iPad Who is going to buy a maxed out Pro 2021?

[Adelphos33]

For work, I use a Windows desktop. The iPad actually fits better there, too, as a 3rd screen.

This is perhaps the most underrated use of an iPad 12.9 - mounted as a companion/second screen to any other computer (desktop, laptop, whatever). I use this setup a lot, and control the iPad with a Magic Trackpad.

 

[VineRider]

But the MBP has a worse screen, worse camera, no pencil, no touch screen, worse speakers, smaller battery and no 5G. Especially the display is a big difference (basically the same display as their $6000 display)

Now OS X is better than iOS ofcourse. But hardware wise, I would go for the iPad Pro.

Those things are true, but the MacBook has a keyboard, trackpad, and an OS that runs apps that allow me to get more work done in a more seamless manner.

So, for my workflow and the way I use a device, I would prefer the MacBook over the iPad if I had to only choose one. I have an iPad and use it extensively, but it's easer for me to get business work done on the MacBook. So, if I am going to spend 2,400 to 2,700 dollars, I would put my money on the MacBook Pro as opposed to the iPad.

iOS 15 may make me change my mind, but I feel the iPad OS has a long way to go for how I use a device to equal a notebook computer running Windows or macOS.

Just my opinion, and I know others would say the exact opposite as we all have differing preferences and ways we use our devices. That's why having options is so important.

 

[mashinhead]

Me!!!

 

[jmgregory1]

Not me. If I’m going to spend $2700, which I may in fact do, it will be getting a 256gb 12.9” M1 iPad Pro cellular, Magic Keyboard (in white) and a new iMac. I’m definitely going to get the new iPad Pro and will trade in my existing 2018 iPP 12.9”, so I guess I’d be spending a bit less than $2700, since I’ll get the ~$500 trade-in.

 

[RevTEG]

I’ll probably go with the 1TB Cellular. I ran out of space on my current 2018 with 512. Filled it with video lectures I recorded from the iPad and uploaded for my students. I had to pick up an external SSD (2TB SanDisk portable Gen 2) to move the videos off my iPad. The SanDisk was just under $300. It worked great but that adds an additional device I need to remember to pack and carry around. Most likely would have gone with the 2TB iPad had I not just purchased the SanDisk.