iPad Pro Opinions on cellular Pro

[LogicalApex]

My question regarding the battery drain on a cellular iPad. Say I am at home so I am definitely not using cell service. I am on wifi. In that scenario, are other users simply turning off cell data until it is needed? Reason I ask is because during my first battery cycle, under the battery stats, "no cell coverage" was about 15-20 percent of my loss despite being on wifi the entire time. Now it is worth noting, that my place has awful cell service in my home AND this was also it's first battery draining. Can't take any meaningful extrapolations from that.

I haven’t been turning off my Cell data. But, I’ll admit. I don’t like lots annoying “tasks” in my life and toggling it on and off would annoy the crap out of me.

I am plugged into Ethernet right now, but my iPad doesn‘t show any battery impact from cellular over the last 24 hours.

 

[Ludatyk]

I am plugged into Ethernet right now, but my iPad doesn‘t show any battery impact from cellular over the last 24 hours.

I'm curious... I don't know too many people who actually plug in their iPad via Ethernet. What dongle are you using?

 

[jdb8167]

I'm curious... I don't know too many people who actually plug in their iPad via Ethernet. What dongle are you using?

I use this one from Amazon basics:USB 3.1 Type-C to 3 Port USB Hub with Ethernet

 

[LogicalApex]

I'm curious... I don't know too many people who actually plug in their iPad via Ethernet. What dongle are you using?

I am using the Dell D6000 Docking Station.

 

[Ludatyk]

I am using the Dell D6000 Docking Station.

That‘s dope!

I use this one from Amazon basics:USB 3.1 Type-C to 3 Port USB Hub with Ethernet

Well, I guess this is really a thing.

 

[Wags]

I got the 150 days, 5 G, $10 plan straight from my iPad and I don’t have a T-mo cell phone.

Didnt sign up for $30 plan to start and get $200 card? Looks like only need to keep 1 or 2 months.

 

[BigDO]

I wouldn’t even consider an iPad without cellular.

 

[Ungibbed]

Honestly, It’s nice not having to resort on tethering or using public WiFi.

 

[mk313]

Honestly, It’s nice not having to resort on tethering or using public WiFi.

It’s also nice to have a second cellular provider for those areas where one is weak (assuming one has the iPad and phone with different providers

 

[Traverse]

The 2021 Pro was my first cellular iPad. I definitely understand the logical argument against it given that Apple has made tethering much easier and unlimited data plans becoming more common place. However, I decided to go with cellular this time and I’m very glad I did.

It’s not so much for the convenience or to avoid draining my phone’s battery life (which is a real issue), but I view the iPad as complete portable computer package. The single slate that acts as you personal computer wherever you go or in any context depending on what accessories you use. My wifi-only iPads felt very restricted in that regard as without internet many modern devices are sorely gimped.

The ability to just grab the iPad and know wherever I go I have a complete setup was worth it to me. As a bonus, I now leave my phone at home on short trips with just my iPad and cellular  Watch.

Also I don’t mind the $15 a month fee given my usage, but I absoluty resent the $10 a month charge for my paltry use of cellular - just saying.

 

[LibbyLA]

Didnt sign up for $30 plan to start and get $200 card? Looks like only need to keep 1 or 2 months.

No. T-Mo doesn’t work where I use cellular most. I didn’t want the hassle of dealing with T-Mo just to save maybe $100. I’m over jumping through a bunch of hoops to save a few dollars here and there. I have more important things to do with my time.

 

[satinsilverem2]

I have always gotten the cellular model iPad. Its nice to go wherever and not have to worry about tethering or using public wifi. Plus its been a nice bump in resell value when I go to upgrade. It has been especially nice during the pandemic when I have been using parks and other public places to get out of the house to get some work done.