iPad Pro iPad has become quite useless and I regret purchasing it

[maflynn]

You might want to try PDF Expert by Readdle.

LOL, that's what I was using and decided that acrobat on a laptop was better

 

[bondr006]

LOL, that's what I was using and decided that acrobat on a laptop was better

I guess the use case, experience, and circumstances are different for everyone. In my case, the iPad made my work life easier, more convenient, and fun. In other folks experience...not so much.

 

[DeepSix]

Well, I've had the Surface Pro 8 for a week now, and it has performed great.

Side note, Microsoft...its called a Surface PRO, yet you ship it with Windows Home on it? Weak. I had to upgrade it to Windows Pro with an MSDN key.

I have zero interest in Surface devices anymore. If I won a new Surface Pro 8 today I would immediately sell it without even thinking twice.

 

[Rafterman]

I have zero interest in Surface devices anymore. If I won a new Surface Pro 8 today I would immediately sell it without even thinking twice.

Well, your loss. To each their own.

 

[*~Kim~*]

Don’t think they’ll be selling many more Mini 6’s, as much as I love the form factor and don’t need the extra power the M1 in the Air with no price increase is a steal. I was expecting it to get the A15 without downclocking but for it to be the M1 when the Mini 6 isn’t even 6 months old feels like the Mini has returned to poor relation status.

Or many Pros until they give it the M2.

If I hadn’t upgraded and sold my Mini 5 I’d be ordering the Air 5 and going to two iPads for the first time. I probably will eventually (maybe Air 6/7) and just run this Mini 6 into the ground. After the iPad 3 I made a point of only buying Apple products at launch and now wish I hadn’t.

I’ve been wanting to give an Air 4 as a gift, hope I can get a good deal now but being in the UK, it doesn’t seem likely.

 

[Rafterman]

Don’t think they’ll be selling many more Mini 6’s, as much as I love the form factor and don’t need the extra power the M1 in the Air with no price increase is a steal. I was expecting it to get the A15 without downclocking but for it to be the M1 when the Mini 6 isn’t even 6 months old feels like the Mini has returned to poor relation status.

Or many Pros until they give it the M2.

If I hadn’t upgraded and sold my Mini 5 I’d be ordering the Air 5 and going to two iPads for the first time. I probably will eventually (maybe Air 6/7) and just run this Mini 6 into the ground. After the iPad 3 I made a point of only buying Apple products at launch and now wish I hadn’t.

I’ve been wanting to give an Air 4 as a gift, hope I can get a good deal now but being in the UK, it doesn’t seem likely.

Performance-wise, I saw little difference between the M1 based 12.9 and the A15 Mini 6. Maybe if you are running heavy duty apps, like Photoshop. But for 95 percent of stuff, the Mini will seem just as powerful as the M1s.

 

[koigirl]

Mine's been great - a year with 16GB i7 SP7 and no problems. It's my primary device, sees 12 hours or more use every day. Beats my previous Dell XPS-13.

I had SP5 and now SP7 and no issues at all. My husband is on his second SP laptop and has had zero issues as well. I use my 2021 IPP 11 for consumption only despite buying MKB with it. Too many workarounds when I’m trying to get work done. I love IPP for consumption (screen quality is addictive) but it’s pretty expensive for what it offers and I understand the disillusionment, M1 or not.

 

[koigirl]

Mine's been great - a year with 16GB i7 SP7 and no problems. It's my primary device, sees 12 hours or more use every day. Beats my previous Dell XPS-13.

I had SP5 and now SP7 and no issues at all. My husband is on his second SP laptop and has had zero issues as well. I use my 2021 IPP 11 for consumption only despite buying MKB with it. Too many workarounds when I’m trying to get work done. I love IPP for consumption (screen quality is addictive) but it’s pretty expensive for what it offers and I understand the disillusionment, M1 or not.

 

[DeepSix]

Don’t think they’ll be selling many more Mini 6’s, as much as I love the form factor and don’t need the extra power the M1 in the Air with no price increase is a steal. I was expecting it to get the A15 without downclocking but for it to be the M1 when the Mini 6 isn’t even 6 months old feels like the Mini has returned to poor relation status.

Or many Pros until they give it the M2.

If I hadn’t upgraded and sold my Mini 5 I’d be ordering the Air 5 and going to two iPads for the first time. I probably will eventually (maybe Air 6/7) and just run this Mini 6 into the ground. After the iPad 3 I made a point of only buying Apple products at launch and now wish I hadn’t.

I’ve been wanting to give an Air 4 as a gift, hope I can get a good deal now but being in the UK, it doesn’t seem likely.

Mini 6 was always the worst ipad for value and it's even worse now. Who wouldn't pay $100 more for the Air 5? Unless someone really needs the size of the mini 6 to fit in their jeans or needs the jelly roll feature, it's a device with a horrid screen.

 

[Rafterman]

Mini 6 was always the worst ipad for value and it's even worse now. Who wouldn't pay $100 more for the Air 5? Unless someone really needs the size of the mini 6 to fit in their jeans or needs the jelly roll feature, it's a device with a horrid screen.

The Mini 6 continues to be backordered. So, if people vote with their wallets, jelly seems to be a non-issue for the vast majority.

 

[Isengardtom]

Mini is a totally different form factor. It has its fans. And you don’t need all the multitasking capabilities on a device that small

 

[koigirl]

Mini 6 was always the worst ipad for value and it's even worse now. Who wouldn't pay $100 more for the Air 5? Unless someone really needs the size of the mini 6 to fit in their jeans or needs the jelly roll feature, it's a device with a horrid screen.

IMO mini 6 should have been had pro-level features at this price point. I down-sized my phone from 13PM to 13P and contemplated buying one for pocket/portability but couldn’t justify lower specs at this price point on a device that isn’t my phone or primary tablet. Kind of a head scratcher.

 

[UBS28]

Some people are like talking to "Flat Earthers". The uncontested proof is there that the Earth is a sphere, but they still deny it. The iPad may be able to do what the iPhone does, but that doesn't make it a big phone, nor does it change the fact that it is undeniably, beyond the shadow of a doubt.....100% a computer. It may not be a laptop computer or a desktop computer, but it is definitely a tablet computer. It has all the same electronic parts(processor, ram, gpu, hd or ssd, circuits and capacitors), can perform the same functions(in some cases better than the traditional Win or Mac computer), hook up to a mouse, touchpad, and monitor. The only difference is the OS that runs it. If the OS is your hang up, then Linux computers shouldn't be classified as computers. Chrome books shouldn't be classified as computers. Heck, the Raspberry pi should not be classified as a computer. Windows computers can run software Mac computers can't and Mac computers can run software Windows computers can't. Linux does things differently than either Mac or Windows. But the fact is that they are all computers, only differentiated by the operating systems that run them.

My M1 iPad Pro 11 replaced my MBP for use in my real estate and property management business and totally streamlined my workflow, reduced steps I had to take, makes the work easier, and a lot more fun. I work with contracts, forms, docs, pdf's, take a huge amount of notes, sketch house dimensions, take pictures, communicate(messages and email), do research, figure out taxes and mortgage payments, and do a bunch of scanning. Working with documents, pdf's, contracts, and forms is so much easier for me. Editing, marking up, and then sending to clients is all done within the app, and reduces the amount of steps it takes to communicate. The iPad also reduced the amount of hardware devices I needed, and condensed them all into one really portable device that actually makes my work more easy and convenient. You can deny it's a computer all you want but when I head out the door, it is my main go to computer that does more, does it easier, does it faster, and does it in less steps. I really look forward to grabbing my iPad computer when I go to work, and feel great relief that I don't have to deal with a clunky and cumbersome laptop computer any more.

Dictionary.com - Computer Definition

"A programmable electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Mainframes, desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones are some of the different types of computers."

By any definition or description of "Computer", the iPad safely, and firmly qualifies. The burden of proof is on you to prove that the iPad is not a computer.

Flat Earther? This thing is a big iPhone with pencil, literally.

All the software I bought for the iPad Pro for music production, it is 100% identical on the iPhone, just with a bigger screen. And with 100% the same limitations.

 

[DeepSix]

IMO mini 6 should have been had pro-level features at this price point. I down-sized my phone from 13PM to 13P and contemplated buying one for pocket/portability but couldn’t justify lower specs at this price point on a device that isn’t my phone or primary tablet. Kind of a head scratcher.

Mini 6 is just a horrible device that is about $200 overpriced. This year we're going to see phone screens above 7 inches, which makes the appeal of the mini that much less. Glad I got rid of mine when I did, I fell for the hype unfortunately.

 

[*~Kim~*]

UK Air pricing £569. Only £90 more than a Mini 6. I’m sure the Air 4 was £579 at launch.

I’m sure the Mini orders will soon return to normal waits as the orders are cancelled. The Mini is overpriced but we sort of expect that unless buying the base, it’s that they are selling the Air 5 for what it is worth that leads to the feeling of being short changed.

I was waiting on an Air 4 to give as a gift, but that price almost makes the 5 the better deal. But then I’d be gifting an iPad better than my own.

Don’t think it got a flash, which is odd.

I thought Apple were finally giving the Mini some love last year, but obviously I was wrong. Knowing Apple the next Mini update will just add the blue so that the colours are exactly the same between it and the Air.

 

[Rafterman]

Mini 6 is just a horrible device that is about $200 overpriced. This year we're going to see phone screens above 7 inches, which makes the appeal of the mini that much less. Glad I got rid of mine when I did, I fell for the hype unfortunately.

Not hype. Its a great little device that saw almost every part of it upgraded to the latest specs, including the A15 processor.

 

[sparksd]

Not hype. Its a great little devie that saw almost every part of it upgraded to the latest specs, including the A15 processor.

I quite like it - a lot.

 

[Digitalguy]

Some people are like talking to "Flat Earthers". The uncontested proof is there that the Earth is a sphere, but they still deny it. The iPad may be able to do what the iPhone does, but that doesn't make it a big phone, nor does it change the fact that it is undeniably, beyond the shadow of a doubt.....100% a computer. It may not be a laptop computer or a desktop computer, but it is definitely a tablet computer. It has all the same electronic parts(processor, ram, gpu, hd or ssd, circuits and capacitors), can perform the same functions(in some cases better than the traditional Win or Mac computer), hook up to a mouse, touchpad, and monitor. The only difference is the OS that runs it. If the OS is your hang up, then Linux computers shouldn't be classified as computers. Chrome books shouldn't be classified as computers. Heck, the Raspberry pi should not be classified as a computer. Windows computers can run software Mac computers can't and Mac computers can run software Windows computers can't. Linux does things differently than either Mac or Windows. But the fact is that they are all computers, only differentiated by the operating systems that run them.

My M1 iPad Pro 11 replaced my MBP for use in my real estate and property management business and totally streamlined my workflow, reduced steps I had to take, makes the work easier, and a lot more fun. I work with contracts, forms, docs, pdf's, take a huge amount of notes, sketch house dimensions, take pictures, communicate(messages and email), do research, figure out taxes and mortgage payments, and do a bunch of scanning. Working with documents, pdf's, contracts, and forms is so much easier for me. Editing, marking up, and then sending to clients is all done within the app, and reduces the amount of steps it takes to communicate. The iPad also reduced the amount of hardware devices I needed, and condensed them all into one really portable device that actually makes my work more easy and convenient. You can deny it's a computer all you want but when I head out the door, it is my main go to computer that does more, does it easier, does it faster, and does it in less steps. I really look forward to grabbing my iPad computer when I go to work, and feel great relief that I don't have to deal with a clunky and cumbersome laptop computer any more.

Dictionary.com - Computer Definition

"A programmable electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Mainframes, desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones are some of the different types of computers."

By any definition or description of "Computer", the iPad safely, and firmly qualifies. The burden of proof is on you to prove that the iPad is not a computer.

Today every smartphone is a computer. And, to be honest, for most people their smartphone is their main personal computing device.
Having said that I don't agree that iPads are big iPhones. IOS on iPad started decoupling from IOS on iPhone since 2015 with IOS 9 and split screen, then more major differences were added every other year (IOS 11 and iPadOS 13) although 15 was rather disappointing.
I have said here many time that iPad can be an even better personal computer (by personal I mean everything but work) that iPhone because of the larger screen and added multitasking (and for some the pencil), since iPhones do not have a desktop mode (contrary for instance to Samsung flagships) which would allow to use them with a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Some people like you have even managed to make it their main work device, and I personally know other people that do to (including in the public administration). But it's still a minority because of the many limitations of both iPadOS and mobile OSs in general.
Maybe it's useful to remind some of them (as a complement to the list you made about things that can be done with tablets).

Specific to iPadOS:
1. No centralised file system (the file apps does not work with every app) and, especially, no way to set default apps to open specific types of files
2. Limited multi-window support (no horizontal split, not more that 2 apps split)
3. Not external monitor support (= no desktop mode, which is the only way for a mobile system to fully support an external monitor like a desktop system)
4. "Less than perfect" external storage support
5. No support for remoting into the iPad (only Apple client service can)

Limitations of all mobile systems (including Android):
1. Limited use of background tasks (although in this case iPadOS is the more limited of the 2)
2. (linked to the previous point) No real time syncing of cloud services in the background
3. No guarantee that things will remain in RAM for as long as the device is on.
4. Limited availability of professional apps (or only "dumbed down" versions), other than in the creative field (art, photo etc.). In this case iPadOS has the edge over Android, but is still far behind desktop software (for several reasons, including the historically limited hardware of tablets, the still limited OS and the 30% cut of the app stores, as well as the cost of optimizing for touch)
5. Other limitations due to the sandboxed nature of mobile systems

Despite these limitations, tablets (and again I talking about mobile devices, not Windows tablets), in addition to being excellent consumption devices, are often also useful laptop/desktop companions for work for a lot of people (me included). But those limitations make laptops/desktops a better working device for most people (and in some cases a still necessary device for personal computing to accomplish that 5-10% that tablets and smartphones cannot do for non work related tasks).
I see in your signature that you have a Mac Mini so I guess even you that have an iPad as your main working device find that there are still things that a desktop system does better than iPads.

 

[Rafterman]

Today every smartphone is a computer. And, to be honest, for most people their smartphone is their main personal computing device.

Well, just like the old saying about the best camera is the one you have with you, the best computer you have is the one with you. And for most everyone, that is a phone.

 

[bondr006]

Today every smartphone is a computer. And, to be honest, for most people their smartphone is their main personal computing device.
Having said that I don't agree that iPads are big iPhones. IOS on iPad started decoupling from IOS on iPhone since 2015 with IOS 9 and split screen, then more major differences were added every other year (IOS 11 and iPadOS 13) although 15 was rather disappointing.
I have said here many time that iPad can be an even better personal computer (by personal I mean everything but work) that iPhone because of the larger screen and added multitasking (and for some the pencil), since iPhones do not have a desktop mode (contrary for instance to Samsung flagships) which would allow to use them with a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Some people like you have even managed to make it their main work device, and I personally know other people that do to (including in the public administration). But it's still a minority because of the many limitations of both iPadOS and mobile OSs in general.
Maybe it's useful to remind some of them (as a complement to the list you made about things that can be done with tablets).

Specific to iPadOS:
1. No centralised file system (the file apps does not work with every app) and, especially, no way to set default apps to open specific types of files
2. Limited multi-window support (no horizontal split, not more that 2 apps split)
3. Not external monitor support (= no desktop mode, which is the only way for a mobile system to fully support an external monitor like a desktop system)
4. "Less than perfect" external storage support
5. No support for remoting into the iPad (only Apple client service can)

Limitations of all mobile systems (including Android):
1. Limited use of background tasks (although in this case iPadOS is the more limited of the 2)
2. (linked to the previous point) No real time syncing of cloud services in the background
3. No guarantee that things will remain in RAM for as long as the device is on.
4. Limited availability of professional apps (or only "dumbed down" versions), other than in the creative field (art, photo etc.). In this case iPadOS has the edge over Android, but is still far behind desktop software (for several reasons, including the historically limited hardware of tablets, the still limited OS and the 30% cut of the app stores, as well as the cost of optimizing for touch)
5. Other limitations due to the sandboxed nature of mobile systems

Despite these limitations, tablets (and again I talking about mobile devices, not Windows tablets), in addition to being excellent consumption devices, are often also useful laptop/desktop companions for work for a lot of people (me included). But those limitations make laptops/desktops a better working device for most people (and in some cases a still necessary device for personal computing to accomplish that 5-10% that tablets and smartphones cannot do for non work related tasks).
I see in your signature that you have a Mac Mini so I guess even you that have an iPad as your main working device find that there are still things that a desktop system does better than iPads.

Great post! I certainly understand that not everyone can use the iPad as a laptop replacement. I have never tried to sell it to everyone. I am very happy that in my case, it covers my needs as a laptop replacement. I will never agree that it's just an oversize iPhone though. I like the fact that iOS is light, fast, and intuitive for the kind of work I do. To me that is a strength that allows me to take less steps and speed up my workflow. I am also happy that I figured out a way to make my work more fun. I like having fun while I'm working. Owning your own business and loving the work you do, while at the same time actually enjoying using the tools you work with....is priceless.

I do know that a lot of people use their phones as their main online device. Between my iPhone and iPad I eclipse the amount of time I spend on my Mac Mini. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my Mac Mini. It's probably one of the best desktops I've ever had. I have never had an iMac, but have had previous Mac Mini's and MacBook Pros. I mainly use my Mac Mini as a server. I have it set up with a ton of fast external storage which is networked and available to my iPhone and iPad. All my business and personal backups are there, and in the cloud. Kind of neat to have the convenience of having access to all my files that are on the Mini and instant backups from anywhere.

I am also happy how all my Apple devices just talk to and work with each other. I enjoy how everything in the ecosystem is made to co-exist with the other things in the ecosystem. I love that the hardware and software are made by the same company. I know people call it a "walled garden", but it certainly has its advantages, at least from my experience and perspective. I am invested in the Apple ecosystem and it is an ecosystem I enjoy being in. I have no problems with other systems, heck I have a couple Windows pc's. My wife is an electronic engineer and uses Windows for her job and personal use. My son is a gamer, so he uses Windows and an xBox. I'm the IT guy that takes care of all tech in the house. Good thing I like technology. I have a Surface Pro 6 that I tried to use for my mobile business needs, but ended up using my MBP for mobile. I hated carrying a laptop with me and greatly prefer my iPad Pro. I didn't start considering an iPad pro for business until iPad OS 14 and then decided iPad OS 15 could do what I needed and got the iPad late last year. No regrets after 3 months, and definitely not looking back. I so very much enjoy the convenience of light and simple...

 

[Rafterman]

Nice post! I certainly understand that not everyone can use the iPad as a laptop replacement. I have never tried to sell it as such. I am very happy that in my case, it covers my needs as a laptop replacement. I will never agree that it's just an oversize iPhone. I like the fact that iOS is light, fast, and intuitive for the kind of work I do. To me that is a strength that allows me to take less steps and speed up my workflow. I am also happy that I figured out a way to make my work more fun. I like having fun while I'm working. Owning your own business and loving the work you do, while at the same time actually enjoying using the tools you work with....is priceless.

I do know that a lot of people use their phones as their main online device. Between my iPhone and iPad I eclipse the amount of time I spend on my Mac Mini. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my Mac Mini. It's probably one of the best desktops I've ever had. I have never had an iMac, but have had previous Mac Mini's and MacBook Pros. I mainly use my Mac Mini as a server. I have it set up with a ton of fast external storage which is networked and available to my iPhone and iPad. All my business and personal backups are there, and in the cloud. Kind of neat to have the convenience of having access to all my files that are on the Mini and instant backups from anywhere.

I am also happy how all my Apple devices just talk to and work with each other. I enjoy how everything in the ecosystem is made to co-exist with the other things in the ecosystem. I love that the hardware and software are made by the same company. I know people call it a "walled garden", but it certainly has its advantages, at least from my experience and perspective. I am invested in the Apple ecosystem, but it is an ecosystem I enjoy being in. I have no problems with other systems, heck I have a couple Windows pc's. My wife is an electronic engineer and uses Windows for her job and personal use. My son is a gamer, so he uses Windows and an xBox. I'm the IT guy that takes care of all tech in the house. Good thing I like technology. I have a Surface Pro 6 that I tried to use for my mobile business needs, but ended up using my MBP for mobile. I hated carrying a laptop with me and greatly prefer my iPad Pro. I didn't start considering an iPad pro for business until iPad OS 14 and then decided iPad OS 15 could do what I needed and got the iPad late last year. No regrets after 3 month, and definitely not looking back. I so very much enjoy the convenience of light and simple...

The Apple ecosystem is a powerful argument, Microsoft is starting to do the same thing with Windows and Android, but Apple is far, far ahead right now.

 

[Digitalguy]

The Apple ecosystem is a powerful argument, Microsoft is starting to do the same thing with Windows and Android, but Apple is far, far ahead right now.

I agree, and that's what pushed me into buying a Mac. I have never been an iPhone user and may never be one (although, never say never....). I mainly use Windows since I need Windows only software for work. For now my Macs are mainly used for fun or to test the ecosystem... but they may get more use in the future especially if I like Universal control once it's out.
Samsung and Huawei have some of the strongest ecosystem outside Apple. As a Samsung phone user I like their Airdrop equivalent (quick share), but the big issue is that it only works with Samsung recent (2021) devices on Windows (contrary for instance to their Notes app). And that's a deal breaker, as my Samsung laptop is too old (2017) and in general I am not buying another one, because their have too much fan noise and their keyboards are not the greatest.
So Windows is the weak link in the Samsung ecosystem for me as most of the other Apple ecosystem features are there or even better, except Universal control (Huawei has copied that, but not Samsung yet).
However if the rumors of Google bringing their own Airdrop equivalent (nearby share) to Windows is true, that would make the ecosystem much better.

 

[Digitalguy]

Great post! I certainly understand that not everyone can use the iPad as a laptop replacement. I have never tried to sell it to everyone. I am very happy that in my case, it covers my needs as a laptop replacement. I will never agree that it's just an oversize iPhone though. I like the fact that iOS is light, fast, and intuitive for the kind of work I do. To me that is a strength that allows me to take less steps and speed up my workflow. I am also happy that I figured out a way to make my work more fun. I like having fun while I'm working. Owning your own business and loving the work you do, while at the same time actually enjoying using the tools you work with....is priceless.

I do know that a lot of people use their phones as their main online device. Between my iPhone and iPad I eclipse the amount of time I spend on my Mac Mini. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my Mac Mini. It's probably one of the best desktops I've ever had. I have never had an iMac, but have had previous Mac Mini's and MacBook Pros. I mainly use my Mac Mini as a server. I have it set up with a ton of fast external storage which is networked and available to my iPhone and iPad. All my business and personal backups are there, and in the cloud. Kind of neat to have the convenience of having access to all my files that are on the Mini and instant backups from anywhere.

I am also happy how all my Apple devices just talk to and work with each other. I enjoy how everything in the ecosystem is made to co-exist with the other things in the ecosystem. I love that the hardware and software are made by the same company. I know people call it a "walled garden", but it certainly has its advantages, at least from my experience and perspective. I am invested in the Apple ecosystem and it is an ecosystem I enjoy being in. I have no problems with other systems, heck I have a couple Windows pc's. My wife is an electronic engineer and uses Windows for her job and personal use. My son is a gamer, so he uses Windows and an xBox. I'm the IT guy that takes care of all tech in the house. Good thing I like technology. I have a Surface Pro 6 that I tried to use for my mobile business needs, but ended up using my MBP for mobile. I hated carrying a laptop with me and greatly prefer my iPad Pro. I didn't start considering an iPad pro for business until iPad OS 14 and then decided iPad OS 15 could do what I needed and got the iPad late last year. No regrets after 3 months, and definitely not looking back. I so very much enjoy the convenience of light and simple...

The fun factor is very important and often underrated. An example of this for me would be electric scooters. They are much simpler than traditional motor scooters or cars, and overall less capable, but people who don't use/like them fail to understand the fun factor of these vehicles and tend to snob them. When you are having fun doing something, to the point where you would even find an excuse just to use the device for the pleasure of using it even if you don't have work to do (just like you try to find an excuse to go somewhere because you enjoy so much riding an e-scooter) that gives you much more motivation, and having this motivation for work is great.

 

[funkiejack]

I think I’ve found a really nice balance that’s reflective of price/value for these new devices:

iPhone 13 Pro (2021 new, Costco BOGO offer)
iPad 5 Mini (bought 2020 open box for $275)
iPad Pro 2018 (apple refurb in 2020 for $500)
MacBook Air M1 (2020 new with target GC for $750)

For $2000 can’t get much better than this combo to maximize on use cases and most importantly to me, battery life.

 

[MrTSolar]

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-needs-to-give-us-the-80-max-charge-option-on-the-iphone.2365460/post-31653730

Due to events ^, all I have to say now is: