IPad Pro
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Developer | Apple Inc. |
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Manufacturer | Foxconn |
Product family | iPad |
Type | Tablet computer |
Release date | November 11, 2015 (12.9 inch model) March 31, 2016 (9.7 inch model) |
Introductory price | 12.9-inch model: $799 USD (32 GB WiFi only) $949 USD (128 GB WiFi only) $1,099 USD (256 GB WiFi only) $1079 USD (128 GB WiFi + Cellular) $1229 USD (256 GB WiFi + Cellular) 9.7-inch model: $599 USD (32 GB WiFi only) $749 USD (128 GB WiFi only) $899 USD (256 GB WiFi only) $729 USD (32 GB WiFi + Cellular) $879 USD (128 GB WiFi + Cellular) $1,029 USD (256 GB WiFi + Cellular) |
Operating system | Original: iOS 9.1 (12.9 inch model) iOS 9.3 (9.7 inch model) Current: iOS 9.3.1, released March 31, 2016 |
System on a chip | Apple A9X with 64-bit architecture and Apple M9 motion co-processor (integrated and always on) |
CPU | 2.26 GHz dual-core 64-bit ARMv8-A[1] |
Memory | 12.9-inch: 4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM[1] 9.7-inch: 2 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM |
Storage | 12.9-inch Wi-Fi: 32, 128 or 256 GB flash memory 12.9-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular: 32, 128 or 256 GB flash memory |
Display | 12.9-inch: 2732x2048 px (264 PPI), 12.9 in (330 mm) diagonal, 4:3 9.7-inch: 2048x1536 px (264 PPI), 9.7 in (250 mm) diagonal, 4:3 |
Graphics | 12-core PowerVR Series 7XT[2] |
Sound | Four loudspeakers, adjusting sound to device orientation |
Input | Multi-touch screen, headset controls and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, dual microphone, Bosch Sensortec BMP280 barometer |
Camera | 12.9-inch: 720p Front-facing and 8 megapixels rear-facing 9.7-inch: 5 megapixels 720p front-facing and 12 megapixels 4K rear-facing |
Connectivity | |
Power | 12.9-inch: 3.77 V 38.8 W·h (10,307 mA·h)[3]
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Online services | App Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center |
Dimensions | 12.9-inch: 12 in (300 mm) (h) 8.68 in (220 mm) (w) 0.27 in (6.9 mm) (d) 9.7-inch: 9.4 in (240 mm) (h) 6.6 in (170 mm) (w) 0.24 in (6.1 mm) (d) |
Mass | 12.9-inch Wi-Fi: 1.57 lb (710 g) 12.9-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular: 1.59 lb (720 g) |
Predecessor | iPad Air 2 (9.7 inch) |
Related | iPad, Apple Inc, iOS |
Website | www |
The iPad Pro is a tablet computer designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It is available in 2 screen sizes, 12.9 inch and 9.7 inch,[5] each with three options for internal storage capacities: 32, 128 or 256 GB, whilst, the 256 GB configuration marking the iPad Pro the first iOS device to be configurable to that storage size.
The first, 12.9 inch version of the iPad Pro was announced on September 9, 2015[6] and released on November 11, 2015.[7] It is larger than all previous iPad models and the first iPad tablet to feature LPDDR4 RAM.[1] This was followed by the 9.7 inch version of the iPad Pro, which was announced on March 21, 2016 to begin shipping on March 31, 2016. Compared to the iPad Air 2, it features a faster CPU, a better camera, and it is the first iPad to feature True Tone Flash and Retina Flash. It also brings in a new 256GB storage option.
History
The 12.9 inch version of the iPad Pro was announced during an Apple Special Event on September 9, 2015. It was released on November 11, 2015 with gold, silver, and space gray color choices. Prices ranging between US$799.99–1,229.99 based on models. On March 21, 2016, the 9.7 inch version of the iPad Pro was announced at an Apple keynote with an addition of rose gold color option. The 9.7 inch version also introduced the ability to choose base 32GB Model with Cellular + WiFi option. (Previously, Cellular + WiFi option was only available on 128GB iPad Pro model). The 9.7 inch model is priced between $599-$1,029 depending on the configuration. It shipped on March 31, 2016.
Features
iPad Pro includes the A9X chip and the Apple M9 motion co-processor. A number of features are carried over from the standard iPad, such as Touch ID and the Retina Display. New features include a smart connector for a keyboard and four stereo speakers located in pairs on top and bottom of the device. Its screen is a 12.9" 2732-by-2048 Retina Display at 264 pixels per inch or a 9.7" 2048-by-1536 Retina Display at 264 pixels per inch and features a variable refresh rate, a first for Apple. The 12.9 inch version of the iPad Pro is the first iPad to include 4 GB of RAM.
Accessories
There are two accessories made specifically for iPad Pro – an attachable keyboard and a stylus, Apple Pencil, both of which are sold separately.[8]
Smart Keyboard
Smart Keyboard docks with iPad Pro using the Smart Connector, a magnetic connection that provides data transfer and power. Smart Keyboard, which doubles as a kickstand, is comparable to that of the competing Microsoft Surface Pro.[9]
Apple Pencil
Apple Pencil is an atypical stylus designed to work exclusively with the iPad Pro with unrivaled precision that can be recharged via the lightning port on the iPad Pro itself.[10][11] iPad Pro introduces a new display with increased responsiveness and precision over previous iPad displays with Apple Pencil support added.[12][13] During the keynote, Apple demonstrated drawing, managing publication layout, and document annotation.[14][15][16]
Known issues
The device shuts down randomly. Apple is investigating the issue.[17]
Timeline
Timeline of iPad models |
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Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.[18]
See also
References
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- ^ "Apple Introduces iPad Pro Featuring Epic 12.9-inch Retina Display". Apple.com. Apple Press Info. Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
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- ^ Statt, Nick (September 9, 2015). "Here's why Apple made the stylus that Steve Jobs hated: Styluses and screens have come a long way". The Verge. The Verge. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
- ^ Harley; et al. "United States Patent: 8638320". Patent Full Text. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
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- ^ Price, Rob (September 9, 2015). "Apple just announced a product that Steve Jobs famously hated". Business Insider. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
- ^ Davies, Chris (September 9, 2015). "Apple Pencil for iPad Pro revealed: The stylus' time has come". Slashgear. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
- ^ iPad Pro problems: Apple acknowledges mysterious shutdowns, but no fix yet | Macworld
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