iphone verses ipad, advantages and disadvantages to having both devices

I actually bought an iPad 4th generation for the larger screen. Then when the first iPad Pro 12.9in came out, I bought that for an even larger screen. If Apple came up with a way to make an even larger hand held screen I'd probably buy that too. lol Funnily enough, I wanted the larger screen so I could get a better look at a cute anime character (Holo from "Spice and Wolf").

I actually think battery life is a poor reason to spend money on an iPad (particularly if you couldn't afford it). For me, money wasn't an issue and the larger screen size was beneficial.

If you rely on a device's speakers rather than using headphones (bluetooth or otherwise), iPads with stereo speakers (like the iPad Pro previously mentioned) may offer a better listening experience due to the greater stereo width, increased volume, and slightly improved bass response all due to the iPad's larger size.

As for typing, I prefer the iPhone's smaller screen.

In conclusion, if you don't need the larger screen or the increased processing power, and you're unlikely to use the builtin speakers, there is no real benefit to having an iPad.

Hi. I had an iPad, my brother has it somewhere up in Boston, I moved and don't want it back. It was the one with the 30 pin connector. Anyway I was always using it for games, and now that I saw the Pro I might get that for my birthday. Then again I might go for a watch. I'm glad to hear the speakers are improved as the ones on the phones personally aren't good, and the mac I'm writing this on, the speakers really suck. I'd maybe go to a store, play with an iPad and see if it lights you up. If you want to make sure, wait don't buy it right off.

I have both a iPhone and iPod and mainly got my iPod to hold my large amount of music. My iPhone holds 64 gigs and I have over 50 gigs of music. So I got a 128 gig iPod for Christmas. I now use it for all my music and I am considering either putting my games on it, or using it to beata test IOS11. I use both my iPod and iPhone when working out. One is connected to my bluetooth speaker and the second I use to check my timer. This prevents the audio being interrupted on whatever I'm listening too. The down side to having an iPod to me is that it can't have a data plan. So if you lose or have your iPod stolen you are even less likely to track it. I like how much thinner and smaller the iPod is to my 6S and wish my 6S was that small. Another drawback is not having touch ID. I never typed with more than 1 finger as I have large hands and it’s tough to do that for me. If you have an iPhone that can hold all your music and apps I don't know that I'd be able to justify getting an iPad just for the battery.

As JeffB mentioned, you could consider an iPod rather than an iPad as your second device. As others have said, I think it really depends on whether you have enough vision to take advantage of the larger screen. I honestly do not see any other advantage to an iPad. I actually find it more difficult to type on the larger screen and I certainly wouldn't invest in an iPad just for the battery. If that's what you want, invest in the "plus" version of the iPhone.

TL/DR: Love it, worth it, but I have juuust enough vision to use it. I took the deep, deep plunge (Canada resident) and got an Ipad Pro 9.7, as it has a better camera than the 12. I absolutely love having both. The phone is portable and useful for the every day, but I also cary my pro around for stuff like video streaming, writing, garage band, and video recording, and most importantly for me, using it as a really,k really amazing magnifier. I have serveral magnification apps which make seeing, if not easy, then at least "easier". Also works better for me when using OCR apps like Prismo Go, Identifi and *shudder* KNFB reader. Worth the money, but I have juuuust enough vision to take advantage. Also easier to type on, though I've "never" had good technique when typing on an IOS device. I use the braille input screen quite often.

We have an iPad in the house, but I choose not to use it. I don't benefit from the large screen, and my better half does. But like another poster, I have an iPod dedicated to music, and a phone as my main device. i like the separation of functions, and this works well for me.

Hi, looks like I am in the minority, personally I actually dislike the iPad and wouldn't recommend it to someone who is blind, this is because really mostly its just an overgrown screen. I regularly have to be support for my mum with her iPad and for me the issue with it is particularly when navigating complex apps like settings or her mail that when say I open a message or a particular part of settings the newly opened area doesn't take up the full screen so its very easy to get lost. I much prefer the iPhone for typing because of its smaller screen, also if I have to use the on screen keyboard on her iPad its a nightmare. I get people love there iPads and that's your choice, personally I just see it as an expensive paper weight with few advantages for us as blind users as we don't really need the large screens, so we are effectively mostly paying for visuals that have no effect for us if we rely on VoiceOver, plus annoying issues when navigating it, effectively we are paying for a complex annoying navigation experience. what I like with the iPhone is I can't get lost when I open a message or something in settings it takes the full screen up.

For me, the iPod is a great tool. I use it extensively as a music playback device. I can sit in my favourite listening environments, and plug the ipod into the stereo, and remote control it with my iPhone. I don't clutter up my phone with lots of music, and am free to use it while listening, without dealing with Voice Over coming through the main speakers. The iPod started life as a music player, and for me, it still does that job wonderfully.

This also has to do with my choice of neither renting nor streaming music. I purchase music. I know I am in the minority in this regard, but I like knowing that I have full access to my music, even if it's digital now, and not albums, tapes, or CDs anymore. I also like that the artists I enjoy get a better return if I purchase their creative efforts.

The iPad holds no interest to me as I don't listen to the speakers of my phone, nor iPod for anything more than a quick check. I use headphones much of the time. The better sound of an iPad is still no better than a pocket transistor radio of my childhood, stereo image aside. If I want to hear something, I plug in.

So, in my iOS world, the iPad is too bulky, and lacks any advantage for me. I could get by with just a phone just fine, but the addition of an iPod is a lifestyle choice I appreciate.

Hi,

As with so many of these devices it's very nice to have if you can afford it, but it's by no means necessary. I have an iPhone 7 and a 9.4-inch iPad Pro. The iPad I find particularly useful with the split screen feature, plus its sound quality is superb. This last is something that should not be underestimated I find. Also the smart keyboard that comes with the Pro is very nice, and makes the iPad more suited to being a business tool than an iPhone. But it's a luxury, not a must have. The iPhone if your must have.

Hello. I've recently been thinking about getting an iPhone, and I think this thread will help out there a bit. As great as my MacBook Air is, I've come to realize that there's stuff I need that it doesn't do or that nobody has shown me how to do. One of these is .pdf files. Regarding iPads, a neighbor across the hall has one and the sound quality is pretty good. He showed it to me not long after he got it, and I kind of like the design. He is fully sighted and therefore doesn't need any or most of the accessibility features, but I informed him that at least VoiceOver is available on there.