Apple has always been known as the innovator of the tech world. Even though such a statement is controversial and debatable in many ways, there is no doubt that Apple has done things in the tech world that most companies can only dream of. The release of iPhone was the biggest move by the company since its inception. Not only did it change Apple as a company and took it to new heights but it also changed the entire world. There are more smartphones in the world today than all the personal computers ever invented.
Steve Jobs was the key to success at Apple. Things did not remain as innovative, appealing and interesting for users after his death. The latest Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch is a great device from Apple but its name suggests that Apple is trying to say something. The fact is that the latest regular iPad pro was just too “big” of a surprise for iPad users. The size was the center of all criticism in the past few months. However, things have moved in the right direction as Apple realizes its mistakes and releases the latest iPad pro 9.7-inch edition. Here it is:
Apple iPad Pro 9.7-Inch
The first thing you get to notice about this tablet is that it is smaller. Apple had to come up with this smaller version of the iPad Pro because it had received quite a few bashful remarks from reviewers for making such a huge device. The design has not changed much and it is just the smaller version of iPad Pro. Colors available on this piece include Rose Gold, Space Gray, Gold, and Silver. The design is an improvement not only because it is smaller but Apple has dealt with the antenna lines in a better way too.
Detailed Specifications
In most of the specifications, this version is better than the larger version. Released just in March 2016 this machine carries a weight of 437-gram, which is pretty close to being half a kilogram. The IPS LCD display with its 16M colors is 9.7 inches big and supports a pixel density of 264ppi or 1536×2048 pixels resolution. See here that you get the same pixel density on the larger model too so you can automatically expect the new smaller version to have a better display performance since more pixels are stuffed in a smaller space.
The true-tone display is much improved this time with light sensors that will allow you to see the best whites possible in any external light conditions. In addition to that, as seen in the reviews this display is much brighter than any of the displays on previous iPads. The A9 chipset makes it one of the most powerful machines from Apple out there but there is only 2GB of RAM on this model compared to the 4GB on the bigger one. You have the option to choose from the 32GB, 128GB and 256GB models that are available with this model.
There is a 12MP camera on the back of this device with a 5MP on the front. You can buy it either as a Wi-Fi model or one with embedded LTE SIM. There are 4 speakers on the device that are quite loud and clear. Lastly, you get to enjoy the iOS 9.3 operating system on this latest device.
The Selling Points
What makes a product sellable can change from market to market and person to person. However, there are certain features in any product that make it a tad bit better than other devices on the market, and that’s why those features become its selling points. The biggest advantage of this tablet is its size of 9.7-inch. Since most people complained about and criticized the 12.9-inch screen size of iPad Pro regular version, it was quite clear that a smaller size was more sellable. At the same time, the smaller version carries almost the same resolution and a greater pixel count so the display would be better.
The biggest perk on this phone is the camera. This amazing phone carries the same camera as iPhone 6s, which is currently the best camera from Apple. Gone are the days when tablets were criticized for their bad cameras and low resolutions. Even the front camera is 5MP and its quality is ten times better than the camera on other versions. The dual core processor with the A9 chipset makes it a powerful device and that might be a selling point for some. It has the 256GB model available so people who need more memory will be greatly happy with that.
The embedded SIM removes the hassle of buying a new SIM. There is a dashboard right within the operating system that allows you to set up your embedded SIM and choose the carrier. If your carrier does not support the embedded SIM then you can insert one on the SIM tray on the side. If you always wished to receive great sound quality from your iPad, this is the model you need to have. It has two speakers on top and two on bottom to create a balanced sound experience no matter how you are holding the device.
Since iPad is used for a lot of graphics related work it will definitely be a great currant of air for those who wanted better displays from iPad. The display on this device is less reflective and with true-tone features and more brightness it is going to always win over the previous displays. To make the most of this device you have the Apple Pencil to work your way around.
Points Against Apple IPad Pro 9.7-inch
There is not much to criticize about this new entry into iPads from Apple since most of it is what most Apple iPad users wanted from their devices. Furthermore, it contains most of the upgrades spec-wise. An expert from Mobiles Zing, there are still a few things that could be made better and improved in the future. First, there is only 2GB of RAM on this device and if it was just a small version of the iPad Pro, it should have 4GB of RAM too. People who bought iPad Pro for professional work but did not like the size will not be timid to buy this model because they will have to sacrifice on 2GB of RAM which could greatly affect the performance.
While the camera has greatly improved, the camera lens sticking out of the device is still a problem. Smartphones are smaller device but even there you can get your camera lens damaged while placing the phone down if it is sticking out. This is a huge device compared to a smartphone and a camera lens sticking out could be a big problem while placing it down on hard surfaces. Another downside to latest Apple devices is how Apple completely ignores the most liked, useful and sensible memory size. It skips the 32GB on iPhones and goes from 16GB model to 64GB model straight away. This phone has a base 32GB model and then a 128GB model and no 64GB.
This will bring you to another point to criticize that Apple is focusing too much on making money by slaughtering the needs of its customers. In simple words, if you think 32GB is not enough on a tablet, you will have to jump right to the 128GB model and for that you will have to pay a whopping $150 more. The 256GB model will cost you another $150. The fingerprint sensor on the device is still 1st generation so it is not as fast as you might imagine. It might even take some time to set up so you have to be patience there too.
Last but the most importantly, it has come quite soon after the iPad Pro 12.9-inch which could throw some users off the boat. They will be surprised to see people buying a better device than them at the same rates and with much better specifications only after a few months. In short, their purchase will now sound like an expensive or bad purchase after the arrival of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro.
Final Words
There is no doubt that the new iPad Pro 9.7-inch is a much useful and practical device than its bigger predecessor. It is a powerhouse in a smaller package and offers so many improved specifications over the bigger model. Price remains a huge issue with the iPad pro lineup as well because there are people who still believe that these devices can be cheaper when there are other great tablets and convertible laptops out that are great at performance. If you have not already bought the bigger iPad Pro you should consider yourself lucky and get this device as soon as possible. The most important thing to keep in mind while buying this version is the compromise on the 2GB of RAM. Other than RAM you will be getting a better deal with this smaller version in any aspect.
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