Mine has already gone and I don’t miss it at all. iPad + Magic Keyboard is by far more suitable for my needs and I’ll echo what @Steedie said above, it’s far better to type on too! I’ve found that I’m programming more on my raspberry pi (using Termius for SSH and vi as an editor) and I’m thankful for that.
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Mine has already gone and I don’t miss it at all. iPad + Magic Keyboard is by far more suitable for my needs and I’ll echo what @Steedie said above, it’s far better to type on too! I’ve found that I’m programming more on my raspberry pi (using Termius for SSH and vi as an editor) and I’m thankful for that.
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Well that aged like a Tr*mp tweet on my side... another Magic Keyboard arriving next week after sending the other one back in May! Definitely staying this time.
I don't but I know many people who use it for note taking and swear by it.
Yeah, I'd love one for work as it's better than keeping piles of paper notebooks and makes it easier to index the notes, but for personal I'm struggling to justify it. I think if the price was £50-£60 instead of £120 then it would be an impulse purchase.
So it's two impulse purchases
Next time you wanted to impulse buy something, don't, then you have enough money to impulse buy the apple pencil!
Soldato
Just snag a barely used one on eBay or off the classifieds here or on AVForums if someone is moving one on.
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My missus has the pencil and although she does some mind boggling stuff on the arty farty side (see the. illuswriter) she also uses it as her main input method when interfacing with the ipad. Notes, youtube, documents etc. It's like second nature so well worth it from what I can see.
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I can't draw a convincing stick man, I'm in awe of those who can draw/paint, maybe it's something I will try and improve when I'm older/greyer 
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Can you guys please recommend me a case for 10.5" ipad Pro.
We will probably end up getting the smart keyboard, so I am not looking to spend loads on a second case. I just want something light to protect it from getting scratched in the house. We bought one a couple of months ago, and I am constantly getting "triggered" by seeing it laid down on hard surfaces or a dirty tabletop. Miraculously it a survived without a scratch so far!
A case with a stand function would be useful. At the moment we are using the HP touchpad charging Dock as a stand!
We will probably end up getting the smart keyboard, so I am not looking to spend loads on a second case. I just want something light to protect it from getting scratched in the house. We bought one a couple of months ago, and I am constantly getting "triggered" by seeing it laid down on hard surfaces or a dirty tabletop. Miraculously it a survived without a scratch so far!
A case with a stand function would be useful. At the moment we are using the HP touchpad charging Dock as a stand!
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I picked up this one and a flip cover.
Didn’t get a full case, as I picked up the Apple Smart Keyboard and wanted the shell on the back still. The shell took a drop and crack while we were away in January, and saved the iPad! Cheap enough to buy a replacement without breaking the bank etc.
EDIT: just realised that one linked might not be fully compatible with the 10.5 Pro. I did have the compatible version when I had the 10.5 Pro, but picked up this one when I picked up the Air 3 and then passed that to Mrs w... that link above shows some compatible ones as alternatives though.
Didn’t get a full case, as I picked up the Apple Smart Keyboard and wanted the shell on the back still. The shell took a drop and crack while we were away in January, and saved the iPad! Cheap enough to buy a replacement without breaking the bank etc.
EDIT: just realised that one linked might not be fully compatible with the 10.5 Pro. I did have the compatible version when I had the 10.5 Pro, but picked up this one when I picked up the Air 3 and then passed that to Mrs w... that link above shows some compatible ones as alternatives though.
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Quick question guys, how much is AppleCare for the 12.9 inch version please?
Is it worth it? 2 years doesn’t seem that long.
Is it worth it? 2 years doesn’t seem that long.
£129.
In general AppleCare isn't worth it unless you expect a high likelihood of accidental damage. It's literally an insurance policy.
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Does it cover theft from anywhere?
No.
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Buy one from apple refurb use savings for Apple care that’s what I did.
Caporegime
Oh well that’s pointless then, might as well just put it on my house insurance.
Yeah it's really only good for accidental damage.
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With iOS 14 now, can I use an iPad Pro with an external monitor?
I assume keyboard and mouse are ok?
I assume keyboard and mouse are ok?