Last year, we gave the 9.7-inch iPad Pro a score of four out of five. Some of our issues with that release -2 gigabytes of RAM, a USB 2 speed Lightning port -have been addressed. Our concerns about the price not only remain, but have been amplified.

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The iPad has for long been lording over the tablet segment. But now, even as tablet sales across the world have plateaued, Apple wants the iPad to start replacing laptops of creative users. But can a really powerful tablet take on the likes of the MacBook Pro and offer a better option?

The 10.5-inch iPad Pro is a stunning machine in many ways. The speed and raw power on offer when doing pretty much any task on it can't be understated, and the upgrades to the screen are just beautiful at times.

Amazing audio; Smooth and crisp screen; Insanely powerful

High price; Keyboard is necessary but extra; Still not quite a laptop replacement

My seven years old! iPad was slow and it's battery capacity was getting very short. It eventually froze and I had to replace it and would have had to do this soon anyway! New one is so much faster and the battery lasts for days. So very happy with it .

The new 10.5-inch iPad Pro looks great, squeezing a larger screen into a chassis that's the same size as its 9.7-inch predecessor (albeit largely retaining the classic but well-worn design that Apple has been selling since 2013); the specs look fantastic on paper, too, and its performance in our...

There's a lot to say about the 10.5in iPad Pro, but in short, we think you'll love it. It's a delight to use for a huge variety of tasks thanks to its power, design and great screen size, but it comes at a price.

The best iPad you can buy. Pair it with the Smart Keyboard or Pencil for a productive mobile powerhouse, just make sure the apps and software you need to be most productive are compatible first.

The current non-Pro iPad, starting at $329 for 32GB, is all the slate you need for traditional tablet use, which includes games, magazines, comics, and basic email, writing, and web browsing.

Extremely fast; Light; Excellent screen and cameras; Better battery life than previous iPads

Expensive; Using iOS for pro-level applications requires a shift in thinking; Screen technologies may be too advanced to perceive

It's taken seven years for Apple to achieve a laptop-class tablet with a truly touch-first interface and pro-level apps. The first iPad Pro worthy of the name, the 10.5-inch model ($649 for 64GB) could herald a whole new way of working. With a blazing-fast A10X processor and a new generation of apps, the Apple slate is finally capable of doing many of the things you would typically use a laptop for. But the entirely new workflow involved with professional-level tasks on an iPad use takes some getting used to. Physical Form and Display The 10.5-inch iPad Pro ($499.99 at Best Buy) replaces the 9.7-inch model that was released last year. As far as design goes, it's still an attractive metal slab with a glass screen. It's slightly taller and wider, but slimmer than the 9.7-inch model and the current non-Pro iPad, with somewhat narrower but still quite visible bezels. There's a Touch ID home button at the bottom of the screen, volume buttons on the side, and a power button and headph...

Apple's 10.5-inch iPad Pro tablet packs as much power as a laptop, but using iOS for pro-level applications will take some getting used to for many professionals.

Extremely fast; Light; Excellent screen and cameras; Better battery life than previous iPads

Expensive; Using iOS for pro-level applications requires a shift in thinking; Screen technologies may be too advanced to perceive

The productivity conundrum The 10.5-inch iPad Pro is arguably Apple's best iPad yet. Coupled with the Smart Keyboard, the Pro is a capable, powerful and impressive looking device.

Impressive power; Build quality remains impressive; Full-sized keyboard is great

Expensive when compared to the regular 9.7-inch iPad; Not a significant improvement over the 9.7-inch Pro or original 12.9-inch Pro; Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil are still sold seperately