wirelessly along with the mouse support allow for some wonderfully efficient use cases if each device has it's own mouse and the keyboard can be shared between them. It's quite simple to switch back and forth between apps on the iPad and the sidecar display.
IMO, the 6 GB of RAM can be "felt" compared to the 2018 11" with 4 GB and the A12's still quite snappy.
That said, I think most of us would have preferred a decent display and at least an A13. If the new iPhones release with A14 this year, the iPad's 2 generations behind. Then just how miffed will a lot of us feel if they do in fact decide to purchase this "gimped" 2020 iPad if 2021 sees a new display tech and an A14 in a new Pro model.
I'm almost sad to think that Apple may decide to add a higher end Pro model to their lineup, but that's what it seems like may happen. :/ I hope I'm wrong!
Overall, it's an incredible machine to use and whilst their's some bummers, there's simply no other option like it for those of us that can actually maximize their usage of it.
Thanks for the review guys!