Checking in After a Few Weeks With the iPad

I haven’t posted in a couple weeks, and while I haven’t got any major experiments or workflows to report on, I thought it will be good to just check in.

So, over the past few weeks, I’d definitely say that I’m still using my iPad as my main device. Albeit, I’ve been a bit busy at home and at work, so I probably haven’t been as “productive” as I could be. So I haven’t done much personal development, or tried many new apps.

However, for typical computer use, I’ve found the iPad to be more than enough. The biggest benefit that I’ve noticed is the modularity. Having it be attached to a keyboard one second, and then suddenly turning into a lightweight piece of glass that I can use to read or play games, is incredible. Modularity is probably the most obvious feature of the iPad. But I think it may also be the most overlooked feature of the device.

Saying that, I am finding the Magic Keyboard to be a bit annoying at times. For example, mine doesn’t have a function row, which I know is added in newer models. But in general, it sometimes feels a bit unstable, and the typing experience on it isn’t great in my opinion. The keys feel a bit mushy sometimes, and it doesn’t seem to work well when typing fast. This could be fixed with the newer models, so when I upgrade, I guess I’ll find out.

An upgrade is already on my mind as well. I was definitely thinking about it during the Amazon Prime discount period. In the end, I decided that it’s better to wait a bit longer. Firstly because there is a new iPad rumoured to be launched this year. And secondly because I don’t know how this big experiment will end. Will I hate the iPad? Or will I love it so much I want the 1 TB cellular option? Time will tell.

The absolute biggest annoyance I have with my iPad itself right now is the battery life. That could be because I’m on the iPadOS 26 beta, or because it’s over 3 years old. And maybe if I just purchased the newest iPad Pro, I’d be really pleased with the battery life. Either way, I can’t complain about this too much at the moment. It’s just something I’m putting up with for now.

In general, I think this journey is going well. I haven’t expanded my use cases that much in the past few weeks, aside from playing some games (Bullpen, and Pokémon HeartGold via Delta). But that’s more to do with not having the time, rather than the iPad holding me back.

If there’s one thing that I can say about the iPad, it’s that it’s starting to feel like my computer. In the past, the iPad it’s felt more like a tool. And more specifically, a tool with friction. But that doesn’t seem to the case any more.

I want to start to explore more things I can do with this iPad. So if you have anything you think I should try out, please get in touch.