M1 iPad Pro VS M1 MacBook Air! Why Pay TWICE As Much?!
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2021
- Today we're comparing two of the most powerful portable computers ever made. The M1 iPad Pro vs the M1 MacBook Air.
Both approach their own computing ecosystems a little differently, so which one come out on top?
Lets find out!
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It's so refreshing to watch the things you can't buy.
Have you tried not been poor? Jk same..
@@whealman142 actually doing that lol , got 2 jobs now 😝
Well, i can buy both if i wanted but i just want the ipad but as it is now, its kinda locked up in a bad os so, ill wait and see what will happen. :) i want to use it as a laptop.
@@thespectator2976 I already have a nice Laptop but I wanted a tablet just for normal stuff like movies, some drawings in which I'm a beginner kinda so that's why I'm confused lol, even though I can get a pro, not sure if it's good to invest this much in it.
literally
The 11” M1 iPad Pro turned out to be best for me. I tend to carry mine around quite a lot, I use the flashlight pretty often, the cameras come in handy, it’s my best portable speaker, it’s my fastest computer, etc. It just hit the most sweet spots for me.
Thank you. This is a Video of exactly what I was wondering and happy to see someone do. 👍
Having that 18-hour battery helps out so much whenever I forget to plug in my Mac at the end of the day. Thanks for the review!
With the quality of your content and great editing, how are you not at 1M subs yet?
Love your posts, man!
Nice analysis. Thanks.
Love your channel
Heyy karl
I prefer iPad Pro over Macbook Air. You can't use it as a tablet like you can do with Surface laptops.
He's the best with analysis that has the actual consumer in mind. Maybe even better than MKBHD. He's too technical and looks at the industry side of things, while Gary will analyze tech with the consumer in mind. Case in point-he actually reviews the base model of every tech since that will most likely be what the average consumer will be buying. He's one of the goats of tech reviewing. Such a gem.
Yo karl
Had a MacBook Air; getting a new one, but was lured to the iPad Pro for the touch feature. ALMOST put the new iPad Pro in the cart... brain clicked PAUSE and said... just check around first! Glad I stumbled upon your review. You covered exactly what would limit and frustrate me in my work. Now if they'd only add a touch screen feature to the MacBook Air... perfection! =) Thanks for your time and talent. Soooo appreciative of individual content creators.
I know this is only my personal anecdote, but the thing that made me get an iPad over a laptop is that you can download shows on streaming apps. Only the mobile versions let you do that for whatever reason. I needed lots of onboard storage and the ability to download videos and shows because I live in a rural area. Yes, that’s a mostly entertainment use case, but that was the deciding factor for me in my personal life! People who use these for work or creativity will have different needs.
Thanks for covering these!
I always love the, “thanks for watching” at the end.
I never make it that far.
The pencil makes some differences. For illustrators, the Apple Pencil is a tool that don’t have equals. The new iPad with that ram, can be a beast for illustrators, retouchers, etc. The display is an advantage too. I hate to pay that money, but for pro work, portability and apps, the iPad it’s my choice. I have first gen iPad Pro, and I use it 99 % of my time. It’s not a computer for some tasks, but great for another’s.
Dunno mate , it seems ok , but i think it could be better , it does not feel very accurate as a stylus , and it is fairly limited in its functions ,or some of that could be in the ipad software .
You can get the Wacom CTL4100 for $78. Which is $46 less than the Apple Pencil 2nd gen. That Wacom works with the MacBook Air
@@bazil4146 Not even close, painting directly on screen is way more intuitive. You’d have to look at the Wacom Cintiq, which is a lot more expensive.
@@bazil4146 tbh as a graphic design artist it’s just not the same, the iPad has unparalleled drawing features and one of the best pen experiences I’ve ever had
*I think im gonna have nightmares of him saying "if I can figure it out, you can figure it out"*
lol yeah
Me too
I never understood why he says that, these aren’t tutorial videos lol
Totally agree. That’s kind of cringe
😂😂😂😂
Great review of the both devices. I myself have an MBA and I'm totally happy with it. But I think you should have taken creative work (like drawing, which basically REQUIRES you to have a touchscreen) into consideration a little bit more
Yea, a big problem with these reviewers is they forget a core part of the iPads audience are designers and artists
Hey, man. Thank you for all the great content. Great channel!!
If the MacBook had the iPad pros screen. That would be a mic drop
Yeah I just wish MacBooks had a touchscreen. Would buy in a heartbeat
Be great to be a touch screen
@@x47gc OMG AND IF THEY REMOVED THE KEYBOARD AND MADE IT DETACHABLE waittt ipad much?
They probably won’t for a while
Your wish came true at yesterday's event.
I opted for the iPad Air 4 as I did not need the pro model and the cost was crazy. I am happy with what I have. I am not a graphic person, photo editor or video editor. I am a light user in comparison…I do not even know how to do video or photo editing…I had a i pad pro from three years ago and it was great but this new iPad Air 4 is great in comparison. I love your videos and what you share has educated me on accessories and what to look for in buying products such as iPads, lap tops and the desk top and all the things I need to do what I need to do.. i did not know about dongles until you told me. So thank you Gary. You explain things so well and it is not over my head. I like learning about tech items. I am a boomer so I came from a different generation technology wise. I love the line: “If I can figure it out you can figure it out.”
And don’t forget if you have a Macbook Air and the New Ipad Pro... Sidecar gives you dual monitors!
I actually do that now with the M1 Air and my 2019 11” iPad Pro. Great video!
I have both the iPad Air and MacBook Air M1. I use the MBA for work and my iPad Air is my personal computer. My uses on the iPad are portable gaming, photo edits, answering emails, responding to job posts, and media consumption. The MBA is better for work because of connecting to external monitors, web conferencing, and file management. My workflow consists of being able to do everything through the Safari web browser, and in my opinion, Safari is still better on macOS than iPadOS.
I will however be turning in my Air for the 11inch iPad Pro as it is more portable and I am curious about the direction Apple will be taking the m1 on the iPad, so like everyone, I will be looking forward to WWDC.
Yo! You just answered my question! Thank you so much! Great video as usual!
Digging that office space reference they’re cool
Battery life in the M1 MBA is what's done it for me. Its been incredible
Thank you for this comparison! 👍🏻 🙂
I have the iPad Pro 12.9 2020 model and the keyboard case and i love it! The keyboard is so nice to type on. I was skeptical about buying it. I got it on sale from best buy at 199.99. I also have the Apple Pencil. I love using the iPad and for my needs it’s really nice and practical.
Great video comparison of these two M1 devices. I really like the M1 iPad Pro, but it's just price to high considering how limiting the software is.
I really enjoy your videos Gary. Thanks
You said about knowing what is you can use. I use both and love both. They work hand in hand and it’s great
Was waiting for it for a long time
Thanks so much for this videos as well as your other videos
Great video. I ended up getting both the 8GB M1 MacBook and iPad Pro w/magic keyboard in 2021. Both of them are still working great, though I ended up favoring my iPad Pro for most tasks. The versatility of my MacBook diminished a bit as I began to hit the 8GB bottleneck in some applications on MacOS, while the iPad actually improved when Apple FINALLY added external monitor support and other features that allowed me to use it for more of my workflow.
I’ve always had a problem choosing between these two but I finally came to the conclusion of getting the iPad Pro 11” 128 GB LTE Model.
With my iPad Pro I get more portability, a touchscreen, 2 fantastic cameras, 5G cellular data(no hotspot doesn’t compare), a powerful processor, the option of using a keyboard with it or not, Apple Pencil support, and much more. But of course at the cost of MacOS which really isn’t that big of a deal for me.
how has it been working for you so far? I'm thinking of getting the 11" aswell
@@VattiVonSlatti It’s been working great! I mean I love the portability the 11” offers as well as the touchscreen, cellular data, Apple Pencil compatibility, the speakers, the fantastic cameras, incredible display, and the powerful M1 chip.
Great video thanks 😃
Wholly agreed. I just need both. Really all.
I use a 16” 2019 500gb MacBook Pro, a 2019 12.9” 500gb iPad Pro, an 1tb IPhone 13 pro max and a 39” LG ultra wide monitor. I absolutely love this combination and the fact that I can extend my MacBook Pro desk top across the 39” monitor and the IPad Pro via sidecar is outstanding for the work I do.
I’m waiting to see what the new M2 MacBook Air turn out to be.
Thanks for this video. You are the only tech channel that helped me made my purchase decision. I'm getting the Macbook Air. Again, thanks!
Awesome video as always! The main reason i went w the iPad this year is obviously what my needs r. Being a photographer that display is insane but also due to finally having the M1 chip as the MBP does I’m hopeful that even though its still running IOS it will finally have the full legit applications such as LR, PS, as well video programs for editors! I believe this will come at some point this year since it can now handle applications like these being powerful enough! I’m also a contractor so i used my 2020 11” with the pencil & folio keyboard case lot to sign contracts. But it was a MUST for me this year to upgrade to the 12.9” along with the magic keyboard!!! And there’s nothing like having the combination of the keyboard along with a touchscreen!!!!!
Difference between both screens seeing them in one angle is HUGE !!
Thanks man you talk some sense into me
Yeah I tried using a iPad Pro as my only computer but it's so limited. Ended up selling my iPad Pro. Still love the hardware though. One day when Apple merges iPadOS and MacOS to really get the most out of the iPad and allow touch screens on Mac's, I will buy a iPad Pro in a heartbeat
I agree monitor support is the biggest issue I have with the ipad. Until this is solved I could NEVER replace my Macbook AIr with it. Sure the file management is meh but at least one is there. Screen mirroring isn't going to cut it at all.
You said "dongable"... heh. I got the 11" iPad Pro then waiting until next week, after the WWDC, to purchase an M1 Air or Pro laptop. Almost got to 61 last night but took it slow questing rather than just running dungeons for quick levels.
Word to the wise, Apple doesn't tend to announce/release hardware at WWDC so, if you're waiting on that sort of thing you might be disappointed. Still makes sense to wait though... you never know.
buddy wait for new macbook air it will be awsome with M1X chip ,,,,, till then use ur ipad
For my computing needs I have to pick the MacBook Air (which I already have), the iPad is enticing for sure but it doesn’t cut it for me for any of my workloads plus I already own the iPad Pro 10.5 that takes care of tablet specific tasks just fine (reading, browsing web, watching video).
AM SO HAPPY FREEPIONT ON INSTAGRAM KEEPING YOUR PROMISE GIVING ME 🆕🆕 IPHONE 12 PRO MAX MACBOOK PRO FREE WAS MY BIGGEST DREAMS
OMG, LOVE the Chotchkees reference haha! LOVE Office Space!!
Love your content. I ended up with both. I got the iPad on a whim because there was one available at my local store. Using it to write this actually. With the 1st gen magic keyboard which fits the new 12.9 just fine, it’s just a little heavier when it closes. Anyway, the MBA M1 basically replaced my desktop computer setup connected to a 32” 4K monitor last winter. I was able to trade in my 2018 iPad Pro 12.9 so I basically got this new big boy for half the price with 256. The new iPad is a couch computer. I use it for airplay, RUclips, emails, social media… The most basic shit, because I’m retired, but I wanted to see this screen so bad and it does not disappoint. Not a thought of regret. I’ve been using this thing in the same way since the magic keyboard launched last year. External support for iPad with M1 is a joke. WWDC better fix it by giving us hope. We deserve full screen 4K airplay mirroring. There’s so much power, especially with the new 2021 Apple TV. Sorry for all the words.
ya mum gae
I love the Office Space reference!! And for the record they are both computers. They compute things. Saying the iPad is not a computer is like saying the Model 3 isn’t a car because it doesn’t have a gas engine.
Now this is a smart comment wow
I was waiting for this for soo long! Thanks for the quality and the quantity of your content!
I just love the way you say, "Let's find out!"
Great comparison. I’ve bought an iPad Pro 2020 instead of the M1. It was on a huge discount recently so for me it was a nobrainer. Got 256GB and paid hundreds less than the entry level iPad Pro M1.
You should have more subscriber! Love your reviews and unboxings!!! 🍎
I love creating 3D models on iPad Pro (2021 & 2018) and the main reasons are touch screen and pencil. To be honest, the upgrade from 2018 to 2021 does bring a better screen, but the CPU shines to be bored, even with Shapr3D modeling, which works perfekt on 2018 too. If macOS apps are not coming to M1 iPad Pro, I would suggest to stay with 2018. My personal experience as an owner of both (one will change the owner. ;-)
Huge fan and love the channel! I agree with you about the Mac Mini & iPad combo. That is what I did and love it. I really like the slate form factor of the iPad and use my Mac Mini when I need to do something the iPad Pro will not; which is very little. The only thing I can't currently do on my iPad Pro is FileMaker development.
Base model MacBook Air is such an amazing deal, the functionality, value and build is too amazing for the price.
being able to use your ipad pro as a second monitor while you're traveling with your air is a pretty sweet feature
Man I gotta say, iPad wins out for me by the skin of its teeth.
I NEED a laptop for work and just because most of the apps that I use just aren’t supported on iOS. BUT the iPad is SO versatile. I use it for literally everything outside of work.
I got the base model MacBook Air M1, refurbished, with a veteran's discount, for $760. It was a no brainer. At that price, nothing else comes close!
The Real Comparison / Deal!
M1 11 inch Ipad - 799
Logitech K480 keyboard - 30
1TB SSD - 99
Apple pencil alternatives on amazon - 30
Total - 960.
Beats any Macbook Air that i know of!
Alternatively you can go for the combo touch instead of k480 for 100-150 dollars more. Still better deal!
I spent 2 grand with pencil and typing case . 512 model
@Harish Vk You are stupid hahaha
When you use 11 inch low end iPad Pro with aftermarket keyboard and pencil when you bring those thing outside people we see you as broke ass person 😂
And iPad pro 11 inch is way too small for work, really small and iPas OS suck too limited same as iOS but Mac OS Big Sur you could do everything what you can do in Windows except to play some of triple A windows game
@@Dereck550 11 inch iPad has literally same specs as 12.9. All the parts except the pencil are from good brands and I suggested it as an alternative only.
If ur ego is gonna get hurt by how someone else perceives u with an iPad,then u need to work on a lot of things .
@@harishvk9605 I’ve been using iPad pro 2018 11 inch model and I can’t stand with that thing, the secreen is too small, I only using for play PUBG Mobile.
And iPad Pro M1 12.9 inch has better secreen than iPad Pro M1 11 inch, fix your brain first, your brain is broke AF hommie
@@beast02cortez85 if u go with apple only accessories the price shoots up
I love Ipads and macs, my gripe with ipads OS and all mobile OS is their limitations for software. Everything can be run on mac or windows. This is a tough one, as I rarely have any trouble but there have been times on iPad I've wanted a proper computer OS again due to software I want to use not being available. I like the idea of having a macbook air and an ipad air for taking away with you, magazines, sport watching etc.
Hey, I feel like this’d be interesting but just found out my 10 year old custom made still fully intact leather jacket has a YKK zipper that still works perfectly 😂
You da man Gair! I don’t need a MacBook Air at all but want one so bad smh I’ve never had a MacBook and it’s crazy to think a refurbished base M1 MBA can give such a great experience
I have an M1 base MacBook Air and a 2018 iPad Pro. I have to say, I'm not very impressed with how my photos come out when I use the MacBook for photo editing. I think I'm going to stick with the iPad in the future because photo editing is so important to me. Plus, one must consider how the iPad is a more secure device according to what I've read. The iPad's screen ratio is also more native to photo editing.
Wow this was a great comparison 👏.
Great video!!
I still have the MacBook Air from 2019…and it is great. I did upgrade my ipad to the air 4 recently. If I feel the need to upgrade I will. I do not use it for work or anything heavy…just FaceTime, email and social media or ordering things like groceries…my biggest gripe my Mac air book does not have a micro port for my camera…now that I know about dongles I have to get one to add my photos…
Bought the base M1 MacBook Air and upgrade RAM to 16GB… then pulled the trigger on the 12.9 M1 iPad Pro. I have had the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil 2 with my 2018 iPad Pro so it’s nice those accessories work with my 2021 12.9. I will say, though many people compare the M1 MacBook Air to the M1 iPad Pro, they serve very different roles for me. The iPad Pro is my every day multi purpose device for school-Notability, email, web, videos, some occasional Office apps, RUclips. I use my M1 MacBook Air for exams, majority for PowerPoint, Word, Excel, which are far better on macOS than iPadOS, and Anki. I have to have a macOS device for school so it’s nice to have the pair. When I am done, I’ll probably only use whatever iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard/Apple Pencil combo is out. It’s just too versatile with the multiple ways to interact with iPadOS.
The Cray-2 was a supercomputer released in 1985. It was the most powerful computer in human history at the time, but it was the size of a large office cabinet and it needed to be submerged in a tank of circulating coolant in order to run without exploding. Now we have these 2 computers that are the size of a paper notebook, thousands of times more powerful than that 80s supercomputer, cooled with nothing more than a small heatsink, no coolant or even fans.
And their main purpose is to post cat memes on reddit and whatever the latest craze is on tiktok...
@@sugoruyo It takes a lot of ram to post really good twerking videos. I recommend at least a terabyte hard drive as well.
I’m trying to make illustration and pattern design my full time job. Maybe I’ll be doing some light image and video editing. I have a touch screen Microsoft laptop and it just isn’t the same for artwork (I still have no interest in swapping it for a Mac). This has enough power and it’s more versatile than a Wacom cintiq. I don’t think the “Pro” in iPad Pro applies to every career, but it certainly does to mine.
This is the video I was anticipating the most
Traded in my 16” MBP for the new iPad it’s already getting a ton more use.
How's the decision holding up? Still doing good?
@@mayank66661 oh yeah I love this thing. I’m still impressed by how good the screen is with hdr and content viewing as well. The 12.9” is the way to go.
@@phxntomplanet mine gets delivered tomorrow 😁.. Thanks for replying! :)
@@mayank66661 that’s awesome! Enjoy!
Waiting for the double "lid" slam...c'monnnnn!
After WWDC, I'd have to say I'd much rather have a MacOS based M1. Apple right now sees the M1 iPad "Pro" as a consumer device, and that's really about it.
I think Apple is trying to make iPadOS extremely functional and versatile over time with updates rather than slapping macOS in it
oh my god! thank you so much! I have a 2019 macbook pro. Then bought an M1 mac mini. Since then, I seldom use my mbp (especially when staying at home). I'm considering replacing my MBP as it's very slow now. But not sure what to buy - either an IPAD PRO or an M1 Macbook air, this just maybe helped me decide.
Great points and video I just think it’s taken out of context you don’t need the $2000 2TB unless you’re actually going to use it bought the 5th Gen 12.9 for $1200 and my MacBook for jsut about the same so for $2500 including accessories I got both the MacBook and Pro for that price point best of both worlds got it for T-Mobile so I only had to add it so for full cellular service on my iPad and phone only pay $80 a month
Would you wait for the 14inch MBP with the new mini led screen rumored for this year or go ahead and get the the m1 air or m1 mbp?
My dad have the M1 iPad Pro and I’m getting the M1 MacBook Air,we both have different purposes,i need something for final cut and Logic Pro and my dad needed something to have all the apps so we both use them for different purposes,also my dad did get the magic keyboards and Apple Pencil 2,also I can’t wait to get my MacBook Air soon
Another excellent video. :-)
You did not mention any advantages of using a touch screen or the Apple Pencil. Theres something about doing work on a 12.9 iPad with an
Apple Pencil while sitting comfortably on a sofa.
Again a very good video! One question wich is the bluetoothcontroller you play with in this video? Looks a little like a snes controller, very cool…
Look up 8Bitdo Bluetooth controllers!
Apple keeps overkilling the ipad pro. Why the hell put such a powerful processor on a netflix machine? Still can't run Xcode, Sketch App, VSCode ,Premier etc etc..screw that.
Powerful processor! Why not!?
@@Vamosalabaralrey What are you going to do with that powerful processor? I just want apple to stop saying this is a laptop replacement. It's still far from that.
so disappointed in iPadOS 15. I was hoping to move to iPad only but wishful thinking. I do real estate photography and need to merge bracketed photos. I have to use a third party app on my desktop to do this. I would love to do this on my iPad.
I bought the Ipad pro m1, 256 gig with the pencil, magic keyboard and red case!
You forgot to mention one of the most important and groundbreaking features on the iPad though, which is the Apple Pencil. The sole reason that I have bought the iPad was due to its Pencil support. It’s what makes an iPad, iPad. The pencil proves exceptionally useful to students or professionals who do physical pen and paper writing a lot
that just makes the ipad even more expensive .
styluses existed before iPads did... nothing groundbreaking..
@@mark12345680 you can’t use a stylus on MacBook Air lol. Who told you that
Can you use the new M1 iPad Pro as a screen for a Mac mini?
Can you compare the Logitech combo touch and the Apple magic keyboard?
Video ideas:
Building a budget RUclips setup.
Building a pro RUclips setup.
Best value RUclips setup.
Different cameras, mics, lights, etc.
Editing and streaming software.
Oh, and thank you for that Office reference. I’ll return your red Swingline stapler now.
could you do a review on the brydge keyboards! they look good plus they are cheaper than magic keyboard
"Dongable" makes a lot of sense tho
You forgot to mention that with Mac there is ability to run second OS such Windows to utilize the full function and features in Office, where in IPad doesn’t have this capability
But I don't think you can run bootcamp Windows with the Macs now
Is it overkill to have both? Had the iPad+Logitech combo touch since launch and just bought an M1 Air, but even after a few days I'm starting to wonder what my use case for the Air actually is...
Mac mini 16ram + Ipad pro 11". Killer combo. 🙂
That's my choice
I've seen another comparison and the iPad seems to be quite a better choice. Just the split screen, as many multimedia users would do, and the fluidity, touch screen, worth the extra money.
The main issue with this argument is trying to get work productivity solely from a tablet. The OS alone on the iPad kills this argument so the video is kind of redundant. Hopefully Apple changes that someday but it’s not there yet.
I have an M1 MBA and I am now tempted to pull the trigger on the 12.9" Pro for taking notes, using split-screen functions and solving Math problems so that I can go paperless.
I tried it. Definitely buy it somewhere you can return it after a while such as Costco. I ended up returning it as I can’t justify carrying a $1.8K notepad, ever. Kept the MacBook instead.
@@alexitanguay Thank you for trying to save me money! I also find it hard to justify the price especially if you include all the accessories since my application doesn't require the superpower that the M1 chip delivers, but I just like the screen real estate.
@@voodooblue6162 me too! the screen is awesome indeed… if you’ve got money budgeted for such a purchase, then why not. Consider the 3rd or 4th generation. Personally, it comes down to a luxury item, like, I wouldn’t do better with it. Might even take longer and bring on more distractions.
What about bleeding issue of mini led?
dongable is an excellent word, both in meaning, and to say
I’m hoping to get a MacBook along with my iPad Pro ‘21 (for more work, and illustrating respectively). Thing is though, I have meetings weekly with camera, and do my illustrations on my iPad for work while doing so. I wish the camera on the iPad would switch with the MacBook camera - I’m trying to find sense into why the MacBook Air camera is only 720p (?). While not terrible, for a 2021 device for this much, 1080 would be better (although for it to be a little more affordable with how great the chip is, I understand). Just inconvenient I guess. 😅
Where can I get the wallpaper he’s using on the iPad pro ?
So for some 4k editing and media consumption which one should I get ???!!
Thank you 👆
Excellent comparison Gary!
I have the 2020 12.9" iPad Pro and got myself an M1 MacBook Air. I love and use both of them.
However - and this is important - iPadOS and the iPadPro is a farcry from a real computer, Mac or otherwise.
Repeat after me: An iPad is not a computer - it´s a tablet that can be similarly used, if your use is fairly simple.
That being said, I love my iPad Pro and I occasionally use it instead of my MacBook - for video editing, design, even media consumption.
But, good luck managing your files, personalizing and managing multiple libraries, users, plugging in other devices...
If and when iPads are able to have multiple boot options (with and w/o MacOS) then we´re talking!
However, I have lower than low expectations on that front. I guess WWDC will maybe shed some light on this next week.
Well..I'm fine managing my files..I've worked on an album with it, Sound designed with it, written on it..so for my money..its a tool to perform tasks with..its a computer.
@@thewatchmanstudios6257 more power to you!
When I hear and think computer, there are quite a few things the ipad and ipad os don´t fit.
I agree that you can do marvelous work on the ipad, especially if you´re a creative. I use mine for video editing, photo editing and design - this is not "simple work" - but, the workflow has to be fairly simple - create/ import file, work on file, export file - here is where the ipad experience falls apart, in my experience. I used 4-5 different design apps (from simple drawing to complex pixel and raster design) - and you know what, when you export the file, you are limited by the apps settings and by the files app/ ipad os capabilities. Never struggled with files, cloud drives, or even airdrop?
I love how easy to work with the ipad is in general, how mobile you can be with it. But unless WWDC brings some serious macos-like features to it, I refuse to call it a computer. You can do (almost) all the things on ipad with the iphone, even with an ipod touch, some things even on the apple watch - you don´t call them computers, do you?
Granted, iPadOS has made big steps toward being a fully fledged general computer OS - but it´s not there yet.
@@furatceylan8 You can call it whatever you like..call it a ham sandwich ..but if it's a tool thats something I use to get paid with, and it runs an operating system , and it works..it's a computer...Or perhaps its a ham sandwich with an OS...as a matter of fact , Yeah..a watch , an iPhone, or an iPad is running some iteration of an IOS operating system.
Ive got developer friends who call the IOS a scaled down/simplified version of OSX.
Geez..call it a hola hoop , and "more power to you."
I've done Video editing, Sound Design, and mastering all within an IOS device.
Not simple work by any means, and the workflow was fine.
@@thewatchmanstudios6257 i know what it is ... i´ve been using one for a couple of years, it´s an ipad... and people have been using calculators, abacuses, paper and pens, or even clay tablets and chizels to get paid work done ... those all can be professional tools in the hands of a skilled person, are those computers as well?
i know iOS and what it can do and can´t, giving the user a traditional computer experience is not one of them. ask any ipad user who just uses an ipad instead of a laptop "is this a good alternative for your laptop?" - i doubt very much that 1 or 2 out of 10 would say "yes it is, just me and my trusty ipad" - if they stopped and thought 5 seconds anyhow.
if you choose to believe the marketing bs, than you indeed have "courage" my friend
@@furatceylan8 if you choose to believe the marketing bs, than you indeed have "courage" my friend"...Geez Dude. I'm telling you i use it in a specific fashion. That's all. Lighten up.
I had these two under consideration, I was torn between the two devices. I wanted the M1 iPad cause it was more portable and it was way overpowered compared to the competition. but where it fell off for me is the iPadOS. Creativity and multitasking wise, the M1 Macbook Air is way better for the price and I don't have to buy tablet cover that'll burn my pocket even more. plus 1 more USB-C port. it comes with a built in keyboard as well and a more powerful 30watt charger. So I believe M1 Macbook Air is the better value between the two.
I’m currently torn for the exact same reason and considering that now the M1 iPad Pro is discounted makes it even more of a great deal. However, because of what you just said, MBA is still a better buy until Apple fixes those issues with the iPad Pro.
@@jameglittlejohn8585 well the Macbook Air M1 was also going on sale during the Christmas season. But yeah it’s a tough choice, but in the end you gotta weigh what’s more important to you. If you think you’ll get more work done with the ipad? By all means go for it. If you think you’ll be more productive with the macbook air, then you can choose that option. But I’m sure you’ll the iPadOs crippling when it comes to files system. The ipados desktop doesn’t work like the MacOS where you can have easy access to your files on the desktop. In ipados you get this little folder where all your files go. The iPad just isn’t ready to replace an ultrabook just yet.
If we both bringing them up to spec why down we add a screen for drawing.(this can actually be done……. But I mean I wouldn’t call it practical) Wacom and such but once you do that all around full equal playing field for both. (Unless you a developer clearly go for the Mac lol) and add a touch screen they can both version of the software. Not gone lie he solid on that video out that needs to change. As for the thunder bolt port I more or less depending on what you are doing.