Apple iPad Pro Full Review! Can it really replace a laptop?

Apple iPad Pro

So I've been using the iPad pro for some time now, and it's time for my full written review.   Let's go!

First things first, YES...it's big and heavy like all other reviewers have stated.  The body?  It's slim, and big.  6.9mm is nice, any thinner...and we might not have these great specs we have.  It weighs 1.5lbs, and you will know it while using it.  This thing is massive, and there is no other way to put it.  BUT, it's not to overwhelming when used with keyboard.  That makes it feel more like a real laptop, and that is a good thing.  Can it replay my laptop, well...we shall see.  It's still too soon to say.

Let's get to the screen, WOW...just wow.  Coming in at a resolution of 2048 x 2732 (264ppi)  I love it, and it's just a beautiful one.  No denying that, it's really that good.  Playing with it at the apple store before buying is not like bring it home, and setting it up to be your own.  I'm sitting here at the kitchen table as I type this, and it's so nice to view such a nice screen.  Watching movies, playing some games, web surfing on this thing is worlds better than my iPad Mini.  I am not saying to myself, man...I can't believe I used to use that little thing.  Heck, even my iPad Air 2 seems a little weird to use now lol.

Button placement.  It's kind of wrong I wanna say, and should not be so far up at the top.  I understand this is the first generation model, so this needs to be fixed in the next model.

3D Touch.  Where is it?  Apple!  Where is force to touch?  This is your latest technology, and you didn't include it with your newest tablet.  Wow!  Enough said.

The Speakers on this bad boy are just flat out amazing, and you don't have to crank it to full volume to hear some great sound!  I love them on all four corners, and you will too if you decide to pick this tablet/laptop hybrid up.  Crystal clear sounds from all sides is a must on such a big device, and it will surprise you at how loud they are.  Trust me.

It runs iOS 9.1 out of the box, and it runs great.  Like really great!  During my time of using this device, I have had no issues what so ever.  I mean none.  I know there are some issues with the device needing a reboot after charging to get it started, but I hope you don't have to go through that.  While it's not that big of a deal, it is still an issue that Apple will fix in an update.

There are not a lot of apps that are made directly for the iPad Pro yet, but again the apps do look good.  But I want more of my primary apps to be formatted for the big screen.  (Work on this Apple, please and thank you.)

It's loaded with all the options you need to connect.  WiFi Dual band; LTE or WiFi models; GPS; Bluetooth 4.0; hotspot; NFC.  I have the 128GB LTE model.

Memory sizes are 32GB WiFi, 128GB WiFi, and 128GB LTE Unlocked, and carriers have the 128GB LTE model as well.  You can pick the one you like best!

It still has the fingerprint reader, but it's feels so silly on this big device to be honest.  It's like it just doesn't belong on here, or at least not at the bottom of the device.    It you are looking that option, it's still here.  Just weird that is all.  When you buy it, you will see what I mean.

I'm now gonna answer the questions you might be thinking about.

Price!
32gb WiFi is $799 plus your local taxes
128gb WiFi is $949 plus your local taxes
128gb LTE model is $1079 plus your local taxes

Is it worth those prices in my opinion, NOPE!  Way too high.  Here is how I would price them.  WiFi models as followed. 32gb - $699, 64gb - $799, 128gb - $899, LTE models all $120 on top of the prices listed above.  What do you think?

I've been using this with the Logitech keyboard, mainly because it just feels so much better that way.  The apple keyboard has lots of things this one does not, and I would recommend you do NOT buy the apple keyboard.  This one has a textured cover, and it covers the entire device.  Also, it can be used as a full case to protect you iPad Pro completely, unlike the apple keyboard.  This keyboard feels so good, and has great travel and feedback on it while typing.  The apple keyboard even cost more, which is crazy to me.


The pencil that apple said was stupid years back?  Well, they ate those words now.  While I will not be buying it, and don't see any use for it...it might be for you.  If you are an artist, or can hold a steady hand...get it, I guess.  (That's all I have to say about that.)

My final thoughts are this.  Over all, I am going to say it is a very nice device.  If you are looking for just a big tablet, don't buy this one.  Go look at some android devices, and you will find them priced a lot better.  They will work just as good for gaming, and basic web surfing and things like that.  Don't spend this much money just to have an iPad that is not going to give you the monies worth.  You won't find it here.  For me!  I'm gonna get my monies worth, because I travel and need a hybrid like this.  With the Logitech keyboard I bought, it's an amazing option for not carrying around a laptop.  This can do the things a tablet can do, and it can do some things my laptop can do.  Not very many, but when I travel...I try to keep it basic.  So this device works for me.  Creating word docs, typing notes on the go, etc.  It can do some things, but it's no where close to being a replacement for my laptop at all.  I need plug and play things, and this one requires an adapter for all of that.  So, it's not so 'Pro' after all.  But it will do for what I need it for.

If you are looking for a nice hybrid, get this one over a regular iPad.  I might use my iPad Air 2 for gaming, it's small and easy to hold for long periods of time unlike this beast lol!   There are a lot of options for buying a travel companion, and this is now one of them.  I will say this though.  For some people, basic users....it will replace their laptops.  Power users, don't bother buying for that reason.  At least not yet, wait until the next gen. comes out.

Do I like it?  Yep, love it.  However, I will only be using this with the keyboard.  I feel like that is where it belongs.  Not to be used as just a tablet, nope...and you've been warned!

Would I recommend it?  Scroll  back up, and read the paragraph that starts with 'My final thoughts...'  Please see my video review as well, thanks for reading and happy Tech buying!

God bless you!

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