Why the M4 iPad Pro is ALMOST PERFECT!

Okay, so it’s been about a month since I switched over to this M4 iPad Pro, and I even installed iPadOS 18 on this machine to see if my opinions from my first time switching to an iPad has changed or not... But in this video, I wanted to talk to you guys about what the Pros and Cons are of this M4 iPad Pro, and what it was like switching to this from my M3 MacBook Air.

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[j.d.]

I don't understand everyone's obsession with making ipadOS exactly like MacOS. That would be a horrible experience, in my opinion. The ipad is meant to be a hybrid device. MacOS is better suited for strictly desktops.

I stopped using macbooks 5 years ago and haven't looked back. 80% of my usage is for work, productivity, and yes even content creation. The other 20% is for R&R. I love that I can go from writing a video script with a keyboard to using it as a tablet creating a thumbnail with the apple pencil. It's current multitasking capabilities are more than enough for my needs

Even when I was using a galaxy tab s8+ with Dex I rarley ever needed to go back and forth between more than 2 or 3 apps at a time. Also people don't give the ipad enough credit for running full fledge logic pro and a solid tablet version of final cut. And even a solid version of Photoshop for creating thumbnails.

With an ipad I can replace my entire workflow on a tab s8+ I can't. And I think your better off comparing the ipad to other tablets in the market than comparing it to a macbook.

[andyH_England]

I am fascinated by the YT collective when they review the iPad Pro, with their need to compare it with a laptop. Why are they not comparing it with a smartphone or...a toaster? I have seen hundreds of Galaxy Tab reviews, and not one compares the latest Galaxy Tab S with a Windows laptop! So, what is this weird obsession?

It is for 1/ Clickbait; denigrating an Apple product makes the non-Apple audience pop in and flex. 2/ Apple does not sponsor, so they can do strange comparisons. Yet Samsung is the gift that keeps giving, so be nice to them. 3/ Creators, despite the obvious fact that the iPad runs a tablet OS, it is not a desktop OS. They need help understanding, despite Apple consistently saying iPadOS will never replace/run macOS/port macOS apps. Every year, the same agenda is repeated despite its foolishness.🤨

I have no problem with complaints about improving iPadOS, and it does need some extra finesse. However, the Files app is unlikely to change due to sandboxed apps, and add-on modules are unlikely to change for the same reason.

As for the M4 being overkill, I understand that the M4 was the first M-chip to have a TandemOLED co-processor/driver, so the M3 would not have been able to power the OLED. With Macs getting OLED next year, pushing out the TandemOLED chip was essential so they could improve on it for the OLED Macbooks.

So, the iPad Pro is the best tablet out there. It is costly, and value-wise, it is for a niche market. I see it as Apple does, as a complimentary device to a laptop, but an iPad 10 or Air offer better value alternatives.

[fizziefizzer]

I’ve been using the 11 inch since launch. I love it. One thing I hate and a potential deal breaker to some is that iPad OS still doesn’t allow you to play multiple media at once (with sound). I used to watch Youtube videos while watching a football game in the same screen on my Tab S9. Frustrates me how iPad OS does not allow two sounds simultaneously

[jimtipton]

No doubt about the OS, but what I will say is I don't think Apple ever wants to make this a full blow computer. In defense of the OS, if your like me using for a salesman carry, it's close to perfect. I tend to switch between split/slide over view and Stage Manager depending on situation. If I want to make a note or check things off a numbers sheet I tun it on its side with the MKB on and it's comfortable and secure. Very use specific device for sure. Obviously a great device to kick back with and travel with. Cheers mark!

[a_tech_]

I have the 1tb 11inch m4 also, my only con would be the speakers tbh. I feel like they’re not loud enough. I traded in my M1 Max mbp for this iPad and don’t regret it one bit since I mainly use it for video watching, doing web research, trading and that’s about it. Didn’t need a mbp since it’s bigger and heavier to carry/travel with so overall I’m happy with my purchase just wish the speakers were louder is all

[vernearase]

When Apple put out the iPhone 15 Pro and M3 family chips, they wanted a 3nm SoC.

TSMC didn't have their N3E process node online yet, so they created N3B specifically for Apple, but it result in more complicated manufacturing with low yields thus making N3B SoCs much more expensive.

Now that N3E is out (and on TSMC's 3nm roadmap), Apple is using M4 and A18 in _all_ their products so they can retire any SoCs made on the N3B node. This will allow TSMC to retire the N3B process nodes which are only being used for Apple devices.

The performance cores in M4 are probably one of the fastest CPUs out there, and for average non-multithreaded consumer workloads, single core performance is the real determining factor for a computer's _snappiness._ Resource intensive tasks are often multithreaded like video transcodes, video or audio editing, or 3-D graphics design, but consumers rarely engage in such activities.

[King_Krait]

ayyyy! Back with the OG title! love it haha

[ooziepro]

"it does Ipad things faster" yeah thats like the PERFECT review of it.

[gertwallen]

Still very happy with my iPad Pro 12.9 2018, use it for basic stuff and media consumption, studying, etc. For serious work nothing replaces my Windows laptop.

[bennsenn]

I like your wallpaper, where have you found it?

[The_Cali_Dude_]

Nothing is perfect... however, Apple REALLY tries. Besides beauty & functionality its exactly what I want so I bought this iPad, and I LOVE IT ❤

[ileanacastro]

I’ve been trying to make iOS 18 more secure but what’s more important is that everyone is safe yes I’m the owner of Apple Steve Jobs wanted me to take the company the next level in California and world wide

[daggerman-dcgk]

This iPad Pro 2024 could never have been made without the M4 Chip for at least three reasons: 1. The M3 was not able to drive this dual layer display. 2. The thermals to drive this display would hav been impossible to handle without active cooling with a less efficient chip. 3. It would have been impossible to slim down the iPad and keep battery life at 10 hours with less a efficient chip.

[Ev_Alexander_Films]

I want to upgrade to this 11-inch IPad Pro with M4. Should I do it if I already have M2?

[jebaker]

M4 - it's simple... the iPad Pro is VERY expensive and the M4 future proofs (as you mention) this device for a very long time. We also don't know what on-device demands will be required by Apple's AI.

[Stargazer]

I like your macbook cover! Where did you get it?

[FilipinoInAustralia]

Hey Apple, for its price.. pls put macOS on iPad Pro! I’m studying & I’m so frustrated that MS Word app doesn’t have its complete features😭😭😭

[arunantony]

Would you be reviewing the one plus pad 2?

[ileanacastro]

I have proof on the messages and cold calling Apple into the next level

[alrusroj]

Do you think 512 GB is enough when planning to buy ipad pro m4?