After trying the iPad for this, I discovered a 12" Macbook is a real option to consider either as a secondary or mobile laptop. It allowed much quicker on/off

After trying the iPad for this, I discovered a 12" Macbook is a real option to consider either as a secondary or mobile laptop. It allowed much quicker on/off usage, and for longer sessions it was really serviceable. The 2017 model in particular is one of interest. Instant on, a full and normal keyboard. An i7 with 16 gb of ram is still serviceable for cloud type work (or some local). Perfect for travel, planes, cars, trains, hotels. Easy to remote into a Mac Studio if needed too. The new iPad keyboard is nice, but there's still a lot more disney magical gesturing than a keyboard alone allows. Touch is slower, and the iPad keyboard is slower to type on than a laptop keyboard. The horsepower the iPad has is great, though. An iPad makes a great second monitor off the 12" Macbook, too.