But could it be as good as it’s rumored to be?
I decided to find out.
Ill just say, I had one small bump, but overall, I’m not at all disappointed.
M2 iPad Pro Camera.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford
But lets take a closer look.
The Anti-Climactic Unboxing
You know the feeling.
You order a new gadget and absolutely salivate until it arrives.
Closeup on the Volume buttons on the M2 iPad Pro.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford
You cant wait to break into that box and play with your new toy.
I couldnt wait to get that thing out of the box.
Theyre both 6th Gen.
12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford
Meaning they look exactly the same.
The real difference is internal.
You get that and a charging cable in the box.
12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard for Mac.Lifewire / Jerri Ledford
Still, itsnew,so theres a little anticipation while its getting all charged up and ready to use.
But thats when Apple failed me magnificently.
Boy, was I wrong.
Evidently, there is a flaw in the transfer process between iPads.
The new iPad gets hung up during the process and finding the solution was not a simple process.
Apple does know this is a problem andoffers some solutionsin community threads.
After That Speed Bump
Finally, I got the new iPad all setup and ready to use.
My first task was to see if the M2 chip really could handle the way I work.
So, I opened Procreate, Photoshop, Google Drive, My Photos, and Chrome net net app.
I was able to switch seamlessly between all of those programs instantaneously without any issues at all.
So I threw in a YouTube video for fun.
Since then, Ive really worked this iPad hard.
I use it in my daily work with Lifewire.
And considering I just dropped $1100 on the iPad, that kinda hurts my feelings.
Not to worry, though.
I can make do with my existing Magic Keyboard for Mac and a nice stand.
(Yes, even writing.
Trust me on this.)
Its just easier to get into the flow state that results in something impressive.
Would I Recommend It?
Obviously, Im taken with the M2 iPad Pro.
But really, would I recommend it?
Could it replace a laptop?
Yes, and Yes.
In fact, my poor MacBook Pro has gone lacking since the new iPad Pro arrived.
I just dont even think to grab it.
