I have ipad pro gen 1 9.7 and 12.9, both with apple pencil and matte screen cover, they are perfect for taking notes and regular media consumption, the speakers (especially on 12.9) are almost on a macbook level
@@Xanzkin bro do u even have this actual iPad pro? It still decently performs in games and surfing. Just dont expect it to play genshin at 60 fps smooth all the way through
@@sramvokermvp278 I did infact had the 9 inch for a brief time last year borrowing it from a family member for my classes. It was SLOW for every single task. I'm grateful for having it as it ultimately got the job done but I wouldn't recommend it to anybody Granted, the 12.9 inch does have 4gb of ram which makes it passable by today's standards; since the asking price is usually around $200 and the 10th gen is now down to $329 it's simply a bad investment price to performance wise even if you're the most casual of users. Unless of course, you're getting it for free or a price so low it might as well be
@@sramvokermvp278he is right. I own this iPad (9.7 version) and there are websites that it can't even load. for real. Im not bashing on it. I can still use it as an extra mini portable monitor for my Macbook Air M1 or to watch youtube videos
Bought this 2nd hand recently not realising it’s old. It has exceeded expectations I mainly wanted the big screen for zoom and Skype it is great for TH-cam too plus sound is good
People calling it slow… I think it’s what you use it for. There was a lot of effort put into this. It was no ordinary iPad. Multitasking is perfectly fine for me, and books and videos are fine. Video quality is plenty good even by today’s standards. The bezel is kind of embarrassing but altogether it also shows users who knows their stuff. iOS support is starting to be an issue, so after its 10th year, it’s likely to be risky for semi-serious use. This model, and other pros of this time, are still excellent value for those on a very tight budget. (I use a 9.7) Verdict: don’t run out and buy it unless you have to, but if it’s working well enough, keep going.
You omitted one of the biggest concerns with any older model, ipad, surface, samsung etc: its battery! Even you don't use the device since 2015, or rarely use it its battery declines appreciably from its original date of production because of the ongoing, but very slow chemical reactions inside the battery. By the time you get a device about 10 years old you probably get 50-70% of its original capacity if you are lucky. So, if you had 8 hrs of battery duration you get about 3-4 hrs at best. Don't ask me how I know :-))
@@themeekgeek3518 you can get fresh replacement batteries for all apple products, thats very unique in the industry, ofc not from apple but there are apple repair shops in every city or online you can get them very easy. i have 6 ipads way older than this and all batteries still work fine i had them connected pretty much 24/7over a decade.
Hi I am thinking to buy a 1st gen for TH-cam only, is it still running smooth? May I know how long can you run the ipad roughly if you got it fully charged? Many thanks
I had the same 9.7 inch iPad Pro as you which I had for about 7 years. I upgraded last year due to me running out of storage in which I had 32GB of storage and the device not supporting iPadOS 17. As of right now, I’m using the M1 iPad Air which is perfect for the next 7 years lol. 😂😂😂
Unfortunately the 10.5 iPad Pro isn’t the first generation…it’s the second, which came out in 2017…the first iPad Pro was released in 2015 together with the iPhone 6S (Plus), was 12.9 inches big and got some kind of iteration early 2016 in a 9.7 inch version with worse RAM but better camera. The first generation iPad Pro is stuck on iPadOS 16…the second generation is the oldest Pro series supporting iPadOS 17 😉🤷🏻♂️
don't buy it, i had this ipad before upgrading to a mini 6, it can't support dual tasking without it lagging significantly or outright crashing due to its 2gb of ram
Yes. I just checked my iPad Pro 1st gen 12.9. Forscore is available on App Store. However this iPad is only running iOS 16.9 so it will shortly become obsolete
Imi don't want an iPad to study abd taking photos and I wouldn't multi-task. All i want it for is watching TH-cam and Procreate. Will this device be ok for them please?
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i honestly don’t care about the camera or anything else i just wanna know if its good for studies and notes
It can't multitask properly because of low ram so definitely not, better off getting the iPad 9/10 if you want a budget option
I have ipad pro gen 1 9.7 and 12.9, both with apple pencil and matte screen cover, they are perfect for taking notes and regular media consumption, the speakers (especially on 12.9) are almost on a macbook level
@@Xanzkin bro do u even have this actual iPad pro? It still decently performs in games and surfing. Just dont expect it to play genshin at 60 fps smooth all the way through
@@sramvokermvp278 I did infact had the 9 inch for a brief time last year borrowing it from a family member for my classes. It was SLOW for every single task. I'm grateful for having it as it ultimately got the job done but I wouldn't recommend it to anybody
Granted, the 12.9 inch does have 4gb of ram which makes it passable by today's standards; since the asking price is usually around $200 and the 10th gen is now down to $329 it's simply a bad investment price to performance wise even if you're the most casual of users. Unless of course, you're getting it for free or a price so low it might as well be
@@sramvokermvp278he is right. I own this iPad (9.7 version) and there are websites that it can't even load. for real. Im not bashing on it. I can still use it as an extra mini portable monitor for my Macbook Air M1 or to watch youtube videos
Bought this 2nd hand recently not realising it’s old. It has exceeded expectations I mainly wanted the big screen for zoom and Skype it is great for TH-cam too plus sound is good
The iPad Pro 12.9 from 2015 is still a capable tablet for drawing. Its 4gb of RAM compensates it.
2Gb is plenty you wont see any difference to 4GB , you really nered some very special use case you might see a microstutter if at all
People calling it slow… I think it’s what you use it for.
There was a lot of effort put into this. It was no ordinary iPad.
Multitasking is perfectly fine for me, and books and videos are fine.
Video quality is plenty good even by today’s standards.
The bezel is kind of embarrassing but altogether it also shows users who knows their stuff.
iOS support is starting to be an issue, so after its 10th year, it’s likely to be risky for semi-serious use.
This model, and other pros of this time, are still excellent value for those on a very tight budget.
(I use a 9.7)
Verdict: don’t run out and buy it unless you have to, but if it’s working well enough, keep going.
but ion wikipedia this is listed to get the latest now iOS 18 i dont understand why in the video he is saying it didn even got iOS 17
You omitted one of the biggest concerns with any older model, ipad, surface, samsung etc: its battery! Even you don't use the device since 2015, or rarely use it its battery declines appreciably from its original date of production because of the ongoing, but very slow chemical reactions inside the battery. By the time you get a device about 10 years old you probably get 50-70% of its original capacity if you are lucky. So, if you had 8 hrs of battery duration you get about 3-4 hrs at best. Don't ask me how I know :-))
Yeah, i have 2 batteries are completely dead. I took them to apple and they don't even have the replacement parts anymore.
@@themeekgeek3518 you can get fresh replacement batteries for all apple products, thats very unique in the industry, ofc not from apple but there are apple repair shops in every city or online you can get them very easy.
i have 6 ipads way older than this and all batteries still work fine i had them connected pretty much 24/7over a decade.
Still using it as a student, the only problem is the battery
Hi I am thinking to buy a 1st gen for TH-cam only, is it still running smooth? May I know how long can you run the ipad roughly if you got it fully charged? Many thanks
@@alexman659go for a newer iPad instead like an iPad Air 3
@@S-1_24-25 thats insanely expensive, he shoud get the cheapest iPad refurbished from apple, it will be way better than this
I had the same 9.7 inch iPad Pro as you which I had for about 7 years.
I upgraded last year due to me running out of storage in which I had 32GB of storage and the device not supporting iPadOS 17.
As of right now, I’m using the M1 iPad Air which is perfect for the next 7 years lol. 😂😂😂
I have the 1st gen 10.5 iPad Pro. Still works perfectly and still updates but the battery runs down quickly. Running IPadOS 17.4.1
Your ipad lost software support as well as the ipad 6th gen and a few others
My iPad updated a few months ago.
Well I don't have a $1000 laying around to buy a new iPad
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Thats true, but it’s still a great performing ipad paired with that 120 hz display
Unfortunately the 10.5 iPad Pro isn’t the first generation…it’s the second, which came out in 2017…the first iPad Pro was released in 2015 together with the iPhone 6S (Plus), was 12.9 inches big and got some kind of iteration early 2016 in a 9.7 inch version with worse RAM but better camera. The first generation iPad Pro is stuck on iPadOS 16…the second generation is the oldest Pro series supporting iPadOS 17 😉🤷🏻♂️
Should i change my battery. Is it worth it?
don't buy it, i had this ipad before upgrading to a mini 6, it can't support dual tasking without it lagging significantly or outright crashing due to its 2gb of ram
I could care less about multitasking yet 2gb of ram? Ouchers.
12.9 first gen has 4gb ram
Typical apple releasing non pro pro models lololol. I was smart yo never buy one when they sucked
Can you still install forscore app on it. I only need for sheet music reader
Yes. I just checked my iPad Pro 1st gen 12.9. Forscore is available on App Store.
However this iPad is only running iOS 16.9 so it will shortly become obsolete
9.7” has 2gb ram on some storage options so might not be too usable now
2GB is plenty enough for basically everything, no issues whatsoever guaranteed
@@JohnSmith-pn2vl2 gb ram for ios is like 4.5 gb androids.
It doesn’t have a home button
Thanks man 👍
Is it worth it to use for collage or no
my school has these
Can you create another video comparing it to a more modern iPad speed, picture quality, sound overall use
Imi don't want an iPad to study abd taking photos and I wouldn't multi-task. All i want it for is watching TH-cam and Procreate. Will this device be ok for them please?
Yes it will be fine, I’m about to post one of my on Ebay if in case you are interested
It will be good stil for couple years when u already have utube app on it
Best ever
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First!