The Ultimate iPad vs. Computer Showdown | Using your iPad as a Laptop?

Can your iPad replace your Laptop? Welcome to today's video where I pro-con the iPad and help you decided whether or not you can just survive school with an iPad! I know that when deciding for back to school can be tricky, so I basically laid all the reasons out weighing all the benefits, drawbacks and alternatives. I hope by the end of the video you have made a choice you're happy with! Thank you for watching today's video and see you later!

► TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 intro
0:23 weight, portability, size
1:09 notetaking
2:06 accessories
3:40 space efficiency
4:10 price
4:43 iPadOS
6:00 alternative options

RECAP
6:37 iPad only
6:56 computer only
7:13 both
7:48 outro

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Thanks for watching today!

[jesselam]

I think both is the best, currently have a MBP but also plan to get an iPad soon. I’m studying both computer science and engineering and after using the MacBook for the past 6 months I can see it’s limitations. Because I’m studying computer science a lot there is a lot of life coding and lectures usually share there screen. since I take notes at the same time as watching the lecture split screening an entire desktop to the size of a phone screen is a little too small to read so I can definitely see sidecar to be a useful feature.

Also with the engineering side there are some maths and content based subjects where you can’t type stuff out unlike comp sci. I struggled to find a balance between a paper workflow and digital workflow. I also find that if stuff is on paper, I probably never look over it again. So I think an iPad would help with that

[josefsilvia]

I feel like this is really, really a personal preference decision and it really depends on what you use either device for.

[LiLi-szer]

Dude thx❤❤❤ this really helped me choose. Keep it up!

[natanshgoyal]

You answered literally every question on buying an ipad. This is the moment i decided to get hands on my first iOS device.

[ananyaxgoel]

the MacBook Air M1 doesn’t have a fan, so it isn’t loud! Alsoooo, it doesn’t really get hot + it’s result lightweight !! I’ve been using it with my iPad for 3 weeks now, and can confidently say that they both work SO PERFECTLY together!!
if you can afford it, go for a MacBook Air M1 + an iPad with an Apple Pencil or a stylus :)

[katelynbrittingham]

i just recently bought the 12.9 ipad for school and i also have a macbook air that i got a year ago that has helped a lot being in college requires me to use it for every class and i bought the ipad for digital note taking so hopefully it works like i want it too. your videos have been very helpful

[creativity]

I definitely think you shouldn’t just have an iPad bc of the software limitations. If you’re going to get one you should get a laptop. Tablets are great but laptops can just do more but it also depends on what you need them for

[theplanningpixie]

I just bought a 12.9” iPad Pro for back to school! Thanks for the video it helped to make my decision easier!

[AllycatlovesAG]

Great video! I got an iPad a month ago and I also own a laptop. Like you, I use my laptop for YouTube stuff like Final Cut Pro and photoshop, but I’m excited to get to use my iPad for notes in the fall.

[netboiii]

You literally just helped me so much!!!! I’m gonna get iPad for school and later on get a really cheap iMac for homework at home.

[strawberrystudies]

Me neither having a Mac or iPad but still watching for sake of Emily's sweet voice 🤭❣

[graceh]

Absolutely love using good notes on iPad for notes and planner but still prefer a computer for writing papers and submitting work

[nursalsabila]

Your video always give me information that I don't know.Thank you♥️

[candacethorbourne]

Very nice comprehensive video, thank you!!

[moonlight_staryx]

Literally to the 1% who's reading this, God bless you, and may your dreams come true, stay safe and have a wonderful day.❤❤

[jesssjournal]

so informative and helpful, thank you!!

[not_lingling]

I finally got my IPad today! I really like it so far. I got the iPad 8th gen and it pretty good so far!

[yifanchen]

I loved your video!! Can you make a video talking and showing in-depth about your custom mechanical keyboard?

[twitchster]

If I had to choose...I'd choose a computer.
I'm extremely fortunate to be able to enjoy both though <3

[leeminsoo]

Emily always makes me happy . 😊thankyou . You grow so fast