Apple - 10.5-Inch iPad Pro (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Space Gray

I don't think anyone would dispute that an iPad pro wouldn't stand up to expectations. I was hesitant to get the pro over the regular iPad, what would really be the difference? (1) The iPad starts at 32GB, which I thought would be enough, but once apps and everything was installed, I would only have 10GB to space! The iPad pro (double the cost of the regular iPad) starts at 64GB of storage. This gives me a lot of wiggle room and then I don't have to worry. (2) The iPad pro really does respond well to the Apple pen. I haven't tried any other pen with the iPad pro yet, but I like that this option is here. As a college student who is always on the go, I'm glad to have this technology. (3) Speakers! The regular iPad only has speakers on the bottom of the device. On the other hand, the iPad pro has speakers on the top and bottom. This made a difference to me. (4) I like the idea that the iPad pro is meant to work with a keyboard. I know that most tablets would work with any bluetooth keyboard, but the iPad pro is meant to work great with the Apple iPad Pro keyboard. (5) The front facing camera on the regular iPad is a huge disappointment when compared to the iPad pro (or even the iPhone 7, which came out about 6 months before the iPads). I don't really use this feature, but to know that I am paying for a quality product, and the best that Apple can provide isn't included makes me less happy with the purchase. So, buying the iPad pro makes me think that I am buying the best tablet on the market now, which makes me feel good. (6) Lastly, I am an Apple user. I really considered getting Samsung's flagship tablet, since it seemed to basically stand up to the test without fail. However, I have a MacBook and an iPhone and my life would just be easier if I stuck with Apple. Overall, I gave the iPad pro 4 stars because it matched my expectations for an Apple device, which are high. It is a great tablet and will certainly prove it's use! However, there isn't much that seems revolutionary with this device. I'm sure that it will work great with iOS 11 that is coming soon.

I got this iPad for work. The iPad is so versatile that I don’t even use my MacBook anymore. Every electronic I have is Apple, this includes my Apple TV, watch, phone, MacBook and old iPad. Speed - This iPad is so fast even with tons of apps open and all the files I’ve dropped in it. Slender - it’s so thin that it fits anywhere which I love. I’m able to toss it in my purse and go. It’s also so light. I used to carry my mackbook pro everywhere and it was so heavy. This is a huge reason I switched. Sound - there are speakers on both sides of the iPad instead of one which makes the sound much Louder. However, I wish the iPad had a sound switch similar to the iPhone. It would be great if it vibrated instead of blaring ringtones for the days I’m in a meeting. I’d like to know I received some notification without the sound sometimes. Accessories - I have not purchased the stylus or keyboard YET, but I can’t wait. The iPad quickly goes from a tablet to a laptop. This is convenient for the days I just need a note pad and I can easily readjust to just a tablet or the days I need to type long winded documents. I wish I had this in college. Apps - I’ve got every Microsoft office app. My desktop at the office is a dell and I can easily access work documents from my office desktop when I’m out of the office. Plus most of these documents go into my file folder on the iPad. Another thing I love is one note where I can have so many notes that are quickly organized. Photos - the photo quality is superb! It’s clear and bright. This also goes to resolution. The screen is amazing and extremely vivid. I’d hate for someone to zoom in on my teeth on a photo of me! I am absolutely happy that I finally bought the iPad. It’s a great investment for school or work!!!

This was bought with the intention of using it as a drawing tablet. I wasn’t sure it would live up to my expectations in that regard, but it did and then some. Paired with the Apple Pencil, it is a powerful tool for graphic design. I have used mine to create fashion sketches as part of my job and have been pleased with most aspects of using it for this. There is a learning curve, but it has mostly been a matter of narrowing down available apps to find the most usable and effective. A big bonus has been that I have found it very useful for creating mood and presentation boards as well. Doing so is quick and easy and professional results can be realized after mastering the apps used. This is a powerful bonus. I’ve also been very pleased with using this as a more traditional tablet. It has replaced my old Samsung tab as my reader and has become my go to for surfing the web. If I had bought this first, I honestly wouldn’t have purchased the MacBook Air, as this tablet is more convenient and I also have an iMac for my bigger computing needs. It is definitely worth a research trip on the web for any professionals who are wondering if a tablet is worth looking at. The list of traditionalist graphic artists who find that using an Apple tablet has become more than just feasible when combined with the Apple Pencil is growing. My only regret is that I hesitated to go for the largest size available. I would move up in size if I had the chance to do it all again.

I recently purchased this tablet and I couldn't be happier. I previously had a 3rd generation ipad, so this is a HUGE improvement in many different areas. The first thing that jumps out to you is the clarity of the screen. I am a professional photographer and the Ipad Pro is literally the clearest I've ever seen my photos. The amount of pixels on screens is mind blowing. The other major thing I love is the weight. The ipad weighs in it at roughly one pound so it barely feels like you're holding it. Apple hasn't released iOS publicly yet, but if you search hard enough you can find the beta on the internet. iOS 11 gives the ipad a completely different feel. It feels more like a computer now than a laptop. The amount of features they added are amazing! The battery life is pretty sound so far. I was worried about the strength of the screen sucking down battery life but surprisingly its lasted quite long! I see no reason why you shouldn't upgrade to this ipad if you're looking for a new model. The differences between the air and the pro are significant!

I'm in love with this model. It's not too big, not too small, just the perfect Goldilocks size of an iPad for anyone. I draw a lot & to save paper this iPad & the Apple Pen is the best thing Apple ever invented. There's very little lag time drawing (I use Tayasui Sketches & ProCreate app) and it's so smooth. You just have to get used to the minor gap from screen with pen, but that's technology for you but it's as close to the real thing as you can get. Trust me, I completely understand the tangibility and love of using real pen/cil & paper, but this is the next best thing. I've turned it into a regular fun painting, drawing, scribbling, journaling tablet, but it's more than capable of being used as a small laptop too with the right keyboard (ZAGG Rugged Messenger is my choice). I got the Surface Pro 4 before this & by far this iPad blows it out of the water for me. Sure I'm a little biased but I think the iPad works for the classic hand-drawing & digital artist whereas the SP4 is more for architects/engineers (the apps for the Surface Pro are more CAD-friendly I feel). Definitely recommend for all around fun use whether or not you're an artist, but if you are: get this product. 7/5

Well, I am one who was on the fence for buying a $700 tablet in 2018. I am a proud Note 8 owner and recently had an iPad mini 3 that I traded in for the iPad Pro. I must say I am blown away by its performance. I did not believe the hype about this tablet, but I stand corrected. The reviews were spot on and this has to be the best tablet on the planet. Well worth the trade in as performance is night and day compared to the iPad min 3. I am not a huge Apple person, I use it mainly for media consumuption, but this iPad can do so much more. I have to yet to tinker with the other features, but it is a pleasure to use this on a daily basis. Highly recommend especially if you can find a deal like I did with trading in an older iPad - special that Best Buy has this month for your old device. I got a great deal of $525 out the door with trade. If you are in the market for a tablet or wanting to upgrade, you can't go wrong with the iPad Pro 10.5. BTW, yes I was considering the new iPad 2018, but compared to the iPad Pro, the extra $300 was well worth it and you can bet Apple will support the iPad Pro for at least the next 5-7 years - it is future proof!!

I previously had the 9.7'' iPad Pro model from last year, and through Best Buy's sale price and trading in that prior iPad, I was able to upgrade to the 10.5'' at a very reasonable price. That being said, this tablet is amazing. While I'm heavy into the apple ecosystem, and the iPad works flawlessly within it, I can objectively say that many aspects of the iPad Pro make it the best in the market. The screen size is perfect while essentially holding the same build footprint as the previous model, the speakers are phenomenal, the screen is bright and crisp and the 120 hz refresh "pro-motion" makes everything run extremely smooth and makes the Apple Pencil even better. The implimentation of ios11 makes accessing any files I have on my laptop desktop a complete breeze directly from my iPad and increases productivity ten-fold. I haven't tried it with the apple keyboard yet, so I can't completely recommend it as the tablet that will outright replace your laptop or desktop, however it gets close. As a college student, I still carry my laptop essentially everywhere, however, if I had to solely use the iPad in situations for brief-periods of time, it is definitely up for the task. Also, despite upgrading from a year-old model, all of the brand new upgrades still made me feel like I was getting a whole new device.

I have owned both a MacBook and an iPad concurrently since the iPad was originally introduced back in 2010. Four models since then, and none have even scratched the surface of what a MacBook is capable of...until now. I purchased this iPad within 10 minutes of using the demo version. I knew right away that this model was something very different from the iPads I had owned in the past. Pairing the Apple Smart Keyboard and the Apple Pencil with this device truly transforms it into a fully capable laptop replacement and even goes beyond what a laptop can do with the extreme precision of the Apple Pencil and touch functionality. I do a lot of photo editing and manipulation in pretty heavy software suites like Photoshop and Illustrator, and that is something I never even dared to attempt on a iPad. But with this newest model, I challenged myself to give it a shot, and I was able to produce exemplary results in less time than if I were to do the same/similar editing on my MacBook. This device is a winner all around, and you really can't even argue with the price point for what it is. Impeccable design and quality across the board, as we all have come to expect from Apple. The narrower bezel and the screen resolution are outstanding. Four speakers produce accurate and rich audio in a wide range of volumes. OS speed is snappy, and has no signs of lagging or stuttering even after over a month of use. I would recommend this over a MacBook any day if you don't do a ton of graphic design or data heavy processes.