Apple 9.7" iPad Pro (128GB, Wi-Fi + 4G LTE, Space Gray)

With the smaller 12.9-inch sibling of the big iPad Pro, Apple also offers a strong competitor to the iPad Air 2. We have already reviewed the elegant power tablet with the iPhone camera. Even though it is once again an exemplary product, there is still room for improvements.

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  very good display, stable Wi-Fi, Apple SIM (eSIM), great GPS module, good speakers, good battery runtimes, fast SoC

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  NFC only for Apple Pay, power adapter is too weak and gets hot under load, storage of the 32 GB version is slower, no quick-charge, long loading times, high price

There's a lot to like about the 9.7-inch iPad Pro— the hardware is second to none, and the addition of the Smart Connector and Apple Pencil are game changers for the future of Apple's tablet lineup.

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  Brings the best of the 12.9-inch model, including Smart Connector and A9X, Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil make this iPad more versatile than ever, New True Tone screen and glare reduction make it Apple's best-ever mobile display, Still amazingly thin and light despite numerous hardware...

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  Starting price of $599 may be too steep for some, RAM stays at 2 gigabytes, matching iPad Air 2, Lightning port is USB 2, only 12.9-inch model has faster USB 3, Ugh, the camera bump

So said Tim Cook at the introduction of the new iPad Pro 9.7 last week. It’s exactly the kind of phrase you expect from Cook’s Apple: spoken humbly, but revealing a huge ambition. It mixes a thing that’s familiar (the good ol’ iPad) with an idealistic goal.

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  Fast!, True Tone display, Great camera

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  Expensive, Smart Keyboard needs some work, Reach slightly exceeds its computing grasp

If the original iPad Pro was an OTT beast, a slab of strong ideas that didn't quite wow like an Apple launch should, this rethought, some would say safer, take on the tablet-laptop hybrid is far more likely to impress, if not stand out.

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  Iconic if familiar design, Powerful and versatile with stylus-friendly screen, Great display and speakers for movie-watching

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  Seriously expensive, Keyboard not as good as the big iPad Pro, iOS / Mac OS hybrid not quite there yet

For professionals looking for a grab-and-go tablet that can handle their workload -- and plenty of fun on the side -- the 9.7-inch iPad Pro is the tablet to buy.

Apr 15 2016 - Apple made a fairly big mistake by not upgrading the iPad Air 2 last year but the new iPad Pro 9.7-inch is very much the successor to their premium tablet. It is far more affordable and portable than the full 12.9-inch model while even getting some better features such as the camera.

The same question surrounding the 12.9-inch iPad’s release last year, clouds the 9.7-inch iPad: who is it really for? If only the 9.7-inch iPad Pro was capable of dual-booting iOS and OS X, then it would likely be one of the best laptop/tablet hybrid devices available, but unfortunately this is not...

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  Sleek and small, More manageable than the 12.9-inch iPad, Worthy upgrade over the iPad Air 2

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  Expensive, Runs iOS, Not a laptop replacement for most

Apple's newest iPad Pro 9.7 is one of the most powerful iPads out there to date. While still keeping a thin profile, it's lightweight and can be carried with you everywhere you go.

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  The display is great along with performance, sound quality, and battery life.

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  The cost of the iPad is steep, but not everyone has funds to buy this device. The camera was ok when it came to indoor photos.

I’ve tired of tablets, and I’m not alone. The glorious days of finger-computing arrived, certainly, but it was big-screen smartphones that benefited most from them, and persuading new or existing tablet owners to take the plunge or upgrade has proved harder than manufacturers expected.

The iPad Pro 9.7 isn't just a slightly smaller version of the original Pro tablet. It's a more portable tab that boasts the same great performance in a much more comfortable-to-use form, at a much lower price.

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  Super portable, Crazy power, Great accessories, Sharp, gorgeous screen, Strong battery life

This tablet works for anything, from school, to games to web browsing to drawing. I use the tablet for Minecraft a lot and the game runs awesome. Also use it for school with the Apple Pencil. The tablet has a great operating system and it's very simple to use.

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  Design, Speed, Apps, Portability, Software, Good for anything

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  Wish it had OLED Display with better resolution

I have been an Android lover for a long while. I still currently have the S7(will be getting the IPhone 7 soon). The last tablet that I had was the Samsung Pro 12.1 inch and I have it for a few years.

First- I own several other Apple products but they are several years old. After 2 years of being out of the workforce and care taking my elderly parents, I am in a transitional time in my life where I also need flexibility so I am going to take some risks and try to do some things that ordinarily I...

I love this tablet. It's the perfect size and fits in all my handbags. The picture is wonderful and streaming works well. I use it to watch movies in bed while my husband watches sports on TV. The Apple Pencil is the perfect accessory for this tablet for me.

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  App Availablity, Easy To Customize, Operating System, Screen, Web Browsing, WiFi

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  Battery Life

It's great! The plan was, that by buying iPad Pro I would replace my laptop. IPad Pro is even better! Easier to use, works without problems. I use Microsoft Word and Excel on it without issues. Very fast unit.

My last pad I had lasted me well over 4 year. I carried it everywhere with me. I love music and photography so my files can get really large. My last pad held up so beautifully. I knew when I upgraded I would spend the extra for an iPad Pro.

However, I bought mine from Apple, a gold 128gb iPad, and paid over 200.00 less for it. Should have bought the gray but wanted something different.As for the tablet. I have purchased more tablets in the last six years than you can shake a stick at. All but one were android tablets.

Apple has always outdone the competition, and the iPad is a testament to this. Very light weight, extremely fast, high end graphics and photos. Videos saved to the tablet play uninhibited. ( video streaming is always at the mercy of available bandwidth).

I received this product on time and in great packaging. Everything arrived safe and sound. The product was brand new and in original packaging. I got the rose gold color, which is gorgeous! I'm upgrading from my old iPad Air...32GB to 256GB.