Can an iPad Replace a MacBook for Computer Science Students?

Today I'll be discussing the iPad Pro vs the MacBook Pro for university students and especially computer science students. Enjoy!
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00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Similarities Between iPad and MacBook
01:10 - iPad Unique Features
02:14 - MacBook Special Aspects
02:44 - The Email Test
05:16 - Specific Computer Science Differences
06:55 - Programming on iPad vs MacBook
08:59 - The Verdict (Conclusion)
09:41 - Pricing
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[@taha7shaikh]

Thanks man. Most of us just want iPad because we want to write the notes on a screen and go paperless, but we can do it on a notebook too. But for programming, Laptop(Macbook) can't be replaced

[@ForeverAnonymous]

Cybersecurity expert currently in school for software engineering here, I code on my iPad Air 5th gen. It’s fantastic 👌🏻 y’all can use anything that connects to the internet. Think of browser and cloud based IDEs. Think outside the box.

[@saadhussaini4303]

what about programs like MySQL? an open source database management system ? and what about google analytics and basic things like microsoft office and photo editing ?? im a business major.. is it worth it ? even for digital marketing students in college ? thanks.

[@quentinlcs]

@@saadhussaini4303 I wouldn't recommend using an iPad only in IT. If you think you'll leave it plugged most of the time : the Mac mini is awesome and you could remotely use it as I do with an iPad. Best of both worlds. If you need it at school, you know you'll need power even outside of the office: go with a MacBook, you won''t regret it.

[@marwanthe2oooth]

Man I was thinking of switching to only iPad mode. Was gonna sell laptop. ThenI saw your speed test. You’re totally right. Day to day speed is a big deal (over time). Thanks amigo. Salam yo.

[@mondoo70]

Great work Aman! This is one best videos on this topic. How much storage did you get for your iPad?

[@DanteS-119]

I’ll save you the 10 minutes: no.

[@kokishadung]

You are a darling- thank you 😅

[@roshany]

Can you do more videos on note taking for computer science?

[@tanvir840]

Actually an ipad and macbook shouldn't be compared because both made for different purposes like in case of note taking and general day tasks, nothing is better than ipad cause it's super handy . And in case of professional works, Macbook/mac is the best option. So each individual should think what's there's objective before buying one. Especially for cs major, I think everyone should buy a macbook first. If money is not a factor then should go for an ipad.

[@codecampbase1525]

Bullshit. If that’s the case, why offering a pro model if it’s supposed to be just for note taking

[@jghorta3036]

Hey Aman, would you try out cloud-based IDEs on the iPad?

[@BrunaMulhovo.]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@shabeerzakraf6525]

Loved the video Aman!

[@JoseWaldier]

Hi Aman, could you do a video of what classes are you taking at univ.? Thanks, I appreciate it

[@AmanManazir]

Yep, I'll talk about it in the fall

[@jaketalbot1473]

I'm starting my CS major this fall. I have a powerful gaming desktop that I was planning on using for the heavy stuff like programming, and I want to get an iPad to take to lectures, etc, but I'm afraid there's other stuff I won't be able to do on the iPad since my PC is stuck in my dorm. Would you recommend getting a laptop instead of the iPad, or would a Desktop + iPad combo work well?

[@AmanManazir]

I’d say desktop + iPad would probably be fine, unless you like to study in a bunch of different places/around campus

great video thanks

[@ShaneCurtis1705]

there are ides on Ipad just focused on specific languages

[@reshawnlofters]

Great video!

[@youtubeitisisntit7333]

VS Code on ipad? Practical?

[@supzzz1727]

I am a IT student I want to buy a mac or a ipad what should I buy can you suggest?

[@quyein8693]

You help me alot😫😘

[@jg4c744]

11inc or 12.9inch?

[@buntygaming01]

How you edit your voice

[@samiulislamdurjoy9416]

There are many videos on KZbin about you can code on a iPad....I have to learn coding ( not that professional work bt in some projects u know what kinds of projects people do while learning code). In this time M1 MacBook price is so high.....That's why I'm asking you that can I really code on iPad...have u ever tried? I also want to learn Editing...

[@zaporoshti3392]

you can use it as a remote terminal device and connect the ipad to your main desktop/laptop computer online.

[@YaelScience]

There are Carnets for Python Jupyter Notebooks, light linux-like terminal apps and cloud computing

[@jazznotes3802]

iPad for Remote Terminal use (if you have a computer at home) can work very well.

[@toaster5181]

Hopefully they release a macOS iPad now that the pros are using the same chips, until then I’m gonna be getting the Surface Pro 9 as it gives me the best of both worlds

[@mza2001]

Well we know how powerful macOS is alone and that an iPad internals wont be able to handle. Its just complementary to get an any iPad with apple pencil 2 as a purchase for goodnotes/entertainment factor than a one stop shop for all😢

[@SteveRayDarrell]

It's not due to hardware limitations, as the guy said, ipads literally have the same chips as the MacBook. They won't do it because they have to keep you in need of buying both an ipad and a MacBook. Ipads could do much more. There's really no reason why they shouldn't have a terminal or run macos apps. They are artificially castrated to keep you buying. And unfortunately they can afford to do so because there's not much competition from the android world. Yes, some Android tablets have amazing hardware, but they are even more limited than ipads when it comes to apps. It's a shame because for some people (students for instance) a capable tablet would be much better than a laptop

[@Tamimt153]

right on time when i was contemplating buying an Ipad. The Macbook it is! 👍

[@arpithu]

I am about to take admission in computer science engineering. I need a device for coding can I consider a Android tab ????

[@BlairAnsor]

No😊

[@liamencabo868]

Short answer, no. BUT maybe one day aha

[@amanraza4642]

Another aman who's interested in computer science lol👋🏻👋🏻

[@rohanvaidya4439]

iPad is iPad Macbook is Macbook Both has it’s different cases. Macbook is best for computing …iPad is easy to carry device.

[@seattledude2022]

you don't even need to discuss this topic at least in 2023. Your professor with give you a firm no, period

[@saadhussaini4303]

wdym ? ipads are not good for CA majors now ? even the ipad air 5th gen with m1 chipset ?

[@seattledude2022]

@@saadhussaini4303 I think you mean CS major. No. Students are trained for jobs. In jobs, we use IDEs, terminals, many other stuffs even for local development that are not available on ipad. Ipad cannot even run ubuntu vm well (there is a solution, super slow). So no ipad for CS training. But if you want to use if for personal notes, sure that's ok

[@seattledude2022]

@@saadhussaini4303 If you are saying you can use ipad to remote desktop or ssh something, that' does not count. Not fair to compare that way.