iPad Pro 1st Generation: The Ultimate Tablet of Its Time

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When it was released in 2015, the iPad Pro 1st Generation changed the game. It featured a large 12.9-inch Retina display with 2732 by 2048 resolution and 264 pixels per inch. A fingerprint-repellent oleophobic coating was also applied to the display, making cleanup and maintenance simple. The device was offered in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold finishes.

Apple iPad Pro 1st Generation (12.9-Inch, 2015) Review // Pcmag.com

The Wi-Fi variants have storage options with 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB capacities. The Wi-Fi + Cellular devices came in 128GB and 256GB storage options. The gadget was sleekly designed, with measurements of 12 inches (305.7 mm) in height, 8.68 inches (220.6 mm) in width, and 0.27 inches in depth (6.9 mm). While the Wi-Fi + Cellular devices weighed 1.59 pounds (713 grams), the Wi-Fi models weighed 1.57 pounds (713 grams) (723 grams).

The iPad Pro 1st Generation had a number of buttons and connectors, including a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a Smart Connector, a Home/Touch ID sensor, and a Lightning connector. Additionally, it has dual microphones, built-in stereo speakers, and a nano-SIM tray.

An A9X chip with 64-bit architecture and an incorporated M9 coprocessor served as the device’s power source. An 8-megapixel camera with autofocus, panoramic, and HDR was also included with the smartphone. It sported a FaceTime HD camera for video calls and could record 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second.

Model	Size	Released	Discontinued	Capacities	Processor	Operating system
iPad Pro (1st)	12.9″ 9.7″	2015-11-11 2016-03-31	2017-07-05 2017-07-05	32, 128, 256 GB	Apple A9X	iOS 9.1 to 16.x (latest) iOS 9.3 to 16.x (latest)

The device supports Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) communication standards. In addition, UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, GSM/EDGE, CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B, and LTE were supported by the Wi-Fi + Cellular versions. The device’s integrated 38.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery provides up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing or video viewing. The Wi-Fi + Cellular devices provide up to 9 hours of cellular data web browsing.

With iOS 10, which came pre-installed on the iPad Pro 1st Generation, the gadget came to life in more intelligent and expressive ways. Additionally, Touch ID was built into the device, enabling users to unlock it and make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store. Additionally, Apple Pay could be used on the iPhone to make purchases with just a touch. Users may also use Siri, Apple’s voice-activated virtual assistant, to send messages, create reminders, and do much more.

The iPad Pro 1st Generation was a strong and adaptable gadget with a sizable display, plenty of storage, and cutting-edge functionality. It provided a fluid user experience and was ideal for both personal and business use.