Can iPad replace my laptop?
Brett Terpstra recommended this article in Web Excursions for July 14, 2017.
An in-depth look at the current state of the question “Can iPad really replace my laptop?”
This is an excellent article that will help you decide whether an iPad or MacBook is better for you.
Can iPad replace my laptop? by Joshua Carpentier
In this post, we’ll have a look at the biggest changes to iPad with iOS 11, when an iPad is most suitable as a laptop replacement, and when a laptop is still the best choice. We’ll even look at a THIRD OPTION you’re probably not aware of that gives you the best of both worlds. But let’s start with taking a look at what you should think about (but aren’t) before making any purchase.
What to consider before buying a new computer
When looking for a new computer, many (I’d even argue, most) people claim they “need a laptop”—usually because that’s what they’ve always had. And so they naturally think that’s what they still need because they haven’t done these two things:
Assess what they actually do on a computer
Learn about the changes in technology since they last made a laptop purchase
I’ve always felt that an iPad couldn’t replace my laptop. I’m even more convinced after reading this article.
Productivity tools like Alfred and Keyboard Maestro are a major part of my daily workflow. These tools have no iOS counterpart. I use both many many times everyday and I’m not willing to work without them.
I prefer to do most of my writing on my iMac instead of 13″ MacBook Pro Retina because of the extra screen space. I’ll often have Ulysses, Marked, nvALT, DEVONthink, and Safari open at the same time. Safari may have up to 10 or 15 tabs open as well. I can’t imagine doing this on iPad.
After reading the article you’ll have a better idea on whether an iPad can replace your laptop.