>>> DUPLICATE AND HANDOFFS
Some of the core aspects of the Apple operating systems can now be used in exactly the same ways, just using different devices and potentially in different situations. Having this consistency across devices is a genuine productivity bonus
1 START THE PROCESS
In many apps you can start creating a document or task on an iPad, and then you can have a break and leave it for when you need to return later.
2 CONTINUE YOUR WORK
When you open the work on your MacBook it should return to the exact point you left it. The feature you are reading has been created on both.
3 WORK WHERE YOU WANT
Messages is a very good example of how identical the two platforms are in use, which should help you to make your choice on hardware alone.