iPad Air with Windows Laptop

[popfossa]

Hey! Just wondering if there are any users that have a windows laptop and iPad air. How easy is it transferring files from the iPad to windows laptop and how do you achieve this? I am looking to buy an iPad to take notes on (via noteability).

Additionally, what storage size of the iPad would be sufficient? Would the 64gb be enough? 

[Butterfly_]

I use an iPad Pro with a windows laptop. My storage is 250gb. I don’t think 64 is enough if you plan on using it long term and throughout residency. To transfer files, I automatically back up everything from notability to google drive,

[popfossa]

5 hours ago, Butterfly_ said:

I use an iPad Pro with a windows laptop. My storage is 250gb. I don’t think 64 is enough if you plan on using it long term and throughout residency. To transfer files, I automatically back up everything from notability to google drive,

Sweet, thanks for information!! Appreciate it. Do you think it's worth it to get the pro or is the air enough? How much storage have you used so far that's school related? And did you purchase extra storage space on your google drive? 

[RichardDegrasseSagan]

On 6/28/2020 at 6:14 PM, popfossa said:

Sweet, thanks for information!! Appreciate it. Do you think it's worth it to get the pro or is the air enough? How much storage have you used so far that's school related? And did you purchase extra storage space on your google drive? 

If you're not going to be doing any video/picture-editing or comp sci stuff, you're best off with an iPad Air (because these ones now have stylus compatibility). I have one and it works really well for me. I use it exclusively for PDFs and note-taking (with synced notes in OneNote). Here's a great breakdown by a resident doc comparing the different ipads available. 
 

 

[PitterMcCollan]

I typically use iCloud Drive or Dropbox to sync files between the two devices, but there are plenty of other options out there as well. As for storage size, it really depends on how much you plan on using the iPad. If you're just using it for note-taking and some light browsing, the 64gb model should be more than enough. However, if you plan on using it to store a lot of media (like photos or videos), you may want to consider a larger size. Also, just a quick note - be careful when purchasing a windows key. Some websites offering cheap keys may be illegitimate or illegal, so it's always a good idea to do your research and make sure you're purchasing from a reputable source.