The New Apple iPad Pro M4 (2024) - Unboxing & First Impressions

Join me as I take my first look at the new Apple iPad Pro M4. Released just a few weeks ago, the model I have has an 11" display, Wi-Fi connection and 256GB of storage.
Buy the Apple iPad Pro on Amazon
Apple iPad Pro M4 11" - amzn.to/3X7wPPC
Apple iPad Pro M4 13" - amzn.to/4c4jzQ7
Video Timeline
--------------------------
00:00 - Introduction
01:09 - The box
02:01 - Unboxing
03:14 - Quick look
04:36 - First impressions
Find out more about me at www.kevinmuldoon.com
#ipadpro #ipad #ipad2024

[@DavidHarry]

Alright, Kevin. Yes, the term “bargain” is vey subjective when talking about a tablet that costs a grand 😂 Saying that, when buying something second hand that’s bought within a few weeks of release, you’re buying something that’s essentially brand new. So that £150 saving isn’t something to be sniffed at and as you said, that’s £150 worth of extras for your iPad 👍
While I can’t wait to see you do a review after some serious use, there’s a few things you mentioned immediately that I also noticed. While its weight etc. is impressive, as you said, there was nothing wrong with the size and weight of the previous ones. Plus, if they’d have kept the same size, there would have been way more battery life with the larger battery. Having now used it for a few weeks, I don’t like how thin it is. It doesn’t feel as substantial or as easy to hold as the previous ones and even in a case, it feels a bit too thin for me. One thing I’m absolutely positive about though, is that you will definitely be impressed with its ability to process, especially with graphics and gameplay is just insane for a mobile device.
BTW and on a slight tangent. I got pissed the other night and ended up ordering a RedMagic 9 Pro 🤣 Apparently, it’s supposed be the most powerful Android device for gaming. It uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, just like all the current Android flagships, including the S24 Ultra. However, it has a load of gaming centric functions, including active cooling. It also has very specific options for it to be used as a desktop gaming device and it has a built in key mapper. While the key mapper supposedly works for mouse/keyboard (which I don’t use for gaming, as I’m useless with them) it also key maps for controllers as well.
I was in two minds about getting it, as the next one is likely to be released in about 6 months, presumably with the next Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. However, the price for the 12GB RAM 256GB storage version was only £579. Now I say “only” £579 because the same spec in an S24 Ultra is £1249, which is double the price. While you usually find deals on the S24 Ultra and never pay that full price and you usually get something thrown in as well (earbuds etc.). The RedMagic also had an offer of a “mystery” box containing “up to” £189 worth of gaming extras. It’ll be intersteing to see what “up to” means and I hopefully don’t get sent a £20 gaming mouse, that I’ll never use 🤣
None the less, I hope it’s as good as I imagine it will be. In which case I’ll probably be kicking myself that I didn’t get one on release. As you know, I’ve been using Samsung phones for my Android gaming for years now, especially with DeX, and I always use them as desktop gaming machines with a PC monitor and controller. While it doesn’t have anything as powerful as DeX, it does have what looks like a really good UI for external monitoring, which is all specially designed for gaming. Or maybe I finally learn the lesson of not getting pissed and looking at cool tech gadgets on the Internet in the middle of night 🤣
Anyway, I thought it would be worth the punt, as it does seem to fit in with the way I use mobile gaming devices and for the specs, it is cheap. Even if it works out that it’s not quite what I expected, as far as external monitoring etc. is concerned. It is already known as probably the best Android “handheld” gaming phone/device and shouldn’t be too hard to sell. Keep an eye on my gaming channel 👍
Cheers,
Dave.

[@KevinMuldoon]

Hi Dave.
In hindsight, I probably should have just bought it on launch day, but I was still swaying between the Samsunt Tab S9 and an iPad Pro. Also considered the pro Xiaomi tablet. What put me off both android tablets is that their used prices were poor on eBay.
That's great when buying used, but the Tab S9 was about the same price as an M2 iPad Pro. So my attention swung to that. I had my mind set on paying around £550 to £600 for an M2 iPad Pro, but I splurged when I saw that listed. I paid £862.50 and I suspect I'd still get around £550 to £600 in two years.
Like you, the thinness doesn't appeal to me. It just feels too delicate and slippy in the hand, which is why I want to add a little bulk with a case.
Looking forward to seeing your review of the Redmagic 9 Pro. Drunk tech purchases are the best. I've made some questionable bids on eBay whilst coming back from the pub.
I've been very tempted with them for years, but held back as their cameras were never great then. I was just looking at the info page for the Redmagic 9 Pro and it looks like a beast. Some of the accessories are pretty cool too.
Whilst the S24 Ultra is obviously a top phone, the Redmagic looks more fun. I'll be sure to check out your videos of it.
With regards to selling on, yes you will lose a little, but not as much as you would with a Samsung phone. Samsung phones are priced like iPhones but depreciate much quicker.
Cheers.
Kevin

[@DavidHarry]

Alright, Kevin. Yes, the term “bargain” is vey subjective when talking about a tablet that costs a grand 😂 Saying that, when buying something second hand that’s bought within a few weeks of release, you’re buying something that’s essentially brand new. So that £150 saving isn’t something to be sniffed at and as you said, that’s £150 worth of extras for your iPad 👍
While I can’t wait to see you do a review after some serious use, there’s a few things you mentioned immediately that I also noticed. While its weight etc. is impressive, as you said, there was nothing wrong with the size and weight of the previous ones. Plus, if they’d have kept the same size, there would have been way more battery life with the larger battery. Having now used it for a few weeks, I don’t like how thin it is. It doesn’t feel as substantial or as easy to hold as the previous ones and even in a case, it feels a bit too thin for me. One thing I’m absolutely positive about though, is that you will definitely be impressed with its ability to process, especially with graphics and gameplay is just insane for a mobile device.
BTW and on a slight tangent. I got pissed the other night and ended up ordering a RedMagic 9 Pro 🤣 Apparently, it’s supposed be the most powerful Android device for gaming. It uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, just like all the current Android flagships, including the S24 Ultra. However, it has a load of gaming centric functions, including active cooling. It also has very specific options for it to be used as a desktop gaming device and it has a built in key mapper. While the key mapper supposedly works for mouse/keyboard (which I don’t use for gaming, as I’m useless with them) it also key maps for controllers as well.
I was in two minds about getting it, as the next one is likely to be released in about 6 months, presumably with the next Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. However, the price for the 12GB RAM 256GB storage version was only £579. Now I say “only” £579 because the same spec in an S24 Ultra is £1249, which is double the price. While you usually find deals on the S24 Ultra and never pay that full price and you usually get something thrown in as well (earbuds etc.). The RedMagic also had an offer of a “mystery” box containing “up to” £189 worth of gaming extras. It’ll be intersteing to see what “up to” means and I hopefully don’t get sent a £20 gaming mouse, that I’ll never use 🤣
None the less, I hope it’s as good as I imagine it will be. In which case I’ll probably be kicking myself that I didn’t get one on release. As you know, I’ve been using Samsung phones for my Android gaming for years now, especially with DeX, and I always use them as desktop gaming machines with a PC monitor and controller. While it doesn’t have anything as powerful as DeX, it does have what looks like a really good UI for external monitoring, which is all specially designed for gaming. Or maybe I finally learn the lesson of not getting pissed and looking at cool tech gadgets on the Internet in the middle of night 🤣
Anyway, I thought it would be worth the punt, as it does seem to fit in with the way I use mobile gaming devices and for the specs, it is cheap. Even if it works out that it’s not quite what I expected, as far as external monitoring etc. is concerned. It is already known as probably the best Android “handheld” gaming phone/device and shouldn’t be too hard to sell. Keep an eye on my gaming channel 👍
Cheers,
Dave.