Returning to Apple

I looked into replacement tablets. I considered seriously the Windows Surface Go but ultimately it was vey expensive when I factored in things like the pen and a keyboard. I watched a few videos and weighed up the Windows Surface against the Apple iPad. The 2018 ipad has some significant improvements over previous generations of ipad. One of the most important for me personally is pen support: specifically the Apple Pencil. Perhaps another factor was that we recently bought my daughter a large 12” iPad Pro and this was very impressive when it was demonstrated to my wife and I. So, being able to FaceTime with her while she is at University is certainly an advantage. There are other video calling technologies I know but FaceTime works so easily. However, this wasn’t the only reason. I considered the price and my wife could get me a slight educational discount, so I made my mind up and we went to the Apple store. I don’t like the fact that even on a Sunday the Apple store is incredibly busy. It’s not even that close to Christmas, the new iPhone was obviously very popular.
I bought an iPad with the gold back, it’s a little bit like the Rose Gold of a couple of years ago.
The Apple Pencil works very well. I’ve had the iPad for two weeks and I’ve enjoyed using it very much. I’ve done some drawings on it and have to say that the experience of drawing on the screen isn’t like drawing on paper but you do get used to it. If its good enough for David Hockney, it’s good enough for me.
Today I received a Bluetooth keyboard for my iPad. I purchased a cheap 3rd party protective cover. I purchased a sling for the pencil to go around the iPad and included with the sling is a grip for the Apple Pencil. I have yet to try a drawing with the new grip. I’m a very happy chap with my purchases: I’ve only spent about £20 on the accessories.
I’ve been using my new keyboard and listening to SoundCloud while I type. It’s all pretty good so far. I’m feeling that this new iPad could replace a lot of my laptop needs. It doesn’t have a CD player, so there are some things I still need a laptop for.