I think the 2 device strategy might be a better bet: $100 cheaper (assuming an ipad mini 256gb wifi) much more battery life much more storage at the base SKUs - you get 512 locally, albeit in 2 buckets. You can use both screens simultaneously iPadOS despite limitations is still better for multit...
Source: [Hacker News](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49640454)