If the goal is to get a lot of value from the device, I'd recommend getting a keyboard case and keep it attached most of the time (it can still be detached/put

If the goal is to get a lot of value from the device, I'd recommend getting a keyboard case and keep it attached most of the time (it can still be detached/put behind as needed) Otherwise if getting out of the Apple ecosystem isn't an issue, going for a Samsung Chromebook or a Surface Pro also opens a lot more use cases, including "serious" work that you won't need to delay because you're not on a "real" computer.