The new 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2018 will go on sale only tomorrow, and we already know the first reviews about the tablets.
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In all of the criticisms belowagree that Apple did a great job with the new iPad. Although the previous model was the only one in its league, now the difference between Apple and competing companies has become even wider. The new tablet is very thin, it has a screen on the entire front panel, Face ID technology and an improved A12X Bionic processor. Thanks to all this, the tablet pulled far ahead, ahead of everyone else.
As for the weaknesses of the new iPad Pro, their veryfew. One of the most common complaints is its high cost and limited iOS capabilities, which prevent the tablet from becoming a worthy replacement for a PC.
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Below we have collected for you the most interesting excerpts from the reviews of various publications about the new iPad Pro.
CNET
IPad Pro 2018 has a great frameless design,Face ID and frighteningly fast performance. The new stylus has become much better in terms of design and charging. Keyboard Folio Case and Pencil are essential accessories to fork out for. Old accessories are not compatible with the new iPad, this applies even to the stylus. There is no longer a headphone jack, but one USB-C jack is not enough.
The new iPad Pro is the culmination of tablet design, but its high cost and limited system make you really think about whether to make such compromises.
Wired
Having worked with the new 12.With a 9-inch iPad Pro a couple of days, I can say that this is a positive step forward for the iPad line. [...] By all possible characteristics, this is the best and most powerful iPad. Other tablets can not be compared with him at all.
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The question arises: whether the 11-inch (65990r.) or the 13-inch (81,990 rubles) iPad Pro replace a MacBook or a PC with Windows? It is possible, but under certain conditions. In addition, you will have to be patient and devote yourself to the idea.
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It looks like the world is ready for the iPad as a PC, even if the iPad is much more powerful and convenient. If Apple already refers to the iPad as a replacement for the PC, it needs to work hard on the iOS system.
Techcrunch
In my opinion, if you need an iPad not forwork, it is better to buy a regular iPad. The iPad Pro is a great tablet, but its full potential can only be revealed with a stylus and keyboard. Only in this way will you be able to seriously work with text or illustrations.
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I still think Apple pays little attentioniPad Pro system software. Working in two applications on the screen at once and other multitasking functions are excellent improvements, but the company is capable of much more.
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Apple needs to break free of iOS restrictions. The functions should not remain exactly the same, because users are not easy to fool. We were already teased, and now we need something worthwhile.
Techradar
If you do not mind the money, and you want yourself the besttablet, choose the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Thanks to the large display, working on the tablet is even more pleasant. We definitely recommend trying it out for yourself.
The verge
If you are willing to spend 65990r. on the cheapest 11-inch iPad Pro with 64GB of memory, replacing it with your old laptop, you should think carefully. There is not a single tablet on the market that can compete with the new iPad Pro. Moreover, not all laptops are capable of this. However, the limitations of iOS prevent the tablet from becoming a worthy replacement for the computer.
Is the new iPad Pro awesome?science achievement? Of course. Has Apple once again surpassed itself, further tearing itself away from other companies in terms of performance, battery consumption and design? Of course. Can the new iPad Pro be called the best in the iPad line? Definitely.
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But you know what? This is still an iPad.
Mashable
It is undeniable that the new iPad Pro with a beautifulDesign and thin bezels are beautiful gadgets. Face ID technology works great, and tablet performance is even better. In certain applications, their capabilities are truly impressive.
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Apple is not trying to make iPad Pro a replacementlaptops, it's impossible. The company is trying to do much more: invent a new way to create for the next generation, not tied to old large computers and mouse control.
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New tablets are limited in the same way asold iPad. The iOS capabilities of the iPad are still very meager and cannot be compared with macOS. However, this does not mean that the advantages of the iPad Pro do not compensate for its shortcomings.
Engadget
All horsepower (which are many), fitinto the small tablet case, have become more affordable thanks to the new design. I don’t think I can go back to the old iPad. Even with a keyboard case, the tablet seems more compact than the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which is at my place. [...] The new generation iPad Pro is the best tablet of all that I tested, and it will definitely become the main workspace for some users.
The washington post
Apple was not mistaken in calling the iPad a future. Almost every two-year-old baby nowadays already knows how to use a tablet. The company has to retrain the old generation, which is used to using a mouse and trackpad.
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The best examples of finger control areProfessional applications for artists. The design of many applications for the iPad is still designed for easy tasks. Not a million little things. For example, one of the best applications for creating GIFs that I used for this article does not contain control over the size of the result. The program for MacOS has such a function.
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When Apple popularized a computer mouse in80s, people complained that they had to move their wrist too much. When the iPhone first came out, people complained about the lack of a physical keyboard. I’m sure that with the iPad Pro it’s the same now, but he still has room to grow. In the meantime, I will return to my mouse.
iMore
Apple has given great attention to management andcolor calibration, so color rendering on the iPad Pro is as accurate as possible. The colors are so beautiful that the LCD display cannot be distinguished from the OLED panel. Even the black color looks impressive.
Pocket-lint
18W adapter comes with new tabletsUSB-C power supply that supports fast charging, which will definitely come in handy. The USB-C connector allows you to charge your tablet with charging from a MacBook. Moreover, the tablet can even be used to charge the iPhone.
Will it becomeiPad a worthy replacement for a PC?
We have already passed the line on which the restrainingthe factor was the technique itself. The new A12X Bionic processor in the iPad Pro 2018 is fast enough to power laptops. Many professional programs, such as Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk Autocad, optimize for the iPad.
However, bundled with the iPad Pro is notkeyboards, and the iOS system does not support the mouse, which we are all used to. In iOS, all control is done with your fingers, but macOS is optimized for the keyboard and mouse. Not surprisingly, iPad versions are often worse than the original.
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Perhaps in the future, Apple will introduce a cross between iOS and macOS, combining platforms. In 2019, developers will have access to new APIs that will help with this.