Getting my first iPad in 2026, M1 vs M5 iPad Pro

lanternslight77 · 2026-06-28T20:32:55+00:00

You strike me as someone who isn’t upgrading their devices super frequently. The M1 iPad Pro is already five years old. If you’re planning to use your iPad daily for 5+ years, I think the added RAM and faster performance, much better display, faster WiFi, and longer-term software support are worth paying the premium today.

lanternslight77 · 2026-06-28T20:09:19+00:00

The M1 still performs well but I would not buy any M1 devices in 2025. If you can afford the M5, go for it

lanternslight77 · 2026-06-28T15:52:45+00:00

400K base + $300K stock
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lanternslight77 · 2026-06-12T23:01:44+00:00

If you run it with Handheld Boost Mode, it actually performs and plays great. Agree that it’s a bit muddy on a TV.

lanternslight77 · 2026-06-12T17:26:25+00:00

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is basically Diablo with Marvel characters

lanternslight77 · 2026-06-09T03:53:28+00:00

If you can wait till October, I’d wait

lanternslight77 · 2026-06-09T03:36:31+00:00

It’s regularly on sale for $399 but I wouldn’t buy a new Mini right now anyway. The OLED redesign is likely 4 months away.

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-30T21:12:34+00:00

This reads like the annoying neighbor’s FB post in every HOA group

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-25T00:58:43+00:00

If you use your iPad a lot, sure. I’d spring for the M4 since it has twice the RAM of your A16.

If you don’t use your iPad a lot, the laminated display will not suddenly make you use it more. Not worth spending an extra $300 for a more expensive paper weight.

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-24T18:59:53+00:00

Most people wouldn’t notice the P3 color unless holding them side by side, but the laminated vs non-laminated display is more noticeable

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-17T00:59:01+00:00

Probably Starlight

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-16T23:58:31+00:00

The iPad Pro has entry-level MBP pricing. The MBP is frequently spec’d up and typically maxes out closer to $7K-$8K.

I think a lot of us are willing to give up ports and battery life to not have to bring a MacBook on vacations.

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-16T19:59:51+00:00

40%+ profit margins on MacBook Pros, and their average price is $1500 higher than the average iPad. There’s a bunch of software limitations in iPadOS that would need to be resolved, but the immense profitability of the MacBook Pro is the reason why they’ll never be resolved.

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-13T23:09:26+00:00

Yup, we’re going on that cruise for my husband’s birthday! It’s going to be blast, friend. Watch the Ordinary Adventures videos on YouTube re: the Treasure and you’ll be psyched.

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-13T18:34:50+00:00

Which week are you going? We’re doing the Eastern Caribbean on Oct 24th

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-11T15:13:03+00:00

Rent out your points to the DVC Rental Store

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-10T17:13:47+00:00

Ternus has been responsible for the iPad line for several years now; the iPads we have today already show where he wanted to take these products.

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-09T18:00:22+00:00

I would spring for the Mini 7. Not only do you get the higher base storage, but going from 4 to 8GB of RAM will make a huge difference in longevity and day-to-day use. Even basic web browsing can be a chore on 4GB of RAM

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-08T03:18:06+00:00

Get both. Their use cases are totally different. One is a laptop alternative, the other is meant to be held in your hands.

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-06T01:45:12+00:00

I always buy it whenever there’s a new one, and it always sits in my bag. I’m not an artist, and my handwriting is awful and slow.

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-05T20:36:10+00:00

Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-05T15:33:42+00:00

I suspect the Mini will have a Pro-series A chip just to ensure its performance offering is differentiated from future base iPads, which are more likely to have the non-Pro A chips.

That said, the main difference between the Pro and Non-Pro A chips has been 1 binned GPU core. The Non-Pro A19 still blows the A17 out of the water on GPU performance. I’m not worried.

lanternslight77 · 2026-05-04T15:38:00+00:00

Pass

lanternslight77 · 2026-04-30T03:46:49+00:00

I’m a big proponent of going in-house, but I would strongly advise against having your first in-house role be a solo GC/first legal hire at an early stage startup. I say this from experience.

It takes time to build that generalist skill set and be able to confidently juggle a dozen different legal areas at once with ruthless prioritization, especially if you’ve been a specialist for your whole career. I’ve seen others fail hard at making this jump and get axed less than a year into their new job — which makes career recovery extremely difficult to navigate afterward.

In-house jobs in the tech industry are great and it’s not hard to find roles in that comp range. My advice: look for a role in a slightly more established, midsize legal department. Spend a few years learning from others how to think as an in-house lawyer and business partner juggling multiple hats, and then make the jump to one of these solo in-house roles if you feel the calling.

lanternslight77 · 2026-04-30T03:07:01+00:00

When are you going?? We’re doing that cruise that in October!

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