![]() ![]() In all honesty, I don’t understand how some even find the iPad Pro a complete replacement. I have no expectation to make the iPad a laptop replacement. I am writing this very post with Evernote in one window, Chrome in another whilst listening to Spotify. The performance and multi-tasking support is pretty good as well. The Smart connector was something previously available to the Pro series only and it was a welcome addition to their mid range tablet as this will give me the ability to connect a keyboard cover and any further peripherals that maybe on the horizon. I opted for the iPad Air for the 10.5” screen, A12 Bionic processor and Smart connector. Choosing An iPadĪpple’s have positioned their iPad lineup that should meet all demand: Plus I feared I would be greeted with a long Windows Update when I have a sudden spark of writing inspiration. You have to take into consideration the cost of the computer itself as well as the added type cover. I look forward to owining one in the future. The Microsoft Surface is a computer powerhouse and if I needed another laptop, this would have been a great purchase. ![]() Not a chance! I really wanted to go for the Pixel Slate but the main unknown factor for me is the longevity of a device that starts at £749. It all comes down to a lack of flagship Android devices and I was hoping the Pixel Slate would change this. My iPad 2 may not be getting used, but still looks the part resting on the bookshelf! I guess it’s understandable why accessory manufacturers are not providing the goods for where there is limited demand. I still love the nice leather Kavaj case I purchased soon after getting my iPad 2. One would be forgiven for being given the impression accessory manufacturers don’t give Android tablets the light of day - very annoying. This was indeed the case when looking for a nice flip case for my old Nexus 7. It’s guaranteed that if you go for an Android tablet, you’ll be subjected to inferior cheap cases and hardware. There seems to be a real lack of good Android tablets going around that has good build quality, vanilla OS with accessories to match. I could see myself buying a tablet along with a Bluetooth keyboard for easy quick note taking for when going to conferences and for writing something a little more indepth. For anyone who writes, they will probably tell you when you have a sudden spark of inspiration you need to just write it down. On the other hand, I found lugging around my MacBook Pro 15" just for writing was a little excessive and lacking all day battery life. Typing on a smartphone really made my thumbs tired for long periods of time for when I didn’t have a computer to hand. The only thing that has changed is the increased amount of blogging and writing I now do. Tablet life was soon being relegated to just holidays and long weekends away. My Pixel 2 smartphone fit the bill for for my portable needs. If you asked me this question last year I would have more than likely have said no. For the first in a long time, I could see how having a tablet be useful in my day to day activities again. I just don’t think its worth spending over £600 on a tablet - looking at you iPad Pro! Nevertheless, from initially piquing my interest, it now got my full attention. I wasn’t so quick to jump on the new iterations of tablets entering the market as I was waiting to see the proof in the pudding and for prices to go down. Near laptop replacement - We’ll go into this a little later.Multitasking with the ability to view multiple apps in one screen, which is only getting better by the day!.Writing with palm rejection (not that old school stylus from yesteryear!).It’s more!Įver since Microsoft released the first version of their Surface tablet computer, it shifted the industry standards to what we should now expect from a tablet, which then led to more innovation such as: No longer is it just about viewing information, watching videos with some minor swipe gestures and basic gaming. ![]() Being someone who has semented himself in the Android/Google ecosystem, I automatically got along with the Nexus and quickly became my daily driver for web browsing and reading the vast variety of books from Amazon and Google Books. Only having ever owned two tablets in the past - an iPad 2 and Nexus 7. I am always a stickler for detail and wanting to get best for the time based on budget and specification. I’ve been looking for a tablet for quite some time and doing some in-depth research on the best one to get. ![]()
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