2019 iPad Pro Impressions: Incredibly Thin!

The 2019 iPad Pro is a bold redesign that marks a shift toward a more modern, boxy profile with dramatically thinner bezels. In hand, the 11 inch model matches the footprint of the prior 10.5 inch while the 12.9 inch version gains even smaller bezels, creating a highly compact, almost display-like feel. The overall chassis measures 5.9 millimeters thick, which immediately signals a focus on extreme thinness, even if that invites questions about battery capacity. A camera bump adds a visual interruption to the flat surface, but the device still presents as a sleek, premium tablet that looks better in person than in photos. Internally, the iPad Pro is powered by the A12X Bionic chip with an eight-core CPU and seven-core GPU, built on a seven-nanometer process, delivering fast, responsive performance that should handle demanding apps and multitasking. The display remains LCD with a tall aspect ratio and a 120 Hz ProMotion refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals and compatible app behavior. Storage options start at 64 gigabytes and scale up to a terabyte, addressing power users who need significant local capacity. A notable hardware shift is the switch to USB-C, enabling easier charging and accessory connectivity, including the ability to charge an iPhone from the iPad, which signals Apple’s push toward USB-C across the line. The Apple Pencil has evolved with magnetic attachment, wireless charging on the side, and a new touch-sensitive area for quick tool switching, while the Smart Keyboard case remains an option for productivity on the go. One major trade-off discussed is the removal of the headphone jack, which fans of audio workflows will need to work around with Bluetooth or USB-C dongles. Overall, the first impressions position the new iPad Pro as the best tablet on the market, widening the gap between it and competing tablets, and promising a high-end, more capable experience at a premium price point that starts around 799 dollars and climbs to around 1,899 dollars for the top configuration. The video closes with a note that a full review is coming soon, inviting viewers to subscribe for hands-on testing and more in-depth performance analysis.

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