I have like maybe $100 left in my budget for this month to get 'the essentials' but I have no idea what that even means. Do I actually need one of those screen protector things? My logic was that I should get one but my cousin says they are impossible to put on without bubbles and that would literally drive me crazy. And what about a case? There are like a million on Amazon and some have keyboards and some dont and I was thinking that I should get a keyboard to type my patterns but then I realized I dont even know if they're hard to set up with the bluetooth or whatever.

So I was thinking about these things but I dont know what is actually a must have vs what is just a waste of money:

• a glass screen cover thing


• a case with a stand


• a keyboard


• one of those pens

Is a stylus worth it if I'm just doing simple stuff? I saw a pen that was $130 and I almost fainted because that's like half the price of the tablet itself. Are the cheap ones okay or will they break the screen? I'm sorry if these are really stupid questions I just feel like I'm drowning in choices and I dont want to waste my money on junk that I wont use but I also dont want to break my new toy on the first day... I'm in a small town so I have to order everything online and I'm scared of picking the wrong thing.

Do I really need one of those glass screen protectors or are they a scam? I am super clumsy and drop my phone all the time so I am scared of breaking the screen on day one. Also is a keyboard necessary if I am not using it for school or work? I saw those floppy cases that turn into stands but they look kinda flimsy to me. Some people say I need a special pen too but it didn't come with one. I just want to make sure I am protected without wasting money on junk I wont use. Sorry if this is such a beginner question I just have no idea where to start...

• Budget is around $80 maybe $100 if it's really worth it


• Needs a built-in screen protector because I hate the glue on ones


• A kickstand that isnt made of thin plastic that snaps


• Must have a strap for my hand so I dont drop it while taking photos on site

I need to get this sorted by next Friday before I head out to a big project in Arizona. Does anyone have any experience with brands that arent just marketing hype? I'm looking at Otterbox or maybe something more industrial but I just dont know what to trust anymore...

my logic was that paying the premium meant no issues but i guess i was wrong. so i was thinking about maybe switching to the samsung tab s9 ultra or even going back to a surface pro but ive heard mixed things about the slim pen. my budget is around a thousand bucks and i need to buy something in the next day or two so i can get it shipped to my office in chicago before the deadline.

• better key travel


• stylus that doesnt feel like plastic on glass


• a trackpad that actually clicks every time

is there anything out there that feels like a real laptop replacement or am i just chasing a dream here? honestly just ready to throw this thing out the window...

My logic was that a thicker case equals better protection but most of the ones I find are either just cheap plastic or they make the tablet weigh like ten pounds. I was looking at a few options but I keep getting stuck:

• Otterbox Defender (the built in screen protector looks like it might mess with my stylus)


• UAG Metropolis (looks cool but does it actually protect the edges)


• Spigen (seems okay but maybe too thin for a construction site)

I need something legit before I start this new warehouse project next Tuesday because I seriously cant afford to replace this $1200 device again. Budget is maybe $100 or $150 tops for something that actually works. Does anyone know a brand that handles real world drops for these massive tablets or is everything just marketing fluff...

• esr folio and a separate cheap keyboard


• the logitech combo touch if i can find a deal


• just a rugged case and a knockoff stylus

is the trackpad even worth it for notes? the apple pencil price is a joke so i might just get a 25 dollar one from amazon... idk if i should get one nice thing or a bunch of cheap ones.

Im currently torn between getting the official Apple Folio which is super pricey but looks clean vs this Spigen Rugged Armor case that seems way more protective but maybe way too bulky for my bag. I am so clumsy so I feel like I need the protection but I dont want it to feel like a brick. Also really stressed about the screen protector situation. Like do I really need a Paperlike one if Im mostly just watching movies and doing emails? Or should I just get a cheap 2-pack of tempered glass from Amazon and call it a day? I really dont want to scratch the screen on the plane but I also dont want to ruin the display quality with a matte finish if its not worth it.

• Option A: Official folio plus cheap glass


• Option B: Rugged case with no screen protector


• Option C: Cheap knockoff case and a fancy stylus

I need to order something tonight so it gets here before my flight on Tuesday. Which of these combos actually makes sense for someone who is paranoid about drops but on a strict budget?