

In terms of achieving that goal, Apple's newest iPad Pro succeeds in some regards and falls short in others. It's especially important for the productivity-oriented iPad Pro, which starts at $800 if you opt for the 11-inch version and $1,000 if you get the larger 12.9-inch version.Īpple is positioning the iPad Pro not as a laptop replacement, but as a new type of computer that can handle everything a traditional laptop can and more. The latter is a long-awaited feature that makes Apple's tablets much more useful when it comes to work-related tasks.

Apple took another step in turning the iPad into a viable laptop alternative in 2020, thanks to two important launches: its powerful iPad Pro, and a software update that makes Apple's current iPad lineup compatible with computer mice and trackpads.
