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Apple iPad 11-inch (A16)
Apple
My grab-and-go second machine. I usually have the work laptop, but when I am out for a few hours with just my personal MacBook, the iPad runs Outlook, Teams, and Slack so I can stay on top of everything without hauling the big Pro. Light, instant-on, and all-day battery.
8.0/10 Tested May 2026
What works
- Runs the full Outlook, Teams, and Slack stack for real work away from the desk
- Instant-on with all-day battery, so it is always ready to grab
- Light enough to carry as a just-in-case second device
The trade-offs
- iPadOS is not macOS, so some workflows still need the laptop
- Worth pairing with a keyboard case to actually get work done
Discussion
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