APPLE IPAD PRO 12.9IN

Being a digital nomad in the age of Covid might mean you spend more time on the beaches of Bridlington than Bali – but when globetrotting does return, having an ipad Pro stashed in your bag will mean you’re ready to work from anywhere. Possibly even Bognor.

Apple’s cleverest rectangle hasn’t changed much on the outside, but opt for the 12.9in version and you now get a stonking Liquid Retina XDR display. Its 64ppi resolution isn’t a great leap from the 11in model, but brightness, colour and contrast are streets ahead. Things just look more vibrant, highlights are more intense, and blacks almost look like they could suck in time itself. Flit and working again

The M1 chip inside puts up figures that are comparable with the imac on p40; and with pro-grade apps for everything from video and photo editing to writing and boring old spreadsheets, the whole ‘you can’t do real work on an ipad’ argument just doesn’t hold water any more.

With 5G support on the cellular model and an ultrawide 12MP camera that uses Apple’s Centre Stage tech to make sure you’re always in shot on video calls, it’s also ideal for keeping in touch with your beloved colleagues.

For typing, Apple’s new Magic Keyboard is taking the mickey a bit at £329. But the ipad Pro’s modular make-up is one of its biggest strengths – and it switches from tablet to laptop to digital sketchpad with ease, no matter where you pitch up. KEY SPECS

● 12.9in 2732x2048 Mini LED touchscreen ● Apple M1 ● 8/16GB RAM

● 128/256/ 512GB/1/2TB ● ipados 14

● Up to 10hrs ● Thunderbolt 3 (USB 4)

● 281x215x6.4mm, 682g