Hi iPad Gurus, I have nv own an iPad and seeking advice if I shld get an iPad Pro (2021) 11” over a M/S SP8
I am looking for a personal laptop having gone without one for the past 8 years. My key usage are:
- Content consumption: Web browsing, news, media, e-book
- Productivity: MS suite (.doc, .xls, .ppt), On-screen content snipping
- Communication: Emailing, VC, web messaging (Whatsapp/Wechat)
- Organisation: File management
Hardware requirement: Portability, monitor extension.
While I prefer the versatility of a tablet to facilitate content consumption and working on the go and around home, I also wanted a tablet that is powerful enough in the form of a laptop replacement. I identified the upcoming M/S SP8 and IPP 2021 11” as my only 2 choices. While the SP8 will potentially fit the bill, it is yet to be launched and is likely to be more exp than IPP Pro. I am waiting for WWDC in June to discover wat improvement will come to the M1 IPP esp on the iPadOS for screen extension and producvity. I would like to ask for your opinion as follow:
- Is iPadOS user friendly for MS suite, I need a fully functional MS suite.
- Ease of file management like M/S File Explorer
- Do U think Cellular is unnecessary when we have wifi at home and can hot-spot to our mobile outside home?
- Is Apple Pencil unnecessary for normal user like me and more like something fancy for user who draw or make notes on their tablet?
- Is AppleCare+ necessary?
Choiced IPP 2021: 11”, Space Gray, 512GB, Wi-Fi ($1,649)
Accessories: Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Case ($289), Power Support Matte Film
Hv a good weekend n TIA!