How do you like the Apple pencil with iPad? My original 2010 model had 3G, I later bought a newer one with 3G and the carrier transferred my account to it (unlimited data), so the 2010 model is just wi-fi now but still works. I think the other one I bought was 2012, and I use it when traveling (I put in several movies and reading material, and 3G is great for GPS mapping). If I buy a new model, I don't think I could again transfer my account so I'll get wi-fi only and keep it home. What I'm interested in with a newer model is drawing at home with the Pencil features. Streaming on a big iPad would also be nice, would be easier than on my MacBook which I use often for video streaming from other sources.
I have the new model of both. The screen is retina and very nice. The wifi antenna seems better than the older ones, so reception seems better. This is objective, I haven’t seen any lab numbers on this antenna selectivity and the 4G seems as good as that on my Apple 8 phone. I haven’t checked out the “hot spot” pairing since we haven’t had a hurricane since I got them.
The Apple pencil is better, more touch sensitive but needs more user training to use. As I said, it could replace my macbook air 13” except for OTAR HDTV reception.