Apple is targeting the iPad Pro device category at people that it wants to rescue from the trauma of using PCs. With the iPad Pro 9.7in, it achieves this in some respects, but not all.

This is one of the toughest reviews I've ever had to write. The starting point is this: Apple has made the best tablet on the market, full stop. It's probably the best device Apple has ever made, and given the company's history that's saying a lot.

The 9.7 inch iPad Pro offers the same high performance as the full-size Pro, but in a more affordable and portable form. It's more capable than an iPad Air 2, with the new A9X processor, 32GB of RAM, and the 12 megapixel iSight camera borrowed from the iPhone 6s.

The 9.7-inch iPad Pro is a terrific tablet, and its enhanced display, new camera and sheer horsepower make it ideal for photography, video and graphic design work. Even so, it's still very expensive -- a full £150/$200 more than the starting price of the iPad Air 2 -- and we imagine that most...

A9X processor delivers impressive performance, Brighter, more colourful display, 12MP front camera, with 4K video recording, 10 hour+ battery life

Expensive, Lacks USB port and SD card slot, Requires expensive accessories to function as a laptop, Only 2GB of RAM

Is this the ultimate iPad? Spoiler: yes

When I reviewed the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, I said that I was having trouble envisioning the type of user who would choose it over a “real” computer like a MacBook Air or Pro. I still feel the same way today.

Great performance. The A9X is still a fast chip, and it’s a big upgrade over the A8X in some important ways., Characteristically great build quality., Great screen with a wide color gamut. True Tone isn’t essential, but it’s definitely nice.

Smart Keyboard is more cramped, which makes typing more frustrating., Aside from Apple Pencil support, it doesn’t offer a ton of features that the now-cheaper iPad Air 2 doesn’t also offer.

So here it is, Apple's new iPad, or iPad 3 if you prefer to call it that (Apple doesn't). You've heard the hype -- it's 'resolutionary,' 'it's a magical piece of glass,' 'it's a major breakthrough,' 'it's powerful and amazing,' 'it's profoundly better,' 'it's the ultimate iPad,' according to Apple.

Sexy Display; High Octane Graphics; 4G LTE; at Long Last; A Camera that Doesn't Stink; Say It Don't Spray It

CPU Hasn't Changed; FaceTime Still Stinks; Technically Bigger/Heavier; Still Missing Features

I used to have the original iPad, now I have a new iPad Air. Through these years from 2010-2013, the iPad has served me well, and there was a lot of functions back then that I enjoyed. No cameras, and low RAM though.

Best in its time; Functional to use

No camera; Low RAM; not very speedy after many years of usage; Poor quality screen resolution

It's a 1st gen iPad and works just as it should. Bought it to replace a Kindle Fire and laptop for my wife to read books, watch videos, facebook, websurf and monitor our finances. It does everything she needs it to do.

It's was affordable and does exactly what we bought it to do

Can't updated past IOS 5.1.1

I was offered an iPad through my mobile phone network, as much as I grudge paying another bill on top of my mobile phone, I have to say I love the iPad. I have a laptop at home and also a laptop through work so my use for the iPad is more for pleasure than to be used in a business sense.