I have a good, lightweight laptop HP Spectre x360.
Thinking to buy either iPad mini or iPad Pro 11".

But not sure if this is waste of money, so would like to see opinions from LYN ya.

What will you use the ipad for?

To show pictures to customers mainly when in standing position in roadshows. Other than that, to practice reading e-books and media consumption.

ipad...not mini

Reason?

ipad mini is the best for u then..

not too big..not too small..

Currently i own MSI GS65,
thunder bolt dock in office with an 27inch screen keyboard mouse & HDD bla bla bla...
and an ipad mini with sim,
linked to Google Drive or NAS for easier presentation.

for refer i working as Marketing,Graphic Design & Web building,
so PC/Mac, IOS, Tablet, Phone browser will shown different pattern...
so i need an PC, Tablet & Phone for display.

Edited:
iOS Tablet like iPad is good as their battery life is better compared to android tablet,
ipad mini can last long around 8~10hours with 30% screen brightness,
cut another 1hours+ if u using 4G.

This post has been edited by TyroneS: Jan 21 2020, 06:32 PM

I find ipad not easy for own media consumption. Only online stuff OK. Prefer android or laptop cause easy to transfer media.

Oh I see! Well then for that it's quite different la haha, I don't really need to check the displays for each device type.

i hav mbp 2017. but also hav an ipad with apple pencil for notes taking using onenote. the android's version of onenote lacks too much features compared to ios version.

This post has been edited by halmsx: Jan 21 2020, 06:45 PM

can you explain? because the newer ipados makes it easier to transfer medias with non apple products.

Ipad with mobile connection (sim card), install google drive to sync anything that are not easily sync via itunes. You're good to go.

Speaking of note taking, I find that if I have to purposely bring laptop for seminar writing it's actually kinda bulky! Even though my laptop is just 1.2kg.. haha what a spoilt kid.

Awesome blossom! Will do that when I finally get my iPad hehe

Heck, you can even install google photos and set it to sync if you took pictures from your phone.

Looks like I don't need to switch from Android phone to iPhone at later stage 😏

Don't forget the data charges if that cost affects you.

I bought iPad because my work requirement.. but nowadays i am using iPad for mostly everything, especially with iPadOS which makes transferring files easier than before

However for heavy stuff like video editing, multitasking with many tabs open at once, laptop still the better choice. If you are doing sales like me, iPad can do almost everything you need.

The thing is..
I bought my HP Spectre x360 then only i changed to sales 😅

Maybe you can buy used 6th Gen iPad and try first whether you like it or not
Install all apps that are useful for your work and try to use it everyday
Get the Apple Pencil too if possible
If you feel uncomfortable with it after few weeks, can sell it off at minimal loss