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[Zeyphersan]

Already got a Barclaycard years ago...

You can order online and do PayPal financing, but there's interest involved

Maybe a Best Buy card has deferred interest?

 

[Zeyphersan]

Remembers guys, it's not "Pro"' unless it runs OSX. Otherwise it's useless

 

[Zeyphersan]

Originally had a delivery date of Dec 1-Dec 3rd, now I have a delivery date of Nov 25th. Keep an eye out guys, it'll probably get bumped up!

Edit: triple post and I don't give a FUUUUUUCK

 

[DEATH™]

Remembers guys, it's not "Pro"' unless it runs OSX. Otherwise it's useless

If it can be tethered to a laptop like a cintiq, I'll be sold.

 

[Zeyphersan]

If it can be tethered to a laptop like a cintiq, I'll be sold.

If you have a Mac, wifi, and AstroPad it can be

 

[draughn101]

Remembers guys, it's not "Pro"' unless it runs OSX. Otherwise it's useless

I "pro" could mean that it dispenses smarties very time you press the home button. It's just a name.

 

[n64coder]

Is there a store that offers a payment plan or something ;___;

If you are asking about a payment plan, than you can't afford it. Don't put yourself in debt over a gadget.

 

[LyleLanley]

They had one at the Apple Store; an employee let me open it and test it out. While the keyboard is pretty nice, I'm not so fond of the bulky, rough canvas exterior. The material feels cheap compared to Apple's covers. But a bigger problem is the weight; all that bulk adds up to 1.6 pounds, which when combined with the iPad Pro makes it heavier than the new Macbook (~3lbs vs ~2lbs).

That's disappointing but I may end up getting it anyways. I really want some kind of keyboard before my trip and I'm getting tired of trying to find one in stores.

 

[MrBigBoy]

Got mine delivered today, space grey 32GB. Loving it so far!

 

[Tendo]

What is the best way to clean the outside of a smart case? I got a pencil. Smudge on it and it's driving me crazy.

 

[commish]

Remembers guys, it's not "Pro"' unless it runs OSX. Otherwise it's useless

No one is saying it's useless. It's just more limited than it would otherwise be. That's fine for some folks, but not others.

 

[killertofu]

If you are asking about a payment plan, than you can't afford it. Don't put yourself in debt over a gadget.

Haha, I can afford it. But thinking of dumping 1000$ on an iPad makes me queasy.

 

[sarcastor]

Originally had a delivery date of Dec 1-Dec 3rd, now I have a delivery date of Nov 25th. Keep an eye out guys, it'll probably get bumped up!

Mines coming tomorrow but I have to use my fingers like a frickin Neanderthal for 5-6 weeks until Apple decides to make more pencils

 

[AdanVC]

Remembers guys, it's not "Pro"' unless it runs OSX. Otherwise it's useless

True.
,

 

[Zeyphersan]

Mines coming tomorrow but I have to use my fingers like a frickin Neanderthal for 5-6 weeks until Apple decides to make more pencils

This is probably why it's so rare: http://iphone.appleinsider.com/arti...-logic-board-folded-in-half-to-maximize-space

However, my local Apple Store looks to be getting daily shipments. 20 on Tuesday and 10 today. I expect it's the same at other stores as well, keep an eye out!

 

[Union Carbine]

This is probably why it's so rare: http://iphone.appleinsider.com/arti...-logic-board-folded-in-half-to-maximize-space

However, my local Apple Store looks to be getting daily shipments. 20 on Tuesday and 10 today. I expect it's the same at other stores as well, keep an eye out!

I may have to just try heading to a store in the morning and hope I get lucky.

 

[LyleLanley]

Just picked up a pencil at the West 14th store. Doesn't seem to be a keyboard case available in the city though.

 

[Union Carbine]

Just picked up a pencil at the West 14th store. Doesn't seem to be a keyboard case available in the city though.

Just called and they're out.

 

[Tendo]

Are keyboard cases showing up as well?

 

[LyleLanley]

Just called and they're out.

I'd give the UWS store a shot then.

 

[Union Carbine]

I'd give the UWS store a shot then.

Soho's got them. Just nabbed one.

 

[sarcastor]

However, my local Apple Store looks to be getting daily shipments. 20 on Tuesday and 10 today. I expect it's the same at other stores as well, keep an eye out!

Fucking apple. Do you call them everyday? Cause that would suck.

Any case recommendations? I don't want to pay $80 for Apple's lame case. This looks decent, and only $10

 

[Zeyphersan]

Fucking apple. Do you call them everyday? Cause that would suck.

Any case recommendations? I don't want to pay $80 for Apple's lame case. This looks decent, and only $10

I got the hookups, no need to call

I picked up this case, hoping the leather feels worthwhile. It looks... Cheap

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OBP9Q6E/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Robobandit]

I'd totally pay a finder's fee if someone with pencil access could snag me one. Nearest apple store is 3 hrs away, so I don't feel comfortable relying on them to hold one for me even if they do get stock..

 

[Zeyphersan]

I'd totally pay a finder's fee if someone with pencil access could snag me one. Nearest apple store is 3 hrs away, so I don't feel comfortable relying on them to hold one for me even if they do get stock..

Where do you live?

 

[……forgetit]

Used one of these today, fucking enormous.

 

[Robobandit]

Where do you live?

Florida

No apple store in my town, only an independent mac shop and a best buy with an apple section.

 

[Union Carbine]

I'd totally pay a finder's fee if someone with pencil access could snag me one. Nearest apple store is 3 hrs away, so I don't feel comfortable relying on them to hold one for me even if they do get stock..

I tried that. They won't hold them. Unless maybe you had a business account. I got the sense through my phone conversation with the store that a business account might have opened up that option. Not positive of that though,

 

[Robobandit]

I tried that. They won't hold them. Unless maybe you had a business account. I got the sense through my phone conversation with the store that a business account might have opened up that option. Not positive of that though,

yeah, I don't have a business account or know anyone who has one... so driving to the apple store myself is out, it seems. Good to know so I can avoid wasting my time on a trip.

 

[seventynine]

Used one of these today, fucking enormous.

It's glorious.

 

[killertofu]

Florida

No apple store in my town, only an independent mac shop and a best buy with an apple section.

Tallahassee? I live in Jacksonville and might be able to help you out.

 

[……forgetit]

It's glorious.

I kinda want it

 

[Robobandit]

Tallahassee? I live in Jacksonville and might be able to help you out.

That would be cool.

I'm not sure what St. Johns Town Center store is like for getting stock of things compared to some place like NYC.. but I'm sure they get more than my best buy will.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Gotta say, once you get in the groove of multitasking, it works extremely well. It's very intuitive to slide stuff in and out, and actually very quick in terms of getting multiple windows of content going at once.

Needs some refinement, aka more apps to play nice, and drag/drop, but it's great otherwise. I've used my mbp maybe an hour tops since having this.

I do think rev b will be even better assuming they bring force touch out to play. Especially in conjunction with the pencil*

*still don't have... Maybe tomorrow 🙌🏻😭

 

[LyleLanley]

Gotta say, once you get in the groove of multitasking, it works extremely well. It's very intuitive to slide stuff in and out, and actually very quick in terms of getting multiple windows of content going at once.

Needs some refinement, aka more apps to play nice, and drag/drop, but it's great otherwise. I've used my mbp maybe an hour tops since having this.

I do think rev b will be even better assuming they bring force touch out to play. Especially in conjunction with the pencil*

*still don't have... Maybe tomorrow 🙌🏻😭

I know I'm repeating myself but they seriously need to re-think the way you select a second app. I just scrolled through the entire list to find out that the app I was looking for isn't even there.

 

[Majine]

I know I'm repeating myself but they seriously need to re-think the way you select a second app. I just scrolled through the entire list to find out that the app I was looking for isn't even there.

Alphabetical order would be nice, and a scrubber at the side (like in Music, Contacts etc.)

 

[nitekrawlwer]

I hope that now that Apple having a pro tablet we will see more fully featured software efforts in the mobile arena.

 

[LyleLanley]

Alphabetical order would be nice, and a scrubber at the side (like in Music, Contacts etc.)

I want a variation of the home screen along with a search bar.

 

[Majine]

I want a variation of the home screen along with a search bar.

Then you would show all the apps that are not supported as well, which is irrelevant, no?

 

[LyleLanley]

Then you would show all the apps that are not supported as well, which is irrelevant, no?

Hence "a variation". I basically just want smaller more organized icons.

 

[Union Carbine]

Messed around with the pencil a bunch tonight. I'm not a professional artist so I can't compare to other devices but it worked really well for me-- I don't think I could have asked for anything better. The Notes app is very snappy with the pencil and works really well as a basic sketch pad. Did some fooling around in Procreate and worked well there as well. I definitely need to educate myself in that app because I had very little idea what I was doing.

 

[DEATH™]

If you have a Mac, wifi, and AstroPad it can be

How good is it compatibility and performance wise?

 

[Zeyphersan]

How good is it compatibility and performance wise?

No idea! Haven't used it myself. Here's a video:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=g8xZedh_hUQ

 

[Shogmaster]

How good is it compatibility and performance wise?

Astropad over wifi looks like takes a 1024x768 section of your desktop and quad pumps the pixels on to your iPad Pro. The Pencil works great though with minimal lag.

 

[DEATH™]

No idea! Haven't used it myself. Here's a video:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=g8xZedh_hUQ

Watched it already as I research. I understand the "feel" part, but that was it?

I mean, I wanna know it pressure sensitivity/max tilt and if it works well with other 2D and 3D programs like Manga Studio, Painter, Maya, ZBrush etc. If the softwares can't recognize the iPad Pro as well then it might not be worth it.

Astropad over wifi looks like takes a 1024x768 section of your desktop and quad pumps the pixels on to your iPad Pro. The Pencil works great though with minimal lag.

Gotcha. Is it possible to do it fully wired though?

I wish these things give Wacom a much needed competition... They have been overpriced for so long...

 

[Shogmaster]

Watched

Gotcha. Is it possible to do it fully wired though?

I wish these things give Wacom a much needed competition... They have been overpriced for so long...

USB connection is an option but even with USB 3.0 you can't do the full frame buffer of iPad Pro screen @ 24bit color and 60 Hz update. You only have enough for half that bandwidth.

 

[disastermouse]

I think I should start saving now so I have enough for Rev B or whenever Literature & Latte finally deliver a version of Scrivener for iOS.

 

[LyleLanley]

Gotta appreciate the Apple store having plenty of Logitech keyboards in stock but not one Apple keyboard.

 

[seventynine]

I think I should start saving now so I have enough for Rev B or whenever Literature & Latte finally deliver a version of Scrivener for iOS.

Is that actually on the way?

 

[Deku Tree]

Just saw one of these for the first time in real life at a restaurant. It's so freaking huge OMG. Like massive. Love it.