In recent years Apple has stepped up its iPad range, especially with the Apple Pro, to try to position it as a potential computer replacement. Especially among newcomers, Apple wants to position the iPad as a perfect device for students, so the doubts are clear: What's better to buy a Mac or iPad?
The answer to this question is not easy because depending on what you want to use it for, one or the other will be more helpful. Or they are two compatible devices, you can have both. For that reason we will try to resolve all doubts so that you can choose the right device for you.
The main difference between iPad and Mac
An operating system
IPad and Mac have no operating system, Apple's tablet is using iPadOS, an upgraded version of iOS, an iPhone app. By itself Mac has used macOS, a desktop app. This is an important difference because although on the iPad we can install thousands of different applications, none are as powerful as the ones we can find in macOS, especially technical videos or image editing applications.
Ports and maintenance
For one thing, the current iPads have one port, Lightning most of them, except for the iPad Pro with USB-C. By itself All MacBooks for sale by Apple have at least two USB-C ports, so connecting and uninstalling external devices is very easy.
Similarly, internal storage is variable on both devices. While The MacBook starts from 128 or 256 GB of storage, the iPad starts at 32 or 64 GB.
Touchscreen and Apple Pencil
The important difference, the iPad has a touch screen, the MacBook doesn't. This allows the iPad to be compatible with devices such as the Apple Pencil, ready to draw, make art or take notes and notes.
Price
The important difference is, they don't have the same price, although it's true that to be fair, you have to compare the prices of the iPad to the keyboard. This is what it will cost you now buy different iPad models with keyboard and MacBook Apple Store.
- Smartphone iPad 2019 + keyboard: 558 euros.
- IPad Air 2019 + Smart Keyboard: 728 euros.
- IPad Pro 2018 11 inches + Smart keyboard: 1,078 euros.
- IPad Pro 2018 12,9 inches + Smart keyboard: 1,318 euros.
- MacBook Air: 1,249 euros.
- MacBook Pro: 1,499 euros
For iPad vs MacBook, which one should you choose?
Now that we have some clear differences, it might already have happened resolve some of your main doubts. However, we will give you the keys to be incorrect when choosing between iPad and Mac.
Why choose an iPad
The iPad is Apple's device designed for high-end, high-end travel lightweight and easy to transport. You can use it on the stand, on the bus, on the sofa or in bed. And also the keyboard can be used on the table and in place of most computer functions.
The iPad is a tool Perfect for readers, both taking notes with Apple Pencil you like to use office programs like Word or Pages, just like you would on a MacBook. So if you want to do jobs in particular, in addition to watch a series on Netflix, watch videos on YouTube or play amazing games, the iPad is your tool.
Similarly, there are professional users who can see inside iPad is the best solution for travel. If you're an editor on a website like me, the iPad is a tool that can completely change any other phone, but also in other fields of expertise. Do you a complete device for scheduling tasks With apps like Objects or Wunderlist, send emails instantly, manage documents and access files in the cloud and be able to show projects in real time with many specific applications. However, when content is created, it can take longer on an iPad than a Mac.
Why choose a MacBook
The multitasking can be the main option to find a Mac. If you need to open multiple windows at once, the MacBook is a much more productive option than the iPad. Depending on the speed and visualization, macOS, as well as the larger screen of the MacBook Pro, make working of several things much easier.
The trackpad and mouse can be another good reason to get a MacBook. Yes, it's true that they are now compatible with the iPad, but not to the level we have in macOS. The specification of the trackpad or mouse It can make a decision by following the product on different functions, here the iPad cannot compete.
If you plan to use your device to create video content, edit photos or play more important games, the MacBook is a better solution. In addition, because of its multiple ports we can connect external accessories without any problems, and internal storage will allow you to have multiple documents and photos stored on the device.
Once you get here hopefully your doubts have been resolved, these are two very interesting devices and there are two things they can do, but each in its own way. Plus with two compatible devices, I personally own both and it depends on the minute when I use one or the other.
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