IPad Pro large format for creative and office systems – Le Figaro

GETTING STARTED – Apple wants to appeal to creative professionals and with its new tablet, equipped with a large screen and stylus

We suspected a bit since the presentation of the new iOS, last June, with new editing and display functions: the iPad is no longer just a recreational object. It is also a productivity tool. This confirms that the new iPad Pro with its giant screen of 12.9 inches and accessories optimized for professional applications, physical keyboard and stylus.

Up close, the machine is quite imposing. One has the impression of being faced with a large notebook. When we took over, we realize that the iPad Pro finally not weigh so heavy, that the mass is distributed more on its large surface. This raises more problem is how to hold it. By pinching the slice, one quickly senses a feeling of imbalance. By placing a hand underneath, there is concern about the slide view. The ideal would be to keep this giant tablet with both hands … this limits its use. Finally, after several attempts, we managed to find a compromise, even bring himself to leave the flat or installed on its case-easel.

The large surface of the screen (2742 x 2048 points) can enjoy the iOS screen sharing function 9. Comfort guaranteed for example, go to a website in a half of the screen, while taking notes in the other half. In common usage, we also appreciate this great size for watching movies. The result is truly impressive, especially the four speakers that fit the tablet produce a sound general, spatial rather well. But, as one would imagine, Apple aims especially creative, doctors and architects, as well as used office suites. At first, the marriage of the big screen and stylus to draw and retouch images in detail. The Pro iPad can interpret the pressure between 5 and 500 g, which makes it possible, with appropriate applications, to work as a graphics tablet. In use, we appreciate the fluidity of the stylus, both fast and accurate. However, it seems less efficient to handwriting than the Galaxy Note from Samsung. Fun, a virtual ruler allows you to draw straight lines by placing the wrist on the screen and then moving the pen.

The iPad Pro also attacks cleared market by Microsoft with its Surface tablet, designed to be used both for work and entertainment companion tool. Like its competitor, the iPad Pro can be accompanied by a flexible keyboard that also serves as a protective case, and facilitates text entry. In practice, this keyboard requires a minimum of time to get used to its small keys with a small clearance. Not sure it will help champion the typing break records. For now, it is mainly Microsoft applications that leverage, which even closer iPad Pro Surface …