Apple has always outdone the competition, and the iPad is a testament to this. Very light weight, extremely fast, high end graphics and photos. Videos saved to the tablet play uninhibited. ( video streaming is always at the mercy of available bandwidth).

If you've got your heart set on a new iPad, the 9.7" Pro isn't as clear a choice as you'd imagine, despite being the latest iPad. There's a lot to consider, from a number of angles.

Great form factor is easier to hold than larger Pro; Less expensive than larger Pro; Technology represents a step up from iPad Air 2 at same size; A very fast tablet; Great, bright display with True Tone; The best cameras ever seen on iPad; Very good battery life.

Expensive compared to current iPad Air 2 price, and extra features may not be worth it to a fair number of prospective users; Smaller screen makes for a slightly diminished drawing/typing experience compared to larger Pro; Audio not as good as larger Pro; Just a tad slower than larger Pro.

Easy to hold and use; excellent display; fast processor

There was a problem setting up the account so that free apps could be downloaded from the App Store; The form wouldn't submit and there was a message in red on the screen to say that we had to contact iTunes Support.

The original iPad Pro helped tablets evolve beyond mere consumption devices, thanks to its desktop-grade A9X processor and powerful Apple Pencil for creative professionals. But not everyone wants a huge 12.9-inch screen .

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

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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

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