I recently decided my 2nd gen 13-inch iPad Pro was reaching the end of its proper life cycle. I generally use my iPad for both work and pleasure, constantly updating and highlighting PDF documents, replying to emails on the go, as a great Keynote remote for my Macbook, and when traveling it stores movies and series from my streaming services as well as working as a screen for in flight entertainment. Due to the price, I decided to go with the smaller iPad Pro (I preferred the M4 chip 11-inch versus the previous gen 13-inch pro) and I'm glad I did. I've had it for just over a month and it's been fantastic. Amazingly fast and responsive, and the screen is simply beautiful. I thought I would miss the larger size but it's the exact opposite. The keyboard layout (I have the Magic Keyboard) has been made so the keys are full-size yet optimized for the limited space, and because it's lighter than my previous gen model, it's great while on the go. All apps are significantly more responsive and battery life is amazing. My only disappointment with the newest Pro is that my 2nd gen Apple Pencil does not work with it (I didn't read the reviews, so my bad) but other than this it's definitely worth the upgrade.

So I’m going to try to keep this short and sweet. This iPad is undoubtably the best iPad out with it blazing fast M4 processor and huge amount of storage/ram inside an ultra thin chassis. Its nothing less than amazing, to think all of this power can fit in something this thin & light. This tablet is ready to handle just about any task you throw at it. I love the high quality sounds the 4 speakers produce, the display is beautiful and knowing this iPad WILL LAST for years to come leaves me at ease. With all that being said I along with many others, I think this device is being held back by “iPadOS”. To have the ability to use this as a full fledge computer, something with an actual desktop/file system would do wonders for this thing. That is why I gave this iPad a 4/5. This device definitely has the horsepower to run a full-fledged operating system but Apple chose to held this back so it doesnt eat into its Mac sales. Its a shame that all this will ever be is “just an iPad”. Despite that I do still enjoy this product and think Apple did an outstanding job with it. I think for most people, if you’re like me and was using an iPad 9th gen Id say stick with it for another year or two unless you find an amazing deal on the M4 iPads (like myself, bought for $800.00 “open box”). If you really do have a use case for the M4 iPads then its a no brainer, go out and buy it.

I decided it was time to upgrade from my 7-year old iPad pro to the 512GB Apple iPad Pro in the same 11-inch. My last one served me well & I am really looking forward to years ahead with this one. The Liquid Retina display was quite the upgrade for me, as was the Apple Pencil Pro. I went with the higher hard drive that doubled the storage space of my old iPad, but did not make the investment to purchase the full TB model because I was concerned that I would not sufficiently utilize it. Performance-wise, the iPad Pro's utilization of their new m4 processor makes it feel overwhelmingly faster than my old iPad. I also opted for the Magic Keyboard, and love the fact that the iPad can snap on and off the magnets on the fly. This iPad, along with the magic keyboard and the Apple Pencil Pro are my daily drivers. I am on the go across county day in & day out so I wanted something that was small and agile. In addition to watching YT videos or checking email, I do illustration as well as photo editing. Affinity put out some really nice apps that work solidly on this tablet. I can almost forget that this is a tablet because of how adaptive it is. Why the docking of a star? I don’t like the design of the tablet that allows imprinting of the magic keys across the screen. I like the keyboard & like the functionality. I can wipe the screen off, but didn’t experience that with my 7 year old model that I had paired with a Logitech keyboard.

For the longest time, my husband had been needing an iPad for work. We all know how incredibly useful iPads are, but let’s be honest — they’re not cheap. I often caught him reading reviews, comparing models, checking different websites, and every time we went to Best Buy or the Apple Store, he would stop and spend a long time trying out the display iPads. His eyes would light up like a kid in a candy store, but with other priorities at the time, getting one just wasn’t possible. As time went on, the iPad went from being a want to a true necessity for his job. So I quietly started saving for months, determined to surprise him on his birthday. During one of my visits to Best Buy, I had the best experience. One of the employees was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. He helped me choose the perfect iPad for my husband’s needs and even introduced me to the open box option — a much more budget-friendly choice without sacrificing quality. He also helped me pick out the essential accessories to complete the gift. Once I had the full amount saved, I placed the order online, and everything arrived at my doorstep within two days. Then came the big day. I handed my husband the accessories first — one by one — and he was hilariously confused. With each gift, he kept asking, “Why are you giving me this if I don’t even have an iPad?” And then he opened the final box: the 11-inch iPad Pro M4. The joy on his face was absolutely priceless. It’s been a few months since that surprise, and the iPad has become an essential part of his daily work. Everything works perfectly, and I can confidently say I made the right decision. Best Buy has always been our go-to for quality products and meaningful gifts, and this time was no different. Thank you for helping make this moment unforgettable!

This the best tablet I’ve ever owned! I still own the 2018 11in iPad Pro so you know I love this size. The m4 iPad Pro has everything you need in a tablet, amazing OLED display, great speakers, excellent performance, and good battery life. One thing I do wish was that they kept it the same thickness as the old iPad Pro so it could have a larger battery.