Congrats to those who just purchased Ipad pro 2020.

Like me, as i am stuck here in kampung during MCO, i find my Ipad pro 2018 11” LTE is a true blessing.

Can WFH with ease thanks to LTE (using unifi mobile) and the occasional COD mobile gaming & watching youtube/Netflix when i am bored.

I never regret not bringing back my big windows laptop.

Ipad pro can easily do the work (office works).
Proud to have it for almost 7 months now.

i think unless you are using final cut pro or some heavy rendering(that also iPad Pro works better than some laptops), it should be fine.

I'm gonna try to replace my laptop too, hoping going forward, I might not need to get a laptop to replace it.

I can envision the iPad Pro being useful for me for its mobility, even with the Magic Keyboard, it is a lot more mobile than a MBA.

If you are mostly using Office, the iPad Pro may not be the right choice for you. In my experience Excel is a pain in the a** to use in iOS/iPadOS. You will waste a lot of time on opening and closing multiple files.

No you can’t open 2 excel files side by side. The workaround is using Split View with one file in Excel and one file in Numbers. But that is provided that your spreadsheet is mostly basic data and doesn’t involve complicated formulas as Numbers may not be able to render them correctly. Numbers is aesthetically nicer looking, but functionality wise it is vastly inferior to Excel.

But on the other hand, Microsoft is due to release a new Office app for iPadOS (the iPhone app is already available) later this year. They may improve the multitasking experience with the update, but nothing is sure for now.

Have you considered the new MacBook Air instead? The iPad Pro is superior than MacBook Air in many ways, but macOS is just so much better in handling Office files compared to iPadOS. The MBA will have no problem with light photo editing as well.

Ah that was my major concern as well but I mainly use the numbers app so I read that it can split view so I think I'm safe here haha

my guess is the connector doesn't have enough bandwidth to support large data transmission unlike normal usb-c port.

The problem with folio keyboards is that the bottom of the screen is frequently very difficult to get to. So if you're hitting a menu choice that is close to the keyboard, it's harder than it should be. Gestures (four finger swipe from the bottom of the screen for example) are also impossible.

... which is why a floating screen is a very good idea.

lazada and shoppee have the 12.9 version already for the coverbuddy .. i placed order mine too .. i guess it is perfect to pair with magic keyboard .. for tablet use, i can rely on coverbuddy white put it on as laptop use .. the only thing i am considering is mouse. should i get or not the magic mouse. sicne the touchpad can swipe2 like mouse already .. seems i dont need a mouse on ipad ..

Me, after 3 days change back to laptop. Software is still very limited

Looks like a lot of MacBook Air users here. Anyone replaced their charger cable? Better to get a ori used ones or okay to get from lazada china ones? Seems there’s some jealousy among gadgets at home

Yeah thanks.
Wow you really “eat” up your chargers! How long you’ve used your MacBook? Tbh I think we sometimes takes thing for granted. Apple really looks into all aspects of form and function. Of course I was shocked by the price rm299, as I’ve replaced windows laptop charger before and wasn’t near that price. But even the charger design as the heavy part is designed at the plug area instead of the middle like usual laptops. Just found out what’s the interesting hooks are the charger are for. Or the MagSafe connector. I’ve seen few laptops flying before haha.
That’s the worry, and it seems power burns are not uncommon.
On another topic, seems all the Coverbuddy case shipment came in together at the same time. I’ve received mine yesterday too.

Will share another different perspectives. I quite like it for totally different reasons to others it seems.

Price: it’s cheaper to buy from lazada than directly from US site. Just as the case ALONE might not worth the value. I’ll explain more below. It’s a thin piece of plastic after all.
Form: Minimalism at it’s best. It’s sufficiently quality, again, depending on your needs. Measurements are spot on and there’s few small features that is very well designed. Hence to me the looks compliments Apple’s well designed package. No ugly protrusion than necessary, everything is just nice. No extra bits and it’s just to match ipad as it its. I’m happy with it.
Function: This is where I’m happy the most.

A) as a “case” by itself, it’s not meant to protect from falls but more to scratches; back and sides EXCEPT for one side. It’s also to store the apple pen perfectly - from easily fallen out which is also a risks that’s quite real. It also provides additional surface on the back, from scratches if one places on any surfaces ie tables instead of front which is the screen. It provides additional traction from slippery. In fact there’s a very sufficient tolerance to even convince me to place screen side face down on table instead of back to protect the camera lens which might affect the magnet to secure the keyboard folio cover.

B) and as a “case” to “match” and fit ipad perfectly as a package WITH folio keyboard - perfection. It’s well designed and Well thought out design. Fitment just nice. No more, no less.
Fits and secures to the Apple folio keyboard back piece strongly. Don’t think it reduces the magnet’s strength all. Keyboard works well, no lag due to additional layer of charging magnet on the case. Even the weird looking cut-out one side is meant to have perfect fit when closing with the folio. No significant increase in thickness.

And the best - accidental benefit (or flaw) is that the magnet that sticks not the keyboard side is not that strong anymore. And with the extra “section” next the pen holder - acts as the cut out for me to open ipad ala laptop w ease! I can single hand operate open up and prop it up to use! Hope you guys understand what I’m saying haha.

The only and single flaw, is that harder to access to the pen now as compared to just stick it with magnet. A trade off I’m glad to prevent the pen from falling off or easily knocked off during movement.

Pictures to further highlight my points. 

enjoy this waiting period. ironically, it's the most exciting time. once you received it, the excitement fade out in a day or two.

Apple Pencil is the best replacement, even for note taking..

I think what corebie mean was, apple pencil is the best option.. which i agree. We did discussed this before when it just come out. Apple pencil is just great. Not worth to get something like adonit which is just a litle bit less in price only. The convenient of using apple pencil with ipad is unbeatable. I did try some other alternative last time, such as adonit, it doesn’t work very good as apple pencil in terms of writing.

Went to Switch @ Sunway Pyramid and I saw a few magic keyboards in glass cabinet. Try going to other authorized sellers?