The iPad is slowly turning into a laptop, and the latest version of the iPad Pro, which Apple announced yesterday, is clearly
Apple is working in two directions tomake the iPad more like a Macbook: first, it separated the iPad operating system from the iOS used on the iPhone, and immediately provided the iPad with many multitasking capabilities and features that the iPhone is likely to never get. Secondly, now the manufacturer has also added a physical keyboard that you can use comfortably, and it is very similar to a real laptop keyboard, even to the extent that it comes with a trackpad.
Many of you are probably wondering:Should you buy an iPad Pro with the new Magic Keyboard instead of a laptop in 2020? It's hard to say: yes and no. Here are the main things you should take into account.
iPad Pro 2020 and Macbook: differences
- iPad is lighter and more portable
- The Macbook has professional apps like Final Cut Pro and Logic that the iPad doesn't have.
- Both devices have a keyboard, but the Macbook has a more reliable connection, and the iPad uses a magnetic connection
- 1mm key travel on both keyboards
- Both keyboards have trackpads, but the one on the Macbook is bigger
iPadOS vs macOS
There seem to be two types of Macbook users:one of them — the typical casual user or student who simply enjoys the experience and uses their laptop for surfing the Internet and for lectures as well as performing a few specialized tasks, while the second category — professional users. who chose Mac because of specific applications. Video editors using Final Cut Pro, audio editors using Logic Pro X, photo editors using Photoshop, and the list goes on.
The general rule here is that ifYou belong to a professional group of users who need this specialized software, iPad Pro is simply not needed. iPad OS does not have these professional applications.
If, however, you are a student, or a creative person who likes to draw, or an ordinary user who likes something more portable, iPad Pro may be your best bet.
Keyboard
New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro notonly looks cool and very futuristic, it is also equipped with a trackpad. Moreover, this is its most advanced implementation, which is now also supported in software, when the cursor changes depending on the context.
Another interesting detail — The Magic Keyboard has 1mm of key travel, which is exactly the same as the key travel on the new 2019 Macbook (fixed keyboard).
But there are a few things you should keep in mind:
- IPad keyboard uses magnetic connection,not a solid connection like on a Macbook. No matter how strong the magnetic connection, it will not be as strong and reliable as a Macbook (or any other traditional laptop)
- The trackpad is actually much smaller than the trackpad on a Macbook.
iPad Pro uses Apple A12Z, an ARM-based chip,while all Macbooks are based on Intel chips and that is the big difference. Apple claims that the iPad Pro 2020 is more powerful than most laptops and certainly has the ability to handle intensive tasks.
Macbook's more durable form factor makes itbest typing machine, and most tasks for power users will be much easier to do on a Macbook: photo editing, video editing, connecting to other peripherals, professional software … But there is one main reason that may make you choose the iPad — mobility. It's lighter and you can easily detach it from your keyboard and carry it with you everywhere.
The Apple platform has often been a source of ridicule inprofessional gaming community. If you're choosing between a Macbook and an iPad for gaming, go with the Macbook. Finally, it's time to compare prices. The Macbook Pro is definitely more expensive, but that also reflects its wider range of features and functions. On the other hand, the iPad Pro 2020 — the closest iPad is to a Macbook without the pro apps. This is a great option for creatives who will use the Apple Pencil and for casual users, but for students and professionals, Macbooks seem to be a better option.