An iPad as a main mobile device

[dferrero17]

Here´s the deal, I´m going to university in a year and I am already preparing the stuff I will need, I own a custom rig that I built myself that is pretty capable and I feel will last me another 5-6 years running everything super smoothly. Now my dilemma is what mobile computing device I should consider, because, right now, I´m pretty much 50/50 between an iPad Pro 12.9'' and a capable notebook like a LG Gram or a Surface Laptop 2. I haven´t quite decided on the course yet, but it will envolve some math, so the note-taking on the iPad would come of use for faithfuly copying a board cluttered with formulas and figures, but also some coding, but I imagine I could accomplish all of the coding necessary at home or with a school computer. Anyway, I would love some imput if you think one could go almost completey paperless with an iPad, and if it delivers a nice experience for basic laptopy stuff. Thank you in advance.

[DrMacintosh]

I would advise the dual device route. If possible though, you should get a Mac to compliment the iPad. 

 

iPadOS now gives you a downloads manager, desktop class browsing by default, and access to external storage over USB-C. It’s a very capable laptop replacement for a student who doesn’t do coding (but does not have a PC already).