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You used the iPad when you were a kid oh my god I’m a million years old

The thickness is not just a marketing thing. The 12.9" M2 iPad Pro was VERY heavy and would get uncomfortable to hold and use in little time. They made it thinner to reduce the weight and make it more manageable. It's easy to forget about the weight when you're using it as a laptop, but you do have to remember that it's a tablet first, and therefore it should be optimized to be exactly that, something you can hold in your hands and interact through touch.

This iPad in 4 years used/renewed at 600$ is what I’m looking forward to

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It’s such a shame that Apple deliberately keeps the iPad Pro, a 1600 dollar tablet + keyboard, so crippled just because they want to have / sell it all. I love my iPad Pro M1, but just for the stuff the iPad is really good at, it has a lot more potential, but Tim isn’t giving it to us 😢

U were probably the only reviewer that said to just use a screen protector instead of getting the nano texture. I couldnt agree more. Real honest review.

I previously has the 2020 iPad Pro 11" and was specifically waiting for Apple to move the camera to the landscape orientation before upgrading. Had a Zoom meeting today, used the iPad and the camera tracking feature worked pretty well!

This was an amazing review, Thank you.

Thanks for the review. I don't know but most of the time we use Excel, word, powerpoint while interacting with tech. Is it possible for you to include testing these applications into your review for iPad pro m4? I'm thinking of replacing my laptop with iPad pro m4 and want to to if that will work.

I live in Canada too and I mostly bought this. You know just to draw because I'm an artist. I really wanted the 1 TB version with the Nano texture but that would have been like $3,000 Canadian. And since I'm an artist, I usually want a bigger screen size so I just opted for the base model. If it was bigger I would have dropped The money money. But I just couldn't justify it just way too much money. But if they do get a bigger screen in the future I'll definitely trade this in for that.

Great video 🍎

Interesting that you say the nanocoated display is washed out. As someone who has a new iPad Pro 13”, Magic Keyboard and Pencil Pro on order (gotten the latter 2 but it’ll apparently be several weeks before they can deliver my 1TB version, I am curious - did you come to that conclusion (faded/washed out display) based on having seen a new iPad Pro with the nanocoating, or is it based on experience of others’ similar tech? I got the coating due to using my iPad in all types of environments and planning on using it for video and color grading (primarily BMD, but also Premier if possible, and FCP). Great, revealing review - thanks for the details!

I watched the video the whole way through. I so appreciate your DIRECT, no beating around the bush opinions on the product ( I.e. 'Jus get a non-glare screen protector'). I subscribed based on that. Looking forward to more. 🍏

I love how thin the iPad is and the battery life is amazing so idk what this guy is talking about. Plus is so nice being lighter for when you hold it for extended amounts of time

Great video. 🎉

Hey, fellow KZfaqr here. The iPad Pro M2 has been my daily driver since early 2023. I still own a regular PC, but 99% of the time I work on the iPad. Apple had me, when Davinci Resolve was announced and I still am impressed by the iPads capabilities. Editing Videos on it really shows how powerful the hardware is. Despite only having 8GB of RAM it handles 4K log footage like a charm and only starts to slow down, when you go a bit heavier on the effects. Or use a second monitor…or try to multitask while having an edit open. In those cases the lack of RAM results in software crashes. So, from my point of view, 16 GB RAM on the base model would have been a good thing. Especially since Apple is charging more for the new iPad Pro and I actually intend to use it as a work horse not a glorified mediaplayer. But the thing that bugs me most is the way Apple handles basic functions like mouse support. I think, one of the reasons why Black Magic has not released a full version of Davinci Resolve is the weird way, mouse input is handled by iPad OS. All the features were implemented from the day they released Resolve, yet you can‘t access them fully, because they need to rework their interface to make them work properly. And it is not just DaVinci. Other professional software like the Affinity Photo is borderline unusable with mouse and keyboard, while most of the other multiplatform programs I use or heard of lack certain features to make everything more touch friendly. Things like this make me go back to my PC once in a while, because I need to do stuff, I simply can‘t on my most powerful computer. Because of software limitations Apple is unwilling to get rid of. Why not give it Desktop Mode that lets it behave like a traditional PC? We would have the best of both worlds. This really makes me wonder, if I should get another iPad. With the Snapdragon X Elite army on the horizon I feel like Apple is about to lose it‘s edge, because of their stubborness. When I first got the iPad, it was well ahead of the pack. But it hasn‘t evolved on its weeknesses. Now the competition is getting closer, probably being almost as good in performance and better in productive use cases, while also being cheaper. My next productivity machine could very well be from Microsoft although Windows never really worked that good on touchscreens.

After watching your video and a couple others it has helped me clarify what to do now I’m going to hand in my work MacBook. I had contemplated buying the new iPad Pro 13 and keyboard. I already own an iPad 6 and haven’t needed the Apple Pen. But now I see I would come to dislike having to detach the new iPad from the keyboard to use it standalone and the size would be cumbersome for your average newspaper or Magazine reading. And the fact that I have to carry the keyboard around with it to have the protection for the screen just makes it even less sensible. So at this stage I may just buy a basic MacBook Air and keep my iPad 6 and save a bunch of money.

That was a solid review, and agree about the need to unleash it to deliver the promise of being a productivity beast. I too struggle with loving the hardware and yet feeling it underutilized. 🍏

If I have an IMac and I work using it most of my time, but I want to replace my laptop with iPad m4 for occasional travel laptop replacement. Would you say that's a great idea?

9:44 it has been tested that the nano texture is way better than any paper like or Matt screen protectors. idk why and how did they managed to do this, but its better with less washout effect under strong exposure of light rays.

I would love to see they implement the additional battery to the magic keyboard

It’s a complimentary device. It’s insanity to pay laptop amount of money for this. Only artists are excused. Rest is just throwing money away

5:44 I want to note that the battery on the new iPad Pro are actually bigger (11inch vs 2022 11 inch): 31.29Wh vs 28.65 Wh while the display saved energy when compared with mini Led display *(on the 12.9 inch version) I think I can safely assume the battery life should better if the power consumption of the M4 chip was not taken into account.

Would make senses for the back logo to light up now

Wow, thank you 🎉

Yes, You pretty much nailed it in your introduction when you said It’s still a IPAD!! And when you pay 400 for the keyboard and pencil that’s close to buying the MacBook Air which runs MacOS and isn’t so limited

I actually already bought the air but when I went to apple just to check em out, the oled felt so nice in my hands and the screen was gorgeous I just couldnt leave without it so I cancelled the order and picked up the pro

My friend that works in Tech told me that this is the first generation where a lot of people don't even have desktop computers anymore. They just have a phone or a tablet. The only people that have like desktops and laptops are people who like use it for video editing or something. But like people in the age demographic of 19 to 25 and in the 15 to 18. Don't have a dedicated computer anymore. So in the future it's all going to be mobile devices like this with more simplistic layout. They just need to add more features like a laptop would have

Well said.

The weight makes a real difference, the previous 12.9 was too heavy to use as a tablet, this one is a pleasure to hold in the hand.. for the 11 the weight was not really an issue…

So I agree with most of what you say except when it comes to the nano texture. If you are a person that needs that texture you are going get a much better image quality with the nano texture than you are with a screen protector. The reality is that nano texture is much finer than the screen protector so you get less scattering. I have spent over $200 on screen protectors and nibs over a year as an artist so the price difference seems worth it if you were already getting a higher config. The problem is that most people don't need that higher config, and for the few that do, the software isn't there.

After my GCSEs I’m looking to buy an 11 inch iPad Pro, I was wondering if it is worth also getting a monitor so I could use an external keyboard and mouse with the monitor and iPad while at home at my desk, but then I could just use the iPad when I’m at school for example. What do you think? Is there any point also getting a monitor?

I got mine as my old 11 inch with a12 ‘s touch screen not working Can’t be happier with larger estate

This iteration of the iPad Pro is super dope. The all your missing portion of your video is funny AF. This shit is a beast and I rock a Fold 5.

I feel totally differently when watch the same movie on this iPad The fidelity is crazy….

iPod Nano or iPad Pro?

Apple emoji ;-) Hi, I have a question, just got my iPad Pro, and the the colors have this yellowish tint, I put the iPad Pro (1st Gen) next to it, it’s obvious. I hear it’s about the way the screen is glued ?! Do u have an opinion on this issue, I know iPhones often had this problem, but the Oled iPad Pro, really ?!?!? Of course Colors filter, Night Shift and True Tone are OFF … cheers. JC

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7:04 The Samsung Tab S9 ultra is a 14.6" tablet that is 5.5mm thick. So by making it 5.1mm, Apple now get to say they have the thinnest big screen tablet. Whilst the lower weight is a useful side effect, the reasoning is most likely just basic one-upmanship

the glare in this vid makes a good case for the nano

Finally a someone who appriciad ipad

I wish my 12.9 inch M1 iPad Pro has better battery life. As a student who is using it for notes and studying, I always find myself needing to charge it 6-8 hours through my day

Addition from a pro artist: Screen protectors wear out REALLY fast if you drive a thing for drawing daily. I have not used iPads, specifically, but they can wear out in like a month, and will start looking banged up within a week. Simply drawing on glass does not have this issue, assuming the glass is good. I have a 27" Cintiq here at my desk from 2015 that still doesn't have a single scratch on it. Although, I will give you that protecting the screen bares more relevance on something that will go in and out of bags, etc, where it may accumulate hard particulates that could damage it over time.

Bring back the smart keyboard folio!

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How did you play warzone on it?

The extra power the iPad Pro has makes it a much better value for me because it’s FUTURE PROOF. The problem with this and every other KZfaq review of the iPad Pro is that you guys all seem to think everyone has your use cases and is ok with it becoming obsolete within 2 years because the HW is spec’d for the software with no room to grow. Most of us aren’t looking at iPads for commercial video/photo production or commercial art or compiling code or producing KZfaq videos. What I want from an iPad Pro is an excellent tablet that’s also a pretty good laptop, that will continue to get regular OS updates and be able to run any software available on the platform for at least 5 years. I’ve used my M1 11” iPad Pro as my tablet+laptop all in one device for 3 years now and I don’t plan on replacing it anytime soon. It does nearly everything I use a computer for, and I just Remote Desktop from my iPad into my PC if there’s something I need to do when I’m away from my desk that the iPad can’t do.

Your dog made me trust the review

I like the landscape camera. But at the end of the day, even the new Magic Keyboard is not worth it because if you press on the screen just a little bit, it seesaws and is very easy to tip over.

My only quarrel with Apple is when they obsolete things like the Apple Pencil 2 that can't be used on the M4 iPad Pro. The same thing goes for the Magic Keyboard. So not only are you paying more money, you're losing money on the accessories too.

I am waiting for my IPAD Pro 1TB , 3 weeks more

Watched this all the way through; thank you! PS I am totally fine with my 2018 iPad Pro, except I just accidentally bought an Apple Pencil Pro. to replace a lost pencil, and it won't work. Grrr.

0:58 should’ve shelled out for the nano-textured screen.

The price is MINDBLOWING! A lot of money for a tablet. Especially when you add the keyboard and Apple Pencil. And that Pencil only will operate with the new Ipad. I'll keep my M1 and be content with IOS 17.51.

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I only get about 5 hours from my m1 iPad Pro 12.0.

This guy looks like Zack Bia

iPad Air m2 without promotion should be a crime

how about the speakers

it's weird that the artists that have the nano coated display don't have the same complaints as you have.

I get mine tomorrow 🎉😊, great video, I enjoyed your prospective. I’m interested in learning how to create content. Ps 🍎 I’m a real one!

🍎🍎🍎 I want to say I agree with you on the OLED screen. I like the OLED screen and the nano texture washes out the colors plus looks less sharp. I’d rather get a magnetic screen protector for drawing and take it off for media viewing on the OLED itself.

If you want something for a creative workflow, I think the Mac would always be better unless you need the pencil. Like everybody has been saying unless they update iPad OS you can't even run basic laptop applications and you're usually paying like $500 more than the top and MacBook. And I don't think they'd ever like put iPad OS on iPad because that would cannibalize their sales. But they could at least put in a good file system. iPads file system is horrible.

Why 256GB? Why not the 1TB for that additional 8GB of unified mem and core increase

os won’t change because there’s a lot of careers that depend on the ease of the software and programs, like pilots for example. that’s why it’s not that easy changing what the ipad is

One straight forward truth is , ipads can never replace MacBooks. Both are for different use cases . Anyways, Good demo bro 👍

How people get the iPad and the keyboard are same time lol I’m too poor I guess lol I could only get the iPad lol

O Man That's a chunk of hard earned cash to drop on a tablet with expensive keyboard. I would have to take out a second mortgage on the house to make payments on the new ipad pro . Not happening sticking with my 3 year old ipad air. The ipad pro display is just a little better than my ipad air but not worth some serious cash to upgrade. The only difference is it is a little brighter which is a help if you are working out in direct sunlight. I don't edit videos or pictures on my ipad so extra power with M4 chip is over kill for just watching movies shopping on the web.

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All that hardware with software limitations.

What are the limits of iPadOS specifically? What are the things you can’t do with an iPad that a MacBook does?

For iPad PRO USERS. Invest in Good, HIGH MaH Third Party Battery Pack.

5:54 CORRECTION there was no iPad Pro last year. The last iPad Pro was in 2022

Also, a lot of artists do not like screen protectors sure it gives like a paper feeling. But if you're a professional artist you have to buy one every 2 months. And if you go for the more expensive ones like paper like you're spending like, $150 a year on screen protectors. If the Nano doesn't wear off over time or get worse or scratch up the screen, I'd say you should definitely get it. I also saw a video of someone putting a screen protector over top of it. It doesn't really degrade the colors that bad. It looks like the same basically. So you can use a matte screen protector over the Nano if you wanted. Plus there's magnetic ones that just come off in 2 seconds so it's not like permanent

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Why do people say you should “invest” in the iPad , it’s not an investment it’s just a product

Great review thanks. Putting it in a case while using it as a tablet is so sad though, it’s too beautiful for that

My friend got the Nano texture and I saw it at the store. There's almost no difference in screen quality. You lose maybe like 2% brightness

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I know that the iPad pro is awesome and objectively far superior to what I have but I cannot help snicker a little at the people spending $1500+ on an iPad as I sit here typing this on my Tab 9 FE with its bluetooh keyboard and case all for less than $400 USD. 😂

11.20: It is called a pro ipad not a pro MacBook, that argument is a bit useless

Ipad is a joie if they dont let it run mac apps

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The screen is really small for gaming to be honest. I'd rather it be 16 in at least just for drawing. I would only use it for gaming if I mirror the display onto my monitor

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Can I have it please 🙏

There is one benefit to it being thinner : it feels better in the hand and most importantly it is lighter

Unpopular Hot take….if the Ipad had MacOs then it would just be an inferior MacBook Air. Honestly, if you want to complain about something it’s definitely the price.

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Everyone 2 years ago said "wait for WWDC" and nothing changed.

Even battery bad get a power bank