iPad Pro Ipad Pro 12.9” (2018) vs 10.5”

[ofarlig]

I got a good deal on a 10.5” iPad Pro a month or so ago and I been using it with the keyboard cover since then. I use it both as a laptop replacement instead of my Macbook Pro I sold and as a tablet. I don’t really work on my iPad at all as I have a work laptop for that so it is mostly browsing, doing some bills /investments and other private economy stuff, netflix/youtube and such.

Lately I been thinking about getting the 12.9” 2018 model instead to have more real estate for doing dual screen of apps and such but I am wondering if it will become too unwielding.

How is the 12.9” (and the new keyboard in general) to use in your lap/stomach? I often recline and use my 10.5” in my lap or put it on my stomach while laying down to watch youtube and stuff. In certain positions I wish the 10.5” was a bit more sturdy but when I been looking at the 12.9” in the store the footprint seems to be much larger so I am worried it might become harder to use like this.

 

[1rottenapple]

I got the 12.9 specifically for dual window use. Having a full safari table is great for banking. The smaller iPad sizes uses the mobile safari. Your use sounds like mine. Having a laptop for “work”, the iPad gets used 90% of the time for me. I don’t have the keyboard because for me it defeats what a tablet is for me having a heavy keyboard. With a keyboard I believe it will tell unwield imho and defeats the purpose. I use the 12.9 2018 without a case. I do have a pencil for it. It’s been really great so far and I believe this is apples best product of 2018.

From reviews I think the 12.9 with keyboard is more sturdy compared to previous edition iPad because of the amount of magnets in the new gen iPad Pro.

 

[millydog]

Screen size really does come down to personal preference. I have both of the iPads in question, the 10.5” and the 12.9” 2018. I also have a work laptop as you do.
So, in regard to iPad usage, I admit to using the 12.9” 95% of the time now and I’ve only been picking up the 10.5” to update the apps on it. I had the 12.9” 2017 model prior to the new one with slimmer bezels and my usage then was more 50-50 between the two iPads, but now that has changed. I’m just using the 12.9” all of the time. I love the size of it at the table, on my recliner, on the couch and also in bed.
Here’s the ‘but’....I’ve only had my 12.9” for around 3 weeks and I have been on leave from work since having it, so I haven’t been taking it to work with me daily yet. Although, my work laptop stays at work the majority of time so I’ll only be carrying the iPad. I have just ordered a new satchel style handbag that should fit according to measurements. I’ve also ordered the new Brydge Keyboard since I can then use it as a tablet without the keyboard or connect it and have a solid laptop feel for table or recliner when I wish to type for a length of time.
I’m yet to determine if I will fall back to using my 10.5” for more portability, but I do have the option. I return to work in 2 weeks and I’ll try taking the 12.9” daily and see how it goes.