2016 iPad Pro release date, specs, price & update: 5 reasons it's the best tablet in the market today
As it was unveiled last Sept. 29, we have come to know that the 2016 iPad Pro is the largest Apple tablet yet. It measures 12.9 inches with a 2732 x 20148 resolution that is powered by an A9x processor.
According to Mac Rumors, the new tablet is bigger than Apples iPad Air 2 which was only 9.7 inches. Although iPad Pro is a bit heavier 1.57 pounds with 6.9 mm thickness, the website adds that the tablet is super slim and its hardware can go head to head against desktops. The iPad Pro will be officially available in November this year.
Here are 5 reasons why this flagship tablet is the best one in the market today.
1.) Extreme processing power
As mentioned, the iPad Pro is powered by a 64-bit A9X chip paired by a M9 motion coprocessor. According to Mac Rumors, it is 1.8 times faster at CPU and GPU tasks than the iPad Air 2 with its A8x chip.
2.) 10-hour battery life
The website adds that despite iPad Pro's big screen, it has a variable refresh rate that can help conserve battery power. Mac World report that iOS 9's Low Power Mode can also contribute to its energy conservation which can make it last for up to 10 hours. Additionally, the iPad Pro has a front and rear camera which has similar specs with the iPad Air 2 as well as the video recording specs. This means the rear cam has 8mp with 1080p HD recording, while the rear has 1.2mp.
3.) More precise interaction display
The iPad Pro will reportedly come with the Multi-Touch subsystem and has been improved to allow better screen interactions. If there are tasks that can be done better with a stylus and a keyboard, VC Post reports that the tablet has optional accessories called the Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil. The Smart Keyboard is Smart Cover's built-in keyboard and can be connected to the device via Smart Connector. The Apple Pencil is reportedly on par if not better than most graphics tablets in the market. Its sensors can help the device detect lighter lines, thicker lines or eraures. The Apple Pencil is designed to act and feel like writing on paper with an actual pencil.
4.) Comes in three colors
Like all of Apple's iPad line, the iPad Pro is available in Gold, Space Gray and Silver.
5.) Price matches capacity
According to the Apple's official website, there will be 3 variations of the device. Two devices will have different storage capacities while the other will have storage and cellular capacity. The 32 GB iPad Pro is at $799, the 128 GB is priced at $949 while the device with cellular capacity is at $1079.