Here's my thought process
iPad Pro > Laptops
- Save some money. Since I already have a very capable desktop that can do everything I throw at it, now what I want is a fast and portable computer. I have considered MBP and Dell XPS 13 but they are very expensive and I'm scared of getting another defect. On the other hand, iPad Pro is cheaper and seems to be able to fulfill my daily needs. For heavy-weight stuff, I will just use my desktop instead.
12.9" iPad Pro > 9.7" normal iPad
- Larger display which means better reading experience, more suited for multi-tasking. I'm also used to large displays.
- More ram. When doing research using Safari, I like to open a lot of tabs. Sometimes, my iPad Air 2 slows down and crashes when there are too many tabs. So I think that having more rams might solve this problem.
- Faster. I hate delays.
Another question:
What do you think of Apple Smart Keyboard? Is it high quality? It seems flimsy to me. I'm actually thinking of getting a Apple Magic Keyboard alongside 12.9" iPad Pro for document composition. I guess on-screen keyboard is sufficient for web-browsing and short text editing.
12.9 is seriously beter then the 2017 ipad. It better be for that price difference, but it is so indeed.
4Gb of ram and enough "disk" space will make it a rather future proof device. 120Hz screen is nice you'll get used to it, but it's nice, pencil is awesome for several things. A4/Letter sized screen is brilliant. Not just landscape, but also portrait! I love it. How did we do so long without?
ASK.
I've had one for 20 months now and it has been replaced twice. (So technically I have had three). Both times it gave the message "this device is not recognized" One time I called and the wanted the keyboard back, other time they just send out a new one. Latest seem to be better, I've had that for well over 12 months now and it is still going strong. I have the idea the later versions have been better/more reliable/less fragile in their printed cables that are inside the hinges.
And typing on it is fine, even better (IMHO) when compared to the Magic Smart Keyboard/Macbook 12" it's a tiny bit mushy but it gives a clear indication when a key has registered. Also it's a relative silent keyboard, which I like when typing away at the university library.
But having a keyboard with you 100% if the time without any hassle is it's biggest feature.
That brings me to: Defects.
If you iPad doesn't live up it's hype within 14 days return it to apple. I don't like doing that, but Apple hasn't made any fuss. When there is a defect, even if it's minor, they are great as well.
I had a yellow spot in the display of my iPhone 6 and when I was in the neighborhood I went by the store. Showed it to the guy, said I felt like a big d!çk but it annoyed me asked if they new if something could be done about it. They changed it on the spot! That wasn't even my intention, but he said that I paid for a good device, so I should get one.
I once had an iPhone 6+ (was to big for me, but that's another story) I did bend it backwards when hanging over scaffolding (heels behind a pipe, upper leg against another one and reaching out, they don't teach you that in safety class
). I had Apple Care + and they are great. Changed it without being difficult.
And you can argue that it's expensive itself, that AC+ is costly, but compare it to a car: you drive a fully loaded Renault Megan's (European bucket of electronics). It costs you close to €55.000 and within the first 6 months you have 8 (eight) times to be towed away because it wouldn't do anything anymore. You know what the dealer says? That's 1800 bucks for a new computer, 4000 to overhaul the engine, etc. Etc. Took a full court case to get his money back. Serious, friend of mine had it.
Or bought a brand new build house with 1500 defects/not to spec for 650.000?
So I do expect good service when I buy an expensive product, but it's absolutely no guarantee.
