Quick update, I’ve now changed jobs and have a second 14" MacBook Pro (M3), I’ve now setup my desk so I can use both MacBook Pro’s and my iPad, it’s bit overkill, however universal control is wonderful. No sure fifths will com
<MacBook Pro 14" M2> + <27" Monitor with iPad under> + MacBook Pro 14" M3>
MacBook Pro M2 is for personal items
MacBook Pro M3 is plugged into monitor and is my work laptop
iPad Pro M1 is basically a media player and dashboard at this point
When I’m leaving my desk, I’m still most often taking a MacBook Pro rather than my iPad.
My background with iPad is quite deep, I’ve invested heavily over the years and believe in the format. I worked exclusively from iPad for a good 12 months, but just found (as so many have commented) that I needed to find too many work arounds that added friction. To be honest I loved the experiment and finding work arounds, however it just became too heavy for me. True external monitor support was a big step forward as part of stage manager. Also I still find using an iPad to be magical, just something about it, specifically with apps like Things 3.
One further point that I think will influence my future use, I’m ramping up to more travel in 2024, so I have a feeling that on some trips I’ll only take iPad, and others a MacBook Pro 14" & iPad (they are a killer combination for a mobile work setup with universal control).
In summary, I love that we have so many options, I do love all of the hardware and software, and realise this is a very privileged consideration.