The new iPad Pro is a gorgeous, sleek tablet that deserves praise, but once again questions are being raised about its structural integrity

A new video from YouTube channel EverythingApplePro shows that the iPad Pro can still be bent by hand without much effort It can be seen below as part of a larger teardown Given that the more rugged MacBook Air has the same starting price, this may cause you to reconsider buying this slate-shaped iPad Pro

The reason this is a particularly unfortunate example of bending is that the iPad Pro series has experienced this problem before The 2018 version of the premium tablet was also found to bend, known as "bendgate" Apple was forced to replace many iPad Pros, some of which had already been shipped to customers in damaged condition

Obviously, it is unlikely that anyone would intentionally try to break an iPad Pro in the way that EverythingApplePro did Also, the video does not measure the magnitude of the applied pressure However, it remains a reminder that tablets are relatively fragile compared to clamshell laptops; the 2020 iPad Pro is just shipping this week, so we will have to wait and see if durability is an issue for users It will be

Besides this issue, there are a few other things to appreciate about the new iPad Pro Apple has added a LiDAR scanner to the rear camera block to help with AR apps, as well as an ultra-wide camera for better photography

Inside the iPad Pro, the CPU has been upgraded to an A12Z Bionic model with an 8-core GPU and 128GB of basic storage instead of 64GB In addition, the iPad OS now offers enhanced cursor support This allows iPad users to use the new Magic Keyboard accessory with a built-in trackpad, as well as third-party mice and trackpads

However, clamshell laptops have always been more robust than the single-frame designs of tablets The latest version of the MacBook Air, announced the same day as the new iPad Pro, features the same keyboard design that requires an additional $349 for the iPad Pro

The Air is less portable than the iPad Pro, but if durability is important to you, the MacBook Air will serve your needs better than the iPad Pro You don't need a case; a showdown between the iPad Pro and the MacBook Air will show you which device is right for you