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..

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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 ?

13. What Did the Zazmic Team Say ?
Business Users (Product and Project Managers)

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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.
Contacts
CONCLUSION:

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