Can the iPad on a Desk Setup Replace Your Desktop Computer? (Office 365, Coding & Note Taking)

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Is the iPad ready to replace your desktop computer or even your laptop? I've been spending a lot of time with the new iPad Air 5, and here is my take on this!
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#desksetup #homeoffice #ipad
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00:00 | Skit
01:10 | Intro
02:05 | Hardware Similarities To Desktop
03:17 | Performance for iPadOs
04:37 | Do You Need To Write?
06:47 | Office 365 + Google Docs Workflow
10:01 | Can It Code ?
11:13 | Gaming
11:50 | Thoughts?

[@mikeoxlong4043]

Everything was going so well for the ipad until it couldnt code. This is a major setback. Being able to code on this portable machine would of made a world of a difference.

[@andresvidoza]

Yeah I agree :/

[@victoriabourgeois-conti7801]

Actually, I heard that using certain programs you can in fact code on the iPad. For instance, kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpW9lWZ3r8mShrM , a few days ago I watched this KZbin videos. After some light research I realized there were many others. I know it cannot do everything, but it fortunately can accomplish some coding for certain tasks. :)

[@Nishittmanaktala]

Not sure about this but I heard somewhere that apple is bringing back the ability to code on the iPad again with the new update (iOS 16)

[@gowthamv7856]

@@Nishittmanaktala any updates after wwdc about this ?

[@stormanimations5422]

@@Nishittmanaktala again? Was there once a time where you could code on it?

[@gerardvandijk1173]

I’ve been wanting to get a label printer for my small business for the longest time and finally pulled the trigger. I’m glad I did ! This machine is great kzbin.infoUgkxw55tQTywUAAOsbrlwxONZULry77sFF1Q and the blue/green color matches the rest of the accents in my office. My favorite part is how small the footprint is. It’s less than 1/4 the size of my regular printer.Set up was fairly easy. Seller will email you a link with video instructions Which I found to be more helpful than the written instructions. I use a Mac and had no issues. They even included an adaptor for USB to USB-c which is great because I’m always losing mine! I had a few issues getting the labels to print properly and wasted quite a few sheets. You need to play around with the settings to get everything adjusted just right. If you have the wrong settings, it’ll crop off the edges or feed through blank labels. These aren’t issues with the machine though, just user error.

[@bassonrichard]

Something the iPad does super well for me is help me focus on tasks at hand like when I need to study or read. I get easily distracted with mails or coding on my desktop but I keep that seperate from my tablet. So I can simply sit on my bed or on the couch and study without distraction

[@andresvidoza]

Yeah I agree with this so much. It helped me a lot back in the day when I was studying. And now there are better focus modes so it makes you focus even more haha

[@bonnief1025]

i have an Ipad pro 2021 and i only use it for studying and working so it has been great. i've used a tablet that isn't really designed for studying purposes and it's not fun. The thing i like the most about my ipad is that i can use multiple windows at the same time. which is particularly helpful when i'm recording tutoring sessions and i need to pull up slides, or an extra notes page all from one app (i use apple notes) and of course i always have a calculator hidden to the side. although i still 100% prefer typing out assignments on a laptop, i enjoyed this video, thank you.

[@sidd6459]

You summed up pretty much everything I till now learnt about ipad being a potential customer. I wanted to switch to ipad as a primary computer and dived into so much content which almost took a month to list down things which you, as said earlier, summed up really well. And that sarcastic intro was on point. Kudos. ❤❤ P.S. Thinking of buying this year's hp Spectre x360. I made my peace with 2 in 1 after all. If someday Apple launches a 2-in-113 inch Macbook my excitement would cross all charts.

[@ScoobyDJ.]

Teacher iPad Air 5 onenotes and cloud storage, note taking. You captured it all well in the video and more. Thanks !

[@muthukumaranc]

The skit was hilarious! It's amazing how many high-quality videos you put out so fast! You're doing an amazing job, your videos are very entertaining!

[@andresvidoza]

haha thank you so much! It takes quite a lot of time but we try to make it work hehe

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love it. i’ll keep up to date w this channel. all things working

[@erinvincent126]

Even if it's just a glance I am happy to see our old studio and the skit is as always funny 👍 keep the good work

[@rudyelizondo1935]

I use excel and word a lot and this is the first good review for us people that have to work for a living

[@BoySonBerryBoy]

Your growth is awesome ! Went to getting a thumb up within 5 minutes to 15 seconds CHEERS!

[@mattengler4145]

Honestly these videos help me use both my MacBook Pro 14” and iPad Air more efficiently for school considering I’m getting my bachelors in computer science which he also goes over in his videos is a bonus. Keep up the good work I’m always looking for a new video to watch to enhance my productivity.

[@andresvidoza]

Im happy to help ! Thank you so much man. Good luck in Comp Sci, hope you like it!

[@pujanpatel6982]

Bro your intros get better and better love watching your channel grow been here since your early days and have loved your vids Jan is also hilarious in your intros

[@kevinmcguinness6526]

Best video on KZbin ex planning the experiment. Not many went into detail about office / Google for assignments!

[@DenisEgemen]

Best tech youtuber strikes again. Another banger from the king

[@oldmanstillcan]

I think this is the best breakdown I have seen, thanks. Hopefully we get some good news today at WWDC.

[@FlosBlog]

I think that’s the best video on the topic I have watched … and I watched scores of them

[@parthoma2330]

All your videos are so well edited and put together, keep up the great work!!!

[@andresvidoza]

Thank you so much!

[@daysjours]

@@andresvidoza REally funny intro -- it grabbed me to watch the rest :-0

[@TheTekSone]

Currently rocking a 2021 M1 iPad Pro 11" in the Magic Keyboard for iPad as my main and the Starlight iPad mini 6 as a companion. Mainly I type on the Pro and do all my writing and quick stuff on the mini 6.

[@lowbloom]

DUDE, this is such good content. Keep it up!

[@sociallensmanhq]

Great job dude 😎🔥🙌 thanks for telling me more about iPad

[@mikeoxlong4043]

I watched this twice. Love the story telling

[@mihirpatel8774]

This setup was so cool with imac and speakers

[@breh409]

Great intro every time!!!❤️

[@avs_ytb]

Just think for a sec running full fledged VSC on an iPad, going on a trip with LTE/5g connectivity. Coding on the go with awesome network connectivity what a dream, hope it comes true someday.

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Still can't get over your iPad reel! 🔥🔥

[@Juhsentuh]

I daily a iPad mini 5. It’s awesome for my day to day personal needs. Kinda like a personal digital research entertainment kindle organizer. At least that’s how I use it.

[@mikeoxlong4043]

What case r u using on ur ipad. Has protection around the sides and is made from rubber so it is secure when it drops

[@sazatug999]

you are an artist men this videos are fire!!!!

[@himaruenochdesilva]

Just as always Andres. Wonderful video dude great jib

[@andresvidoza]

Thannks a lot brother!!

[@NicholasMontesa]

I suggest checking out the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra! Most users are loving the DexMode since it really does a better job acting as a Desktop compared with the iPad. Everyone's going crazy about it!

[@sidsss2036]

Any other option to connect the mac mini to the iPad Pro without a luna display? over HDMI?

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Such a great video

[@parthoma2330]

Such an underrated channel!!!

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love your videos. btw, where did you buy your backpack?

[@mikeoxlong4043]

A video on apple tv or homepods would be interesting. See how they work well with the apple ecosystem.

[@AnnkurKumar]

Hi, I have an ipad gen 9 2023 model, 64gb variant. Can it be used with an external monitor with hdmi port?? If Yes, then how?? And how to charge an ipad while using with an external monitor??

[@TheMikedqc]

Awesome video as usual. Any chance for wallpaper sharing?

[@njengathegeek]

The beginning of this vid is so hilarious

[@xoceingo]

Such a great video!

[@mikeoxlong4043]

Since u have both pc and mac, which os do prefer to code on ?

[@nicolenunespessoa1543]

THANKS FOR WALLPAPER

[@alexvancampenhout]

Another stellar intro and review! I do photo/video work, and although the iPad isn't quite ready to replace my setup, it's so excited to see how close we're getting to these things being able to nearly replace a desktop setup

[@sunildingankar8657]

how to toggle between two ms word files which are in a split view or may one behind another via keyboard shortcut?

[@hasanmahmud977]

Hey,brother,can you help me to decide which size of ipad should i get as college student?for note taking & mesia consumption?

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

Great video! I will say it depends what you are using the iPad for.

[@jayhdgaf]

I loved the intro skit

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Loving 🥰 your backpack!Where did you get it from?

[@julianvalderrama6175]

Great video Andres ,Greetings from Colombia

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[@Abdullah-zl9ub]

Any updates on coding on ipad ? I wish I can code on it as I prefer ipad much more.

[@EggTamago7]

For a student, I think it can be a great device, or even a primary device depending on your degree. I'm just about finished up with my electrical engineering degree, and I spent about a year using my partner's iPad (the cheap one with Pencil support from 2019) to take notes and do assignments that needed to be hand written with Good Notes. It was a really nice experience! But, I still always had my MacBook Pro with me as my main device to get work done, as I ended up doing a lot of consistent coding in various IDEs, Matlab was needed constantly throughout my degree, and I found myself running virtual machines fairly often for various reasons. At this point now that I'm 2 exams away from finishing my degree, I have no idea what I'd use an iPad for going forward lol. I'm left with the feeling that it occupies this middle-ground between my phone and my laptop that I never really need. For quick, on the go stuff, my 13 Pro Max does everything I'd want an iPad to do and it fits in my pocket. For serious, sit down, head-down work, my MacBook Pro does way more than an iPad can. For what I need, an iPad is just never the most optimal experience - it's always compromised compared to other devices I already have.

[@thewarriratthegatesofdawn3869]

7:35 if you can tell please.what kind of speakers ?

[@mudassirsyedrashidali9787]

I like your back pack. Where did you get it?

[@NeuroBoy314]

Hi Andres! I'm an iPad Pro 11 inch only user, and I can do everything from it, medical research, reading books, watching content and of course gaming!!! the size and the Face ID, with the magic keyboard makes me feel that I don't need any thing more!!! Great video!

[@jssluis8472]

Do you use it for writing essays?

[@NeuroBoy314]

@@jssluis8472 yes! Medical articles

[@andresvidoza]

This is actually so nice to hear! I like the fact people are figuring out their lives with only an iPad. Its super sick tbh... The only thing I want is a proper files system and being able to code on it haha

[@jssluis8472]

@@andresvidoza Right! Apple's products are great but the board takes sick decisions to avoid the competition between products and forces the consumer to buy many gears when only one product example an iPad could potentially fulfill all his needs.

[@oliwaaa7982]

Will an iPad as a main device be enough for a criminology student?

[@orlandoblagrove]

Probably consider using gitpod for the coding aspect that has a terminal

[@drift7585]

Just setup your own browser visual code via VM ... use digital ocean, launch VM, and done, terminal and adds-on works. Other issues, create a VM on GCP/AWS virtual linux/windows and connect... there is always a work around...

[@WargodFilms]

Ok I got a coach bag collection you gotta tell me where you found that backpack

[@n25992]

Bro, what s the brand of that Brown sofa you have behind you?

[@nickhansbauer]

Can I drag and drop files between apps too if stage manager is on? (e.g. if I have a document open and want to drag in a photo from Safari) Also, how can I have multiple windows / instances of the same app running?

[@ayamjawa]

Bro, what monitor do you use behind the ipad?

[@abhisekpanda2236]

Just looking for something like this.....and this popped up 🔥

[@andresvidoza]

nicee😌

[@revrides8538]

always ,, the intro is fire

[@jonathanramessar7565]

What watch is he wearing in this video at 1:56/12:33? Looks awesome!

[@rat1913]

I really needed this video 😅

[@andresvidoza]

haha I hope it helps!

[@DragonsinGenesisPodcast]

I know several KZbin creators who edit their videos on iPads and manage their channel from them. I’ve also recorded and edited multiple podcast episodes on my mini.

[@iunviersoulz5899]

Mate can I ask u a question pls I need an answer I want to buy an ipad Pro 11 n I am thinking to go for it I am buying it for gaming majorly but like I am school student n I wont do like editing or anything that is heavy for my ipad I will use it just for school n gaming so should I get it or should I get an m1 Mac mini but I will still need to get the ipad cause I want to play genshin n codm so will it work as a computer or not pls answer me it's importance cause I am buying an ipad in 2 days

[@marcoashraf7595]

man i love your content

[@andresvidoza]

Thank you so much man!

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[@AayushChaudharyGames]

An honest dive into the facts. What I loved was, you pointed out: " just because something can be done, it won't be as it's max potential as on Mac/Desktop" I got the base M1 MacBook Air, what I love about this laptop is it's as easy to get into work as you demonstrated with iPad (and I have experienced with phones). Having less friction when trying to get work done, does help a lot. I have been developing games for last 6 months, MacBook Air is what should be considered when trying to be flexible while still relying on a desktop environment. Thanks for the clearing all these things that often get overlooked by most reviewers. #peopleoftheinternet

[@oliwaaa7982]

Do you think an iPad with keyboard and Pencil will be enough for a student criminology?

[@mikeoxlong4043]

Anker do some good usbc hubs that are cheaper than thunderbolt yet offer just enough ports. Ethernet, hdmi, usbc 3.2, usbc, headphone ect.

[@grafikpanda]

I'm rocking a iPad Pro 12.9in 2020 with At&t and 1T storage.

[@Gadgetsu]

Loved the creative intro! I definitely agree with everything you said here! So many friends ask me if they should get an iPad as their only computer but I just can’t recommend it due to the issues you mentioned and more specifically because of Office 365 which every student relies heavily on! Amazing video Andres and Jan! 😁

[@oliwaaa7982]

But when you’re in college, they give you a free office pack, so then an iPad is enough right? Or is that only in Belgium? Haha I don’t know but if I buy an iPad with the magic keyboard and the Apple Pencil and get a free office pack from school, do you think that it will be enough? I will be a student criminology.

[@pracapuff2211]

Whats the brand of your glasses ?

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From some weeks we are watching a funnier andres new improvements

[@Wazza042]

Man has the best intro in the game!!

[@asnetliroblox]

You should make this same video but with samsung dex, you can turn your samsung phone or tablet into a desktop computer just by plugging into a external display

[@tcunleashed-unleashyou9351]

Good evening, very well delivered! Would love to know how you were able to connect your iPad to your imac desktop? I have a iPad air 4 and an old mac desktop. Thank you in advance for any tips you can give me.

[@tcunleashed-unleashyou9351]

Not sure if it's the same model but my desktop looks identical to yours.

[@flerquewebdesign7244]

Just a question, why Office 365 environment and not iCloud?

[@JOKERGT]

Ipad is great for doing light thing such as writing, light photo editing, but me as an ios dev, there's no xcode on ipad tho :(

[@TE_-.-]

I have been using my IPad Pro 2018 for a very long time and I see the good points and the freedom that the apple pen offers. But I have to be honest, nowadays an Ipad cannot replace a laptop. I would choose a laptop today rather than an iPad even if they are as powerful as the laptop the software isn't good enough. I hope that will change with the next WWDC.

[@andresvidoza]

I'm excited to see what apple are really planning for the iPad.. I agree with this.

[@leakemp2372]

Hey, I'm currently looking for iPads for my studies beginning in August. It should be the main device I use in the International Business courses. So, I decided it should definitely be the 12,9" version, not sure about 2018, 2020 or 2021 (will buy it pre-owned) You said the software isn't good enough, but what do you mean by that? Do you think I will be missing functions? Which iPad 3rd, 4th or 5th generation would you recommend for my purposes? Thank you, Lea

[@TE_-.-]

@@leakemp2372 the 12.9 version is the right choice, it is like normal paper in size. The Apple Pencil is essential and a keyboard is recommended for texts, Apple makes a very good one, but third-party providers also do well (Logitech). Which iPad 3rd, 4th or 5th generation would you recommend for my purposes? it makes little difference if you don't want maximum performance. The only thing that is different about the newer models is that they have their own LIDAR sensor, an improved camera and the M1. If you don't need these things, you can use any model. However, I would recommend the IPad Pro 2019 or newer, because the IPad Pro 2018 I own has stability problems. It bends easily, so my iPad now has a small curve. You said the software isn't good enough, but what do you mean by that? Well that depends on what you use it for. Do you want to use it for notes? Then there are no restrictions, the Ipad is perfect for this, I recommend either Notibility or GoodNotes5 as an app. What I mean is that the software doesn't use it's full potential, so data management is a nightmare and professional software for professionals doesn't exist. I would like to have XCode on the Ipad but it doesn't exist. FinalCutPro is also missing. As soon as you connect the iPad to a monitor, the 4:3 format remains. But the worst was Word, Excel, etc. These programs are not available in full versions on the Ipad. This makes it impossible to write down essays (I mean it, it was so bad I had to get a laptop from school to finish the essay). If you don't have a laptop, don't buy an Ipad. But if you know for sure that the things you want to do with the iPad are possible and apps exist, then buy it. But like I said before, an Ipad CANNOT replace a laptop YET! I hope that was helpful 🙂

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Rocking the 3rd gen M1 11 inch iPad Pro with 256 gigs of storage

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i have an app that lets me ssh into other devices i have done code on bash with it

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Andres you have to start at bbc as a reporter🤣

[@andresvidoza]

lmao hahaha

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*Please make a Detailed video on OBSIDIAN on iPad vs Desktop.* ‼

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[@thatguitarist25]

I do use the iPad Pro with 16.2 beta as my only computer for my accounting business lol

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Wow such a good news reader Andres, I think you can definitely get a job at CNN 😂

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lmfao I should just quit youtube for that😂

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N.G.L. I love the intro

[@markockwell]

Still using my ipad pro 2018 but it does not replace my Mac Studio M1 or Mini M1....

[@leandro_80]

With desktop performance for these two instances: file management and Microsoft 365 apps, I would switch to an iPad immediately. But, that won't happen because it would kill MacOS

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Humourous yet well produced intro, well done!

[@andresvidoza]

thanks a lot I appreciate the feedback! Its cool trying things out!

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@@andresvidoza Hey Andres, there is a fake account using your name and answering some comments here. I have signaled as spam

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Short answer is no but some people can use it as a daily driver

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Thanks for the useful video, it's great! Also, where can I buy the black desk lamp? Thanks!

[@RahulAeri]

Where the desktop apps fail, the web versions can be used to mostly close those gaps.

[@andresvidoza]

pretty much

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Just an FYI, if anyone uses Citrix Workspace on an iPad, it can output perfectly to most monitor aspect ratios.

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Can you show a video on how you use Citrix workspace?