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I think the really interesting question here is why does an iPad Pro have 16 GB of RAM at all?

The previous generation of iPad Pros maxed out at 6 GB, so this is quite a jump.

Adding Thunderbolt support is also a bit of a mystery.

I suspect this will all become clear at WWDC in June when Apple announces iPadOS 15.

Because the M1 chip has two RAM options in laptops today: 8GB and 16GB. There’s two chip spots on the processor and either one spot is filled or both are. Apple is just putting those same two options into the iPad Pro, and since they have a high-end SKU at 16GB, may as well include it in the high-end SKUs at 1/2TB.

High speed external storage & full XDR monitor support is a godsend for people like me who use their iPads to do all their photography work.

What is your workflow? Do you do your culling -> light edit -> retouch in different apps?

I used to do culling in photo mechanic, then light edits in Lightroom, and heavier in photoshop. I almost exclusively use Lightroom on iPad for 95% of everything now. Not a pro, just an enthusiast - and don't take nearly as many photos now due to covid.

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