For background, I have had a 12.9” iPad Pro for a couple of years, often paired with either the Smart Keyboard Folio or the Magic Keyboard. That iPad was super critical for me, especially when I was working from home. However, I have just started to take my iPad 8th gen to the office with me as a work companion - I am really liking the smaller footprint and lighter weight of this combo again. This kind of makes me reconsider my position regarding the 11” vs 12.9” debate - for daily carrying, the 11” probably has a big advantage. For home use, especially with multitasking, 12.9” is super useful. YMMV.
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iPad For daily carrying, loving the light form factor of iPad 8th gen + Smart Keyboard cover
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2nd Gen, 2018 (not the current gen) - I will probably upgrade when the mini LED 12.9 is released
Given that you mentioned a folio and 2018 with regards to your 12.9 I am guessing that it is a 3rd gen. Would you say that your preference for the smaller device is primarily the physical length/width, the weight or both somewhat equally?
Having an older generation Pro with the edge attached version of smart keyboard I sometimes wonder if I will strongly dislike the newer folio design. So I am just wondering if the added thickness of the folio factors into your impressions at all.
Having an older generation Pro with the edge attached version of smart keyboard I sometimes wonder if I will strongly dislike the newer folio design. So I am just wondering if the added thickness of the folio factors into your impressions at all.