Decisions! 12.9 vs 11

[baypharm]

My vote is for the 12.9” model.

 

[MisterSavage]

Yeah the tendency on this forum to bash the 12.9” iPad as “not portable” makes me laugh a little every time I see it. When I was in college 10 years ago, I had a 15” PowerBook G4 which weighed in at 5.7 lbs. I considered that to be portable and lugged it back and forth on the 10-15 min walk to class daily. I also carried textbooks and a notebook since you couldn’t hand write on a laptop back then and I dislike typing my notes. All in, my backpack probably weighed 15ish lbs. I would have absolutely killed to have a device that combined my laptop, notebook, and textbooks in a package that weighed 1.4 lbs (or 2.5 lbs with the keyboard attached). The notion that a 2.5 lb device isn’t portable is just silly. You can definitely make a case that the 11” model is easier to manage when holding it. But both are portable devices.

Just because you like carrying around a 12.9 iPad doesn't mean everyone else should. I found the 12.9 unwieldy for lap usage and I would much rather travel with the 11 I exchanged it for.

 

[MacDevil7334]

Just because you like carrying around a 12.9 iPad doesn't mean everyone else should. I found the 12.9 unwieldy for lap usage and I would much rather travel with the 11 I exchanged it for.

I didn’t say everyone else should get the 12.9” model. What I did say was that claims that the 11” is portable while the 12.9” is not strike me as a bit over the top. Which model you choose is solely based on personal preference (which is why Apple makes two sizes). But, both are portable devices.

 

[Pipper99]

I tried both and used them extensively. The 12.9" won because of all of that screen real estate. Before this, I'd used the 10.5 and 9.7. I love this big screen even when using it in my lap. It's not too big carrying, either: it's no more cumbersome, to me, than carrying an 8.5 x 11" notepad. I love taking notes on this thing.

All that said, it was a difficult decision, and I understand why others would choose the 11".

 

[futurist101]

I tried both and used them extensively. The 12.9" won because of all of that screen real estate. Before this, I'd used the 10.5 and 9.7. I love this big screen even when using it in my lap. It's not too big carrying, either: it's no more cumbersome, to me, than carrying an 8.5 x 11" notepad. I love taking notes on this thing.

All that said, it was a difficult decision, and I understand why others would choose the 11".

Yes, it can be an agonizing decision. I wanted to get an iPad that worked with the Apple Pencil so I did quite a bit of research on various iPad models. I couldn't make up my mind on the device that provided the best value for me so I eventually decided to go with the cheapest option (9.7in iPad 2018) and maybe upgrade later on if I felt so inclined.

I have no doubt in my mind that my next iPad will be the larger 12.9 Pro model (newer design).

 

[Fthree]

The 12.9 is sexy though!

 

[kp98077]

Just because you like carrying around a 12.9 iPad doesn't mean everyone else should. I found the 12.9 unwieldy for lap usage and I would much rather travel with the 11 I exchanged it for.

I guess everyone is completely different! I found the 11” too small for my lap, didn’t balance, awkward, etc. I am so glad I went back to the 12.9! A pure joy! And can hardly tell its in my messenger bag... there is just simply something about the larger screen for doing meaningful work...
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I didn’t say everyone else should get the 12.9” model. What I did say was that claims that the 11” is portable while the 12.9” is not strike me as a bit over the top. Which model you choose is solely based on personal preference (which is why Apple makes two sizes). But, both are portable devices.

I have had both, both are portable... bottom line.. in fact I had someone ask me if the 12.9 yesterday was the small one! LOL... at the cafe..

 

[Pipper99]

I guess everyone is completely different! I found the 11” too small for my lap, didn’t balance, awkward, etc. I am so glad I went back to the 12.9! A pure joy! And can hardly tell its in my messenger bag... there is just simply something about the larger screen for doing meaningful work...
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I have had both, both are portable... bottom line.. in fact I had someone ask me if the 12.9 yesterday was the small one! LOL... at the cafe..

Same here: the 11" was too small for my lap. I had to hold it in hand because it just didn't fit right. The 12.9 sits comfortably in my lap.