The speaker's experience with their iPad Pro is that it has both strengths and weaknesses as a potential laptop replacement. On the one hand, they appreciate the device's size, power, and ability to use accessories like the Apple Pencil and Bluetooth keyboard. They also value the fact that it can charge wirelessly from an iPad, which makes carrying around multiple chargers unnecessary.

However, there are several areas where the iPad Pro falls short of expectations. For one, some iOS features are not optimized for the device's capabilities, such as the lack of mouse support and limited file manager functionality. The speaker also notes that certain apps, like YouTube Creator, do not work as well on the iPad as they do on a computer.

Additionally, the speaker expresses frustration with the lack of compatibility between different devices and software. For example, they wish there was a downloads folder or tool to move files around, which would make the iPad Pro more usable as a laptop replacement.

In conclusion, the speaker believes that this is a great time to buy an iPad, especially if iOS 13 is indeed a major update. The $330 iPad model is their top recommendation due to its affordability and functionality. However, they also acknowledge that the iPad Air falls into a "weird middle ground" between the cheaper iPad and the more expensive iPad Pro, which may not be suitable for everyone.

The speaker's expectations for an iPad as a laptop replacement are:

* The ability to use the device for heavy workloads without limitations

* Compatibility with a wide range of software and apps

* Optimized iOS features for the device's capabilities

Currently, the iPad Pro does not meet these expectations in some areas, but it has potential once more advanced file manager and browser functionality is added.

WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en- Hey guys, this is Austin.After years of outdated iPads,there are now fresh modelsup and down the Applestore, which of course,begs the question, shouldyou buy an iPad in 2019?Apple got a lot rightwith the first gen iPad.The overall size and formfactor, well definitely evolved,they're still actually not that far awayfrom the iPads that we have today.For example, look at battery life.Back when the iPad first launched,it had a pretty impressive10 hours on a charge.Fast forward nearly 10 yearslater and surprise, surprise,every single iPad you can buy todaystill has that exact same 10 hour rating.Things got a lot thinner with the iPad 2,where basics we expectsuch as cameras were addedand it wasn't until thethird generation iPadthat we got the much needed retina displaywhich was far, farbetter than what you hadon the original 2 iPads.Beyond that though,there really wasn't a lotof evolution on the iPadfront, that is until 2012with the introduction of the iPad Mini.This shrunk things down to the form factorthat believe it or not, webasically still have todaywith the current iPad Mini.There were quite a few updatesover the next few yearsincluding the introductionof the iPad Air.But the big news reallywas the iPad Pro in 2015.This brought for the firsttime, a physical keyboard,a much larger 12.9 inch screenas well as the introductionof the Apple Pencil forthe very first time.Now the iPad lineup isactually the broadestthat it's ever been.You have options all the wayfrom $330 to an eye-wateringlyexpensive $1,900 for the maxedout version of the iPad Pro.First of all, we have theiPad iPad, which is I guess,the best name for thebase model of the iPad.Now sure, you lose out onsome of the high-end features,but only $330, thisreally is my go to answerwhen most people ask, what'sthe iPad I should go for?Next up in the line is thenewly refreshed 2019 iPad Mini.Now for a while, thiswas still being sold,but it was way, way out of date.Now thankfully, while it hasn'tseen the biggest hardwareupdate, it has seen amajor internal upgrade,which really does bring itback up to that 2019 specthat you expect when you'repaying $400 for an iPad.At $500, there's the iPad Air.Now this is also refreshed for 2019.It has very similarspecs to that iPad Mini.You can really think of this as an upgradefrom the iPad iPad, sure it'sa little bit more expensive,but you're getting a better display.You're getting support forthings such as the smart keyboardand you do get those more modern specs.Last, but definitely notleast, we have the big guy.The iPad Pro, now availablein not only an 11 inch,but a 12.9 inch size.First of all, you get the bestdisplays on any iPad here.And there are a lot ofother major advantages.You've got the much betterApple Pencil support.You've got USB-C, you'vegot great speakers.Really this is the top of the line,but it definitely coststop of the line prices.It seems like a greattime to buy an iPad right?We've got brand new optionspretty much from top to bottom.But of course, the real question iswhy does the iPad still existand which one should youeven consider buying here in 2019?Let's start with the $330 iPad iPad.Now we did an entire video all about thiswhen it came out lastyear, but as of right now,it doesn't look like it's going to seeany kind of major update for 2019.That's not exactly a bad thing though.For most people, this is theiPad that I actually recommend.And there are a lot of reasons for that.Now because I wanted to have a little bitof a bigger scope tothis video, I sat downwith a few people aroundthe office and I asked themhow they used their own iPad iPads.iPad iPads.- So far I have not runinto any limitationswith using the iPad, you know,the lower end version of it.I feel like I'm not losing anything,but it's just if I hadan iPad Pro, it would be,maybe I could have more capabilities.I haven't really lost anything.- I was using that to controlthe audio for the setup.It's way easier to namethe files, the inputs,routing, everything likethat on the iPad appversus the touch style on theactual audio recording device.We also use logic to do a backup recordingso there's a logic app that I can controlthe thing from across the room.So most of the time, I usethat iPad for just lightaudio control in our studio.- I've been recently using the beat makingprogram FL Studio and a lotof the plugins,the playlist and different aspectsof the program get really congestedon the screen, so justbeing able to drag and dropone of those things ontothe screen just so I haveanother thing to look at, it'sreally helped me out a lot.So that's I'm mainly using it,not as the main power driver,but to assist my MacBook Pro.- The basics are all here.The screen is decent,although there is a screen gapwhich you find on those higher end models.And the hardware itself is very similar,as well as you do havethe exact same penciland crayon support from theMini as well as the Air.Performance really is the only downside.Here you'll find the Apple A10 processorwith two gigs of RAM, asopposed to the Apple A12with three gigs of RAMon the higher end Airas well as on the higher end Mini.Now it sounds like alot on paper, however,in reality, it's not a big deal.So even if you're trying to take your iPadand turn it into a laptop replacement,unless you're doing like hardcore gamingor a lot of very memoryintensive programs,the iPad iPad actually works totally fine.And especially if you're usingit as a content consumptiondevice, which I assume mostpeople are doing when they'respending $330 on an iPad, itreally works completely fine.I think a lot of people getway wound up in all the specs.And while it's nice to havea more powerful device,this is still absolutely no slouch.This is actually a surprisinglystraightforward decision.If you're buying an iPad, youshould pick up the base modelunless you need some of theother higher end features.So sure, if you want a biggerdisplay or smaller display,the Mini and the Pro are both available.If you want the absolute best screen,you want the absolutebest keyboard experience,then you can consider upgrading.But for most people, the basic iPad iPadis absolutely the best move.For 330 bucks, it's actuallyeven pretty reasonably priced.- It's been almost fouryears since the iPad Minihas seen an update, but now in 2019,it's finally offeredwith more modern specs.Powered by the A12 bionic chip foundin this generation's iPhone XR and XS,the Mini is definitely morecapable than it's ever been.But performance only tells half the story.Unsurprisingly, formfactor and size is whyyou'd even consider theMini in the first place.Phones have gotten bigger,this is the iPhone XS Maxwhich is the same verticallength as the iPad Mini screen.But not only that, laptopshave gotten much more powerfuland thinner and tabletslike the higher end iPad Prohave not improved, but have also becomemore expensive and niche.This new iPad Mini withits updated specs sitsright in the middle of all of that.And I think it's honestly the onethat people shouldconsider buying the most.First, while it's not as heavyhitting or fully featuredas the flagship iPad Pro,you're not compromising muchwith the 2019 Mini, itruns that same full tabletiteration of iOS, just scaleddown to a 7.9 inch screen.It has the same multitaskingwith the same app management,and even has the samehome screen and dock.It's actually comical howsmall and cramped it isat points, but still very useful.The iPad Mini size alsomakes it easier to holdand operate than larger iPads if you tendto move around a lot in your day.Hey look, I move around a lot in the day.I move from my chair to my other chair.Here in the office, whenwe're going over video scriptsbefore a shoot, havingsomething that I can easily takearound with minimal thoughtand even have it fitin my back pocket has become super handy.And if you grab the LTE versionlike I did for $130 more,having an always connectedtiny iPad just opens uptons of use cases which alsomeans I'll be more inclinedto keep using it instead ofshoving it in my junk drawerafter three weeks like everyother iPad that I've owned.I especially like that theiPad Mini is still small enoughto type with your thumbs, it'ssuch a little usability thingthat goes a longer way than I expected.But the real icing on the cake for me,is that it is only $70more than that iPad iPad,but with updated specs anda better looking screen.That to me is perfect,especially if you'redown with the size or even if you're not,but are willing to compromise.- The next step up theladder is the new iPad Air.And well new might bea slight exaggeration,because this is essentiallya mix of a bunchof different parts fromprevious generation iPads.For example, the designis almost identicalto the 10.5 inch previousgeneration iPad Pro.Now because of this,even though the iPad Pro,the iPad Air and the iPadiPad all have very similarform factors, they havethree different screen sizes.The iPad iPad is 9.7, this is 10.5and the iPad Pro is 11 inch.The only real difference here isjust how big the bezels are.While the screen sizeisn't a big difference,the panel itself is nicerhere than on the iPad iPad,mostly thanks beinglaminated to the glass.And it does share theexact same pencil support.So if you plug in a firstgeneration Apple Pencil,it will work just as well,although while I guessthis is working just as well.(laughing)What is a bigger dealis the smart connector.Now with this, you can usethe exact same keyboardfrom the 10.5 inch iPadPro, and what this meansis that it is very easy to havea fully wired keyboard on your iPad.Now sure, there aredefinitely Bluetooth options.And realistically, they'regoing to be a lot cheaperand give you more functionality.But I like how thin this is.I like the idea thatyou don't have to worryabout syncing, aboutcharging, anything like that.The only problem though, is that $160,this very much pushes theiPad Air into Pro territory.And this kinda comes down towhat you actually wantto do with your iPad.If you're just using it as acontent and consumption device,the software keyboard is totally fine.But for me, I actually want toget some more real work done.So I'm sitting aroundand I wanna do email,I wanna be able to write up documents,and a keyboard isabsolutely essential here.Which really does mean thatthis is not a negotiable thingwhen it comes to me using an iPad.So, it's great to have it,but yeah, $160 is a lotfor what's essentially a smart coverwith kinda basic keyboard attached.Inside, the Air shares theexact same Apple A12 processorfrom the iPhone XR, the iPad Miniand it is plenty powerfulfor a system like this.Now sure, if you put it sideby side with the iPad iPad,it is more powerful,but in real world use,you're not really going tonotice a massive difference.Even that A10 still feelsvery snappy by 2019 standards.But really, all of this comes downto what you want to do with your iPad.If it is that contentconsumption device, right?The extra power is always nice,I'm never going to complainabout something that is too fast,but when you're considering that this isalmost $200 more expensive,you really need to be able toget something for that and thespecs are a big part of it.And if you're not reallyusing those specs,it kind of makes it alittle bit of a harder sell.And that kinda comes aroundto my big issue with the iPad Air.It is a good iPad and invacuum, if I don't drop it,it is a solid choice,but on the lower end,I actually do prefer iPadiPad and the iPad Mini,and on the higher end, theiPad Pro is tough to beat.At least if you have the budget for it.Now when the first version came out,I tried to replace my laptop with itand well, it definitelywasn't quite ready.Fast forward a few years though,and things have come a long way.First of all, the hardwareon the iPad Pro is excellent.Now sure, if you try tojerry rig everything in it,it might not survive, I'vebeen using this for six monthsand I've had very littleof any kind of reliabilityor durability issues, it still feels fine.Just don't try to break it in half.The screen is also a decentstep up over lower end models.A bigger difference iswith the panel itself.So the iPad Pro is theonly iOS device right nowthat does have a promotion display,which means it does runat a full 120 hertz.That's not something you canreally see on camera too much,but in person, it makes a big differencebecause it runs atdouble the refresh rate.Not only does content look a lot smoother,but importantly it allfeels so responsive.I mean sure, the iPads are quick,but the iPad Pro is in another league.Another advantage of going up tothe iPad Pro is the addition of face ID.And nothing against touch ID, it's stilla great way of using a device,but face ID in my opinion,just works a lot smoother.The only other side of thingsis a little bit more complicated.So on one hand, the iPadPro is the only iPad modelthat does not come withthe headphone jack.On the other side though, ithas by far, the best speakers.What surprised me most about the iPad Prois how much I like thissecond generation pencil.Now the first generationpencil is still being usedon pretty much all the other iPads,but honestly, this issuch a superior design.First of all, it attaches magneticallywhich makes a huge difference.The old one not only was round,but it also had a stupidlittle charging cap,we had to plug it into the lightning port.It just didn't make any sense.I feel like this is sucha better way of doing it.Just wirelessly charging it from the iPad.And because of that, Idon't have to really thinkabout carrying it or anything,I actually find myselfproperly using the pencil a lot more.And no, there isn't thattrack pad or mouse supportbut with the pencil, I findI can do a lot more precisionstuff like selecting text a lot easierthan using my fat fleshy human finger.Is that a weird way ofdescribing my finger?Now this is very much goingto depend on who you areand what tech you alreadyown, but I'm a big fanof the USB-C port on the iPad Procompared to lightning on the other iPads.It really does unlock a lotmore pro level features.One of which is just thatI can use the same chargerto charge my computer, charge my phone,charge my iPad, that is a huge deal.I have having to carry around a tonof different chargers in my bag.Now something I actuallydo a fair bit is plug thisinto my LG USB-C monitor back at my house.Now, it's a full 4K monitorand it will mirror the displaywhich is nice, but on top of that,it will charge the iPad at the same time.I do have a couple ofthings such as a keyboardas well as a pair of speakersconnected to the monitor.So with that single cable, justlike I can with the laptop,I can get a lot more use out of the iPad.Which brings us to iOS.So I actually do reallylike a lot of iOS, right?I think the iPad would not bethe kind of tablet that it isif it was running say like, full macOS.But that being said,when you slap a pro badgeand a $700 price tag onthis, there are a lotof expectations that I haveand iOS is not too far off,but there's just enough thingsthat really drive me crazy with it.- For the most part, I wouldbe able to replace a laptopcompletely with this if it wasn'tfor a few caveats with apps.Something like the YouTube Creator app,which I use a thousand times a day.I don't get the full experience on it.Which is something I do need.So things like uploadingcaptions to videos.Uploading thumbnails,they don't quite workas well as being on a dedicated computerwith the full webpage.- Who need Final Cut?That's it, that's literallythe only bottleneck I havewith this thing, is thatit doesn't have Final Cut.And I'm assuming that if theyever put Final Cut on here,Final Cut Pro, they'd haveto introduce mouse support,either in the app or natively on the iPad.And if I could just connect,like keep a magic track padin my backpack and justconnect it to this bad boy,and use it like a laptop with Final Cut,I'd be so set.- But a lot of thingsstill don't quite workon the iPad or require a third party appsand it doesn't all quite talk together.I mean, would it be thathard to just give melike a downloads folderand couple of toolsto move files around?I mean, that would go sofar to making the iPada proper laptop replacement.Now this is the kind ofstuff I can live withon the lower end iPads, you know,it's a much cheaper device.It's not quite gearedto replace your laptop,but on iPad Pro, I expect moreand it's not quite delivering just yet.And it's pretty much all softwarebecause the hardware is totally here.Okay, we have made it.So the conclusion here reallyis that this is a great timeto buy an iPad, especially if the rumorsof iOS 13 being a major update are true.For most people, I really do thinkthat the $330 iPad is your best bet.It has a nice size screen,it's powerful enoughand you do have theability to use accessoriessuch as a Bluetooth keyboardor that Apple Pencil.Now you would think that the iPad Airis the default answer for most people,but realistically, I feel likeit's in this weird middle ground.On one hand, you've gotthe cheaper iPad iPadwhich basically does everything the same.And on the other hand, youhave the much more expensiveiPad Pro which generallyis a major step up.It is definitely not for everyone,but if you want to turn aniPad from a content consumptiondevice to something you canactually get real work done on,the iPad Pro is a legitimate step up.Especially once they add a file manageror a better browser or fileextensions that totally work.