I switched from iPad to Surface Pro (SP1 and currently SP3) two years ago. Certainly I know how wonderful Surface is and I am sure I will never go back to iPad. To me, iPad is nothing more than a toy.
As more and more rumors on iPad Pro comes out, it seems that Apple will release that bigger iPad almost the same time as SP4 (October).
From the points of view of Windows tablet users, of course iPad Pro is far behind Surface in terms of functionalities (lack of productivity apps, lack of mouse support despite stylus support, unable to run desktop software, very limited multi-tasking, no USB, etc).
But for average users, they may think a larger screen + stylus support is a big plus for iPad Pro.
In fact, many people still have not tried Surface or other Windows tablets - they don't know the real power and capabilities of Surface. iPad Pro seems to be a natural choice for more productivity work.
And don't forget Apple is well-known for its marketing magic. I am sure they will advertise iPad Pro as the "perfect device for work and play", "reinventing tablets", "most wonderful writing experience", ...
Obviously the iPad Pro is designed as a major competitor for Surface/Surface Pro. I think the impact of iPadPro on Surface (and Windows tablets in general) should not be under-estimated. And I am curious how Microsoft will react to such disruption on its Surface market, which it has established quite well since the success of Surface Pro 3 and Surface 3.
As more and more rumors on iPad Pro comes out, it seems that Apple will release that bigger iPad almost the same time as SP4 (October).
From the points of view of Windows tablet users, of course iPad Pro is far behind Surface in terms of functionalities (lack of productivity apps, lack of mouse support despite stylus support, unable to run desktop software, very limited multi-tasking, no USB, etc).
But for average users, they may think a larger screen + stylus support is a big plus for iPad Pro.
In fact, many people still have not tried Surface or other Windows tablets - they don't know the real power and capabilities of Surface. iPad Pro seems to be a natural choice for more productivity work.
And don't forget Apple is well-known for its marketing magic. I am sure they will advertise iPad Pro as the "perfect device for work and play", "reinventing tablets", "most wonderful writing experience", ...
Obviously the iPad Pro is designed as a major competitor for Surface/Surface Pro. I think the impact of iPadPro on Surface (and Windows tablets in general) should not be under-estimated. And I am curious how Microsoft will react to such disruption on its Surface market, which it has established quite well since the success of Surface Pro 3 and Surface 3.