Apple is known for its expensive storage options. For example, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro starts at $1,099 for the 128GB model. You have to add an extra $100 to get the 256GB, while the 2TB version costs $2,199 — fully double the price of the base model.
Granted, having internal storage is convenient, but is it worth the price? Alternatively, you can get iCloud storage, but you have to pay a monthly subscription, and you cannot use it if you do not have a Wi-Fi connection.
On the other hand, you can buy a 1TB SSD like the OWC Envoy Pro for less than $200, making it far more affordable to purchase an external drive than get the expensive storage upgrades from Apple. If you always want to have your external drive with your iPad, use a portfolio case for your tablet or place a Velcro sticker on both devices to keep them together when not in use.
