IPad Pro: first look

We deserved it. iPad Pro with a screen diagonal of increased promised us a very long time, and finally he is officially unveiled. Large screen, more productivity, more opportunities for productivity and creativity. Together, let us see what a miracle managed to create Apple.

Design

IPad Pro looks quite simply amazing. The device is great, but it does not seem so great in the hands of man. The width of the new items is the same as in the iPad Air, greater height only. 12.9 inch iPad Pro in size comparable to the 13-inch MacBook Air. However, due to the thickness of just 6.9 millimeters and a weight of 700 grams tablet perceived as fluff.

Externally, the design of the case is not fundamentally changed, except that there was as much as four speakers and a new Smart Connector connector. But let's talk about them a little later.

Traditionally, the new iPad Pro got three now classic colors: silver, gold, and "gray space".

Display

According to John Quince, iPad Pro display the most perfect of all that has ever created Apple. It allows you to not only see, but also to do more. It is difficult not to agree - the screen is really more than the iPad Air is 78%. With a resolution to 2732 x 2048 pixel density 12.9 inch display reaches 263 ppi. 5.6 million pixels - and each of them is perfect.

To ensure the new features has been completely redesigned sensor subsystem, which now has a higher sensitivity and reading speed touch. Thanks to her, also became available to new input technology perfectly complement your iOS 9.

Iron

At the iPad Pro is not only the coolest display among iOS-devices, but also the highest performance, provides a powerful 64-bit processor A9X third generation, which was created specifically for professional needs.

IPad Pro graphics performance is two times higher than the iPad Air 2, and the memory is 1.8 times faster. According to Apple, these components allow the iPad Pro run faster than 80% of all laptops.

To create a decent sound system in such a slim device, Apple engineers had to invent a completely new design with four speakers. Each of them is a part of whole unibody housing and covered with a layer of carbon fiber. All this provides iPad Pro and powerful sound with high dynamic range, far exceeding its size. Tablet determines using the gyroscope, how do you keep, and automatically adjusts the volume of each speaker to ensure the maximum stereo effect.

In iPad Pro Touch sensor installed second generation ID, but the camera - as in iPad Air 2: 8 megapixel iSight autofocus front FaceTime 1.2 megapixels.

accessories

Taking care of people who are using iPad for different purposes, Apple has developed a new Smart Connector plug, expanding the capabilities of the tablet. Magnetic contacts on the side of serve for data and energy in both directions, allowing the use of accessories that do not have Bluetooth and battery.

Apple for the seed showed the two original accessories: stylus and keyboard. Stylus called Apple Pencil and works exclusively with the iPad Pro. He will come in handy when you need a high precision interactive play. When working with Pencil iPad increases the sensitivity and accuracy of the screen in half to provide lightning-fast response. A complex system of sensors detects the pressing force and angle. Charging the stylus directly on the Lightning-connector and runs on a full charge as much as 12 hours. However, if you hurry, you can in just 15 seconds to charge the "pencil" for 30 minutes of work. According to John Ive, Apple Pencil completely change the existing standards work on tablets.

For productive work with the text very useful have Smart Keyboard, which is a polyurethane pouch with an integrated keyboard. Depending on its disclosure can be used as a keyboard, and both Case - two in one. The keypad has a covering protecting against liquids and dirt, solid keys, and the thickness thereof is not more than 4 millimeters. The fabric cover has a special conductive layer, it is also used for the resilient effect when pressed. The inner layer is made of soft microfiber, protecting the screen and retaining it clean. And, of course, the keyboard works with familiar keyboard shortcuts.

Capabilities

Professional features iPad Pro revealed with the use of additional accessories. Developers are already working to create applications that will allow professionals to use the iPad as a work tool.

At the presentation we were shown how to make productive use of Microsoft office package, which soon there will be new features that allow you to draw, make notes in documents and edit them using the keyboard and stylus.

Representatives of Adobe and 4Medical demonstrated how the stylus is used in their applications. In terms of graphics and health of 3D-modeling it would be a major breakthrough. IPad Pro power should be enough to run specialized applications business remains for small - to create them. But, given the popularity of the Apple platform, this is unlikely to be a problem.

autonomy

Apple capacity battery normally not disclosed, but on the video can be seen that the two batteries occupy the lion's share of space inside the iPad. Such a display uses a lot of energy, nevertheless traditional 10 hours it is possible safely to rely on a single charge. Not the last role to play in the function of automatic adjustment of the screen refresh rate, depending on the tasks that Apple pioneered in the iPad Pro. Thanks to her, significantly increasing energy efficiency, and therefore the autonomy. Precise battery capacity data, we learn that the iPad Pro will be available and will fall into the hands of craftsmen from iFixit.

Prices, modification, in the market

iPad Pro will be available in several versions. Wi-Fi-version is available in two versions: with storage capacity of 32 GB and 128 GB. Version with Wi-Fi module and LTE is only one - to 128 GB.

As for prices, they will start in the United States from $ 799. That's how much it cost the 32-gigabyte Wi-Fi version, $ 949 will have to pay for the 128-gigabyte, the top model with the LTE-unit and 128 GB on board will cost $ 1079. Cost Apple Pencil stylus is $ 99, and the cover-keyboard Smart Keyboard - $ 169. Prices in Russia are still unknown.

Pre-orders for iPad Pro Apple will begin taking early as September 12, but in selling novelty should not wait until November.