I have mixed feelings about this one. it has a big screen. I really like watching movies on it honestly. the picture is great, and the sound is good. and the thing is great for marking up a PDF and taking notes (I use notability with the Apple Pencil typically). the reason I got it was as a work alternative for specific work tasks. it is great for keeping a calendar and my employers messaging service. I can access both without actually joining the thing to enterprise system that monitors everything you do. one of the best things about it though is that I can connect it to my laptop when I’m out and about and have a second monitor. this feature is a godsend when I’m not at my desk.

what’s not to love? the downside is that it is big. when also attaching the Apple keyboard it feels like it more than doubles the weight. it completely doubles the size. but seriously, that keyboard is nice if you are looking to use this as a laptop replacement. I’ve used about every size iPad there is over the years and this one is too big to just use as a daily personal machine. don’t get me wrong. you will not be finding this one in my trash can on the curb. to read a book and my email I would just assume I had my iPad mini back.