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Any hardware issue with the iPad Pro M1 2021 after it was released 9 months ago?...
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iPad Pro Any hardware issue with the iPad Pro M1 2021 after it was released 9 months ago?
Any known issue so far? I need to decide whether to buy Apple Care+ or not.
sparksd
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Mine has been great.
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Wando64
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AppleCare+ for issues (known or unknown) IMO is useless as any problem would be addressed under warranty during the first two years.Any known issue so far? I need to decide whether to buy Apple Care+ or not.
I’ve replaced two iPads 2018 11” pro during the first two years of ownership due to ghost touch issues, and even though I had AC+ both replacements were carried out under warranty.
AC+ is only really useful for accidental damage.
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rui no onna
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For folks in the US, standard warranty is just one year.AppleCare+ for issues (known or unknown) IMO is useless as any problem would be addressed under warranty during the first two years.
I’ve replaced two iPads 2018 11” pro during the first two years of ownership due to ghost touch issues, and even though I had AC+ both replacements were carried out under warranty.
AC+ is only really useful for accidental damage.
Hard to decide whether to add Apple Care+ or not. If I take it outside home, sure get it. I just use it at home.
As I recall, those spotlight issues of iPad Pro 12.9 2017 screen started to show up somewhere between 1-2 year of ownership. At that time, I regretted not getting Apple Care+. However, there are so many spotlights that they became un-noticeable. I guess we are hoping mini LED screen has no problem as the device ages.
As I recall, those spotlight issues of iPad Pro 12.9 2017 screen started to show up somewhere between 1-2 year of ownership. At that time, I regretted not getting Apple Care+. However, there are so many spotlights that they became un-noticeable. I guess we are hoping mini LED screen has no problem as the device ages.
Soccerrick10
macrumors member
Jan 28, 2019
I use mine everyday. It’s been to Germany and back and used as my only computer during the trip. It served me well with my presentations, note taking, MS Outlook, Teams, SmartSheet with my Apple Magic Keyboard - everything I needed on a work day basis.Any known issue so far? I need to decide whether to buy Apple Care+ or not.
Not a single issue AND I used it to edit my monochrome photos I take as a photography enthusiast in the evenings as well as my entertainment.
I’ve opted for the monthly AppleCare plan. It’s a little more expensive, but easier to drop at any point in time if I choose.
Isn't the one time AppleCare+ plan also easy to drop or transfer to a new iPad?I use mine everyday. It’s been to Germany and back and used as my only computer during the trip. It served me well with my presentations, note taking, MS Outlook, Teams, SmartSheet with my Apple Magic Keyboard - everything I needed on a work day basis.
Not a single issue AND I used it to edit my monochrome photos I take as a photography enthusiast in the evenings as well as my entertainment.
I’ve opted for the monthly AppleCare plan. It’s a little more expensive, but easier to drop at any point in time if I choose.
Soccerrick10
macrumors member
Jan 28, 2019
Yes, absolutely to drop. But, I wasn’t aware it could be transferred. I’ll look into that - thanks!Isn't the one time AppleCare+ plan also easy to drop or transfer to a new iPad?
Soccerrick10
macrumors member
Jan 28, 2019
Here is what Apple says: Applecare can be transferred to another owner for a particular hardware item (e.g., selling to a new owner), or transferred to an identical item (e.g., a replacement item).Yes, absolutely to drop. But, I wasn’t aware it could be transferred. I’ll look into that - thanks!
So, only transfer to an identical item - that wouldn’t work for me unless I was replacing a lost or damaged item with the same item…
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smooth0906
macrumors member
Nov 9, 2012
I purchased my 2021 M1 12.9 in June of last year. Around November of last year, I got a couple of burn spots on the screen. One I knew about. They found another. They gave me a replacement free of charge. So far the screen is doing well.
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thadoggfather
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Are you talking about iPad Pro? What caused the burn spots?I purchased my 2021 M1 12.9 in June of last year. Around November of last year, I got a couple of burn spots on the screen. One I knew about. They found another. They gave me a replacement free of charge. So far the screen is doing well.
sparksd
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Keep in mind that you can't really draw conclusions from a few cases/anecdotes on a forum - that's the nature of forums. I'm not saying that the posters didn't have a problem - they do - just that you can't extrapolate to a larger population and conclude that a device is systemically bad.Are you talking about iPad Pro? What caused the burn spots?
I know someone who accidentally sat on his pad while getting into his car. He's a big dude at 6'5, at around 600lbs. He instant cracked the screen.Are you talking about iPad Pro? What caused the burn spots?
smooth0906
macrumors member
Nov 9, 2012
Yes. 12.9 iPad Pro. They didn't know why I got those burn in spots. I was glad to get a new one immediately from them.Are you talking about iPad Pro? What caused the burn spots?
smooth0906
macrumors member
Nov 9, 2012
But it's something to keep in consideration.Keep in mind that you can't really draw conclusions from a few cases/anecdotes on a forum - that's the nature of forums. I'm not saying that the posters didn't have a problem - they do - just that you can't extrapolate to a larger population and conclude that a device is systemically bad.
smooth0906
macrumors member
Nov 9, 2012
I had started a thread about this around that time with a work order from Apple. No one here in the iPad Forums responded to it.Yes. 12.9 iPad Pro. They didn't know why I got those burn in spots. I was glad to get a new one immediately from them.
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sparksd
macrumors 603
And do what with it? Based on forum inputs, you'd never buy any piece of technology, photo gear, vehicle, etc. Forums lean heavily toward people reporting individual problems. I would look more to broader news reports regarding systemic issues.But it's something to keep in consideration.
smooth0906
macrumors member
Nov 9, 2012
So you're saying if I had two burn ins on the screen of my 2021 12.9 iPad Pro within 4 months of purchase, it's insignificant because it isn't in the broader news reports? It's good to hear about things that are not going on with the broader news reports. That's why Forum Groups are good.And do what with it? Based on forum inputs, you'd never buy any piece of technology, photo gear, vehicle, etc. Forums lean heavily toward people reporting individual problems. I would look more to broader news reports regarding systemic issues.
sparksd
macrumors 603
And reading about your experience would have had zero impact on my purchasing the 2021 12.9 which I have and have had zero issues with it. That's my point - these reports here have no effect on my buying decisions.So you're saying if I had two burn ins on the screen of my 2021 12.9 iPad Pro within 4 months of purchase, it's insignificant because it isn't in the broader news reports? It's good to hear about things that are not going on with the broader news reports. That's why Forum Groups are good.
smooth0906
macrumors member
Nov 9, 2012
I understand that it wouldn't have an effect on your buying decisions, but it may make someone else think first before making an expensive purchase such as a 2021 IPAD Pro 12.9.And reading about your experience would have had zero impact on my purchasing the 2021 12.9 which I have and have had zero issues with it. That's my point - these reports here have no effect on my buying decisions.
sparksd
macrumors 603
And I don’t think it should.I understand that it wouldn't have an effect on your buying decisions, but it may make someone else think first before making an expensive purchase such as a 2021 IPAD Pro 12.9.
BigMcGuire
macrumors G3
My M1s are perfect. One is seven months and the other is fairly new. AppleCare monthly in both for peace of mind and accidents.
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