The same question surrounding the 12.9-inch iPad's release last year, clouds the 9.7-inch iPad: who is it really for? If only the 9.7-inch iPad Pro was capable of dual-booting iOS and OS X, then it would likely be one of the best laptop/tablet hybrid devices available, but unfortunately this is not...

Sleek and small; More manageable than the 12.9-inch iPad; Worthy upgrade over the iPad Air 2

Expensive; Runs iOS; Not a laptop replacement for most

Starting at ￡500 this is pricier than the other standard-size iPads – but rightly so. This tablet has prodigious power and if you are looking for something that can take over from average laptop usage (such as writing, surfing, media playing, art programs, etc.

Super performance; multitasking; handy size

Keyboard design; not as Pencil friendly; accessories cost extra

The iPad Pro - y'know, last year's mammoth, near 13-inch, stylus-sporting mega slate that was part iPad, part laptop, part second TV - has a new little brother. Slick, sleek and super speedy, the iPad Pro 9.7 is where Apple's attempts to "do a Microsoft Surface" and upgrade the iPad Air 2 collide.

Iconic if familiar design; Powerful and versatile with stylus-friendly screen; Great display and speakers for movie-watching

Seriously expensive; Keyboard not as good as the big iPad Pro; iOS / Mac OS hybrid not quite there yet

The 9.7in iPad Pro is the best tablet on sale right now. It is a thoroughly excellent device which outperforms the competition is just about every area, from hardware and design to the screen and camera.

A display to die for; Gorgeous looks; Excellent performance

Expensive; iOS starting to feel dated; Only extra money of stylus and keyboard make it a true laptop replacement

There's no doubt that the iPad Pro 9.7 is the best tablet Apple has ever made, combining the power of the original into the stunning form factor of the iPad Air 2 (with a camera bump). Apple has also added new features such as upgraded cameras and one of the best displays we've seen on a tablet.

I wanted to purchase from NewEgg but the additional cost plus shipping drove me to another vendor. The iPad Pro 9.7 is worth the $599 you'd pay elsewhere. and most offer free 2-3 day shipping verses 5-7 day.

Resolution - Speakers - Speed

- Price; this unit from NewEgg cost $50 more than every other reseller

I've always dreamed of having a computer that weighs about a pound. Is fast enough to edit video and perform graphic design smoothly that costs less than $1000. Let's be real, I spent more like $1100 for everything (pencil/keyboard) which is less then what I've spent on laptops that I hated lugging...

VERY light; thin; fast; battery longevity and you can draw on it

I'm now spoiled and can't go back to anything less

I love this tablet. It's the perfect size and fits in all my handbags. The picture is wonderful and streaming works well. I use it to watch movies in bed while my husband watches sports on TV. The Apple Pencil is the perfect accessory for this tablet for me.

App Availablity; Easy To Customize; Operating System; Screen; Web Browsing; WiFi

Battery Life

if you are using a tablet that is more than three years old, it's time to upgrade to the iPad Pro 9.7-inch. It's great for content consumption and playing games even if it's expensive. The Smart Keyboard isn't for everyonr and feels inconvinient.

Blazing fast performance; Stunning display; Loud speakers; Compact form factor

Smart Keyboard is flimsy; Not the ideal laptop replacement; Expensive

This cannot replace a Windows computer. At all. Transferring downloaded content from the web onto a computer from the iPad is a pain. There are definitely more capable devices. Now, for what this iPad Pro 9.7" does do, it does exceedingly well.

Screen quality; Sound quality; Apple Pencil support; Battery life; App and game performance

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