5 Reasons Why an iPad Pro is Better than a Laptop
Should I buy a laptop or a tablet? That is the question that many including you could be asking. Is a tablet really worth it for real-world applications in a work setting or is it just for play? The computer tablet divide is narrowing and with the latest release by Apple, the gap is now even smaller than ever before. It’s time to consider or reconsider a tablet for your workplace workflow. Here are 5 reasons to consider an iPad.
It’s Small and Light
The ultra thin iPad Pro
This past year has taught us that we can now work from anywhere. Being mobile and agile is the key to having the freedom to live anywhere in the world and get work done. Small, light, and fast is the name of the game and nothing beats small and light like an iPad Pro. You can work with your hands and the Apple Pencil or you can attach a keyboard and a mouse. With the new magic keyboard for iPad, there is now a tactile keyboard and trackpad built right into the case that makes it even more like a computer, but with the flexibility of a tablet as well.
You Can Use Everyday Applications
Can a tablet really run all the applications that I need? Yes, it can. Yes, there may be some niche apps that are not available for iPadOS, but for the most part, everything you need is readily available. The list is endless. Google Docs, Microsoft Office, video editing apps, photo editing apps like Lightroom, and even Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. There is even some iPad only apps like Procreate that are great for designers. From the basic productivity apps to full-on production apps, the iPad has it all. Just browse the app store for thousands of opportunities to enhance your workflow. Interacting with all your favorite apps is even better with multitasking apps side by side and gestures to switch between apps easily.
It Has A File Structure
With the release of iPadOS a few years ago, the iPad is now different than all the other iOS devices like your phone. It has a file structure and desktop-class browsing for those desktop-only tasks like working in Squarespace and WordPress web portals. You can now browse for files stored on your device or in the cloud straight from the Files app. If you don’t have enough storage you can plug in an external hard drive and it shows up right in the Files app as well for you to browse, click and drag, and move files around between folders and drives. File organization has never been easier on a mobile device just like on a computer.
It Has A Ton of Power
The iPad can run Photoshop
Now, sure the iPad has cool apps, a file structure, and is lightweight, but can it handle heavy-duty work like 4K video editing and content creation. Yes, it can. Even before, the iPad had a hefty processing chip, but now the gap between the computer is so narrow that the iPad Pro now has the M1 chip. The same M1 chip found in the new MacBook Pro, Mini, and new iMac. Now that is some serious power in a tablet. You can seamlessly edit and scrub through 4K raw footage with ease and export and post to YouTube right from one device. Editing in Lightroom or creating a multiple-layer photo composition in Photoshop is a breeze. It can do all this with a chip that is quiet and cool while you're working with it, most notably on your lap.
It has 5G Support
Lastly, the iPad has 5G built into it. Having 5G in an iPad brings a whole new meaning to the word remote working. Forget the coffee shop or the couch. You can now work from the park, the car, or even at an airport without using the slow public wi-fi option. Having the option for 5G in an iPad is a game-changer and can give even more flexibility than the laptops and desktops offer.
So the iPad Pro is more than a tablet. It is a kind of personal computer that can do everything a laptop can do and more. With touch, an industry leading pencil stylus, all the apps you use every day, hard drive support and a file system, plenty of power, and the flexibility that 5G gives you. The iPad can do it all without a hiccup to your already busy life and workflow. So when you are looking at getting a new computer for work or play consider the iPad. It could even save you some money and give your exactly what you need. So on April 30 buy the new iPad Pro.