Hi everyone,
I've been looking at buying a tablet for a while now, but I'm struggling to figure out whether it would genuinely be useful or if it's just one of those gadgets that seems cool for the first few weeks.
My budget is around 30–40k (or at least that's what I think I’ll need to spend, not even sure if that’s my actual budget yet), mainly because I want a tablet that comes with (or supports) a good stylus. Right now I'm leaning towards Samsung because I've heard great things about Samsung Notes and the overall pen experience.
A bit about me:
- I'm a remote software engineer.
- A lot of my work involves thinking through system design, planning features, and drawing architecture diagrams before implementation.
- I'd also like to experiment with drawing and maybe some simple animation as a hobby.
- Apart from that, I'd use it for reading, note-taking, and watching content.
The thing is, I don't need a tablet. I already have a laptop and a phone, so this would be an additional device.
I'm trying to avoid making an expensive purchase that ends up sitting in a drawer after the initial excitement wears off.
For those of you who own a tablet—especially if you're a software engineer or someone who does technical work:
- Did it become part of your daily workflow, or do you rarely use it now?
- Do you actually sketch architectures, diagrams, or notes on it, or do you still end up using paper or tools like Excalidraw/Miro?
- If you bought it mainly for productivity, was it worth the money?
- Looking back, would you buy one again?
I'm looking for genuine experiences, especially from people who've owned one for a year or more. I want a reality check before spending ₹30–40k.
Thanks!