When Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the iPad pro is going to be “the biggest news in iPad,” he was not exaggerating at all. When the new tablet was introduce on 9 September, it was gigantic.
The iPad Pro is Apple's new 12.9-inch iPad. For context, that means the screen is about three inches larger diagonally than Apple's 9.7-inch iPad Air 2. The screen is about as large as the one that can be found on a 13-inch MacBook — a full laptop computer.
WIt doesn't feel similar to a MacBook screen, however, because it has a 4x3 aspect ratio just like the rest of Apple's iPads.
Many other large-screened tablets, like Microsoft's Surface Pro, have screens that are longer and meant to be used in landscape mode (so the long side runs horizontally). The iPad Pro isn't like this — it's designed to be held in portrait mode (long side vertical), and this quality makes it feel unlike any other competing big tablet.
Like Apple's previous iPads, the Pro model is super thin, light, and elegant looking. It's impressive that Apple managed to keep it so light while expanding its size so drastically.
But it does feel a bit awkward to hold because of its size. It seems like something that's meant to be used on a table or a desk rather than in the lap.
So what about the keyboard and stylus?
Apple also sells two brand new accessories to go with the iPad Pro – a keyboard and a stylus called the Apple Pencil. The keyboard also doubles as a folio case that protects your iPad's screen when it's not being used as a keyboard.
The keyboard doesn't feel quite as solid as what one would find on a laptop or desktop computer. The keys also have a grippy texture — they aren't slick and hard like the ones on a laptop.
It seems sturdy enough for getting casual work done or for productivity on the go, but it is highly doubtful if the iPad Pro can serve as the primary work device. Plus, the iPad's 4:3 aspect ratio makes it look a little weird when used like a laptop.
The Apple Pencil has a smooth, glossy feel that's reminiscent of Apple's older Mac products. It's lightweight and comfortable to hold, like a pen.
The Apple Pencil is mostly being pushed as a tool for artists, sketchers, and photographers. The stylus is pressure sensitive, so the user can press down harder on the screen to make certain words appear more bold or to simply make the color appear darker. This worked well in practice, and it felt simple to use.
Many styluses are pressure sensitive, but what makes the Apple Pencil stand out is its ability to detect how the user is using it. If they tilt the tip to the side, for instance, it looks like they are shading rather than just coloring or sketching.
The iPad Pro seems promising for its intended audience — it's a beautiful, big-screened tablet that could prove to be useful in the workplace.
The iPad pro will be available in several stores on November this year.
The iPad Pro is Apple's new 12.9-inch iPad. For context, that means the screen is about three inches larger diagonally than Apple's 9.7-inch iPad Air 2. The screen is about as large as the one that can be found on a 13-inch MacBook — a full laptop computer.
WIt doesn't feel similar to a MacBook screen, however, because it has a 4x3 aspect ratio just like the rest of Apple's iPads.
Many other large-screened tablets, like Microsoft's Surface Pro, have screens that are longer and meant to be used in landscape mode (so the long side runs horizontally). The iPad Pro isn't like this — it's designed to be held in portrait mode (long side vertical), and this quality makes it feel unlike any other competing big tablet.
Like Apple's previous iPads, the Pro model is super thin, light, and elegant looking. It's impressive that Apple managed to keep it so light while expanding its size so drastically.
But it does feel a bit awkward to hold because of its size. It seems like something that's meant to be used on a table or a desk rather than in the lap.
So what about the keyboard and stylus?
Apple also sells two brand new accessories to go with the iPad Pro – a keyboard and a stylus called the Apple Pencil. The keyboard also doubles as a folio case that protects your iPad's screen when it's not being used as a keyboard.
The keyboard doesn't feel quite as solid as what one would find on a laptop or desktop computer. The keys also have a grippy texture — they aren't slick and hard like the ones on a laptop.
It seems sturdy enough for getting casual work done or for productivity on the go, but it is highly doubtful if the iPad Pro can serve as the primary work device. Plus, the iPad's 4:3 aspect ratio makes it look a little weird when used like a laptop.
The Apple Pencil has a smooth, glossy feel that's reminiscent of Apple's older Mac products. It's lightweight and comfortable to hold, like a pen.
The Apple Pencil is mostly being pushed as a tool for artists, sketchers, and photographers. The stylus is pressure sensitive, so the user can press down harder on the screen to make certain words appear more bold or to simply make the color appear darker. This worked well in practice, and it felt simple to use.
Many styluses are pressure sensitive, but what makes the Apple Pencil stand out is its ability to detect how the user is using it. If they tilt the tip to the side, for instance, it looks like they are shading rather than just coloring or sketching.
The iPad Pro seems promising for its intended audience — it's a beautiful, big-screened tablet that could prove to be useful in the workplace.
The iPad pro will be available in several stores on November this year.
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