Two perspectives on bent iPad Pros

Apple is alerting people that the occasional iPad Pro may arrive with a bent aluminum chassis. No mention of replacements — just a comment that the bend isn’t a fault.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/12/some-ipad-pros-ship-a-little-bent-and-apple-says-thats-normal/

Immediate response from media commentators is that a bend is Not alright or normal.

https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/12/20/no-apple-a-slightly-bent-ipad-pro-straight-out-of-the-box-isnt-acceptable