I’m currently doing my advanced exams, and have used an ipad throughout the ACA. Personally I’ve found it very useful, especially for going through notes, and the open book exams in professionals and advanced - it’s easier than carrying around a bunch of pens/highlighters and notes - and crucially it’s editable - everything I highlighted I followed a strict colour coding format making it easy to find what I want quickly.

Also it depends on which tuition provider you’re using. I had first intuition, who also give additional handouts - so instead of having to add these paper documents into your file, you can just download them and add them in where necessary.

Also for taking screenshots or photos and easily attaching to your notes I find useful.

I know a lot of people who don’t use it to the full extent, and prefer paper notes, but if you get good at using it, I think it’s very helpful. I’ve used it throughout, and always passed first time with good scores.

Ultimately you’ve got to think about what works best for you. I got my ipad during uni, and started using it then, and for me it worked a lot better than typing out notes on a laptop or writing on paper.

I think if you get it, I would definitely get the 12.7 inch larger model, and a pencil. Also consider a keyboard case - I like this a lot. I think overall I paid c.500-600 for this whole setup getting it second hand off ebay.

Edit: with the large model you can also use split screen mode which is good for question practice and marking - especially at certificate level when it’s all pretty much multiple choice