The new iPad Pro is in many ways the pinnacle of tablet hardware design, but its nosebleed price and software limitations narrow its appeal to creatives willing to bend to its current compromises.
The 2018 iPad Pro sports a gorgeous new all-screen design, Face ID and scary-fast performance; The new Pencil is a huge step forward in terms of design and charging.
The Keyboard Folio Case and Pencil are necessary accessories that jack up the already-high total price; None of your old iPad accessories will work, including the original Pencil; The headphone jack is gone, and its single USB-C port won't pay real dividends until more compatible accessories arrive.