Buzz
Before drafting this piece, I pondered extensively on why I chose the iPad Pro for both work and leisure. Eventually, I distilled it down to 5 reasons why I continue to use it until today. Adding a bit about work, when faced with tasks requiring a computer, I resort to my Mac Mini M1 at home, but most of the time, I handle tasks on my iPad instead of using the Mac Mini.iPad Pro Outperforms Mac in Certain Cases
When I mention this, there are quite a few contrasting opinions about whether the iPad is smoother than the Mac, but I want to confirm that it will indeed give me a smoother feeling in certain situations. For instance, apps like Facebook, Telegram, Messenger,... run very smoothly on the iPad. Those who have been using the iPad for a long time will recognize this issue. When browsing Facebook on the Mac through a browser, regardless of which browser I use, I still feel it lags, even Safari, Chrome, or Edge.
Apps like Asana, Trello that I often use to organize work feel smoother on the iPad because they run as native apps rather than web-based ones like on computers. Moreover, for apps on mobile devices like the iPad or iPhone, Apple has optimized animations very well. Even the smallest movements feel seamless and continuous when opening and closing apps. Although using the same M1 chip, editing my photos on the iPad is sometimes smoother than on the Mac. I use Lightroom and Photomator for photo editing, and Photomator on the Mac feels less laggy.Various Usage Modes
This marks a point where the iPad almost entirely replaces Mac or other personal laptops. You can attach a keyboard to it for work and study purposes like a laptop. Apple's genuine input accessories, in my opinion, always outperform third-party products. You might consider this as a reference for purchasing accessories for your iPad. My main task is writing articles. Of course, this task doesn't require a hardcore laptop. Laptops are much less versatile, except for convertible and touch-enabled ones like the iPad.
For instance, when I'm outside working and feeling tired, I can detach the keyboard to play games or watch movies. I often play Fifa Mobile during my free time, and the convenience it offers surpasses that of a laptop. Regarding graphics, it still falls short compared to high-end Windows computers, but it's definitely better than Mac. Games on Mac are generally dull. Hopefully, the game mode feature on macOS Sonoma will address this issue.
iPad Pro is compatible with a stylus
This is quite important for creative individuals like artists or simply photographers. Just the other day, Cuhiep shared about editing photos on mobile using the Lightroom app on iPad, which he found better than a computer. Specifically, he uses the Apple Pencil to adjust settings, and I'm also using a similar method for the Photomator app. It feels much better than other input methods like a mouse or touchpad. I'll leave a link to Cuhiep's article below for reference. Just as he shared, many of my friends in the photography field are using iPad Pro for quick photo editing and client delivery.
An image from a friend currently drawing on the Procreate appiPad Pro serves better for reading than a computer
Not only creators but also regular users need to regularly update news or information related to their lives. If you read Apple News or Google News on iPad, the UX will be much better than reading on a computer. For reading news, I usually use Feedly, Google News, and these apps are optimized very well for iPad. In Safari, I often use the Show Reader feature, which helps filter out unrelated information like ads or other suggestions. With this feature, you can adjust the font, background color, and on iPad, it scales to full screen, which looks better than using it on Mac.
On the other hand, reading PDF files on iPad is also better than on a computer. I often download or copy PDF files into the file app to read because the PDF reader on iPad is quite good. You can highlight important content or use Apple Pencil to make notes, circle key points of the article you're reading. I find that on iPadOS 17, reading and filling out PDF files has become much better. The Autofill feature on iPadOS 17 will help automate the process of filling in your personal information on electronic documents like CVs, medical forms, or similar documents. I'll test this feature more and share a post with you later.Lighter than a computer, easy to carry
I want to confirm something with you guys: if you use the Magic Keyboard, it might be heavier than your laptop. But if you're a photographer, artist, or in a similar profession that doesn't require a keyboard, carrying it might be better than a laptop. I use the Magic Keyboard for writing, but for photo shoots, I only bring the iPad, Apple Pencil, card reader, which are lighter and more compact than a laptop. These, along with a camera, make carrying a lighter backpack.
Additionally, if you need to type a lot, consider choosing the Smart Keyboard over the Magic Keyboard. When using the Smart Keyboard, you'll find that your iPad is slightly heavier, but it's not as significant as the Magic Keyboard. The mechanism of holding the iPad suspended makes the bottom part of the Magic Keyboard heavy. I emphasize it's much heavier than the Smart Keyboard.
Here are the 5 reasons I've figured out why I still use the iPad for most of my time over the years. For me personally, the iPad is the Apple device that brings the most value to me, even more than the Mac. On iPadOS 17, Apple has added many new features to make using the iPad more enjoyable. You can learn about iPadOS 17 through tags or.Do you often use the iPad Pro for work?
