The iPad Pro is a big tablet, make no mistake. If it's too big for you, but you like the idea of an iPad with a proper keyboard, desktop-class performance and multitasking. This device has a big 4GB RAM, plus its quad speakers into the iPad Air's chassis, and also its ability to connect physically with an external keyboard.
It has an identical design to the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 4. The front is all display, surrounded by narrow bezels on the longer sides and wider ones at top and bottom. A camera lens bulges out from the centre at the top and the home button with Touch ID capabilities nestles at the bottom. All other detail are almost same as on the smaller-screened Apple tablets.
Apple has included its most powerful processor to the date in the iPad Pro. The A9 chip found in the latest iPhones has been added in this too with some extra RAM.
Possibly the most surprising upgrade is the use of the same 12-megapixel camera as found in the iPhone 6s, which means you'll finally be able to take photographs on your tablet that are equal quality to those you can take on your phone. It's a genuine step forward.
The Smart Keyboard is one of the two essential peripherals for the iPad Pro. Just as the Type Cover improves Microsoft Surface tablets massively, so the dedicated keyboard turns the iPad Pro into a successful laptop substitute.
The iPad Pro has four speakers, two on the top and two on the bottom edge. As you’d imagine, this design change seriously upgrades the tablet’s audio capabilities.
It’s much heavier than the iPad Air 2, but still lighter than the first iPad, weighing 713g for the Wi-Fi-only edition, and 723g for the Wi-Fi and 4G model. That’s heavier than many rival tablets, but it still feels light relative to its size.
Overall, It's a stunning machine, looks fantastic and, once you get over just how big it is, the size becomes a benefit, with its immersive screen and a giant playground of real estate for apps to exploit.