M4 iPad Pro as my main computer: 3 months later ✨

[@FaizAly]

Accessories I use: My iPad Pro leather sleeve: amzn.to/4cVktPa ESR Rebound Folio Cover: amzn.to/3S8fhjh

[@DPT2Go]

Agreed on the 13”. What is important that most don’t note is that the 13” is the only iPad that delivers FULL safari support where it’s not mobile

[@FaizAly]

That is a very good point you brought up!

[@Jovijoker]

✅💯🙏

[@kief_yt]

Perhaps I’m misunderstanding, but I believe both iPad sizes offer a full Safari desktop experience with no differences between them aside from the extra screen real estate.

[@Cooper_N-w4k]

I totally agree with this

[@kh65pc]

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for creating such an informative and thoughtful video! You made my decision to finally get my most desired iPad so much easier. Your insights, clear explanations, and attention to detail were exactly what I needed to feel confident in my choice. Keep up the amazing work-your content really makes a difference!

[@FaizAly]

Thanks for the kind words! I’m happy to hear it made a difference for you. 🙏🏼

[@bohpaper]

I have used my iPad Pro as my computer for a year now, and have not looked back. I agree, the 13” cellular model is worth the money, as is the Apple Pencil and keyboard. This has been a game changer for me, as I can do absolutely everything on the go. One of my co-workers has one now because of how well it has worked for me. I absolutely love this experience.

[@FaizAly]

You and me both!

[@summerrainandstri]

Hello, thanks for the info, will the 11” not work as good as the 13”?

[@patrickgamboa7270]

Im so glad the 13 inch is so much better than the 11 inch, so much room for productivity and also so mobile and lightweight, love it

[@ZandJ12345]

I think the 13 inch is too big for holding in your hands. Algood with a keyboard but that thing is massive

[@mndry77]

@@ZandJ12345 I always wanted the 11' inch ipad pro as my first ipad. when it was release I saw it side by side with the 13". and I'm glad I go for the bigger model. its true that its big if you use it on hands. but after almost 2 months i'm kinda use to it. for me, if you planning to use the ipad as a tablet without the keyboard the 11 inch is the best choice, if you wanted to pair it to a magic keyboard definitely the 13". 11 inch ipad with magic keyboard is kinda weird to me. so small. XD

[@Emma-gu4rz]

I agree the 13” is the best choice

[@felixlechat1780]

13 with nano texture glass and 5G

[@BenedictWard29]

scripting for this video was top notch. Very eloquently explained. That point you made about the MacBook not even having the cellular option was something I had never considered or even realised so thanks.

[@FaizAly]

I truly appreciate your kind words!

[@arondyte318]

Great thing I learned the downsides of not having the cellular option early on with the OG 2015 iPad Pro - I found the iPad (or any other tablet for that matter) loses its versatility once you step out of that wifi signal. Sure hotspot is an option but it tears through your phone battery very quickly hence you lose access to an always on connection causing you to constantly miss real time notifications. I hated getting bombarded by dozens of notifications every time I connect to the network so starting with the 2018 iPad Pro, every single iPad I owned is the cellular option. Totally worth it! Another cool thing to note is that only the cellular models have GPS on it meaning you can actually use your iPad for maps navigation if you have the 5G model (using Google maps looks hilarious on a 13inch M4 when navigating because it looks so huge 😂)

[@FaizAly]

Next iPad I get will definitely be a cellular one!

[@andrewspeed9118]

Totally agree - most reviewers overlook the benefit of 5G. Used to waste so much time getting connected to WiFi at cafes and airports. Once you’ve had it no going back.

[@simonekakabor9020]

I usually have a small WiFi device, very small, and it helps

[@FaizAly]

@@simonekakabor9020 which one?

[@cudikid97]

100%. I’ve owned a wifi only ipad pro every single gen that they dropped up until the 5th gen when i switched to the cellular side and wow did it make so much more of a difference not having to run through my phone battery and data every time i wanted to do something with it. Haven’t gone back to the wifi only version ever since.

[@lauriedavidscarr]

I agree with your assessment on the iPad Pro M4. It’s a great device for portability, but has many drawbacks for my workflows. It’s light, compact, super fast but at the end of the day, it can’t do many tasks that my MacBook Pro M2 Max can do.

[@FaizAly]

I agree. Though it may be great for some, it does have certain limitations that stops it from being perfect

[@summerrainandstri]

Planning to get an iPad, what can’t be done in iPad pro 11” & 13” ?

[@cynthiatesla272]

The content keeps getting better and better! ❤

[@michaellatta]

My IPad is my “personal” computer. My coding work can not be done on an iPad, but most other tasks I do on my iPad.

[@milton.w]

That’s one of the constraints for me as well, I’ve tried digging into it to find a way to code on it, but seems to not have any great apps for that. Luckily for me my agency just switched over to Wordpress Gutenberg editor where we have css windows for each block. But would be great to be able to use a standalone app as well. Keep me updated if you find any new app or hear something about vs code or nova coming as a native app😁

[@FaizAly]

Seems to be the common consensus: it’s perfect for most things, but there’s always one or two tasks that it just can’t handle

[@michaellatta]

@@FaizAly I would say superior for many tasks. But, the goal of having only one device I think is the problem. I have many computing devices in my life: watch, phone, iPad, 4 laptops (2 in active use). So, having a device that does many tasks better is great.

[@bradtaylor360]

I have the same issue with wanting to edit the master slides. You can do if you use the Keynote App, but of course you then have export it back to PowerPoint, as Keynote will not save to OneDrive. Great video.

[@brendaryan4168]

I'm wondering if Splashtop App could make this happen because it accesses my Mac remotely . My son used Splashtop on his iPad all through Uni successfully. I am planning on doing that as well when I get this new iPad M4. :) It's my dream machine! :)

[@ericroberts7380]

This might be the best display ever, not just best apple display. No current consumer display beats it

[@FaizAly]

I agree ☝️

[@The_Cali_Dude_88]

I thought my Samsung S8+ was "great." This display blows it out of the water... and for myself, Apples OS is beautiful ❤

[@AmrouAlkhalidi]

Can use Microsoft office especially (Word) easily on ipad pro ? Will i face any issues?

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

I agree that the iPad is a fun device. I have been using my iPad more than my laptop lately.

[@FaizAly]

You and me both 😊

[@907nvl]

Excellent video! 👍

[@victorvazquez9092]

Great value! Any input on using Adobe products on the iPad such as Photoshop and Illustrator?

[@Branman345]

This is great I love this! Keep up the great work

[@FaizAly]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

[@gallodelfierro7722]

Thanks for the feedback I work in IT and plan on getting my first ipad pro soon for productivity. I find the challenge to use an ipad for a while interesting, to be able to find out what could be my “master slide deck”. For my primary workstation I use different linux distros but mobile I use iOS devices. I look forward to the ipad pro soon.

[@football_prediction]

The best reviewer ever It's like everyone got 1 linear perspective of iPad

[@FaizAly]

That genuinely means a lot, thank you!

[@milton.w]

Great video! I’ve been wanting to switch over to an iPad for like 3 years, but I’m afraid that it will limit my workflow. I’m also a graphic designer (work as ux designer & art director). The affinity apps is doable as a replacement of the adobe programs, but Figma is a must for me before I switch over. I also do a lot of coding and would also need either vs code or nova to work on the iPad. What programs are you using on the iPad as a graphics designer?😁

[@MBeano]

I am wondering if you can edit the slide deck on Keynote, and export as Powerpoint? I have done that before, but on a Mac, I have not done it an iPad

[@SM-gw4xf]

Saying ipad is great is one thing but Saying I can use it like laptop is simply dishonest and misleading. Fanboys say anything to get views. And this guys is certainty one of them because he says lack of multitasking is a good thing because he can focus on one thing.. It's a joke and he knows it too but says itjust to say he loves it

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

My man. This was a masterpiece. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@FaizAly]

Glad you enjoyed it! Also I love your channel 🙌🏼

[@luffy7564]

you could use your phone hot spot when you don't have wifi

[@RecoverFromRotatorCuffSurgery]

Will the 5G cellular feature work in southeast Asia (e.g. in Thailand)? I've never had an Apple cellular device and don't know their limitations. Thanks.

[@gene978]

I agree. Use it Every. Single day for many hours a day!

[@axieccolo9032]

And what exactly are the „tasks“ that are u doing despite looking cool?

[@MrMarCava]

Genuine question and curious thought but what if you use Keynote to edit that master file for PowerPoint. I wonder if that would have worked.

[@charliesdrumshed9328]

I think it's the app developers and Apple making so you need to a macbook not to decline mackbook sales but then again you now have the microsoft surface table that runs a complete os

[@realMartinHamilton]

On my main computer, which is Windows, I use Chrome and have lots of bookmarks. If I use the iPad Pro M4 how does the Chrome browser perform as far as battery usage? If it's poor and I would want to use Safari then by going back and forth, how would I sync Safari with Chrome for my Windows computer?

[@joeromano6549]

How is video editing on the ipad vs the macbook pro? Considering getting an ipad as my main pc as I already have a corporate thinkpad laptop for my job and a desktop for games. Debating between the pro and the air specifically for video editing capabilities.

[@LuisHernandez-ez8kj]

HELP!!! I'm new to the ipad game.. bought my M2 Ipad 12.9 pro a few months ago not knowing a new m4 and new magic keyboard was coming out (and have always wanted the magic keyboard). Now this new magic keyboard comes out for the m4 but not compatible for the m2. For people who have dealt with with this before, is it worth waiting to see if a NEW VERSION of the magic keyboard comes out that DOES support M2 ipad pro OR am I better off switching my m2 ipad for the new m4 ipad pro completely to also get the new magic keyboard ???

[@FaizAly]

A new version of the Magic Keyboard will not come out for M2 iPad Pro, which is now discontinued. You’re better off switching to the new M4 iPad Pro completely

[@saraataollahi]

Great job faiz 👏🏼

[@Kiohl9617]

@faizAly have you tried the Samsung galaxy s9ultra tab? If so do you feel the ultra tab is better?

[@shartzie]

Does your 13 get a little warm right about where the logo is at the back? Always a specific spot, everywhere else on the device stays cool….anyone?

[@nasergh9354]

Hi. I want to buy new ipad pro too but i don't know 8 gb ram is enough for luma and 4k60 long videos editing or 16 is required or totally ipad can't and mac will be needed?

[@sabrinambayi3702]

I have a MacBook Pro 2022 and it does have a cellular options even when my family calls me with what's app the quality is great and also video calls

[@FaizAly]

That’s all being run via wifi. With cellular, you’d get 5G service everywhere - no wifi needed

[@robertkremen]

my 2 cents. as a non pro user i do 98 percent on ipad. and for what cant be done i do remotely on my windows mini pc connected to lan netrwork. very fluid experience through 5g via rdp or jump

[@Treborray]

the aluminum keyboard surface is so good!! Make she miss mine

[@suhanaa5558]

Great video! It’s wonderful hearing your experience with the iPad. You are right - it’s ‘almost’ perfect. It still has small hiccups here and there and now I don’t blame iPadOS for that. I blame the app developers who are not utilizing the full potential of the M4 chip

[@FaizAly]

Thank you! And yes, I couldn’t agree more

[@marthamunoz4412]

Thanks for the video, question this applies also for the 11 inch pro or only the 13? I know I want to get the pro but not sure on the size…the 13 is the same price as a MacBook 🤯🙈

[@FaizAly]

Everything I said also applies to the 11”! I just got 13” because I prefer larger screens but no worries 11” is the same

[@marthamunoz4412]

@@FaizAly Thank you! 😊

[@jaslarja]

What do you think about iPad Pro M4 vs MacBook Pro as a media communications student?

[@FaizAly]

I still prefer M4 iPad Pro. The iPad is such a joy to take notes on and study from. However it’s all personal prefer and how you’ll be using your device

[@jdcolo]

You're a graphic designer. What about PhotoShop & inDesign? these programs are not yet available for the M4 iPad. I'm waiting for this this to make my move to the M4.

[@FaizAly]

Great question! So I do use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. However, since they’re missing some functionalities, I use the Affinity apps which have been working great for me!

[@vijaynandamudi]

I was using this Ipad air 4 from 2020 since it was launched. Now to copy my photos and backups from Iphone 15 pro to USB-C is easy. But when I try to open them in ipad air 4, the reading of files from ipad is very very slow. I just want to know how it works on 13" ipad pro M4. Is it really worth an upgrade in my scenario. This is the only problem I have. Rest all functions are good.

[@FaizAly]

I can guarantee file transfer and opening them up is way faster with the M4 iPad Pro

[@vijaynandamudi]

@@FaizAly thank you 🙂

[@57forestgirl]

Have you submitted your request to microsoft for the updates. Hope the more people request upgrades to the 365 it will update.

[@FaizAly]

I did! I really hope Microsoft brings more capabilities to their iPad apps. There’s no reason not to

[@emericdarq3638]

I’m a graphic designer and I can’t replace my MacBook Pro with my iPad because of adobe apps not being available on iPadOS, so how do you deal with that issue ?

[@DaveCummings76]

Affinity apps. I’ve been trying to get away from Adobe due to its AI stance

[@FaizAly]

I do use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Unfortunately since they don’t have the full capabilities, I also use the Affinity apps

[@Msal19]

I am a sucker for big screens so I prefer my 16-inch MacBook instead. The iPad is really fun though. Btw, you are looking sharp; can easily become a Bollywood actor lol

[@FaizAly]

Thank you so much! That is very sweet of you 😊

[@jed23ify]

I’m conflicted myself whether I should just return my iPad Pro and should have gotten a MacBook Pro 16. I’m back in school, but also wanted to use the iPad Pro for language studies(pencil feature) and video editing. But I have a feeling I’m going to regret it when I eventually hit a wall with a certain SW that just can’t run on iPad. Any thoughts?

[@brendaryan4168]

Thank you for the wonderful assessment of the M4 iPad Pro as a main computer. I liked the 5G input. I missed that one. That'll save me some future grief! A possible solution for the iPad's shortcomings as not being a true Mac may be using it with the App "Splashtop" and remote access to your Mac. That's my plan. I know my son successfully got through college with his iPad as his only device using Splashtop to remote to his Mac. You might try it and see if it could work for you.

[@FaizAly]

With Splashtop, could I have my Mac at home and have my iPad with me in a coffee shop?

[@The_Cali_Dude_88]

Imagine M4s and up now IE: M5, M6 the upper end chipsets like the M4 Ultra or? In the Mac Studio... Im in... are you?❤

[@24hrstolive27]

So I have a dilemma, MacBook Air 13 in 16gb storage for 900 or iPad Pro 13 in 256gb cellular for 900? I watch a lot of content wondering if MacBook Air could last as long as iPad Pro for that

[@FaizAly]

which year models are they and which chip do they have?

[@24hrstolive27]

@@FaizAly the m3 newest MacBook Air 13 in 512gb 16gb ram or iPad 13 in m4 256gb cellular

[@FaizAly]

Personally I think for content consumption, iPad is the way to go

[@shansaly]

I Love the iPad 🙌🏼

[@whatsbestnow]

Why aren’t you using the case buddy?

[@FaizAly]

A lot of this is reused B-roll from months back. Also to not confuse people about the Magic Keyboard, I used it without any accessories

[@jimtipton8888]

Love my iPad M4 11. Such a versatile device. I definitely use it more then my MBP.

[@FaizAly]

Versatile indeed!

[@SoloYolo84]

Perfect for student

[@FaizAly]

Yes indeed

[@samuelgadgets1391]

I use ZTE MU5120 5G pocket wifi for share internet. The signal better than iPhone 15 pro max and connect to 64 device with wifi 6

[@asdfghqwerty5295]

I really like the silver iPad and want to buy it, but when I watched videos on a silver iPad at the Apple Store, I was concerned about the silver border around the screen, so I am considering it.

[@manazon6945]

What specs you have on your ipad

[@FaizAly]

13”, Silver, 512 GB

[@kings7man]

what this ipad needs is a dual boot with macos then the macbook would be redundant no wonder apple will not do this.

[@angel23138]

Nice timestamps

[@fluffypotatocow]

I find using this ipad as a replacement for a mac as a student to be nearly impossible. Firstly, almost every program available on iPadOS has a big lack of features and functionality when compared to the same apps/programs on a mac. Along with this, even when using the Magic Keyboard, shortcut functionality is severely lacking, its a hit or miss if it works at all and depending on the app you use sometimes it just doesn’t even work with shortcuts, while on a mac it is a consistently smooth experience with every program. One place I found this especially annoying is when trying to type on literally any other writing app besides pages. Word is essentially unusable on ipad, the writing experience is just so broken. Now, this wouldn’t be an issue if using pages for university work was possible. But unfortunately, most professors at my university don’t accept documents typed in pages because either, they are completely unable to open them, the fonts and formatting doesn’t save correctly, or other issues. Apple in its pursuit to be different and exclusive has effectively made their pages program completely obsolete. So, with this, I am completely unable to write papers on my ipad - which is a great amount of the workload im doing. Second, almost every single program in Microsoft 360, although it has an iPadOS app or “equivalent”, are completely unusable in my opinion. Like you mentioned, even in PowerPoint, a program designed for visuals which would be incredible to use on an ipad, lacks functionality and features that mac has. This makes any kind of work with these very important and prominent programs unavailable on an ipad. Even an app like Canva, something that does work well on an ipad, is lacking features and functionality on the ipad version if you compare it to the mac. All of these lacking functionality features make me not even want to use the iPad because it will be buggy and shortcuts wont work well and I wont even be able to access all the features of the programs I paid for! Another thing is that using an ipad basically means you are unable to browse the web with all the desktop features, making large amounts of content and websites completely unavailable and useless on the iPad. Because of this I’ve noticed that with programs like Honorlock, (an online exam proctoring tool) I am unable to start a session at all. This means unless I have a desktop, I am unable to take any of my online exams. You can sometimes get around this by asking the website for permission to use desktop mode, but if a website doesn’t want you to use its desktop version without a computer, you simply wont be able to use it, they will deny the request. There are even more issues ive found but these are the main ones, really wish that instead of making more ipad models they would work on making the ones they have actually functional, especially the pro models because it’s absolutely ridiculous that I cant do any pro level tasks with my pro level capabilities I paid extra for just because the iPads software is terrible.

[@keijijohnson9754]

2:00 - " More modern"? What the heck's THAT supposed to mean? It's not any different than just using a freakin laptop dude. People really love throwing that word around these days, do y'all. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@FaizAly]

By modern I mean a touch-first optimized experience that’s much more mobile friendly

[@w1697_anit0]

This mf handsome bruh

[@KateKehoe-on6cf]

It’s like having a Ferrari but can still only do speed limit

[@fourfaces6674]

Is this ADVERTISEMENT

[@MaximusMeridius-d8w]

😮😮 future proof If ai comes out in 6 months and software and you bought a cheaper version you lose. always buy the best you can afford not save money A ferrari or a Toyota both drive on a road at a speed limit you choose ferrari everytime

[@SIgor420]

Ferrari? Dude, Toyota all day long...doesn't break always works. 😄😁

[@Jainman123]

Hi there, if you’re considering giving away the iPad Pro, I would be incredibly grateful if you could think of me. As a student, I’m currently using just my phone for all my studies, which has been quite challenging. I’m not financially independent and have a very limited budget, so an iPad would truly make a significant difference in my academic journey. I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a while, watch all your videos, and have liked this one too. Your content really means a lot to me. I completely understand if you have other plans, but your help would mean the world to me. Thank you so much for your consideration.