I'm fortunate in that I don't need a full desktop OS for my portable device, for people like me the nicer screen and high refresh rate does make the iPad pro with keyboard a compelling option compared to a similar priced MacBook.
We are at that weird stage in technology where both the ipad and macbook air are undergoing somewhat of an identity crisis.
The ipad isn't mature enough to be a laptop replacement, but the macbook air doesn't have the horsepower to warrant being a laptop.
The macbook air is great for web browsing, social media, office documents etc etc......yet the ipad is arguably the better device for those tasks.
I don't think Apple made a good enough job with the 2020 ipad. The keyboard should have been better. Larger trackpad, function keys, do away with the floaty and redesign the hinge. Tweaks desperately need to be made with ipad os, it's still far too clunky.
The ipad needs to become bottom heavy when using the keyboard. I remember steve jobs attacking netbooks saying they are not the best of both worlds, they are the worst because they do nothing well. Mmmmmm.
Still want one though
Do I sell my 2019 air and get a 12" ipad pro with keyboard.
Does RDP finally work well enough? I mean can you use it properly, or does it still do that stupid thing where it thinks the mouse pointer is your finger.