Apple may be playing catch-up, issuing its first oversize tablet, but the iPad Pro cuts no corners: It's a fittingly luxurious take on the form.

Gorgeous; large display; Surprisingly thin and light for size; Exceptional graphics processing; Four powerful speakers; Can connect keyboard sans pairing; wires; or batteries

Stylus is pricey; not attachable; Keyboard case has few stand positions; So-so battery life; No built-in stand; USB ports; MicroSD slot

Unlike the two sizes of iPhone 6S , which are almost identical, the iPad Pros have totally different screens and cameras, as well as some altered internal hardware. This means that there are very real reasons why you might want the smaller iPad Pro more than its big brother, aside from the size and...

Slim and incredibly light; Awesome screen and speakers; Excellent performance; Good on-the-go typing experience

Not as portable as other iPads; Most will still need a proper computer; No iOS optimisations for the big screen

As beautiful, sturdy and remarkable the iPad Pro is, I am still struggling to think who the tablet has been made for. Not for the regular business user, the Smart KeyBoard angle is too jaunty for comfortable working while travelling. And it is simply not made for laptop use.

Beautiful build; Stunning screen; Large screen great for creative industries; Brilliant audio

Very expensive; Size can be unwieldy for some; Internal storage not conducive for creative work E.g: Final Cut; Photoshop etc; Keyboard flimsy & difficult to work with; on the go

An excellent choice for artists, graphic designers and doodlers – a little more unbalanced and therefore not a perfect fit for everyone else

High quality screen; Excellent stylus; Very fast performance

Can be unwieldly; Heavy; Flawed keyboard cover; Stylus is pricy

It's Apple's biggest tablet ever. But does that mean the iPad Pro can replace both your laptop and tablet to become the sole computing device in your home? With many divided over whether or not a giant tablet is the answer - a question we've seen before from the Microsoft Surface Pro (now in its...

Massive screen with high resolution looks great; Apple Pencil accessory works really well; best iPad performance to date; Smart Connector wireless accessory connections

Weights same as a laptop with optional keyboard added; not as portable as other iPads; keyboard accessory doesn't truly turn it into a laptop; iOS not OS X will divide "pro" opinion

The supercharged iPad Pro is for serious creatives with seriously deep pockets

So much crisp display; Improved immersive sound experience; Super long battery life

Not 3D Touch-enabled; Accessories not included; Supersized price tag

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The iPad Pro is a powerful tablet with top of the line performance. However, it isn't the ideal device for the average consumer. If you have specific need that justfies the purchase of the iPad Pro, then by all means go ahead and buy it.

Great performance; Good battery life; Well built tablet; Good sound output

Unwieldy Smart Keyboard; Can't change the angle while using the keyboard; Not enough apps to exploit the display

It's quite impossible to have one device to rule them all, but I'd be happy if I could bring it down to two. The thought of not having to lug one and also one less device to charge is not a bad idea.

So, does iPad Pro do enough to replace a laptop (even a MacBook)? Some might be quick to say no, but we think it depends on the user. There are many out there who wouldn't wish to leave behind the extended power capabilities of OS X or Windows, and certain heavy laptop users may dismiss the notion...

A big, beautiful screen that improves many tablet experiences, including watching videos and looking at photos; Extremely fast; Very good, intelligent speakers for an unparalleled audio experience on iPad; Smart Connector opens up new accessory possibilities and adds to device's versatility.

Expensive; Can be unwieldy and uncomfortable to use at times; Accessories add to price, making it no less expensive than a laptop; Portability suffers due to larger size; Some apps look "off" on huge screen.