Does Size Really Matter? iPad Comparison

Introduction

• A street survey was conducted asking people to choose between a large and a small iPad.
• Mixed responses: some preferred the big one, others the small one.

Personal Experience with iPads

• Used 11-inch iPad Pro back in 2018, upgraded to 12.9-inch later.
• The 12.9-inch is primarily used as a reference monitor.
• Plan to exclusively use iPads for admin work for a week.

Reasons for Choosing iPad Sizes

• Prefer smaller phones for portability.
• iPads are not pocket-friendly; typically carried in a bag.
• Test conducted to see the convenience of smaller iPad’s form factor.

Weight and Portability

• Weighed the iPads: 11-inch is 1,172g, 12.9-inch is 1,378g.
• Noticed slight inconvenience with 11-inch as a second monitor.

Setting Up Work Environment

• Replaced large standing desk with a smaller one.
• Desk setup adjustments for better use of iPads.

Daily Usage and Observations

• 11-inch feels cramped as a second display; 12.9-inch is more suitable for tasks like Excel.
• Demonstrated how to use iPad as an external monitor via screen mirroring.

Special Highlights

• Received $5,000 anonymous donation for missions.
• Praise for support received from Kofi page donations.

Technical Aspects

• 12.9-inch iPad has higher peak brightness (1,600 nits HDR) vs. 11-inch (600 nits sustained).
• Mini LED vs. traditional LCD screens.
• Larger screen facilitates better productivity, especially for document work (PDFs, Sheets).

iPad as a Laptop Replacement

• 12.9-inch doesn’t replace a laptop but complements MacBook Pro better.
• Better for reading, annotating, and entertainment.

Display Technology

• 12.9-inch uses mini LED, offering better contrast and brightness.
• Differences in speaker quality deemed negligible in everyday use.

Purchase Recommendations

• 12.9-inch recommended for non-entertainment tasks.
• Encouragement to buy used iPads to save cost, often come with expensive accessories.

Conclusion

• 12.9-inch preferred for productivity.
• Personal opinion that larger screen feels less cumbersome after use.
• Final test showed kids preferred smaller iPad for entertainment purposes.

Upcoming Content

• More videos planned on using iPad with Mac OS and exploring different keyboard cases.
• Encouragement for viewer feedback on iPad content.