Is it a laptop? No. Is it handy? Absolutely. Can it be a laptop replacement? Well, yes, but only if you approach it with the right frame of mind, patience, and an accessory or two. The iPad Pro is a surprisingly adept piece of gear at filling the gap between desktop and mobile computing. It has been much maligned for its lack of ports, no built-in physical keyboard, and some other minor quibbles. In the big picture, it is really a powerful, minimalistic mobile tool, that could be essential in freeing up your work and correspondence life.