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Apple just announced two new tablets, 2019 versions of the iPad Air and iPad mini. They join the latest iPad Pro models that rolled out last year, along with the budget-friendly standard iPad. That's four different iPad lines with five different screen si...
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The new iPad Pro 12.9 is Apple's biggest tablet on a diet – one that has a bezel-reduced display and slimmer form factor than the previous generations, all while keeping the large digital canvas size we love to sketch on. It's a tremendous upgrade at an e...
Tremendous 12.9-inch display, Laptop-beating performance, USB-C port replaces Lightning...
Supremely expensive, Starts with 64GB of storage, Battery life could be better...
The redesigned iPad Pro 12.9 is Apple's biggest and best digital canvas thanks to its massive display and the second-generation Apple Pencil. It has become our favourite way to sketch, edit photos and take notes on the go. However, it's also supremely exp...
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At the end of 2018, Apple released two new iPad Pros, an 11-inch one and a 12.9-inch one. I tried out the 11-inch one after the release and I haven't been able to put it down since. Here are my thoughts after five months of extensive use.The design:The fi...
I am a bit of a technology snob. I am picky and always want the best. I can honestly say I have never loved any device as much as I love this iPad. Once paired with the Apple Pencil and the keyboard, it is an absolute must-have...
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Available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch screen sizes, the iPad Pro is one of the most drastic design changes Apple has made to the iPad line in years. Gone are the pleasingly rounded edges, replaced by flat sides and right-angle corners, calling to mind the li...
Amazing Liquid Retina screen, Great design, Powerful processor, Good accessories...
Not quite a laptop replacement yet, Expensive, Still not enough iOS apps built for tablets...
Save Picking up the iPad Pro for the first time is a pretty awe-inspiring experience; it's such a fantastic device from a purely aesthetic perspective - all screen and super-thin - that you can't help but fall hopelessly in love with it. As a tablet, it's...
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The paradigm of the computer has been in flux since Apple first unveiled the iPad back in 2010. With the ability to power through work, games, and complex tasks, the argument for why a laptop is better than an iPad is becoming far less convincing. Further...
Apple has built one of the most powerful and stunning computers to date, but iOS holds it back from a true laptop replacement...
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After eight years of fairly boring design revisions, the new 2018 iPad Pro finally breaks the mould, restoring the wow factor the original commanded way back in 2010.That's because the new iPad Pro is practically all screen. The home button is gone, repla...
brilliant screen, long battery life, optional 4G, lots of tablet apps, USBC, good speakers, Face ID, industryleading gestures...
very expensive, iOS limitations, no kickstand without case, can't fully replace a computer for everything...
The new 12.9in iPad Pro is a remarkable piece of technology that rekindles that wow factor for me that most technology has lost. But it is exceedingly expensive if it is considered just a tablet.Apple claims the iPad is the evolution of the computer, and...
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If you live and breathe creativity, and are happy with a big screen to fuel your big ideas, the 2018 iPad Pro could be just what you want. But beware the cost, because it's a significantly expensive tablet.If you fancy yourself a creative or just someon...
Great screen, Beautiful design, Excellent build quality, Some of the best tablet performance to date, Lovely "liquid" screen with soft corners and tiny bezels, USB Type C is a welcome inclusion, and now we want it on the iPhone, too, Facial recognition is...
Really expensive, No water resistance, No USB Type C to 3.5mm audio converter in the box...
It's hard to find things to complain about on the 2018 iPad Pro, because Apple has nailed so much of the package.Great screen? Check.Lovely design? Check.Top performance? Check.Solid security? Check.Better design of accessories? Check.Price? Ehhh…If anyth...
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Welcome to T3's Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch review (2018). If you've been thinking of picking up Apple's latest tablet then this review is for you, as we've spent weeks testing out every aspect of the device to deliver you the most authoritative analysis of...
Unbelievably powerful and slick, Excellent screen, Thin and compact design, Great battery life, New Pencil is great...
iOS isn't as flexible as a desktop OS, No 3.5mm jack...
It comes down to this: this is the best tablet on the market – it's slick, the design is class-leading, and it's insanely powerful, which means it's only going to get more capable with updates as time goes on.But it's not a laptop replacement for everyone...
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Sign up for our daily newsletterImage 1 of 18The iPad Pro is at the centre of a battle at Apple HQ. Not a literal battle. We're not talking about Jony Ive in a chainmail tabard prodding a sharpened pike at Tim Cook (although that's an image we're goin...
Amazing display, Blistering speeds, Gorgeous design, USBC adds more versatility...
USBC support is limited, Not compatible with 1stgen accessories, Expensive...
The 12.9in iPad Pro is maddeningly close to being a genuine laptop-killer, but the half-hearted implementation of USB-C support cuts off a lot of its potential versatility. Having said that, it's still the best iPad Apple has ever made - and the world'...
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Can't innovate any more, my ass. After thoroughly redesigning its iPhone and Apple Watch lines, Apple has now done the same for its iPads - removing Home buttons and Lightning ports, shrinking bezels, curving corners and generally making them look like th...
The third-gen iPad Pro is an incredible device (in a good way) at an incredible price (in a bad way). Indeed we're still a little shocked that Apple didn't reduce the price of the year-old iPad Pro 10.5in by a penny, choosing instead to slot in the new mo...
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Apple really wants us to believe a tablet can take the place of a MacBook, and it's spared few resources in its quest to proselytize us with the 2018 iPad Pro. The iPad Pro a beast, one that can hold its own alongside powerful laptops. It's a stunner, esp...
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Apple really wants us to believe a tablet can take the place of a MacBook, and it's spared few resources in its quest to proselytize us with the 2018 iPad Pro. The iPad Pro a beast, one that can hold its own alongside powerful laptops. It's a stunner, esp...
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Can't innovate any more, my ass. After thoroughly redesigning its iPhone and Apple Watch lines, Apple has now done the same for its iPads - removing Home buttons and Lightning ports, shrinking bezels, curving corners and generally making them look like th...
The third-gen iPad Pro is an incredible device (in a good way) at an incredible price (in a bad way). Indeed we're still a little shocked that Apple didn't reduce the price of the year-old iPad Pro 10.5in by a penny, choosing instead to slot in the new mo...
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Now into its third generation, the 2018 12.9in iPad Pro is a device that’s powerful and capable enough to take on traditional portables like the MacBook Air and 12in MacBook at their own game. It will soon be able to run full Photoshop, it’s fast enough t...
Incredibly fast, USB Type-C support, Edge-to-edge display...
Hugely expensive, Not as flexible as a proper laptop...
Stupendously fast and very expensive, the 12.9in iPad Pro (2018) is Apple’s most capable tablet yet...
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As we wrote last week, you probably don't need an iPad Pro. The iPad — regular, no modifier — that sells for $469 is the tablet for most people, especially if you're buying one to answer email on the couch or watch Netflix in bed.It's a brilliant devic...
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Apple has refreshed its iPad line-up with the launch of two new Pro models. The new models promise better performance, Face ID, and a new design among other things as the company looks to blur the lines between how we work on the go and how we keep oursel...
New design, Face ID, Storage options, New Pencil, Lots of power...
No HDR support, No file directory support, Your Lightning accessories won't work, Can get expensive...
Apple has produced an iPad that we suspect many pro users will want - and not just because of the increase in screen size or the thinner design. There is so much here that blurs the lines when it comes to working on the go that it will pique the interest...
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One thing is clear about the 2018 iPad Pro: it embodies Apple's vision for the future of computing.Although the Cupertino, California-based tech giant has been pushing the iPad Pro as a laptop replacement since it first launched the productivity-focused t...
USB-C finally comes to the iPad Pro, Design refresh looks great, A12X Bionic processor is powerful...
Still runs iOS 12, Expensive (especially with the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard Folio), Most people will have to change their workflow significantly...
"If you're willing to pay the Pro's expensive price tag and battle the limitations of iOS, Apple's latest version of the tablet is by far the best yet thanks to the addition of USB-C"...
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Apple's ‘other' iPad is arguably its most impressive, with the larger screen and reduced bezel something that really stands out the second you pick it up.The fact this thing is mostly screen means you're carrying an incredibly powerful and versatile table...
Amazing screen in a small body, Well-made build, Incredible speakers...
$200 more compared to iPad Pro 11, Multi-tasking still not complete...
The larger of the new iPads is the one that will impress the most in the hand, but when you dig into the spec sheet and compare the cost you may find yourself with a difficult decision to make. There's a lot of power here and a lot to like, although the i...
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We got hands-on - and new Pencil-on - with Apple's upgraded iPad Pro - but it was the new stylus that really impressed us. Today in New York, Apple launched its latest iPad Pro models - as well as a new Pencil and alongside a bunch of new Macs including...
For the time being, the real reason to buy the new iPad Pro - beyond ‘I must have the new Apple kit' fetishisation - is the new Pencil, though again we'll have to see how quickly app developers support it.The new iPad Pro is a staggeringly powerful creati...
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Apple's 2018 iPad Pro is the most significant update to the product line since its first release back in 2015.The Cupertino, California-based tech giant revealed the new device during its fall hardware keynote in New York at the Brooklyn Academy of Music...
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The new iPad Pro is smaller, much more powerful and features a sleek new design – but it's the new Pencil that will make the most difference to your life. Following Apple’s launch last week in New York, I’ve spent a few days with the brand new iPad Pro...
For the time being, the real reason to buy the new iPad Pro - beyond ‘I must have the new Apple kit' fetishisation - is the new Pencil, though again we'll have to see how quickly app developers support it.The new iPad Pro is a staggeringly powerful creati...
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Back in June 2017 Apple introduced a new 10.5in iPad Pro and updated the 12.9in iPad Pro. Prior to the introduction of the 10.5in model, there had been a 9.7in iPad Pro model. Apple was able to squeeze in a bigger screen by reducing the borders. This mean...
With its superior display, faster processor, extra RAM, impressive graphics capabilities, and superior camera - front and back, the Pro is undoubtedly the better device.However, now that the iPad has an improved processor, offers Apple Pencil compatibilit...
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The debate between the Surface Pro vs. iPad has been raging for a few years now. This comparison is going to focus on the two hybrids as mobile productivity devices.My use case is this: I need a device that lets me write articles, review contracts, do lig...
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Microsoft's Surface Pro is the ideal Windows tablet, and is the one you should buy if you're looking for that kind of thing, but is a missed opportunity for Microsoft to demonstrate with Windows that it can do what Apple does for complete operating system...
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Since the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is faster than the 13-inch MacBook Pro, the tablet is serious competition for Apple's notebooks. Its design offers many advantages over a notebook, but most people demand a physical keyboard for their primary computer. Of all...
No one turns an iPad into a MacBook better than Brydge. Take a couple steps back and squint, and you might be hard-pressed to tell the difference. But a 2018 iPad Pro can be quickly removed from its Brydge Pro and become a tablet again, something not poss...
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The new iPad Pro (3rd Gen) from Apple is hands down the fastest, most powerful iPad ever made. It's better in every way than its predecessor, offering a wonderful Multi-touch interface and up to 6 gigabytes of RAM. It has a USB-C port, though it can't con...
Fast performance, Long battery life...
Poor data workflow...
The 12.9 inch iPad Pro (3rd Gen) is a powerful machine. If the next iOS allows for data transfer over USB-C from an external storage device, the iPad Pro would be the must-have tablet for video editors on the go. Until that happens, it will have to settle...
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Laptop users have been focused for a very long time on whether the iPad Pro is going to be forced upon them as a replacement device.Depending on who you believe, Apple included, it has at one point been considered that, or a pure tablet with functions to...
In my opinion, if you want an iPad to do light work as a pure touch device, get yourself a regular iPad. The iPad Pro is an excellent tablet, but really shines when it's paired with a Pencil and/or keyboard. Having the ability to bash out a long passage o...
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Apple really wants us to believe a tablet can take the place of a MacBook, and it's spared few resources in its quest to proselytize us with the 2018 iPad Pro. The iPad Pro a beast, one that can hold its own alongside powerful laptops. It's a stunner, esp...
Blazing fast A12X Bionic chip, Greatly improved Apple Pencil, Attractive, expansive display, USBC support expands support for peripherals...
Subject to the same frustrating iOS limitations, USBC support is 'luck of the draw'...
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The new iPad Pro is arguably the most powerful, most familiar, most versatile, and most fun computer you can get today. Yes, you read that correctly. I said computer.Advertisement For the past week, I've been testing out Apple's latest 12.9” iPad Pro. I...
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It's the best iPad Pro since the last one with a faster processor than many notebook PCs. With its world-class design, rock-solid operating system and a deluge of apps, Apple's pro tablet is the best tablet you can get. I've been using a new iPad Pro for...
Apple's new iPad Pro is the Aston Martin of tablets and defines the future shape of the industry. And everybody knows it.Please follow me on Twitter and join me in the AppleHolic's bar & grill and Apple Discussions groups on MeWe.Related:iOSMobileTablet...
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Apple debuted the first iPad in 2010, and I've tested nearly every sequel released since then: the iteratively evolved second-, third-, and fourth-generation models, smaller iPad minis, thinner iPad Airs, and bigger iPad Pros. Thanks to the $329 entry-lev...
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Every time I have reviewed Apple's iPad Pro, the end conclusion has been nearly identical: The iPad Pro is the best tablet money can buy, but despite Apple's commercials and marketing spin, until there are significant changes to its software, it's not a f...
Impressive display, Fast performance, Great battery life...
Expensive, Software is in need of improvements...
The new iPad Pro is the best tablet I have ever used. But the same can be said about each year's release. Apple has worked for years on the technology in the new iPad Pro, from Face ID to the Liquid Retina display to the wireless charging required...
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Originally posted November 13th, 2018 by rob-ART morgan, mad scientistThe 'late 2018' iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd Generation is often used for web surfing using the iOS version of Apple Safari. There are various benchmarks that measure the speed at which it...
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The iPad Pro line has been around for three years now, and Apple has been adamant that it embodies the company's vision for the "future of computing." That's as big a claim now as it was when Tim Cook first made it, but with the release of the new iPad P...
New easy-to-hold design, Beautiful Liquid Retina display, USB-C for flexibility and faster charging, Fast performance, Up to 1TB of storage, Much-improved Apple Pencil...
Non-base configurations get expensive, iOS 12 feels limited on this ambitious hardware, Lots of trial-and-error to find compatible USB accessories, No support for external storage...
The new iPad Pro is, if nothing else, an impressive technical achievement. Remember: This is a surprisingly thin tablet, with precisely zero fans and enough horsepower to outperform some full-blown laptops. That's almost unheard of. And beyond that, its b...
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Nobody can agree on whether a tablet is a computer, or indeed what a computer really is, and Apple's new iPad Pro only pours fuel into that controversy. Faster, more flexible, and more resolutely targeting professionals who demand performance with their p...
Precision-crafted, elegant hardware, Display is beautiful, Apple A12X Bionic is incredibly powerful, Face ID is useful and fast, USB-C is far more convenient than Lightning...
iOS still isn't ready for pro users, Accessories are expensive, Cellular option now costs more than before, USB-C port isn't as flexible as you might think...
Am I wrong, or is the iPad Pro wrong?Am I wrong, or is the iPad Pro wrong? It's a question I've found myself asking numerous times, as I ran into situations where my usual workflows weren't quite in line with Apple and iOS' vision of how things should wor...
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Apple's 2018 iPad Pro is stuck in the middle again, now more than ever. The tablet sports powerful hardware begging for software that hasn't been written for it yet. It's very pretty, and very fast, but starting at $999 for the 12.9-inch model we tested...
Amazingly fast hardware, Excellent networking capabilities, Good cameras, New Apple Pencil is terrific...
Hardware is held back by its operating system...
The latest Apple iPad Pro is an amazing feat of engineering, but it doesn't have the applications for truly pro-level workflows...
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The dividing line between MacBook and iPad Pro gets narrower every year. The new iPad Pro models added a USB-C port, further reducing the differences. This is a good opportunity to consider which is the right choice for your next computer.There's a trem...
When buying a computer, some people use the strategy that they should get one with every possible feature. They don't need many of them, but they might someday. If we bought our vehicles the same way, everyone would drive an 18-wheeler big rig truck. (“I...
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Every 2018 iPad Pro review I've read seems to be written by someone who doesn't use the iPad like a pro. Most of the reviewers focus on using Apple's new tablet they way most people do: reading the internet, doing some mail and watching lots of video.Wh...
The Flux Capacitor is what makes time travel possible.Photo: Andrea NeporiFor pro use, the new iPad Pro is amazing, held back by iOS 12 rather than any hardware constraints. Yes, it's expensive, but it's also more powerful than most MacBooks — and has a b...
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Live review - The release of the third generation of Apple's huge tablet has coincided with a complete redesign that shares more design cues with the new iPhone XS series than classic iPhones. Apple has equipped its most expensive tablet with its most pow...
great display, stylish design, good speakers, fast Wi-Fi, powerful SoC, impressive battery life, quick LTE connectivity, eSIM support for dual-SIM functionality...
large camera bump, software restrictions, the main camera is largely unchanged, limited USB Type-C features, long load times, only 12 months warranty, no expandable storage...
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Early this year, Apple ran an ad that featured a young girl using an iPad as her primary computing device. An older woman asked the girl a question about her computer, and she responded, "What's a computer?"The ad was widely mocked. For starters, an iPa...
all the cores can be engaged simultaneously when needed. Apple says the A12X's single-core CPU performance is up to 35 percent faster than the A10X in last year's iPad Pro and that multi-core CPU performance is up to 90 percent faster. The company hasn'...
It doesn't support external storage over USB-C, and has many other limitations like that, The headphone jack has been removed, but a device like this needs one, The lack of trackpad support makes dealing with text difficult, You basically have to buy an A...
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Apple likes to say that the iPad Pro is a computer, not a tablet. I beg to differ. But it is much more than a tablet.Whatever you want to call it, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (from $999; $1,327 with keyboard and Apple Pencil) is the most powerful mobile device...
Thinner and lighter design, Immersive full-screen Liquid Retina display, Incredible A12X Bionic speed rivals or beats most laptops, Very long battery life, Improved Apple Pencil, USB-C replaces Lightning port...
Entry-level model has just 64GB of storage, Power cable too short, Keyboard not as good as Surface Pro's, No touchpad...
The new iPad Pro 12.9 inch is amazingly powerful, outperforming laptops with Core i7 processors while offering a thinner and lighter full-screen design...
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Apple's exciting new iPad Pro lineup goes on sale this Friday, and according to the reviews so far, you should absolutely be rushing out to get one.Advertisement The iPad Pro was already the best tablet money could buy, and yet, Apple has somehow made i...
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Apple introduced the new iPad Pro with a spectacular series of statistics that made laptops seem like old news. More iPads are sold than any other company's entire laptop lineup! The new iPad Pro with an eight-core A12X processor is faster than 92 percent...
Beautiful, high refresh rate display, USB-C port makes life easier, Apple Pencil is far more practical, Extremely powerful...
Expensive, No USB-C storage device support, No headphone jack, iPad app ecosystem underdeveloped and feature-limited, iOS limitations are extremely frustrating...
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Hear that? That was the sound of Apple snapping its fingers and killing half the bezels in its product universe. iPhone went first. Then, Apple Watch. Then, MacBook Air. Now, iPad Pro. (Somewhere out there, iMac is whispering, "I don't feel so good…")We'v...
Price: $799+Bottom line: If you just need or want an iPad, get an iPad. Apple has good ones, compatible with the original Pencil, going for just a few hundred bucks now. If you need more, something that combines raw power and absolute portability better t...
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Posted November 2nd, 2018 by rob-ART morgan, mad scientistWhat does Geekbench CPU and Metal tests reveal when we compare the fastest 2018, 2017, and 2016 MacBook Pro 13-inch to the 2018 iPad Pro 3rd Generation?GRAPH LEGENDiPad Pro Gen3 = 2018 iPad P...
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