In practice, the new display made the iPad a delight to use.
Everything was easier to read when scrolling through websites.
Movies were noticeably clearer.
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I rewatched the movieGladiatorand was stunned at the picture quality.
The sound quality on the new iPad was by far the best of any tablet Ive ever used.
The design will be familiar to anyone whos bought an iPad in the past couple of years.
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The new 12.9-inch model is slightly thicker than its predecessor to accommodate its new screen technology, Apple says.
I couldnt tell the difference in real-life use.
In practice, the iPad M1 is ridiculously fast.
I found that apps popped open seemingly the instant that I touched their icons.
I didnt do any sophisticated tests, but as I used it, everyday tasks felt snappy.
Its so easy to get spoiled quickly by fast computing power.
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Laptop Killer?
Switching back and forth between tabs and apps was a slower, more cumbersome experience on the iPad.
The new iPad M1 12.9 inch is by far the best tablet Ive ever used.
