M4 iPad Pro as my main computer for 6 months ✨

[@FaizAly]

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

[@gadgettric1701]

my question is, do we really need a laptop/PC for these days? i mean for a professional work definitely you will need specific laptop or PC, but for a personal daily use why do we need a laptop just for browsing, email, some word processor, editing you traveling photo or video maybe..for those kind of activity ipad give you more versatility in my opinion …ipad may be can not replace a macbook but maybe you don’t even need a macbook in the first place..

[@RyanH-k8g]

Great video Faiz Aly! I love how your channel has become all about iPad and productivity. Apple needs to see your content!

[@FaizAly]

I appreciate that! 🙌🏼

[@ProductivePM]

I totally agree with you. I have the base M4 iPad Pro and it is my laptop. Perfect for travel and portability. The new keyboard is night and day better than the previous version. Keep up the great work, great videos!

[@FaizAly]

Totally agree! And thank you 🙏🏼

[@abrahamroberts2040]

I really love the way it feels in my hand with it being so thin.

[@fjdcwc832]

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[@ChrisCo813]

I love mine! I also have the silver 13” iPad 256GB with the white Magic Keyboard….such a beautiful yet functional device!!

[@vansmack626]

Great video! Always great content. Could you please do a video on must have apps to use the ipad as your main computer?

[@adamterry550]

My experience with my 13 inch M4 iPad Pro is pretty much spot on to yours. I was able to replace my old 2018 MacBook Pro. Im a graphic designer/artist as well. Having the M4 iPad Pro be the best drawing tablet for my needs was a priority…it being as good as it is as a “laptop”, is just a bonus. I never planned on using it as a full replacement…I got it as my primary drawing tablet…once I added the Magic Keyboard, It kind of left my MacBook Pro in the dust.

[@Feddefar]

Are you have problem with overheating and battery drop fast? Because when I use procreate it drop vert fast 🥲 and hot in center display my old air 4 never was overheating it so disappointed 😞

[@adamterry550]

@ not so much with battery drain but it DOES get hot with procreate and Freeform oddly enough. I think its a common issue with heating. It starts heating up within minutes of opening procreate. I usually have to lower my brightness down to 50% to offset the heat. It’s not hot enough to actually overheat or become uncomfortable, but it is kind of odd as you dont even need to have a ton of layers going or ANYTHING drawn period

[@Feddefar]

@adamterry550 thanks for answer! Yes same, for me help use power mode after use it ipad really cold when use anything and battery holds much more but I buy 2k$ ipad not for using power mood🗿 Also what ipadOS are you have now? My is 17.7 I hear that some says in 18 and more overheating less

[@localnavy433]

while I don’t have the iPad Pro I do have the iPad 10th gen and it has replaced my MBA that I was using for doing Landscape Photography. Using the apps that I found for photo editing gives me the desktop experience on the base level iPad. I am able to do focus stacking and HDR blending with ease. The best thing about doing an exposure blend is how easy Affinity photo makes it with the luminosity masks. The apps open up faster on the iPad than they do on the MBA which shocked me but they are a dream to use. I am limited to using one app at a time because of the lack of RAM but that is fine with me. I am not using Lightroom or photoshop as they are just not the best choice when working on a iPad. I found that Affinity Photo and Photomator are the best solution for the editing.

[@andrewscott9610]

I love the videos, keep up the great work!!

[@TheBibliophilePuzzler]

I’m gonna tell you that I use the iPad Pro M2 11” with a Typecase keyboard. I’ve not seen a good review for this keyboard because everybody recommends the magic keyboard. Personally, I prefer this keyboard because the keyboard is lit and with me having headaches sometimes I like my room really dark with only the iPad on so being able to type in the dark works for me. Now, I am a professional book reviewer and just for context I checked my blog (Robin Loves Reading) so I have posted 248 reviews that I have written using this device. I have a Windows computer in my office that I NEVER USE. If I ever upgrade from the M2, I will go for the larger screen because of all the writing that I do for my blog and stuff I do on spreadsheets and online book journaling. But I’m very happy with the set up that I have right now.

[@markmoriarty7760]

I had the iPad Pro, like yours, but without the keyboard. Three weeks ago I gave it to my daughter and bought the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra with the Samsung Slim keyboard (for free) and it is amazing. The screen is just as good (for most uses, you really don't need 1600 nits), everthing is snappy, in fact many of the same apps open faster than the iPad Pro - this did surprise me. All that I used on the iPad Pro I have on the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. In landscape mode the depth is only 1mm less than the iPad Pro, but the width is much greater so that any KZbin videos are much bigger. I think the sound is equivalent, to my ears even better. Dex now has two modes which are great, nothing to the same experience is there on the iPad Pro. With the slim keyboard it is thinner than the iPad Pro with an attached keyboard. Oh, and another thing the pen comes with the Tab S10 and it is much better to use than the Apple Pencil which I always struggled to use at it slides too easily. Overal cost for the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is hundreds of dollars cheaper. Yes, the M4 iPad Pro may beat the processor in the Tab S10 but for all my uses the Tab S10 has been super fast. For anything more complicated, graphics, videos, I use my M3 Macbook Air 15". Lastly, I had a concern about the Password Manager that on the iPad I was used to using, but Google (and Samsung) have their own Password managers which I have found work just as well. I am very happy with the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and would encourage anyone who is tired of being trapped in the Apple walled garden to look at the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra first.

[@Huma9ty]

Such a stupid lie lmao

[@Huma9ty]

Cuz everyone knows scamsung’s s10 ultra costs more than ipad pro m4 and has shit performance

[@markmoriarty7760]

Have you actually tried a Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra?

[@Huma9ty]

@@markmoriarty7760 yup , one of my peers have 1 . Dude it lags a lot in genshin and overall software experience was just not that great .

[@markmoriarty7760]

@@Huma9ty Interesting, I ran Genshin at highest settings and 60fps and it ran quite smoothly. It has all the software I used on the iPad, and they load and run very quickly. I know the iPad has some better software but for my use the Galaxy has been perfect.

[@albertmeursault]

I agree with you! I like the iPad to work from. My job doesn't require a lot of computer heavy tasks so being able to use safari, outlook, MS suite, and zoom is really all I need. Like you said, there are some eccentricities with some iOS apps, but mainly, things work fine for me. I really enjoy that the screen to me seems much nicer to consume videos/movies, and the touch screen capabilities are nice :) I also like the new magic keyboard for the iPad Pros better than my MacBook! They feel a bit nicer and more satisfying for some reason. I can see though that not all people can completely replace their workflow with the iPad. Cheers for the updated review :)

[@janeS9773]

Loved this video! Thank you. I want your bracelet fyi! lol xoxo Share this fella all around, he is terrific.

[@FaizAly]

Thank you 😊 You're the best!

[@iamrishio]

The iPad Pro 11” has replaced the Mac for me for several years now. There are somethings I can do on it that aren’t even possible on the Mac - like teaching classes using Freeform, the Apple Pencil, AppleTV and a projector. I don’t want it to become a Mac either, but there are definitely some more things I need for it to feel complete. My top three are: 1) Multiuser support so I can use a different account for teaching, personal and sharing my iPad with my partner. 2) I’d like system level Audio input/output control. 3) I’d like to see time spent to fix the bugs and refine the experience, especially in Stage Manager. Of course I’d like to see some more pro apps, but with Apple aquiring Pixelmator - I’m think the future of iPad is looking good.

[@PsychNP.Dr.B]

This was perfect (along w/ several of your previous videos) - exactly what I needed to help me decide between purchasing a MacBook or a souped up iPad Pro with all the bells & whistles! I also really appreciated your color comparison video, as I was stressing over making the “right” choice🤓…I’m now going for silver btw because the constant smudges would drive me bonkers; thanks for highlighting that caveat!

[@joshklein6450]

Absolutely agree with almost everything you said. I just love my iPad Pro 13 inch with the Magic Keyboard….only issue I have is that the webcam for Zoom meetings is just really subpar from my older MacBook, which is really my ONLY complaint. It’s just really noisy and grainy, bit of a pain but it is fantastic in every single other aspect! Great review…new subscriber!

[@DanielPrinty]

Been waiting for this video I’ve been using my iPad Pro since June and I’ve loved it

[@JoATTech]

I have to say. This 13" iPad Pro looks like the prettiest piece of glass ever.

[@shameermulji]

I noticed that you showed a setup with the Kuxiu stand + Magic KB + Magic Trackpad? What's the purpose / benefits of that if you already have a Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro?

[@Atlsaint2022]

so...........after 6 months absolutely nothing different. got it thanks. respectfully. should have been an incredibly short video.

[@DrMargieMassey]

I just bought the iPad Pro 13 and Apple keyboard. You provided excellent tips. The question I do have is concerning the battery level of the keyboard, I do not see a way to add it to the widget where the battery level of the pencil and iPad are, can you provide direction?

[@Thenelsoncarmona]

I would love to use my iPad as a full Mac replacement because as a student and creative, the touchscreen is invaluable to me. Some quirks that I’ve noted using iPad over the years: The Files management system can use an upgrade to make the UI more similar to Mac. The Task bar location on the bottom on the screen can be hard to click sometimes which is annoying. Wish the sliding of Screen had more positions when resizing in split screen. Not being able to resize images from the native photos app (have to use adobe as a work around) Not being able to re scale documents via air printing. This one is the most annoying because I receive a lot of documents daily. Can’t save docx as pdf in google docs app. Have to open up the web browser Save to calendar in browser doesn’t support gmail as an option (apple will prob not offer this) Can’t sort columns in n google sheets app When using split screen, the copy bar is off screen at the top Can’t turn images to pdf. Have to use camera scanner as a work around. Like you mentioned 90% of the stuff I can do on the iPad it’s just those last 10% that individual developers and some of Apple need to give us

[@Johnov]

I personally like the exterior material of the Magic Keyboard. Although it may be challenging to keep it clean, I appreciate the enhanced grip it provides when I’m carrying the device. With that said, I love the feel of keyboard with the more premium internal material. The Apple Pencil Pro and its squeeze feature is also a game changer for me. I could never consistently get the double tap feature on the pencil 2 to work for me, so it is a big deal for when I’m taking notes or drawing.

[@BEN-o9l]

Hi how is the battery back up for pencil pro? Mine only works for 3 hours and the battery go down from 100-20. Is it normal or how much it is supposed to work?

[@michaelbakhtiar9256]

I actually found the tandem OLED to be too bright and in particular white balance. I never had that issue on iPhone pros. Did you notice this?

[@iamrishio]

I love how you are controlling and monitoring the video from your iPhone on your Apple Watch!

[@FaizAly]

I love my workflow of Apple Watch + iPhone + iPad!

[@iamrishio]

@ @ Me too. It would be a good Short to make. Very few people talk or even know about it. Keep up the great channel.

[@jimtipton8888]

Thanks for the video Faiz! Love my iPad as my mobile work device and for kicking back and consuming content or playing a game. I use it a ton. Still use my MBP when I’m in my office. I like to stream multiple sports events to a 42” Samsung Qled TV and a 24” LG Ultrafine. I’ll tether the iPad to the MBP and it ties in seamlessly giving me a 4 monitor set up. Best of all worlds! My wife is like 🙄! Cheers!

[@FaizAly]

You’re welcome! So glad to see fans of the iPad loving it as much as me!

[@Oz390gta]

What is the iPad stand you are using in some of the shots? The one where you are using a Mac Keyboard and trackpad.

[@marymadigan9707]

Another banger loving the Apple content thanks 😊to

[@esk8ooligan]

Very good video…I have two areas that I would like your opinion. I am trying to cut the strings and just use my iPad Pro M4. I use Luma Fusion for my video production and so far it seems to do very well. BUT, am a little worried as we begin to see more and more 8K video. What are you using and do you miss your Mac for video production. My second area is the folder/storage/file access navigation. I am really struggling with that as it seems very counter intuitive. I am curious how you have dealt with that. Thank you in advance, and I look forward to hearing from you.

[@KAYWORLDS]

I have the 13 inch M2 and also the 11 inch M4 and I find myself using my 11 inches more often

[@marcopallotta1452]

What about backups? Do you still use Mac for periodically backup with Time Machine? I suppose so as I think there is no alternatives (iCloud isn’t a real backup system but rather a data sync system). I hope Apple could implement this on next iPadOS versions

[@A.Q.18]

Hi Faiz Can you tell Plz what kind of stand this is for ipad and where i can buy this? It showed on 10:35

[@FaizAly]

Here you go! It’s a nice magnetic stand that also charges your iPad. I did a whole video on it that you can watch on my channel. Link to purchase: www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4Q139XP?maas=maas_adg_FAD7319B8F7A49C4F099807182B0698B_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas

[@LIGHTNING-1971]

Can you make things full screen ?

[@cruuz55]

I have the 11 inch but it has a grainy effect on the screen:/

[@Aaron_Bleu]

Do you use the Magic Mouse with the iPad when it’s docked? I have been on the fence getting one, currently using a Logitech mouse but the scroll wheel doesn’t translate well to iPadOS

[@jasoncheng5364]

One thing preventing me from completely switching from mac to ipad is the PowerPoint app…. It’s so limited in functionality.

[@technogi5222]

Microsoft office online lets you have all the desktop functions on the web.

[@Lord.FordGuthrie]

Screen protection?

[@ferrarifox9552]

Hi.. have you try to install windows 10 or 11 by the utb on your ipad pro ?

[@not_gracee]

I have the ipad air 11 inch but I kinda wish I got the 13 inch instead

[@wanderingsoul8399]

Great video - recently bought the iPad 13 Pro 2024 and got an educational discount. Primarily bought it as it’s M4 chip is leaps and bounds ahead of Samsung. Haven’t really used its full capabilities as of yet. Please make a video with the upcoming AI 🤖 features which I think 🤔 are rolling out in December. Use it to make notes 📝 and to teach when in the lecture hall. Extremely versatile and very powerful.

[@daniasensio]

Which is the stand that you use for ipad? Thanks!

[@LouisLuzuka]

Do I need the 12.9 I have used the 11” for years 😮

[@raphkosta]

you don’t ‘’need’’ anything!! you want ;)

[@LouisLuzuka]

@ u right 😂🙏

[@ChassyKim]

Please tell me what that wallpaper is!

[@IIODINII]

I am an ipad user as well. I agree with all your points but it seems they are the same informations you illustrated before. I noticed ipad youtube content creators regurgitate the same things over and over. I would appreciate specific use of some apps or shortcuts automation instead of semantics.

[@RobertMoreland]

Every time you hear “Packaged Up” take a drink.

[@FaizAly]

Packaged up! 🙈

[@chrisowens1325]

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[@Alex-uy8zx]

Nice watch.

[@Ya-md3sb]

How do you clear junk mail with an iPad if you use Apple Mail?

[@EvieMatavelli]

I retired my MacBook Pro for the iPad 😅

[@jeevanbatla91]

Netflix requires an update since ages as the content doesn’t fit the screen perfectly there’s a massive black bar while watching Netflix content

[@polymathperspective]

The reason the iPad mini doesn’t have a Face ID, is because when it’s grabbed people may not use it vertically like an iPhone or a MacBook. Where once the laptop is flipped up the camera is centered. The iPad Mini would need a second horizontal camera also to have Face ID. Assuring the psychology of how humans use devices. This would also make the iPad mini become iPhone prices. The balance is a fingerprint

[@meowth27]

Creating presentation - What app do you use? MS office is terrible on iPad Writing documentation - Same point above. (looks like you are only using notes) Email - ok Editing a lot of video - where do you store your video? File system on iPad is beyond garbage. Creating graphics - How did you transfer files from wherever to iPad? Seems like your workflow is minimal. And most of your stuff seems to be content consumption.

[@CAIORAZ]

Handsome man ❤

[@JarradShaw]

❤

[@dmp4096]

Even going back to the 2020 version of the iPad Pro with a A type processor, you had MORE THAN ENOUGH power to run Excel/PowerPoint/Word apps that were closer to their desktop versions than the brain-damaged versions that we have. There are TONS of useful features that are just completely MISSING from these apps! Things like, oh, printing a worksheet with a header or footer or grid lines. WTF MICROSOFT???? The Google apps are worse. The Apple apps are just weird. But what is SUPREMELY ANNOYING is that if those apps are installed YOU CANNOT RUN THE BROWSER VERSIONS! Seriously? Why are you taking away MY CHOICE?! Like your inability to edit a template without going into Keynote I find all sorts of little dumbass BS decisions forced on the user for which there are NO GOOD EXPLANATIONS. This kind of crap introduces a lot of FRICTION into what should be seamless processes. I’m sorry but Apple, Google and Microsoft all deserve a kick in the butt over this. They and the influencers who push the notion that you can do it all on an iPad are gaslighting the people. You can run fully featured, desktop class office apps on far less capable hardware that even an M1 iPad. So why the hell can’t we? I want to know…

[@Zetraxes]

The audio on this video is terrible. You have such a high quality setup please fix it it sounds grainy like it's a tin can.

[@gwvaio]

Just remove the buttons from your shirt. You don’t use them

[@sebmonti5904]

You are courageous . I can’t do shit with mine … for proper work you need a Mac

[@nategerwitz7717]

Definitely not. I have been using my iPad Pro for years as my laptop replacement. I can do all of my stuff on it easily with the added function of touchscreen whether that be scanning documents, taking notes, etc… I used to be a public speaker and did keynote presentations, I did all of my masters and doctoral work on it through school. They have professional video and photo editors out there for it. You absolutely can do real work on it and only niche things is where you are limited. Those who say you can’t do “real work” on an ipad either define “real work” as “every single thing you could ever possibly do with a computer” or simply haven’t worked with an iPad long enough to figure out how differently the iPad does things. The problem is that MacBook users want the iPad to do the same things the same way as a MacBook. This is very different than saying the iPad can’t do what a laptop does. As he said in his video, he found a workaround for what he thought he couldn’t do earlier with Microsoft office and the master slide. Great example of what I am talking about.

[@sebmonti5904]

@ oh well. Programming is not possible , video editing is a struggle, copy paste text is a struggle even with a keyboard , Canva is clumsy etc. Yes it s good for students but not for a real work