Could the iPad replace the Cintiq on illustrator's desks?

[iMore.com]

Some graphic designers, digital illustrators, artists and others use expensive, specialized graphics pads like Wacom's Cintiq, which integrate a flat panel display into a digitized tablet surface suitable for use with a specialized stylus. With Apple's focus on continuity between iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, I've begun to wonder if the iPad may make a suitable, less expensive replacement.

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[Massie]

I do all of my drawing on my iPad Mini now, using a pressure-sensitive Wacom stylus and apps like Procreate and Adobe Ideas (due to the price, I've never had a Wacom tablet). You can see some of the results here: Jack John Brown

Honestly, I'm not sure I could get used to a Wacom at this point. Between the built-in screen of the iPad and the included sharing options, it just makes drawing and uploading so simple for me. I'd love to see it get Mac pairing, but that's really my only missing feature!