iPad Pro Creator Tim Cook Dubs Product; Says It Can Replace Desktops!
Apple's iPad Pro, the company's largest and most powerful tablet yet, is on sale starting Wednesday, according to Tech Insider.
This includes the smart keyboard and the Pencil stylus, products that were showcased in September.
"The thing that's interesting about this is that the hardware, combined with the software, especially with features such as split view multitasking, means that this iPad now appeals to virtually everybody," shared Apple's CEO to the Independent.
"it's also an incredible entertainment device with a first-class audio experience along with the immersive Retina display. And now you have the Pencil, so that it can replace the sketch pad."
The tablet comes in space gray, silver and gold.
Diagonally, the iPad Pro measures 12.9 inches and the width is the same height of an iPad Air, reports ABC News. The product has 5.6 million pixels and has a 10-hour battery life.
"The early response to iPad Pro from app developers and our customers has been incredible, and we're excited to get iPad Pro into the hands of customers around the world this week," said Apple's vice president of marketing, Phil Schiller in a statement.
The iPad Pro's retail price starts at $799 for the 32 GB Wi-Fi model and $949 for the 128 GB Wi-Fi model; while the 128 GB model retails for $1,079.
The latter comes with Wi-FI and cellular capabilities. Also, the new product has a four-speaker audio system.
Apple's "Smart Keyboard" sells for $169 and connects to the iPad Pro's smart connector port. It has the ability to carry data and power to the keyboard.
There is no need for Bluetooth pairing or a separate battery, which means it is easy to turn the tablet into a light laptop.
Meanwhile, the Apple Pencil costs $99. It works with the iPad Pro, letting the user design and sketch with precision and fluidity.
The Pencil has a built-in lightning connector, which makes charging easy.
Apple's CEO Tim Cook believes that once people use the iPad Pro, they will realize that the tablet is a replacement for a notebook or a desktop. cites The Telegraph.
"They will start using it and conclude they no longer need to use anything else, other than their phones," says Cook.