I want to know your recommended ipad pro size and why? If you switching between the sizes recently and what is your opinion ? I had ipad pro 11 inch and I am thinking to switch 13 inch for productivity but scared with the size and weight.
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Original Title: Best Ipad Size
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Neither the 11" or 13" iPad Pro are pocket size. As such, in context of portability, both will likely be carried in a computer bag of some description. In both instances, for additional protection, it may be advisable to use a fitted case to protect the expensive iPad from potential bumps and drops. Fitted cases obviously add to weight and bulk - but are a sensible investment for devices intended for portable usage.
For many users of iPad with productivity Apps, screen size is king - the 13" offering significantly more screen real-estate than the 11". This may of itself be a key determining factor.
Whichever iPad model you choose, you would be well advised to purchase as much internal storage as your budget might reasonably allow - as internal storage (and other hardware) cannot be changed, upgraded or extended. The available internal storage is fixed for the entire life of the device. If you run out of internal storage for your documents, photos and other data, you will forever struggle and become a source of frustration. It is far better to have more storage than you need, than to need more storage than you have.
A good rule of thumb is to quantify how much data storage you will need - add a healthy margin - then double it. If you are unable to quantify your data storage needs, it becomes more difficult. Whilst I and others cannot make definitive recommendations for your personal needs, objectively I would council against purchase of any iPad Pro with any less than 512GB storage.
Within the Apple Support Communities we see regular tales of woe and disappointment when storage requirements are exceeded, necessitating replacement of the device; by contrast, we never see complaint of having too much available storage. It is relatively easy to fill limited internal storage space; perhaps consider higher tiers of storage as providing room for growth as your needs develop or mature - potentially extending the useful usable life of the device.
Also note that 1TB and 2TB models benefit from 16GB RAM with a 10-core CPU; other models of iPad Pro M5 have 12GB RAM with a 9-core CPU. For iPad Pro M1 through M4, the RAM configuration is 16GB (1TB/2TB) and 8GB (others).
Additionally, you may need to consider the functional differences between WiFi Only and WiFi+Cellular models of iPad. Aside from the obvious Cellular functionality, only WiFi+Cellular models include GNSS/GPS location capabilities - which may impact any Apps or features that require accurate and consistent location data, such as Mapping.
Purchase of a WiFi+Cellular model provides access to precise location services, but does not commit you to using Cellular connections. WiFi Only models of iPad have no Cellular or GNSS/GPS functions at all.
Neither the 11" or 13" iPad Pro are pocket size. As such, in context of portability, both will likely be carried in a computer bag of some description. In both instances, for additional protection, it may be advisable to use a fitted case to protect the expensive iPad from potential bumps and drops. Fitted cases obviously add to weight and bulk - but are a sensible investment for devices intended for portable usage.
For many users of iPad with productivity Apps, screen size is king - the 13" offering significantly more screen real-estate than the 11". This may of itself be a key determining factor.
Whichever iPad model you choose, you would be well advised to purchase as much internal storage as your budget might reasonably allow - as internal storage (and other hardware) cannot be changed, upgraded or extended. The available internal storage is fixed for the entire life of the device. If you run out of internal storage for your documents, photos and other data, you will forever struggle and become a source of frustration. It is far better to have more storage than you need, than to need more storage than you have.
A good rule of thumb is to quantify how much data storage you will need - add a healthy margin - then double it. If you are unable to quantify your data storage needs, it becomes more difficult. Whilst I and others cannot make definitive recommendations for your personal needs, objectively I would council against purchase of any iPad Pro with any less than 512GB storage.
Within the Apple Support Communities we see regular tales of woe and disappointment when storage requirements are exceeded, necessitating replacement of the device; by contrast, we never see complaint of having too much available storage. It is relatively easy to fill limited internal storage space; perhaps consider higher tiers of storage as providing room for growth as your needs develop or mature - potentially extending the useful usable life of the device.
Also note that 1TB and 2TB models benefit from 16GB RAM with a 10-core CPU; other models of iPad Pro M5 have 12GB RAM with a 9-core CPU. For iPad Pro M1 through M4, the RAM configuration is 16GB (1TB/2TB) and 8GB (others).
Additionally, you may need to consider the functional differences between WiFi Only and WiFi+Cellular models of iPad. Aside from the obvious Cellular functionality, only WiFi+Cellular models include GNSS/GPS location capabilities - which may impact any Apps or features that require accurate and consistent location data, such as Mapping.
Purchase of a WiFi+Cellular model provides access to precise location services, but does not commit you to using Cellular connections. WiFi Only models of iPad have no Cellular or GNSS/GPS functions at all.
Comparing iPad Pro 11-inch and 13-inch for productivity
