I replaced my laptop with an Apple iPad Pro 12.9'

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Rory was always tempted by the idea of replacing his big bulky laptop with a thin, light and powerful Apple iPad. But there was always a compromise because...well, it was an iPad. Then Apple launched the iPad Pro 12.9" with the M1 Processor. And for the first time, it looked like he had something legit on his hands. But was it too good to be true?

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Is it powerful enough?
02:26 - How does the screen compare?
03:22 - What about iPadOS & the Magic Keyboard?
06:49 - File organisation can be a pain
10:16 - An artist's take on the iPad Pro
12:58 - This iPad's biggest problem
14:20 - It's way too expensive
15:10 - Can an artist replace their main device with an iPad?

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With Remote Desktop, my work laptop never leaves my office when I travel. You have the full capability of windows through your iPad. It’s been great for me.

LastPatriot
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I tried for several years to replace my laptop with an iPad Pro. The lack of full external monitor and mouse support always drew me back. My two in one Chromebook and Surface Pro 7 have been more practical and enjoyable experiences for me.

EricAcevedo
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An iPad Pro 12.9” can be a great alternative to replace a PC laptop, but for the price you pay for the device plus a keyboard, you are better off buying a refurbished M1 MacBook Air for $849 at the Apple website.

It all depends on the user. For me, I rather get the iPad Pro 12.9” over the MacBook Air because all I need is MS office and when I am done with productivity task, I can comfortably start reading books/mangas on my free time.

WidePhotographs
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I’ve come to understand that I must think of/use the iPad for all it is and not think of it as a laptop replacement. Like you’ve said, there things it does awesome and others not so well. So it’s to just focus on what it does well and use something else for that you need that device to do. But when it comes to that singular device if I have to choose one to go on a trip, I’ll always choose the iPad Pro 11’ with the Apple Pencil and magic keyboard. 👌🏾👌🏾

alexanderibehre
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“I was kind of hoping for butterfly switches”

WHAT 😅

SgtSlapmaster
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Thank you for the useful review!
I am an iPad user for more than 8 years.
iPad is a convenient, accessible, and compact device.
But, for full-fledged work Laptop is indispensable

chillwavemusic
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I know that MacBooks might have ‘better software’ etc. but for me can’t convince me off of iPad. The size option, the screen quality, and the touch screen. Could be my specific use case and my specific accessibility preferences offered on iPad, I just have to go with iPad every time.

melphillips
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iPad with M1 can run macOS but only when Apple allows it, that I can replace my desktop and laptop with an iPad.
All the baby versions of desktop apps that I use on my current iPad slows me down that I always go back to PC.

erin
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It really hurts to not be able to have the Zoom camera on while the app is in the background

chocoloco
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i'm always thinking of reaching the same goal of replacing my laptop with Ipad, and lately i discover something that might worth a try. Perhaps this thought could have you review again the potential and the possibility by using remotely desktop - Jump Desktop. Love to see your experience and thoughts again haha

smallhow
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The one thing I need is full fledged MS Office. Writing a text on iPad is pure joy, while working with Excel is infuriating, if not downright impossible.

kaischmidt
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I tried using my, generally unused lol, iPad a bit with mouse and keyboard plus an external monitor. I didn’t need much time before I returned to my M1 Max MacBook Pro LOL. Replacement my ass

bjarne
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While expensive, the iPad Pro is the perfect support device for me. It can't replace my laptop but it CAN be the perfect tool at the right time. My primary machine is my M1 MBA. I use the iPad Pro as a secondary screen when I am on the move and respond to email and Teams with the iPad. The speed of the iPad Pro is unparalled.

markholle
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uhm i think that's why they made the 12" mac for? i still use it in 2022 and still do not want to replace it despite all the good laptops coming in

meryllamistoso
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I think the iPads software was intentionally limited to reduce software load so it can perform faster in current tasks...most M1 MacBooks are slower because their OS is more complex it seems

donovanwallace
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I remember at the very beginning on the 90’s using a portable computer roughly the weight and size of a sewing machine. 😅

robk
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As an airline pilot I'm not able not to except this device ;)
On my job it's fully replaced my laptop and works perfectly. All aeronautical maps and information, documentation is just on the fingers. The only thing that makes me upset that I'm not able to install any kind of my personal software ;)

ViktorGEAR
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i dont think the comparison ipad pro vs mbp air is fair. I never once heard anybody that could do the swap in real life. This is a "youtuber/influencer" reality. There is absolutly no way the person who needs a computer to use only the ipad. That said, i do use an ipad pro ( older ) with my computer for some work, but thats it... its one more tool, not a replacement. The lack of file management system ( that works ) is bizarre in 2022 to be real and its a deal breaker for most people. I guess ios is not a pro OS.

luanmaia
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Anyone have advice on this…. I am sick of switch on my old laptop to just preparing invoice and quotations. I am using Microsoft excel on the mentioned documents. How to have retain the same layout from excel to my laptop? What are the options?

DarenLee
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It’s funny how we think modern laptops are bulky….. as an X-er who remembers floppy discs, it’s a little funny.

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