The Long Term Review for the iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen

A photographer’s perspective

Spoiler alert: no, it doesn’t replace my laptop. It could. But it is not there yet.

I meant to write this article months ago. But travelling overland in a Jeep in Brazil proved itself way more of a challenge than I expected. Anyway: here’s my take on the iPad Pro 12.9” 256gb third generation: a photographer’s perspective. (So not videographer or graphic designer or anything else, really). I bought it last July (2019): it’s been over six months. I’ve been using it about 4 hours a day, minimum.

I was originally going for the second edition, as they are quite cheaper in North America on Kijiji or Amazon refurbished, until I saw the screen of the 3rd generation: game-changer. This is by far the most beautiful screen I ever saw in my life. It’s unreal. The moment I saw the difference between the two (Staples had both editions next to each other), there was no turning back: the 3rd edition is so much better. That new liquid retina display is out of this world good. And as a guy that loves the best, and nothing else, I knew that I was going to regret my decision if I’d go with the cheaper and older model.