As a content creator who already has a solid iPad and MacBook Air at my disposal, you’d think I’d be immune to Apple’s shiny new toys. But no, the lure of the latest iPad Pro, with its powerhouse M4 chip and Ultra Retina XDR display, keeps whispering to me: “Upgrade, you creative genius. It’ll change everything.”
And I almost believe it. Almost.
The 13-inch iPad Pro is impossibly thin at 5.1mm, and the Ultra Retina XDR display is pixel-perfect thanks to its tandem OLED technology, a blinding 1000-nit brightness, and an HDR peak of 1600 nits. The cherry on top is the nano-texture glass option that practically beckons me to realize my creative dreams in ultra-HD.
Meanwhile, there’s the new M4 chip humming quietly beneath the surface, promising up to 1.5x faster CPU performance and 60x faster neural processing than Apple’s aging A11, which I guess might be useful if I decide to train an AI army or start editing 4K videos in my sleep.
My trusty MacBook Air is already juggling Photoshop and Premiere like a pro, while my current iPad sketches and scrolls with impressive ease. But that M4 chip supports 38 trillion operations per second, and iPad Pro boasts machine-learning wizardry that promises to make complex tasks a doddle. And yet, unless I’m planning on rendering full-length films in my local coffee shop, my MacBook Air is still more than capable.
PROS
- Ultra Retina XDR Display: Perfect for catching my reflection while wondering if this tech spend is my gateway to greatness.
- M4 Chip: Faster than my motivation to stick to a budget.
- Apple Pencil Pro: Magnetic charging and Find My support means I’ll never lose it again.
- Magic Keyboard: A function row and trackpad should help me finally finish typing that half-baked novel. Should.
CONS
- Price: Makes me wish Apple accepted gently used organs.
- M4 Chip: Promises blazing neural processing speeds, so no excuses for my inability to finish a project.
- Apple Pencil Pro: The squeeze gestures feel more like I’m testing a stress ball than working on my next creative masterpiece.
- Magic Keyboard: AED 1,399 for a keyboard that I tell myself will improve productivity but will more likely end up as an overpriced YouTube stand.
Accessories play a tantalizing role in Apple’s grand upgrade plan. The new Apple Pencil Pro offers magnetic charging, haptic feedback, and whimsical squeeze gestures for AED 529, but do I really need to ditch my current stylus for that price?
The Magic Keyboard, too, is all function rows and a bigger trackpad in AED 1,399 worth of perfection, but my wallet trembles more from sticker shock than anticipation.
So, do I need to upgrade to the iPad Pro? My heart skips a beat imagining the perks of a Retina-scorching screen and snappy AI. But as I think of that pristine display in my hands, my wallet and I share a knowing look. What I have does just fine, though that doesn’t stop me from daydreaming about having sleek new gadget companion.
Ultimately, upgrading to the new iPad Pro is a choice between practicality and pure tech lust. It pains me to admit, but my current setup is reliable, functional, and doesn’t come with a four-figure price tag.
Begrudgingly, I’ll stick with my trusty devices for now, while keeping an eye on that sweet Ultra Retina XDR display. Or maybe I just need to play the lottery, because let’s be honest: if I could, I’d upgrade in a heartbeat.