iPadOS 26 just made the most affordable iPad a multitasking machine. In this episode of Friday 5, we break down how the $299 A16 iPad (aka iPad 11th-gen) became the best value iPad ever — thanks to Apple bringing real windowing, multitasking, and desktop-like features to every modern iPad.

$299 iPad A16: https://amzn.to/4jQxbBY
Logitech Combo Touch: https://amzn.to/404YjWT
EIP Pencil Pro: https://amzn.to/404YjWT

📦 Other tech I like:
The $2 Airtag: https://9to5toys.com/2024/11/25/heres-how-to-get-an-airtag-for-just-2/
iMac mini m4: https://amzn.to/3B5Kleg ($529, Normally $599)
M2 MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/3VcDlTq ($749, normally $999)
M3 Macbook Air: https://amzn.to/3ZcWrtX ($844, normally $1099)
M4 MacBook Pro 14: https://amzn.to/3B1CjD6 ($1749, Normally $1999)
iPad 10th Gen: https://amzn.to/49bKkC6 ($259, Normally $349)
iPad mini 7th Gen: https://amzn.to/3ZrPVkd ( $459, Normallly $499)
iPad Air 11: https://amzn.to/415W6vP ($499, $599)
Apple Pencil:
Apple Watch SE: https://amzn.to/4idQDJc ($149, Normally $249)
Series 10: https://amzn.to/3CQ3ZLM ($359, Normally $429)
AW Ultra Ocean: https://amzn.to/3ZqPbvM ($719, Normally $800)
AirPods Pro: https://amzn.to/4i7na3H ($153, Normally $249)
AirTags: https://amzn.to/3Z9RpP0 ($72, Normally $99)

📌 Timestamps
00:00 – iPadOS 26 changed everything for entry-level iPads
00:35 – A16 iPad gets pro-level multitasking features
01:34 – Same experience as iPad Pro for a fraction of the price
02:26 – A16 chip is still fast and efficient
03:09 – Full iPad setup under $450 (Amazon + Logitech + stylus)
04:32 – Why this feels more like a Mac than ever
05:48 – Full Apple ecosystem access at $300
06:12 – What the A16 iPad doesn’t get (Apple Intelligence, Stage Manager, etc.)
07:26 – Final thoughts: Is this the best personal/home computer for most people?

#iPadOS26 #iPad11thGen #BudgetiPad #Apple