{"id":20540,"date":"2021-04-23T18:44:33","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T23:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=20540"},"modified":"2021-12-02T10:06:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T16:06:15","slug":"ipad-pro-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/ipad-pro-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"iPad Pro 2021: Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After a deluge of rumors and leaks, the iPad Pro 2021 is finally here. Unveiled at Apple\u2019s Spring Loaded event on April 20, 2021, the all-new <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple\/ipad\">iPad Pro<\/a> 2021 delivers several key upgrades such as the blazing fast Apple M1 chip, a Liquid Retina XDR display with mini-LED, 5G wireless connectivity, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, Apple\u2019s latest pro-targeted tablet doesn&#8217;t come cheap. Retail iPad Pro 2021 prices start at $1,099 for the 12.9-inch model with 128GB of internal storage, ballooning up to $2,399 for 2TB and a 5G modem. Keep reading to learn more about the iPad Pro M1, how to get one for less, and whether you should upgrade from your existing iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/ipad-pro-2021\/#iPad-Pro-2021-Specs\" >\u2022 Hardware Specifications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/ipad-pro-2021\/#Apple-M1-Chip\" >\u2022 Apple M1 Chip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/ipad-pro-2021\/#Better-Connectivity\" >\u2022 5G Wireless Connectivity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/ipad-pro-2021\/#iPad-Pro-2021-Display\" >\u2022 Display<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/ipad-pro-2021\/#iPad-Pro-2021-Cameras\" >\u2022 Camera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/ipad-pro-2021\/#iPad-Pro-2021-Accessories\" >\u2022 Magic Keyboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/ipad-pro-2021\/#iPad-Pro-2021-Price-and-Availability\" >\u2022 Price and Availability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/ipad-pro-2021\/#Is-iPad-Pro-2021-worth-it\" >\u2022 Is iPad Pro 2021 worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/ipad-pro-2021\/#How-can-I-get-a-cheap-iPad-Pro-2021\" >\u2022 Get an iPad Pro 2021 for less<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPad-Pro-2021-Specs\"><\/span>iPad Pro 2021 Specs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPad Pro 2021 is a technological powerhouse. Powered by the Apple M1 chip, it\u2019s easily the fastest and most powerful tablet in 2021. Beyond speed, the iPad Pro 12.9\u2033 5th Gen and iPad Pro 11\u2033 3rd Gen feature class-leading displays and are available with 5G wireless connectivity if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table-condensed table-hover\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-129-5th-gen-2021\">12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-11-3rd-gen-2021\">11-inch iPad Pro 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/th><th><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-129-4th-gen-2020\"><strong>12.9-inch iPad Pro 2020<\/strong><\/a><\/th><th><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-11-2nd-gen-2020\"><strong>11-inch iPad Pro 2020<\/strong><\/a><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Processor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Apple M1<\/strong><br>8-core CPU<br>8-core GPU<br>16-core Neural Engine<\/td><td><strong>Apple M1<\/strong><br>8-core CPU<br>8-core GPU<br>16-core Neural Engine<\/td><td>Apple A12Z Bionic<br>8-core CPU<br>8-core GPU<br>8-core Neural Engine<\/td><td>Apple A12Z Bionic<br>8-core CPU<br>8-core GPU<br>8-core Neural Engine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td><td>12.9-inch <strong>Liquid Retina XDR<\/strong><br>2048 x 2732 resolution, 265 ppi<br>120 Hz Refresh Rate<br>True Tone and ProMotion<br>Over 10,000 Mini-LED Backlight<br><strong>2596 Local Dimming Zones<\/strong><br><strong>1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio<\/strong><\/td><td>11-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD<br>1668 x 2388 resolution, 265ppi<br>120 Hz Refresh Rate<br>True Tone and ProMotion<\/td><td>12.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD<br>2048 x 2732 resolution, 265 ppi<br>120 Hz Refresh Rate<br>True Tone and ProMotion<\/td><td>11-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD<br>1668 x 2388 resolution, 265ppi<br>120 Hz Refresh Rate<br>True Tone and ProMotion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RAM<\/strong><\/td><td>8GB (128GB &#8211; 512GB storage)<br>16GB (1TB and 2TB storage)<\/td><td>8GB (128GB &#8211; 512GB storage)<br>16GB (1TB and 2TB storage)<\/td><td>6GB RAM<\/td><td>6GB RAM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/td><td>128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB<\/td><td>128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB<\/td><td>128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB<\/td><td>128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Primary Camera<\/strong><\/td><td>12MP, f\/1.8 wide-angle lens<br>10MP, 4\/2.4 ultrawide lens with 125-degree FOV<\/td><td>12MP, f\/1.8 wide-angle lens<br>10MP, 4\/2.4 ultrawide lens with 125-degree FOV<\/td><td>12MP, f\/1.8 wide-angle lens<br>10MP, 4\/2.4 ultrawide lens with 125-degree FOV<\/td><td>12MP, f\/1.8 wide-angle lens<br>10MP, 4\/2.4 ultrawide lens with 125-degree FOV<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Selfie Camera<\/strong><\/td><td>12MP, f\/2.4 ultrawide lens with 122-degree FOV<\/td><td>12MP, f\/2.4 ultrawide lens with 122-degree FOV<\/td><td>7MP, f\/2.2 wide-angle lens<\/td><td>7MP, f\/2.2 wide-angle lens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Battery Capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>9720 mAh (36.7 Wh)<\/td><td>7538 mAh (28.7 Wh)<\/td><td>9720 mAh (36.7 Wh)<\/td><td>7538 mAh (28.7 Wh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>Face ID secure face detection<\/td><td>Face ID secure face detection<\/td><td>Face ID secure face detection<\/td><td>Face ID secure face detection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cellular Modem<\/strong><\/td><td>5G with mmWave<\/td><td>5G with mmWave<\/td><td>4G LTE<\/td><td>4G LTE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/td><td>280.6 x 214.9 x 6.4 mm<br>11.05 x 8.46 x 0.25 in<\/td><td>247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm<br>9.75 x 7.03 x 0.23 in<\/td><td>280.6 x 214.9 x 5.9 mm<br>11.05 x 8.46 x 0.23 in<\/td><td>247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm<br>9.75 x 7.03 x 0.23 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>682g (1.50 lb)<\/td><td>466g (1.03 lb)<\/td><td>641g (1.41 lb)<\/td><td>471g (1.04 lb)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>April 30, 2021 (preorder)<\/td><td>April 30, 2021 (preorder)<\/td><td>March 19, 2020<\/td><td>March 19, 2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MSRP<\/strong><\/td><td>Starting at $799<\/td><td>Starting at $1099<\/td><td>Starting at $799<\/td><td>Starting at $1099<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple-M1-Chip\"><\/span>Apple M1 Chip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple\/ipad\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Apple-M1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20566 img-responsive\" width=\"371\" height=\"209\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple traditionally uses turbocharged versions of its A-series silicon in the iPad. For example the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-11-2nd-gen-2020\">11-inch iPad Pro 2020<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-129-4th-gen-2020\/wifi\">12.9-inch iPad Pro 2020<\/a> were powered by the 8-core A12Z Bionic chip, a souped up version of the 6-core A12 Bionic found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-xs\">iPhone XS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-xs-max\">iPhone XS Max<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-xr\">iPhone XR<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest iPad Pro marks a fundamental departure from this strategy. Rather than using a scaled-up smartphone processor, the iPad Pro 2021 shoehorns the very same Apple M1 system-on-a-chip powering the latest MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and iMac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means the iPad Pro 2021 is fast. Really fast. In fact, Apple claims that the iPad Pro 2021\u2019s 8-core M1 chip delivers 50% faster CPU performance and 40% faster graphics performance than last year\u2019s model, and that it\u2019s up to 1,500 times as fast as the original iPad in GPU-intensive tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what does all this mean? And more importantly, is the Apple M1 iPad Pro compatible with your existing games and apps? Although the Apple M1 iPad Pro is based on a desktop-class processor, it is using the same ARM instruction set as Apple\u2019s A-series chips found on previous iPads and iPhones. This means that the iPad Pro 2021 will run all your existing games and apps &#8212; just faster. So if you\u2019re a competitive gamer or someone who likes to push the boundaries of what can be done on a tablet, the iPad Pro 2021 is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better-Connectivity\"><\/span>Better Connectivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPad Pro 2021 also offers faster connectivity than last year\u2019s model. For starters, the USB-C port now supports Thunderbolt with USB4, giving you four times as much bandwidth compared to last year\u2019s model. This opens the door to using high-resolution external displays, high-performance storage devices, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cellular-equipped iPad Pro 2021 models now support 5G wireless connectivity with mmWave technology. With up to 4 Gigabit network transfer speeds in ideal conditions, the iPad Pro 2021 is the perfect weapon for road warriors who can\u2019t waste time transferring large files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPad-Pro-2021-Display\"><\/span>iPad Pro 2021 Display<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple\/ipad\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Liquid-Retina-XDR.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20567 img-responsive\" width=\"371\" height=\"209\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A fast chip is no good without an equally impressive screen. Fortunately, the iPad Pro 2021 packs a class-leading display &#8212; no matter which model you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 11-inch iPad Pro 2021 packs a very similar screen to last year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-11-2nd-gen-2020\">iPad Pro 2020 11-inch<\/a>. You get the same 1668 x 2388 resolution, 265 ppi sharpness, and smooth 120 Hz ProMotion refresh rate as before, but now with support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision with 600 nits maximum brightness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the smaller iPad Pro packs an impressive panel, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021 takes the cake with its Liquid Retina XDR display. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021 shares the same 2048 x 2732 pixel resolution and 120 Hz high refresh rate as last year\u2019s model, but features an all-new backlight system with over 10,000 mini-LEDs and 2,596 local dimming zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All this technology helps Liquid Retina XDR deliver a mind-blowing 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio with 1,000 nits of full-screen brightness and 1,600 nits of peak brightness. This means you get extremely vibrant HDR video with vibrant colors and inky blacks, without the bloom or light bleed seen on other panel types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both iPad Pro 2021 models are compatible with high-resolution external displays such as Apple\u2019s Pro Display XDR. And thanks to Thunderbolt with USB4, the iPad Pro 2021 can drive Pro Display XDR at its full 6K resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPad-Pro-2021-Cameras\"><\/span>iPad Pro 2021 Cameras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual meetings and teleconferencing are more prevalent than ever before. Accordingly, Apple overhauled the front-facing camera on the iPad Pro 2021 with new hardware and software. The True Depth camera now includes an all-new ultrawide camera with a massive 120-degree field of view. Apple\u2019s Center Stage technology uses the M1 chip\u2019s advanced AI processing to leverage the ultrawide FOV and keep you in-frame as you move around &#8212; zooming in and out, depending on who\u2019s in view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MJQK3LL_AV2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MJQK3LL_AV2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20575 img-responsive\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPad-Pro-2021-Accessories\"><\/span>iPad Pro 2021 Accessories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPad Pro 2021 is compatible with Apple\u2019s Magic Keyboard. The Magic Keyboard essentially transforms your iPad into a laptop, thanks to its comfortable backlit keys and large, multi-touch trackpad. The Magic Keyboard costs $299 for the 11-inch iPad Pro and $350 for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and is available in either black or white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPad-Pro-2021-Price-and-Availability\"><\/span>iPad Pro 2021 Price and Availability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve made it this far, you already know that the iPad Pro 2021 is the best tablet that money can buy. Unfortunately, with prices starting at $799 for the 11-inch model and topping out at over $2,399 for maximum storage on the 12.9-inch model with 5G, the iPad Pro 2021 isn\u2019t cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an iPad Pro 2021 cost breakdown for all the different storage configurations when paying retail at the Apple Store:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table-condensed table-hover\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-129-5th-gen-2021\"><strong>12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021<\/strong><\/a><\/th><th><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-11-3rd-gen-2021\"><strong>11-inch iPad Pro 2021<\/strong><\/a><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>128GB<\/strong><\/td><td>Starting at $799<\/td><td>Starting at $1099<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>256GB<\/strong><\/td><td>Starting at $899<\/td><td>Starting at $1199<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>512GB<\/strong><\/td><td>Starting at $1099<\/td><td>Starting at $1399<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1TB<\/strong><\/td><td>Starting at $1499<\/td><td>Starting at $1799<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2TB<\/strong><\/td><td>Starting at $1899<\/td><td>Starting at $2199<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Each model and storage configuration is available with 5G connectivity for $200 more<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of which size and storage combination you choose, you\u2019ll be waiting a while for delivery. iPad Pro 2021 preorders open up on April 30, and the iPad Pro 2021 release date is set for the second half of May 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is-iPad-Pro-2021-worth-it\"><\/span>Is iPad Pro 2021 worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The iPad Pro 2021 is a flagship tablet with a flagship price. It combines the powerful and energy efficient Apple M1 chip with the best display ever put in a tablet. But with such a high price tag, it\u2019s firmly out of reach for most consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it &#8212; not everyone needs a tablet that\u2019s faster than their home desktop or a display that can deliver cinema-quality HDR. In fact, last gen\u2019s A12Z Bionic chip is so fast that you probably wouldn\u2019t be able to notice the speed difference unless you\u2019re a competitive gamer or are pushing the boundaries of what can be done on a tablet through video editing, 3D rendering, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, you can save hundreds of dollars by buying a generation or two back. You can currently pick up last year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-11-2nd-gen-2020\">11-inch iPad Pro 2020<\/a> for as little as $625 or step up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-129-4th-gen-2020\">12.9-inch iPad Pro 2020<\/a> for $825. 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