The Apple iPad Pro is the latest in a short list of contenders looking to revamp the laptop as a whole.
These devices aim to provide the perfect unison between the tablet and a laptop, but they appear to be tilting towards the latter in terms of functionality. The accessories available for such devices also appear to confirm the same.
Display
The first indication that the iPad Pro attempts to become a laptop replacement comes from the 12.9 inch screen, which is one of the largest in the business. In fact it is only slightly smaller than the 13 inch MacBook Air, which is one of the popular models in Apple’s laptop range. The immense size of the display provides difficulties with regard to resolution. Despite having a whopping figure of 2048 x 2732 pixels in terms of resolution, the iPad Pro fares poorly in terms of pixel density. A figure of just over 260 PPI looks pale at a time when smartphones are starting to enter into the 800 PPI range.
Size Disadvantages
Still, it is the size of the display that helps hide such disadvantages. It is overwhelmingly large and may make the device difficult to hold with one hand for more than five minutes. Indeed, this is a heavy product has more than 700 g even for the version with only Wi-Fi. Yet, the ability to consume media like never before on a tablet makes the iPad Pro unique in several aspects.
Standout Accessories
The device comes with two major accessories that will revolutionize the way this product is used – Apple Pencil and keyboard. The former is a great attempt to recreate the feel of using a pencil on a notebook. The Apple Pencil responds to different pressures and adjusts the thickness of the line accordingly. It has a vast array of functions that combine well with the large screen to provide an immersive creative experience. The keyboard latches onto the iPad Pro easily and has good key travel for a comfortable typing experience. However, it still has to go a long way before matching the experience provided by a proper laptop.
Battery life is expected to be excellent on any iPad Pro due to the 10,307 mAh battery. There is no 64 GB version available with the iPad Pro and the range starts from 32 GB, which cost $900, and goes up to the $1200 range for the 128 GB model.
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