Life With an iPad Pro M4 - The MacBook Air Replacement (4 Months Later)

[@stefancodreanu1934]

idk why but this is such a good comfort video to watch late at night after a long day of work

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

The iPad is my all-time favorite tech device. Its versatility is unmatched. What I did with the Magic Keyboard before I started using it I skin the keyboard for all those reasons you are saying.

[@rattoh]

versatility? it's so limited compared to a desktoip or laptop lol

[@justkevinthings8052]

Not Asus sponsoring an iPad video 💀

[@kartikpaliwal7908]

And snapdragon too💀

[@msiholdings]

Definitely one of THE BEST IPAD Pro reviews I’ve watched. I love how you are able to break everything down for us. Your content is always top rated quality and your editing skills are phenomenal. Eagerly awaiting your next release! We appreciate you Andres!

[@MrDaddYOpOo]

I love how you break down complex specs into easy-to-understand insights, making tech choices much simpler. Keep up the great work!”

[@andresvidoza]

I've been trying to work on that a looot, I appreciate you realizing that means a lot.

[@AshenOne93]

Many KZbinrs focus on numbers but testing them in practice is the best review. Reviewing display, speakers and feeling in 2 mins and rest of it talking about cameras. I noticed many KZbinrs focus on one topic for 5 mins like display that is not a review to the point. I watched one KZbinr who talks about 120Hz for 20 minutes if its good or not - world record 🤣

[@andresvidoza]

Don't forget to watch the Makeover Setup boys to run the chance to win $500!! ❤ Hope yall enjoy the video

[@SoraSnd]

why the holder? .. maybe that one scratch your iPad

[@art0507]

For some reasons, i watched this video after 2 months later. Will be returning my ipad pro 11 inch and keeping the 13 inch M4 today. I love the 13 inch, it can do most of my productivity work, but not without much frustration mentioned in this video, which i really like. A honest and real-user-experience video i can relate well. It helps that this man is both a mac and window user. As always, i love his videos, vlog-like and experience-based.

[@Xanoxis]

"Laptop alternative" is a good catchphrase to describe it. I personally don't want a regular laptop - I would hate windows laptop, as I already have PC desktop, and I don't need full on Macbook. I need to draw, process photos, and have a portable computer for that kinda stuff, hobbies and creativity. Which is why it's a perfect laptop alternative.

[@RionRobinson]

Yo! This is one of the best in-depth iPad Pro videos I have seen. The commitment to the process is unparalleled. Hella of a job with this. I have been following this for a while now and came to a similar conclusion. Well done man!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@andresvidoza]

Thanks a lot I appreciate it !!

[@panda-monium2248]

Bro, I love your videos! You definitely inspired me to one day hopefully have a life like yours and make videos like you and do the things that you’re able to do. God bless you bro keep it up.

[@andresvidoza]

Much love my brothaaa

[@EggTamago7]

I've learned over the years - some people are just iPad people, and some aren't. They work a certain way and do certain things, and if you're chilling in the sweet spot in that Venn Diagram, it's amazing. I'm not one of those people - I'd rather just use a phone or a laptop/desktop. The little sliver of a time when I actually was able to use an iPad regularly was at school taking handwritten notes.

[@HabeebNG]

Let us be honest, an iPad will never replace a MacBook. They are made to do different things. On top of that. Why would anyone replace A MacBook Air with an iPad? when an iPad Pro cost way more when you add up the pen and the keyboard. Just doesn't make sense.

[@kysierkevin]

And lastly no matter how beef the specs of an Ipad Pro with their M processors now, they are still beung held back by their own Ipad OS. Macbooks will always be superior with MacOS

[@HabeebNG]

@@kysierkevin that's what I'm saying lol. They literally make different apps for these devices

[@LeftClickMage]

An IPad can replace a MacBook. The reason why you buy a macbook, is so you can use the power of a mac studio or mac mini, but PORTABLE. If you do have an IPad, then you no longer need the macbook, as most of the stuff you would normally do on a macbook isn’t heavy work. Most of the heavy work is done with your setup at home. An IPad is also better at creative stuff than a macbook, with its pencil, and you can plug it into a mac studio or mac mini, OR EVEN A LAPTOP, to use it as an external monitor. So yes, an IPad can replace a macbook, but it’s probably going to cost you like 4x as much.

[@jimscard]

@@kysierkevinPeople keep saying that, but it’s not true. iPadOS isn’t holding anyone back. Sure, there’s things that you can do on macOS that you can’t do on iPadOS - for example, there’s no CLI, but for the vast majority of people, the things that macOS does that iPadOS doesn’t - aren’t things they need anyway.

[@anusankathirkamanathan8388]

iPad is outselling Mac and iPad Pro is the best selling iPad. Not everyone is a tech geek

[@SaneleKhumalo-hn7oz]

I actual really like the ipad over the MacBook air.❤ Also bro ur content is 🔥💯

[@yippiecalle421]

I think the iPad Pro as your laptop replacement paired with a Mac at home might be the best set up even though it’s expensive.

[@jimscard]

It looks like you’re not using Stage Manager to its full capabilities. The real power isn’t the four little recent apps windows (that personally, I have turned off - 3 finger swiping on the touchpad is a lot faster) - it’s in the ability to add more apps to the current workspace. Click on the … at the top center, add apps, and now you have the up to four apps in the current workspace and you can arrange their windows however you want. Makes it easy to highlight and drag content between windows. Also, all of the normal keyboard shortcuts, like triple-clicking to highlight a paragraph, should work. If they don’t, it’s probably an issue with the app.

[@andresvidoza]

Sorry It probably wasnt clear but that's exactly what I do with Google Drive, Da VInci and 2 instances of Files app when I work on video editing.

[@jimscard]

@@andresvidozaDoes that mean you’ve got the Google Drive app open in addition to Files? Any advantage to doing that over just including Drive in Files?

[@jodic1123]

Ever since I got the iPad Air 13” 2024 w/ the keyboard in June I haven’t picked up my MacBook Since !! This is my daily driver plus I don’t do all that extra stuff, i use it to write papers, studying, emails & applying to jobs 😅 good enough for me

[@drewnes64]

It's not for everyone but as a concept illustrator it has replaced my laptop. If I ever need a computer I just go to my desktop but when on the couch, coffee shop, traveling... I have my iPad Pro with me to keep working with the awesome Apple Pencil Pro.

[@LeftClickMage]

To everyone saying it’s not a laptop replacement/alternative, it pretty much is. When you are away from home, you can use an iPad (instead of a laptop) because most of the work you are doing away from home, isn’t heavy work. When you are home, just plug it into a mac mini/studio and do everything you can do with a laptop, but with an Apple Pencil!

[@HabeebNG]

@@LeftClickMage lol, then it is not a replacement. That's an Add on cus you still have both and use them for specific reasons 🙂

[@LeftClickMage]

@@HabeebNG Bruv read my first comment to you.. It’s a replacement for a macbook, because you buy a macbook for portability. But you wont end up using most of the power of the macbook in your car or in a coffee shop anyway. An ipad gives you those bits of power you need, but also an apple pencil when you need to draw, take notes, and what not. When you get home, you are going to do most of your heavy work, where you need a MAC. So it’s a replacement for a MacBook, not a MAC. It’s like saying an electric scooter can be a replacement for a bike, but not a car. A bike is used for short distances, and so is an electric scooter. But when you actually need to go far distances(in this case do heavy work) then you would use a car.

[@PSy84]

@@HabeebNGit's not an add on if you use it 90% of the time and for 90% stuffs. Your macbook or laptop etc becomes the add on😂 not the other way around

[@Hedgehog-ji1bm]

I use the Logitech combo keyboard case - so much better in terms of making my iPad like a laptop- love it! 💻 It has a much larger touchpad than the keyboard case Apple makes.

[@hms350]

I was going to recommend the Logitech Combo Touch as a much more versatile device over Magic Keyboard. 90% of time my keyboard is detached. iPad Magic Keyboard is ideal only if you use it at a desk.

[@ChaitanyaJainX]

14:55 That MOFT Tripod stand-wallet is super clutch

[@ChaitanyaJainX]

14:58 A great combo by Moft allowing for card storage within already awesome Moft Tripod Stand making it The Moft Tripod Stand&Wallet all in 1.

[@andresvidoza]

YESS

[@jmesweeney]

I was considering the iPad Pro, but after seeing this, I'm convinced the 14" MacBook Pro is a better fit. The iPad has too many pricey add-ons and software limitations, and it ends up costing about the same 🤷🏻‍♂

[@daniellebelyea8008]

I love my iPad & Magic Keyboard I bring it with me on every trip!

[@devALLjapan]

I have an iPad Pro from 2019 and it’s still a superb piece of technology. Paired with the Logitech case it is protected with a functional keyboard. I’ve never owned a MacBook before. But am now considering one as my next laptop. But the power of the M4 intrigues me too. But with the iPad I have working so well I don’t see a need for a new iPad. So seeing people replace their work life with the M4 iPad is always so interesting to see.

[@islandblue7]

What a great edit! I love your take on OS & Android integration. There’s a lot of pluses on both sides, and spaces for improvement. When you are in a profession that uses both - you definitely have to navigate a way to integrate systems to make that workflow as painless as possible!! Enjoyed the highlights & shortfalls you experienced, and hopefully tech will use that to progress it to a future standard. Bravo

[@mv1421]

It’s not a laptop ALTERNATIVE it’s a laptop COMPANION

[@jinjason]

a macbook companion*

[@mv1421]

@@jinjason obviously…

[@juliusschmidt7858]

Being this early to a video just feels illegal 🤯

[@iu1191]

Great video. Great commitment. I thought the outcome would have been predictable but you proved that the iPad is actually a viable main device for some people. I am not a mac person so I have a surface pro. That is the ONLY device I need. I use it for everything and I love it completely. so sacrifices. A full PC whenever I want it and a tablet whenever I need it. A drawing tablet and note taking machine whenever I need it. I am desperate to get the SP11 which would deal with the battery issue I have. Even with that I have a battery but find that I don;t usually have to use it when I am out and about. I rarely have to be away from a wall port for 10 hours which is what I get when I combine the battery and the SP9's battery. Loved what you did. Verry much appreciated. The video colours and smoothness is amazing. Whatever lens you are using when you are siting on the couch and doing the voice over - that lens is to die for - what is it. I love the almost fish eye effect and the way is places you and your surroundings. Again I have to mention the colours and how appealing they are. Great work. The edits and b-roll - really quality stuff. The cuts are amazing and it all looks incredibly professional. Great work. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@passionatenjanikes]

Hi Andres, I just wanted to take a moment to express how much your content truly resonates with me. Your projects, from the tech reviews to the apartment makeovers, are nothing short of inspiring. I find myself returning to videos like the Jan Robin Basement makeover again and again-it’s that good! Your creativity and dedication shine through every project, and I genuinely appreciate how much motivation and insight I get from your work. Keep up the amazing work; it’s making a real difference!.

[@MrSavelijkMotivation]

The video, as always, is cool

[@juliusschmidt7858]

Being this early to one of your videos just feels illegal 🤯🤯

[@Ashishvatsav]

Please make a tutorial on editing using Davinci Resolve. Man! the way you color grade your videos are sooo daaaamn good.

[@happycreatorclub]

andres back with another banger

[@drestrick3899]

Ahhhh another great video!!! Your style is unmatched 💪🏾😎

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

I use it as a second monitor for my 16” macbook and its dope for that. I become a power user anywhere I want. Hate to say it but you need both. I also have a ipad mini for watching movies and reading. The ipad mini for me is non negotiable.

[@jeysmoothies]

I just subscribed and liked this video + good production value

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

I’m loving these long, long form videos. 👍🏻

[@gabbycorgado3060]

The iPad Pro is quite tempting. I have a 9th gen and it still does the job for me, I plan to cop an M3 Macbook Air soon!

[@TomTom-uc8it]

A million subs before GTA 6? 😂 Let's make it happen fam!

[@andresvidoza]

hahah

[@reece5634]

iPadOS does really hold the iPad Pro back so much

[@AshenOne93]

Imagine MacOS on iPad. Finder that would work perfect. A device you can carry wherever you want and feel pleasure with the light.

[@ophice1795]

Before GTA 6 that's ambitious... Hell yeah!

[@anasbutt-m9p]

another lit video man🤗

[@andrea.aizawa]

I loved to see your Brazil frame! Kisses from here! 🇧🇷

[@sherlock_holm3s]

bro vido quality is ⚡

[@mateusrenhe]

Maybe the opposite would be better, a macbook with a tablet mode where macOS becomes iPadOS when you remove a detachable keyboard.

[@yglucky77]

Aye my birthday was yesterday and a video from vidoza to end my weekend off probably one of the best weekends I could have

[@silva-sir]

Great review. AM A BIT OF AN APPLE HATER BUT YOUR REVIEW WAS VERY OBJECTIVE.😎😎

[@muhammedtuncer1916]

So good video!!

[@langelihlendlovu8038]

King andres iniesta

[@andresvidoza]

Waow I'll take that any day of the week.

[@LucidRecords]

Honestly for me I swapped mine for a iPad air m2, the m4 seems to be a bit overkill for iPad os, but I found it’s the perfect thing to edit photos on, I just upload all my files to Lightroom and watch a show/movie whilst editing. I tried to edit full videos but I just can’t navigate/ access and move things as fast as I need to. But I do use it to color & edit apple log footage from the iPhone when I’m creating a quick social video.

[@ckubes3389]

Bro i really long for the day when i can change phones laptops and even tablets at the my boi Andres does...really proud of you bro...and yeah i am kinda jealous...😂😂🎉🎉

[@karmacarms]

Thanks for the informative video. The light scratch marks are from the magnets which hold the pen in place I have them on my IPad as well.

[@erinvincent126]

I do miss those interactions we had with andres in the comment section. Hope those days will be back 🤍

[@mohamedelkoryboutou9671]

I really enjoy your video

[@WAN...]

Bro covered everything which I was looking for in just like 2 mins 😂😂

[@RuggeLomba-vx5uo]

Damn man sick video even if I'm not into apple ecosystem

[@henryasokan3503]

ANDRES! PLEASE REVIEW, the asus pro art px13, and make a head to head comparison to the p16, the iPad M4 and the MacBook Pro m4 - the point of which. The 2 in one experience vs seperate devices! PLEASE BRO IM BEGGING YOU!

[@Naturelover-nl24]

Will be m3 air in future? btw not a video but a masterpiece. loving your every video. keep going we are with you.

[@HellenKellerDW]

Due to your tech reviews, I've learned when comes to coding apple is a few steps behind in terms of execution

[@KevinFuggi]

This entire review was what one would expect. Long story short, until they allow users a MacOS experience on iPad, it will always have its issues and limitations. With the M4 iPad, it's just way way way too expensive to get that setup along with a whole new keyboard and mouse. Best bet is to just get the latest MBP if you can afford it and get an M1 iPad as a supplemental/companion device if necessary.

[@codinocastro]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 best Chanel

[@DanielWilliams-b8d]

It all depends on your software needs and wants.

[@DavidMussington]

Was that an Omega Speedster Professional I noticed ...? Much respect.

[@BuddyFox]

I'm only commenting after the first minute so I'll edit if anything else comes up but, it's crazy the position Apple have put themselves in. They sell tablet machines capable of being full on laptops, but they know they can't put MacOS on them otherwise it's completely over for their entry laptop game.

[@TheMap1997]

Use iPad pro 11. Use it as a compliment device to your MacBook. With this mindset it'll deliver

[@Bryankatam]

awesome video and informative

[@AELeeify]

Click where you want to start copying hold down shift click where you want to end to copy the whole block of text at once.

[@rel8ableaddict]

This felt like an ad for other laptops and tablets. lol

[@MikeMcDermott-wv7ew]

The best iPads are the cheaper ones. Even a 10th gen iPad has the latest iOS 18 update that came out this week. iPads make the most sense when you pay as little as possible for them and use it as a supplement to your desktop or laptop setup. iPad Air maybe the sweet spot but the 10th gen is amazing value if you want one for day to day use and you aren’t editing video/ raw files.

[@mb-watches]

Love these vids. Never got why Apple is not offering anymore the smartfolio keyboard. Use this with my iPad Pro m1 13“ and it’s perfect. At least for typing and also for taking notes with pencil. That said. Quality of it is not the best, it’s falling apart step by step, after 4 years of use.

[@SithLava]

What wallpaper is that it looks awsome!!!

[@reece5634]

I have the Logitech keyboard case for my iPad Pro, and that offers more versatility. Also, I had the same problem about the pen leaving marks on my previous iPad too.

[@Brians_tech]

I love my iPad, I just hate that the new Magic Keyboard doesn’t sit flush on soft surfaces. It always tips over to its back

[@jhpoveda]

Excelente video, bastante informativo y completo saludos desde colombia

[@keeithvaz]

If you wanna completely move your photos to Google photos Apple has a transfer data request service on their site. That should help you complete the migration to Google photos!

[@eshaansarkar4390]

Hey what is she thing on top of the iPad for the apple pencil ???

[@darinwynder7207]

6:47 - I like that beige bag on the desk, what brand is that? Perfect size for phone, pens, field notes, etc.

[@awkr9067]

it's good for people have nothing to do like youtubers.

[@LouieFajardo1989]

iPad is a niche product, it is good only in travelling, when you are at home i usually use my mac and forgot that i have iPad

[@alanmathew16]

Have you tried flipping it upside down to draw on it?

[@hksduhksdu]

I think the idea of replacing a laptop is not in the right direction, these are tablets. To make our life easier and to really make the change is to leave the keyboard behind, ONLY use it unless it's absolutely necessary. This is a well designed tablet, touch should be the first citizen of interaction instead of that touchpad on the keyboard. If your workflows requires a lot of typing, like a lot, then a tablet is not for your workflow. If typing is only about 5% or less of your workflows where you read, view, touch or draw most of the time, then tablet might fit your workflow. Btw, great video, subscribed and liked 😃👍

[@SithLava]

You might be able to use Amazon photos to help with that it uploads automatically and works well between my iPhone and my tablet. Hope this helps!

[@Boa._.]

hey just wanted to ask that where did u get those mohhamad ali and lewis canvas/poster

[@kyleagha2948]

What's the best place to get the large posters printed you download from Etsy. A online source or a local FedEx print shop? Thanks

[@mobomobomo]

3:38 I don't know if you'll like this tip but personally I like to turn the iPad upside down when i wanna write 👍

[@HenriqueAraujoCunha]

I was looking forward for this video. Thanks for sharing your experience. I am on the journey of using my iPad Air M2 11-inch, with Magic Keyboard as my secondary personal device. I also strongly to get some things done faster. I don’t master stage manager. And Files is not in my blood yet. Google Docs and Office 365 is a combo I am using. But I wish we had a browser that did not use Apple WebKit. Accessing Salesforce on a browser just doesn’t work. Yeah, sometimes getting work done on the iPad would definitely help me.

[@lennon7575]

Got to agree I think the design could have been better. I love my new iPad, but it isn’t stable when I am working with the iPad on my lap. It’s the same when I use the touch screen - it’s too heavy and the iPad rocks backwards and forwards when it’s attached to the keyboard.

[@AngelGonzalez-bn2zn]

What is that holder for your Apple Pencil called ?

[@Isaac_dare]

We're here🤝😌

[@sashmitdwivedi6727]

Would you recommend this to a University student? Should they buy this or a MacBook?

[@YasserHalka]

is the Asus good enough for logo design and graphic in terms of color accuracy on the monitor and pen. or the iPad is better. ?

[@JerkinMekki]

Doesn't keep the Apple Pencil always attached to the charge ruins the battery? Do you guys always keep it on?

[@Johannes1694]

The pencil battery is so tiny and it uses so little juice, I think its negligible

[@oa999]

Hey there! I was wondering if you could make a video titled "a day in life with the Samsung Z-Fold 6," just like you did with the S24 Ultra. Or a full review for Z-Fold 6? Thank you bro!

[@superchill45]

iPads are good for research work Macs are good for production work Two different devices I use 2x iPad Pros 12 and 10 inch as my daily driver I use my MacBook 16 as my workstation PC It all works well together Thanks Apple

[@atanga_anabila]

great great video again

[@SlipStreamStudio]

Amazing video, but does anyone know the name of the soundtrack in 20:13

[@manokisuno]

I am having stage light effect on my macbook air m2 display. is it quite a normal issue for macs?

[@bartek1444]

how do you connect your Ipad to the monitor?

[@ObeyCairo]

i would still use it as a companion for sure thats why i would only buy the 11 inch ipad pro

[@pralaymallick]

sir you should use local send app to transfer files from android to ios or windows to mac