The Greatest Computing Device
I read an article today about how the iPad’s future may be in jeopardy thanks to rumors of an upcoming folding iPhone. It’s also rumored that this phone will expand to the size of an iPad Mini. While this new device that sounds bulkier in pocket might excite some, I can’t see moving from my 3rd Gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro for a smaller screen at this time.
I’ve probably written about this on here before, but this iPad may be the best Apple product I’ve ever purchased. It’s certainly the only computing device I’ve used for seven years without feeling the need to replace it, and to say I’ve gotten my money’s worth is an understatement. To combat iPadOS updates that tend to slow down older models, I’ve stripped it of all apps save for a few (Safari, Mail, Messages, Procreate, etc). While it’s not a substitute for a real laptop, and though the battery level is roughly 82% of its original capacity, the pencil feature is the main reason I keep it in my daily rotation; I simply can’t draw on my iMac or MacBook like I can on this little iPad.
So cheers to you, little iPad, for perfectly filling a niche no other device can. You’ve found your true calling among my digital tools, and until you become too slow to draw or fully bite the dust, you’ll continue to avoid the upgrade cycle.