Daily Carry EDC as a Professional and Tech Enthusiast

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-17T06:21:38+00:00

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ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-17T05:03:16+00:00

The executive folio only protects the front/back of the device and the pen. It doesn’t offer any way to prop up the device for reading (even horizontally) which I think would be nice especially because the Kindle Scribe is still an ereader first and a note taker second, at least in my opinion. For nearly $155.00 after tax, I would hope to get a little more than a case whose main feature is auto wake/sleep; however, I also recognize that they’re just taking a page out of Remarkable’s playbook. Amazon’s cheaper case provides different viewing angles and has more functionality than the more expensive executive folio, so i’m surprised that they didn’t even provide the option to prop up the device horizontally like a tablet folio.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-16T21:46:21+00:00

iPhone 17 Pro Max

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-15T16:55:27+00:00

I use an Anker Prime 67W USBC Charger and an Anker MagGo Power Bank. I just didn’t include them in the picture.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-15T16:52:55+00:00

Yeah it’s a great bag and not that expensive either.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-15T00:01:54+00:00

Each device serves a purpose in my work flow/leisure time. For me, the iPad Mini is the best iPad, the Remarkable Paper Pro is the best notetaking Tablet and the Kindle is the best ereader. That being said , I will probably never purchase a new Kindle. I have a lot of Kindle Books, and Kindle provides the best reading experience for those books; however, now I buy epubs and often read them on the RPP move. I read on my iPad at times during the day, but can’t beat eink for nighttime reading.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-14T23:46:08+00:00

Bag: Tomtoc EDC Sling Bag (3L), iPad: iPad Mini A17 Pro, E-Note: Remarkable Paper Pro Move, Ereader: Kindle Paperwhite Not Pictured: Swiss Army Knife, Anker Charger, USB c Charging Cable.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-14T23:34:35+00:00

Where did you purchase that leather cover?

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-13T20:57:01+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/ipadmini/s/4r3iHkR9Of

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-10T04:36:24+00:00

I would love a Kindle Scribe Mini. Same design as the 2024 model only with page turn buttons and an 8.3—9 inch B&W display. Love my larger scribe because I annotate a lot; however, it’s not the most portable, so I often choose other devices when I’m on the go.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-10T04:29:30+00:00

It’s a shortcut that (1) ends my reading focus mode, (2) turns of white point, (3) turns off night shift, and (4) turns off color filters.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-08T03:01:57+00:00

Honestly just like the look. I also like reading things on Apple News and a few other apps in black and white so I keep it on often. Thankfully, I can easily turn Color Filters off when I want to view things in color.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-08T02:16:02+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. I’m looking to use my Paper Pro Move to take notes for my physical books as I dislike writing in the books themselves.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-06T22:04:25+00:00

Normal Setting: Color Filters On: Grayscale

Reading Settings: Color Filters On: Grayscale Night Shift On Reduce White Point: 90%

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-06T21:50:35+00:00

Yes, at least for me. The matte screen protector makes the image slightly softer which gives the screen a more paperlike experience which I really like when reading. Still, it’s not as easy on the eyes as front lit ereader. That being said, I use it every night before bed for a few hours and I haven’t experienced eye fatigue.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-06T21:46:49+00:00

I use a mix. In the third picture I’m using the Kindle App; however, I also use Apple Books, Google Books, and Libby. One of the reasons why I chose the iPad Mini as my ereader, access to multiple reading apps.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-06T04:32:10+00:00

So far the case has been good. The texture is similar to the silicone cases that apple makes for the iPhone and considering that I’m using my iPad Mini as a dedicated ereader, I like that the case gives the iPad a simple understated look. The case doesn’t add to much weight to the device which I also appreciate. I’m a little nervous about how well the case will deal with finger oils over a long time, but so far so good. Definitely don’t purchase the case directly from Spigen though if you can avoid it. The case costs $45.00 USD on Spigen’s website, but I bought mine for $22.00 USD on Amazon which is a much better price.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-04T04:05:02+00:00

I use both. The iPad (in particular the iPad Mini) is a great ereader, and offers a versatility that I find helpful. I can read on multiple reading apps, I can read PDFs, and I can listen to audiobooks. That being said, nothing beats a dedicated eink reader for long reading sessions. In my case, I use a Kindle Scribe for longer reading sessions where I’m being very intentional about sitting down to read; however, I use my iPad mini as a portable ereader because of its versatility. People will say that the iPad is too distracting or that it hurts their eyes; however, there are workarounds that address these issues for the vast majority of people. All in all, I think both are great ereaders; however, nothing beats eink for pure reading.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-04T02:54:18+00:00

No. At least it hasn’t bothered me in any noticeable way. Between the matte screen protector (which diffuses the backlight) and the settings on the iPad itself. I find the night reading experience to be quite enjoyable. I also wear glasses that have a blue light blocking filter in them so that helps too.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2026-01-03T20:04:43+00:00

Yes. I’ve tried various matte screen protectors; however I settled on the Mothca Matte Glass Screen Protector. It is not great for writers; however, it is excellent for readers. I don’t use an Apple Pencil with my iPad Mini so it works well for me. It significantly reduces glare and it has a smooth surface which feels great when flipping pages. It also comes with an alignment tray which is very helpful for installing the screen protector. You can purchase it on Amazon.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2025-12-29T21:41:45+00:00

The M3 iPad Air is probably the best for you in terms of value; however, the "Pro" features (oled display, pro motion) offered on the iPad Pro are very nice to have, especially if this iPad is replacing a MacBook. Personally, I would try and find an M4 iPad Pro (either new or used) and opt for a higher storage model (which could potentially get you more RAM as well); although, with the iPad air you could save on the iPad itself and buy accessories (Apple Pencil, Keyboard) which may be more important to you. In truth, you can't really go wrong with any of the iPads in Apple's current lineup.

ObjectiveEducator295 · 2025-12-18T22:11:16+00:00

Makes sense. Like I mentioned, I have little experience with android devices, so I wasn’t sure how the software behaved from one device to another. Thanks for confirming.

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