**A Cautionary Tale: Using an iPad Pro as a Laptop Replacement**

Last year, I made a bold decision to get rid of my MacBook and switch to an iPad Pro as my main mobile work computer. I thought that with the latest Apple ads touting the iPad Pro's speed, LTE connectivity, and touchscreen capabilities, it would be a perfect replacement for a laptop. However, my experience was quite different from what I expected.

I decided to use the iPad Pro as my primary work machine, thinking that I could do most of my work on the go, whether it was traveling or working out of a coffee shop. I thought that with the iMac at home, I could use it for heavy lifting, and then bring the iPad Pro along to fill in the gaps when needed. But as I soon realized, using an iPad Pro as a laptop replacement was not as seamless as I thought.

Video editing was one area where I struggled the most. While IMovie is a great app, it's not a substitute for Final Cut Pro on the Mac. Editing 4K videos was particularly challenging, and I found myself often switching back to my iMac to get the job done. Writing was slightly better, but only with the right keyboard and setup. However, even then, typing on the iPad Pro was limited by its size and lack of adjustability. Most keyboard cases don't have adjustable viewing angles, which made it difficult to type comfortably.

Design work was another area where I struggled. I prefer using Adobe's Creative Cloud Suite on my Mac over anything on the iPad. The limitations were apparent, and I found myself often switching back to my iMac to get the job done. Overall, I realized that the iPad Pro just couldn't keep up with the demands of a laptop-based workflow.

One area where the iPad Pro excelled was with its touchscreen capabilities. I loved sketching out notes and ideas on the iPad, and it made quick web browsing, reading, and occasional gaming a breeze. However, even in these areas, I often found myself using the iPad as a wireless monitor or secondary device rather than relying solely on it.

In hindsight, my experience with the iPad Pro as a laptop replacement was a valuable lesson. While it's not perfect for everyone, especially those who need to do heavy lifting like video editing or design work, it can be a great option for those with simpler workflows and needs. However, I realize now that I would have been better off sticking with my MacBook Pro.

**Lessons Learned**

If you're considering switching from a laptop to an iPad Pro, especially if the majority of your work involves tasks like video editing, design, or writing, I would caution against it. While the iPad Pro has its strengths, they don't quite make up for its limitations in these areas. Apple CEO Tim Cook claims that the iPad Pro is a replacement for a notebook or desktop for many people, but for me, at least, that was not the case.

In reality, I think most people will find themselves using both an iPad Pro and a laptop in different situations. For example, if you're going to be doing heavy lifting work, like video editing or design, it's better to stick with your laptop. However, for lighter tasks like web browsing, reading, or sketching out ideas, the iPad Pro can be a great option.

**The Verdict**

For me, the MacBook Pro will always be my primary work machine. While I appreciate its portability and convenience, I need a device that can handle heavy lifting work without breaking a sweat. In contrast, the iPad Pro excels in areas like web browsing, reading, and occasional gaming.

If you're considering switching to an iPad Pro, I would say proceed with caution. Understand your workflow needs and limitations, and make sure that the iPad Pro can meet them. If not, it may be better to stick with a laptop or consider other options like Microsoft Surface devices. Ultimately, it's up to each individual to decide what works best for their specific needs and preferences.

**Conclusion**

As I reflect on my experience with using an iPad Pro as a laptop replacement, I realize that I made a mistake by not considering the limitations of the device in certain areas. While it has its strengths, the iPad Pro is not a one-size-fits-all solution for everyone. By understanding these limitations and being realistic about what you can accomplish on an iPad Pro, you'll be better equipped to make informed decisions about your own workflow needs.

**Recommendations**

If you're looking for a portable work device that excels in areas like web browsing, reading, or sketching out ideas, the iPad Pro is definitely worth considering. However, if you need to do heavy lifting work like video editing, design, or writing, I would recommend sticking with your laptop. Microsoft Surface devices are also an option to consider, as they offer a balance of portability and productivity.

Ultimately, the choice between a MacBook Pro and an iPad Pro depends on your specific needs and preferences. By understanding the strengths and limitations of each device, you can make an informed decision that meets your workflow requirements.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey it's Chris can an iPad Pro really replace a laptop so last year I got rid of a Macbook thinking I'd replace it with an iPad Pro and that turned out to be a pretty big mistake fast forward until yesterday and now I've got a MacBook Pro and an iPad Pro so I thought I'd make a video explaining my experience trying to use the iPad Pro as my main mobile work computer I guess I feel like I should maybe warn people to at least think twice before switching to an iPad from a laptop especially in light of Apple's new iPad ads now as reasons to switch from a laptop to an iPad the ads say that iPads are faster than most laptops have LTE like your phone and a touchcreen that you can write on now these are all obviously great features but none of them made the iPad Pro a laptop replacement for me at least as a work machine and that little word there work that's where I made a big mistake my work basically consists of editing video doing some design writing and answering emails and I can Vin myself that somehow I can make all that stuff work on an iPad Pro now normally I work out of my office so the thinking was I could do all the heavy lifting on my iMac and then when I'm traveling or hit a coffee shop or something like that I could bring the iPad Pro along to try to fill in the gaps but I never could get into a video editing workflow on the iPad especially a 4K workflow iMovie is a nice app but it's really not a final cut replacement writing is pretty doable on an iPad though with the right keyboard and a while back I actually made a video on choosing the best iPad Pro 9.7 h keyboard so make sure to go check that out if you haven't already but the thing is typing on the iPad Pro is really only doable on a flat surface like a desk or a counter and it turns out I really missed the lap aspect of using a laptop it's really hard to type on an iPad on your lap and part of that is that most iPad keyboard cases don't have adjustable viewing angles and that's really inconvenient and then when it comes to design I do really prefer using adobe's Creative Cloud Suite on the Mac over anything that's similar on an iPad so to kind of summarize my experience the iPad Pro just kind of ended up being too limiting I was limited by workflow issues form and accessory issues and of course by the lack of certain professional apps obviously one area where the iPad really excelled was with the touchcreen I really love sketching out notes and apps on the iPad but even then I mostly ended up using it for quick web browsing for reading for occasional gaming and most often as a wireless monitor when I'm shooting videos so in all honesty for the several months that I was trying to rely on an iPad Pro instead of a laptop I ended up doing most of my work on my iMac so now that I've got a laptop back it's kind of a huge relief I already feel a lot less Limited in terms of what I can accomplish and where I can work so right now the reality is I'm probably going to end up using both one for serious work and one for surfing the web and sketching out an occasional notes so Apple CEO Tim Cook said a while back that the iPad Pro is a replacement for a notebook or a desktop for many many people and that they'll start using it and conclude that they no longer need to use anything else other than their phones and at least for me that definitely hasn't been the case although the kind of work that I do is probably more Niche than most people so if you're trying to decide if the iPad Pro is right for you versus the MacBook Pro or any other laptop maybe I can help I'd say that the keyword here is work if the majority of what you're going to be doing is work rated then you can't beat the power of something like the MacBook Pro on the other hand if the majority of what you're going to be doing is surfing the web or watching videos maybe doing some sketches and some light typing then the iPad Pro might be perfect for what you're doing but I have a sneaking suspicion that most people could end up using both in different situations and that's the kind of thing that makes a Microsoft Surface lineup start to look more appealing so I want to like the iPad Pro as a laptop replacement but for me it's just not there yet at the end of the day if I had to choose between the MacBook Pro and the iPad Pro I'd easily choose the MacBook Pro because it gets the job done so I'd love to know what you guys think let me know down in the comments what's the best choice for you and why and don't forget to follow @ daily teex spelled daily te KK on Instagram Twitter and Snapchat and I'll catch you guys in the next video subscribehey it's Chris can an iPad Pro really replace a laptop so last year I got rid of a Macbook thinking I'd replace it with an iPad Pro and that turned out to be a pretty big mistake fast forward until yesterday and now I've got a MacBook Pro and an iPad Pro so I thought I'd make a video explaining my experience trying to use the iPad Pro as my main mobile work computer I guess I feel like I should maybe warn people to at least think twice before switching to an iPad from a laptop especially in light of Apple's new iPad ads now as reasons to switch from a laptop to an iPad the ads say that iPads are faster than most laptops have LTE like your phone and a touchcreen that you can write on now these are all obviously great features but none of them made the iPad Pro a laptop replacement for me at least as a work machine and that little word there work that's where I made a big mistake my work basically consists of editing video doing some design writing and answering emails and I can Vin myself that somehow I can make all that stuff work on an iPad Pro now normally I work out of my office so the thinking was I could do all the heavy lifting on my iMac and then when I'm traveling or hit a coffee shop or something like that I could bring the iPad Pro along to try to fill in the gaps but I never could get into a video editing workflow on the iPad especially a 4K workflow iMovie is a nice app but it's really not a final cut replacement writing is pretty doable on an iPad though with the right keyboard and a while back I actually made a video on choosing the best iPad Pro 9.7 h keyboard so make sure to go check that out if you haven't already but the thing is typing on the iPad Pro is really only doable on a flat surface like a desk or a counter and it turns out I really missed the lap aspect of using a laptop it's really hard to type on an iPad on your lap and part of that is that most iPad keyboard cases don't have adjustable viewing angles and that's really inconvenient and then when it comes to design I do really prefer using adobe's Creative Cloud Suite on the Mac over anything that's similar on an iPad so to kind of summarize my experience the iPad Pro just kind of ended up being too limiting I was limited by workflow issues form and accessory issues and of course by the lack of certain professional apps obviously one area where the iPad really excelled was with the touchcreen I really love sketching out notes and apps on the iPad but even then I mostly ended up using it for quick web browsing for reading for occasional gaming and most often as a wireless monitor when I'm shooting videos so in all honesty for the several months that I was trying to rely on an iPad Pro instead of a laptop I ended up doing most of my work on my iMac so now that I've got a laptop back it's kind of a huge relief I already feel a lot less Limited in terms of what I can accomplish and where I can work so right now the reality is I'm probably going to end up using both one for serious work and one for surfing the web and sketching out an occasional notes so Apple CEO Tim Cook said a while back that the iPad Pro is a replacement for a notebook or a desktop for many many people and that they'll start using it and conclude that they no longer need to use anything else other than their phones and at least for me that definitely hasn't been the case although the kind of work that I do is probably more Niche than most people so if you're trying to decide if the iPad Pro is right for you versus the MacBook Pro or any other laptop maybe I can help I'd say that the keyword here is work if the majority of what you're going to be doing is work rated then you can't beat the power of something like the MacBook Pro on the other hand if the majority of what you're going to be doing is surfing the web or watching videos maybe doing some sketches and some light typing then the iPad Pro might be perfect for what you're doing but I have a sneaking suspicion that most people could end up using both in different situations and that's the kind of thing that makes a Microsoft Surface lineup start to look more appealing so I want to like the iPad Pro as a laptop replacement but for me it's just not there yet at the end of the day if I had to choose between the MacBook Pro and the iPad Pro I'd easily choose the MacBook Pro because it gets the job done so I'd love to know what you guys think let me know down in the comments what's the best choice for you and why and don't forget to follow @ daily teex spelled daily te KK on Instagram Twitter and Snapchat and I'll catch you guys in the next video subscribe\n"