iPad Pro Almost Dead Horse

I always use my iPad in landscape. Own a 12.9” IPP.

 

I have both the 11 and 12.9 iPads and always use the 12.9 in landscape and almost always use the 11 in landscape. The only time 11 is used in portrait is if a game or app doesn't support landscape (I have a couple of those).

 

I still think the best iPad for portrait consumption is the iPad mini 5.

 

I use my 12.9” iPad in portrait mode about 40% of the time.

 

I tried the 12.9 and returned it for another 11” and use it in landscape only and love it to death. The onscreen keyboard on the 12.9 in landscape is ridiculous to try and type on.

Orientation is in the eye of the beholder and all should pick what works best for themselves.

 

Pe

Personally, the 10.5pro seems best suited in portrait mode.

 

Your post may be to help the indecisive as you put it, but unfortunately there will be always be new posts agonizing over which color, what size, what capacity, cellular or wifi, etc. A for effort though.

 

I tried both the 11" and 12.9", and I used them extensively: the 12.9 won. I loved the big screen and the better multitasking experience. I don't find it too big to hold in one hand or to sit on a table at lunch (lots of people sporting large laptops these days, so I don't feel self conscious with a large iPad). The 12.9 sits more comfortably in my lap without me having to hold it (I had to hold the 11" in my hand much more when sitting on the couch: it's just the way I sit, I suppose). Also, I kind of like the 12.9 in portrait mode when it's in my lap: I prefer landscape, but I'll switch to portrait at times to read a long webpage. Ultimately, the bigger screen is more delightful than the 11" for me. YMMV

 

Honestly, I think 12" would not be such a good idea. For certain tasks, even 12.9" is a little bit crampy, and for others, 11" is as big as it should go, so I don't see too much use for 12 (it would be, in a way, worst of both worlds). Apple usually goes for 2" difference in sizes, because that is probably the increase that makes a noticeable difference and with that increase, users usually know which one when they try them.

Anyway, I love the 11" size and often I wish I had one for reading, watching movies, etc. It really is a great size. However, the 12.9" is a better choice for my workflow especially when using it as a pen-enabled screen for my Mac (via Luna and Astropad) - this is where 12.9" is really great. And if macOS gains a similar option natively as the rumors say, I think it will really be the best choice for power users. But the 11" is also good, and quite a bit easier to hold. So, both are beautiful devices, but if you can handle the 12.9" and you got used to its screen size, it's probably best to keep it. Some people just know its too big for them, so they should go for 11".

TLDR; I guess this is a simple way to decide - If you tried both and not sure, that means you'll probably get used to 12.9" and its benefits will outweigh the less wieldy size. If you tried both and you know it's too big, then 11", it's still more than large enough for most, if not all, tasks.

 

You should try an iPad mini. It’s really good at being portable and as a book reader. Little less as a webpage reader, but still.