IPAD PRO REVIEW

We recently expanded our technology inventory by

acquiring a few iPad Pros. After a few weeks of testing

it, here is our take on what we like or don’t:

Physical Appearance

Pros:

- Big Screen- Superb Audio- Improved Processing Power

Cons:

- Expensive- Not a lot of apps for the Pro- Not a primary work tool

1 PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

The IPad Pro features the biggest screen at 12.9 inches

with retina display, making it the biggest tablet Apple

has made. Its display also features a multi-touch

subsystems with the highest resolution display of 5.6

million pixels. It has a screen resolution of 2732 x 2048,

which makes it 78% larger than iPad Air 2. It weighs 1.57

pounds and is 6.9 mm thin. It is sleek and feels

delicate but so far has withstood some mild abuse.

Audio and Speaker

2 AUDIO AND SPEAKER

IPad Pro produces stereo-like soundstage because of

its four powerful speakers. Apple has made

innovations in the architecture of the product. This

new audio design produces 61% more back volume

than previous Apple devices. The four speaker design

produces well balanced sound no matter how the

iPad Pro is positioned.

Video

3 VIDEO

IPad Pro features an 8 megapixel (MP) iSight camera

with autofocus and five-element lens. This camera

enables a panorama view up to 43 MP. It also

features FaceTime HD camera with 720p HD video

recording.

Technology

4 TECHNOLOGY

The IPad Pro features Apple’s third generation chip A9X with 64-bit desktop-class architecture. This enables the device to do tasks that were once only thought to be done on PCs. The CPU performance of iPad Pro is 1.8 times greater than the iPad Air 2, making it faster and more efficient. The operating system of iPad Pro iOS 9 has many unique features to enhance the quality of the product. Split views and Picture in Picture make multitasking easier. There are many powerful built in apps that make the iOS 9 the best experience for Apple’s customers.

Enhancements

5 ENHANCEMENTS

The Smart Keyboard is a simple, slim and stylish

keyboard-cover combo for the iPad Pro. Smart

Connector is an Apple designed interface that

connects the Smart Keyboard and iPad Pro. Another

enhancement of iPad Pro is the Apple Pencil,

especially designed for iPad Pro. Apple Pencil looks

like a typical pencil, but it can write, draft and draw on

the multi-touch sensitive screen of iPad Pro. Apple

Pencil makes drawing on the iPad Pro more precise

and is an easy and user friendly device.

Functions and Performance

6 FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE

Larger than ever and brighter screen, efficient

operating system, built in apps and compatibility with

many other apps, and smart chip makes this device a

real work companion. These features produce

endless possibilities of the diverse functions of the

device. Powerful processor, fast system and large,

bright screen with multi-touch systems makes this

device a perfect tool for artists and provides them a

bigger and brighter canvas to display their ideas and

art skills to the world.

Functions and Performance

FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE

Apple Pencil provides precision to properly put artistic

ideas on display. The screen and Pencil are both

touch and pressure sensitive and with a tilt of the

Pencil the areas of your choice can become shaded. It

has made drawing sketches a lot easier and acts like a

canvas for the artist. This device is also a worktool for

illustrators and helps demonstrate how a finished

product is meant to look.

Functions and Performance

FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE

The iPad Pro’s large screen is efficiently responsive. Easy slide and split screen and Picture in Picture functions have made multitasking a lot easier. Thus, working on the iPad Pro is undoubtedly a better experience.

Design enhancement and better placement of speakers in the iPad Pro has provided a distinguishing audio experience. These design enhancements provide a wider frequency range for a better than ever audio.

Functions and Performance

FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE

A9X chip and iOS 9 has made iPad Pro the fastest

device of the Apple Company. Its graphic and

processing speed are remarkable. It’s beneficial for

video editing and creating.

Apple promises ten hours of battery timing between

charging. And like other devices of the company iPad

Pro fulfils its promise.

Functions and Performance

FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE

The plus point of iPad Pro’s accessories is that they are easy to hold and portable. The Smart Keyboard folds into an iPad Pro cover and unfolds as a keypad which has all the settings of a custom keyboard. One can easily take the iPad Pro with Smart Keyboard anywhere and this keyboard is easily attached to the iPad Pro with the specially designed connector. In this way, typing on the iPad Pro is not only easy but effortless. This made it a preferable portable office tool. Some users are considering it a replacement of laptops and PCs.

What Did the Zazmic Team Say ?

What Did the Zazmic Team Say ?

Business Users (Product and Project Managers)

BUSINESS USERS (PRODUCT AND PROJECT MANAGERS):

There it was a 50% split - some were not convinced

that it was better and went back to their laptops, while

others said that their productivity potentially increased

with the iPad Pro.

Creative Users

CREATIVE USERS:

A new pen (Apple Pencil stylus), and new creative and

photo-editing software (Adobe), should make this

heaven for our designers, right? We thought this

would really please them. But the comfort of their

laptop, coupled with limited software available at the

Apple Store did not pass the tipping point and laptops

are still preferred.

Gamers

GAMERS:

Do we have gamers at Zazmic ? We do, especially in

the engineering department. There is plenty of power,

and memory, but not enough games for the iPad Pro.

Engineers

ENGINEERS:

Let’s not ignore the fact that engineers love it. Just not

for work. Coding tools, terminal windows and others

are better to use on the Mac. Apple certainly did not

build this version for engineers and it shows.

Conclusion

It’s a beautiful product with a sleek design, impressive

audio and plenty of processing power. But it’s not for

every user and especially budget. Our engineers and

power business Microsoft users, ditched it after a few

days. On the other hand, some of our sales guy and

designers are still using it. For a few more dollars, you

can have a Macbook Air or Macbook Pro. The iPad Pro

seems still to be a work in progress and not a good

primary worktool. Many Zazmic users still prefer their

laptop.

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CONCLUSION:

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