description iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) Overview
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) is Apple's 2021 fifth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the first iPad to feature Apple's M1 chip and a mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR display.
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What display technology does the iPad Pro 12.9-inch M1 use?
The iPad Pro 12.9-inch M1, released in 2021, features a mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR display with up to 1,000 nits of full-screen brightness and 1,600 nits of peak HDR brightness. This was the first iPad to use mini-LED backlighting, branded by Apple as 'XDR.'
When was the iPad Pro 12.9-inch M1 released?
The iPad Pro 12.9-inch with the M1 chip was announced in April 2021 and went on sale the following month. It was the fifth generation of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro line.
Does the iPad Pro 12.9-inch M1 support Thunderbolt?
Yes, the M1 iPad Pro features a USB-C port with Thunderbolt/USB 4 support, allowing for much faster data transfers and support for high-resolution external displays. This was a significant upgrade over the USB 3.1 port on the previous generation.
Can the iPad Pro 12.9-inch M1 run desktop-class apps?
While the M1 chip gives the iPad Pro desktop-class processing power, it still runs iPadOS rather than macOS, limiting the full range of desktop software. Apple did bring features like Center Stage and improved multitasking, but pro apps like Final Cut Pro remain iOS-optimized versions.
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