The OLED display is fantastic on the new M4 iPad Pro. The M4 chip is future proof for many years to come! Despite its large size, the 13 inch is only 578 g so it is very manageable to hold up for extended periods of time, although if I were to be travelling with it or using it for schooling, I probably would’ve picked the 11 inch. Only negatives I have to say are: the 13 inch is almost too thin, not very comfortable to hold in the hand without a case, and due to its dimensions, it has a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is not the best for watching and consuming content as you have big black bars on the top and bottom of the screen when watching.

This is my third iPad. They just get better and better. I am a musician and use the garage band product which is a free bundle. For my purposes it is just right. I decided to get a pencil with the computer too, it is very helpful for editing music notation on the piano roll facility in garage band. Having been an iPad user since about 2010 I am familiar with the interface. The immediacy of simply switching on and off, the lightness of weight, portability etc, it is all, for me, simply perfect. I don't need a word processor, just a good web browser. A laptop would be too much effort. The electronic screen, the camera, the microphone etc, it is all good. I was not sure about the lack of an audio jack point, and the bluetooth has too much latency for the headphones ... MoreThis is my third iPad. They just get better and better. I am a musician and use the garage band product which is a free bundle. For my purposes it is just right. I decided to get a pencil with the computer too, it is very helpful for editing music notation on the piano roll facility in garage band. Having been an iPad user since about 2010 I am familiar with the interface. The immediacy of simply switching on and off, the lightness of weight, portability etc, it is all, for me, simply perfect. I don't need a word processor, just a good web browser. A laptop would be too much effort. The electronic screen, the camera, the microphone etc, it is all good. I was not sure about the lack of an audio jack point, and the bluetooth has too much latency for the headphones when using garage band. However, the headphones via the usb c connection with an adapter works perfectly for my needs. The iPad I bought was not cheap, the m4 with 13 inch screen and a terabyte of data storage, however I use the machine every day, it will get a lot of use, as did its predecessors, so I feel, for me, it is worth it.

Went out in the rain on release day 5/15/24 to purchase the Apple 13 inch Pro with 256GB. I actually traded in my still great iPad Pro 12.9 inch 3rd generation towards the purchase. I rushed home to set up my new iPad. Yes it is somewhat thinner, this iPad is 5.1mm thick compared to my 3rd generation iPad at 5.9mm thicker , not much of difference and most people would not tell the difference. It is a little faster with the M4 chip but it’s not earth shattering either, trust me. It is noticeably brighter though. And where are the way thinner bezels that were circulating on the internet?. I almost regret selling my old iPad now. My point is don’t believe all the hype and keep your current iPad weather it’s a 3rd 4th 5th gen or later because when the ‘new toy’ feeling ... MoreWent out in the rain on release day 5/15/24 to purchase the Apple 13 inch Pro with 256GB. I actually traded in my still great iPad Pro 12.9 inch 3rd generation towards the purchase. I rushed home to set up my new iPad. Yes it is somewhat thinner, this iPad is 5.1mm thick compared to my 3rd generation iPad at 5.9mm thicker , not much of difference and most people would not tell the difference. It is a little faster with the M4 chip but it’s not earth shattering either, trust me. It is noticeably brighter though. And where are the way thinner bezels that were circulating on the internet?. I almost regret selling my old iPad now. My point is don’t believe all the hype and keep your current iPad weather it’s a 3rd 4th 5th gen or later because when the ‘new toy’ feeling wears off, it’s still pretty much the same thing.