Using an iPad Pro for A Levels | First impressions of Digital Note-taking

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I took a "little" break but I am back, clearly, this video was filmed a little while ago (as you can tell by my hair). I thinking about doing an updated video however not a lot of my opinions on the iPad has changed it has been an all-around amazing device and I'm so thankful I'm was able to buy it. I don't want to promise that I'll be more consistent now although I do want to start uploading regularly. Let me know what you thought of the video, especially the B roll. Have a productive week!
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00:00 Intro
00:35 Pricing
02:34 Notetaking
04:31 Using the iPad in School/Portability
06:26 Quick Ad Break
07:43 Using the iPad at Home
10:23 Battery Life
11:37 Downsides
14:04 Miscellaneous Points
16:45 Outro
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[@muneebmalikvlogs4127]

He’s back!

[@lloydlovesme7111]

He's back!

[@abubakrsnell7305]

He's back!

[@sajafarouk5614]

Man! You posting made day 10x more better, I have been using your videos for my mocks your literally the best dude!

[@hazem501]

Hey there, I am an igcse student and I watched your videos, it keeps motivating me for studying as well as for Revision. Thank you for helping me and your effort in studies, I appreciate you for the hard work and I wish I could become like you when I pass the cambridge igcse exam 😇😇😇😇😇😇 and good luck in the A LEVEL

[@zigzagnemesist5074]

Looks like a good setup, however, I’m going old school for A Levels. Textbooks (CGP and also the ones the school provided), exercises books and folders/file dividers. I will probably only use Anki on my laptop for studying, other than that most of the studying will be done on paper and textbooks.

[@killitboi2786]

That’s probably a good idea. But I think you should switch to more technology for A2, there’s a lot more notes to take and it might get a bit messy with just taking paper notes.

[@danielsundaram6601]

That’s the exact same as me only anki online

[@dheerbaldua9490]

Hi Udoka, I bought an iPad Pro 2021 12.9” over the summer and don’t regret it at all! It’s been amazing so far and I also use GoodNotes 5. I would however recommend the Logitech Combo Touch rather than the Magic Keyboard - it’s much better quality and the user experience is very similar (bonus - it’s also a bit cheaper and has a full row of function keys)!

[@manaalaw-abdi5665]

How many gb did you get because I don’t want to spend more money than needed?

[@dheerbaldua9490]

@@manaalaw-abdi5665 I got the 128 gb version, which I believe is perfectly sufficient! I have only used about 40 gb of that so far and if you need more storage, you can always get cloud storage which is much cheaper.

[@shadowsarise4026]

Finally!!!! Glad you’re back . 😁🥰 I’m having my mocks this week and I’m so nervous but your videos are so helpful with my revision. Thank you.🙏

[@bob-qc6dx]

samuel?

[@kazz364]

It’s good to see you again! Love your vids!

[@suiiii784]

Thank You so much for uploading, it feels like a year!

[@kianpatel6461]

Amazing video mate keep up the amazing work to this channel your dedication to these videos are just extodinary 🔥

[@callum_brand]

Today I started my mock exams, and I've been watching you for a while and I'm using ur revision guides cause man that help🙏🏻

[@aq7114]

I started today to. I was quite lucky because i had physics and that is a lot easier this year with the equation sheet and then i had maths which is my best subject so it wasn't to difficult accept 1 question. Good luck🤞

[@serenedagamerxd3046]

If yall are talking about GCSE mocks, then I'm starting mine on Thursday 9th December. I am extremely nervous. Was it scary going into the exam hall?

[@thebug0522]

@@serenedagamerxd3046 did mine last week, First time can be a bit nerve racking but you just get used to it after an exam or 2

[@serenedagamerxd3046]

@@thebug0522 oh right, thanks!

[@aq7114]

@@serenedagamerxd3046 the way my school allow us in was a bit dumb but its ok now. From what i have experienced the first one you may be worried but its ok after. Also i have found once you have done an exam talk about it a little bit and then just focus on your next one.

[@khizarsalahuddin15]

Great video mate I started watching you towards the end of year 9 and and your were doing your mocks and now I’m in year 10 sitting my mock and I go back to watch your revision videos and it’s a big help thanks a lot love the iPad and I may consider investing In it

[@satyaprakash849]

This is a really good review and really useful for making the decision on to purchase. Thanks you!

[@aaronlea7240]

Ive had my IPad pr0 2018 for 3.5 years now. Everyday use - it’s perfect. 6 hours a day through GCSEs and currently A2 and it’s great. GoodNotes does drain the battery much faster and more storage - after a full day on notability I’ve got about 70-90% left depending on if I’ve done work in my frees and other variables like working on sheets so it’s great. Battery health on the Pro is not a problem - says I’ve got 60% battery health which is good after 3.5 years {your phones battery health is crap after 1 year} but I still get a solid 12 hours battery life. Best investment I’ve made.

[@Khemani_RL]

I also have an iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil, and it is an absolute life saver and such a good study tool. It reduces the need for me to use and waste a lot of paper

[@fariqmaricar381]

send the link to the ipad

[@spooks3802]

I bought one a few weeks back and I’m just in love with taking notes rn

[@Minty_0]

YOU INSPIRE!!! ❤️🔥

[@henryharrison5945]

I'm considering getting one for my A-levels and this video has really helped!

[@souneanly2367]

Would love to see a day in a life with your new iPad and how you use it in your studying routine. ❤️❤️

[@DarkDeterance]

Hi Udoka I'm glad you are back 😀

[@isabe11e6]

goodnotes also has a flashcard option which is great :D and it remembers which ones you struggled with so next time you open the flashcards it gives you those ones first !!

[@leomamedov9448]

Thanks for all the info Udoka!

[@fpldan9594]

First year uni student here and use the same setup as you. It is a very popular way of taking notes here at uni so would recommend an iPad for sure.

[@uchhashi]

the editing is so clean sheeesh🤩

[@udokafintelmann6803]

I try

[@aleenalailla04]

currently in yr 12, very informative video, I want one now!

[@jamalsafeer7405]

I’ve got one as well, but I got the Logitech combo touch instead of the magic keyboard (its better in my opinion, as you can detach the keyboard) Another big benefit of the iPad Pro is that you can do as many past papers and practice questions as you can any with the Apple pencil and it saves you having to print out a shit ton of paper😁

[@Glizzygobbl3r69]

Thank you for all your help. i'm in year10 and am just started learning my GSCEs. And you have inspired me to work harder. Thanks so much appreciate it. Btw loved your desk setup video i have made mine slightly better but not as good as yours :)

[@quiquegamer5560]

Me to I'm also in year 10 good luck

[@goat2798]

I just had my mock exams and these iPads helped a lot ngl

[@manisart5912]

I hope your A-levels is going well so far. 🙏😊

[@Sloth-gj2ff]

Yayyyy u r back

[@mariamibra]

Best of luck udoka, your consistency is the key to unlocking amazing results!

[@theart8039]

Welcome back..its been a while. Christmas is coming, so I'm hoping for presents like this but we'll see what happens

[@nimmyfanimi1430]

What a great breakdown. 👍👍

[@islam4633]

Omg the legend is back 😭

[@xjtic4774]

hi, another amazing video ( actually everyone of them are so good and high quality) but i wish you uploaded more frequently like once every 2 or 1 week

[@anuj3294]

i wish he did too but in all fairness i’ve heard sixth form / college takes a huge chunk of time so i understand if he can’t do that

[@udokafintelmann6803]

I’ll try, don’t want to upload to often gotten keep my content scarce

[@yami9877]

After summer holidays I bought the 2021 11 iPad pro and it’s genuinely amazing especially as i do graphics

[@isaachussain4016]

yes finally a new video!!!!

[@gwin2647]

YES FINALLY YOU UPLOADED YES!!!!

[@gwin2647]

Just wanna say you inspired me and I enjoy your content a lot man. Keep up!

[@kianaleighbailey6779]

I changed to digital note taking this year as I began A levels and I honestly find it a lot easier

[@sabihakamal8342]

Hi, Im thinking of using my iPad for A Levels (Im going into yr 12), but unsure whether I need paper notebooks and binders, do you only use the iPad or both paper and the iPad?Thanks

[@DillonMartin09]

Im in ireland and doing my junior cert in a couple of months and your videos really help to me to study.

[@Jake_05_]

Wait till your in 5th year and every teacher is taking about the LC like me rn help😂

[@DillonMartin09]

@@Jake_05_ i know like when i first joined they didnt stop talking about the junior cert in 1st and 2nd year

[@ritambharapandey8478]

Back with a bang

[@cinderyghost3130]

Ok but that intro tho🤩🤩🤩

[@_haziqayaan]

Omg you’re back. Yasss. Please link the iPad wallpaper? Loved the video.

[@mzhd3136]

Hi Udoka, I'm currecntly during my iGCSEs this year. (Year 10) You've really inspired me to work harder. (as a subscriber from Dubai)

[@Hr1sto1171]

loving the braids and the video, keep it up bro

[@adityaranka6248]

another point: past paper practice and worksheets is very easy in my gcse i struggled a lot with printing every paper i did which for me is very hard to manage and organize so yeah

[@clogix6727]

Ur back!

[@roni_rock]

I am currently using the asus visobook and I definitely recommend it. Its a very fast laptop and good for note taking.

[@shankavieaswaran7775]

Another great video 😌

[@aleksandrajedlinska1890]

Legend is back

[@rishabhsriram248]

Udoka, we have to know! What A Levels did you take!

[@mycubiverse]

Udoka is back!

[@ashishprince2007]

yes lad, finally u uploaded

[@CLIPDASH975]

Loved this video

[@rohan_snj]

Wow I was just to comment asking about your opinion of digital notes on your last video and then you post 😂😂

[@Crezatorr]

“i’m a big fan of upfront conclusions” i wish other youtubers would take notes

[@bruckoop]

Content upgraded✔✅

[@canunal3606]

YOO NEW VID LESGOO🔥🔥🔥

[@izzysmith4353]

I’m starting my a levels next year and I am thinking of using my iPad for note taking. I need to get a Bluetooth keyboard for it as it’s the 2018 iPad so there isn’t a magic keyboard model for it. This has been really helpful I just know need to check that my school is fine with it. Do you generally write or type your notes?

[@timzinhothe1st]

That home screen wallpaper is immaculate

[@zari2423]

Sheesh! I might get this ya know thanks lad

[@fatimahussain9447]

Hey, your videos are great. I was wondering if you could make a video about how you organise your subject binders, prepare when starting a new course/subject and also because of covid I've been having more long-term type assessments like essays so how you would organise your time for essays as opposed to examinations? :)

[@kevin4226]

New Hair Is Nice 😄❤️

[@mariyaxxrylee3304]

Nice vid!

[@yolizard9487]

your hair looks fire in that ad read

[@Fan_City]

If u keep on making these vids I will keep watching pls make more

[@notjosh4058]

For some video ideas, you could do a day in the life video. Weekdays VS Weekends

[@TheoSalvatore]

haha this is the most MKBHD video ever, amazing video mate

[@juststop9125]

Yay new video

[@qu3nt0r]

I am thinking of getting either a laptop or an iPad Pro (with some accessories) as my first “computer?”. I’m still in high school. I don’t know if they allow like an iPad, but I surely know they don’t allow a laptop in class. But even with that I’m still not sure on what to get first. But right now I am going towards a laptop, just because it can do a lot more. Tho not note taking, and that’s why I’m still think of getting an iPad. I guess I can save again and get a cheaper iPad next year. I would like to know your opinion on which one should I get.

[@mana2901]

Earlllyyy❤️😂love your videos❤️

[@Adhiraj20]

He is alive!

[@friedfishh]

I'm in year 11 and in all my classes, at least half of the students have these and/or macs, so I'm assuming it must come in really handy hehe. Alas I can only look on with envy with my old school pen and paper and a gazillion books 😂

[@greatadudu]

12:49 those finger skills 👌

[@remexyz6277]

I’m in year 8 and I’m already fell confident for the gcse

[@ashishyeruva4110]

Hey Udoka, Im not sure whether to take typed up notes or write my notes on a tablet. Typing it seems better cos i can type notes into anki directly and not waste time making flashcards

[@tochukwuanajemba3962]

That battery life is quite impressive.

[@jonasfroog2941]

Them dreads look fire bro 🔥

[@Zero-pj4yl]

Bad man Udoka with the braids

[@Saints4th]

cold video, mocks on Thursdayyyyy😭😭

[@olaosman2574]

Bless you nephew

[@lewis16677]

Udoka, sorry its late, but how do you make flashcards, do you get notes out-of a textbook and make them into questions or?

[@jamespryor5724]

The return

[@Jake_05_]

Just started the Leaving Cert course that September (Irish equivalent of A-Levels). It’s tough for us as we have to do 7 subjects (Maths, Irish, English mandatory) and then 4 other subjects, such as Biology or Economics ect. but most of us get on grand, lots of study though. Great Video btw, would love to have an IPad Pro for my LC haha

[@Jake_05_]

@conor melbourne I didn’t do a JC mock or exam cause of Covid just to be clear, so I can’t give much advice for the actual exam on the day. If It was me again I would start studying most nights but only do like 20 or 30 mins a night, and just do it in small chunks as well as focusing on one topic for about 15 minutes (eg. you just do quadratic equations or R+J quotes!). Imo its better to do a very small amount every night rather then cramming as it’ll be much more beneficial for your actual JC exam as your way more likely to forget the information from cramming (cramming is only for those little tests here and there). If you need any tips or motivation just watch some study videos they’ll do the job for ya

[@creationbynickk]

I can’t believe myself that i spent all 17 minutes straight without skipping

[@isaacowolabi4933]

The best content

[@abdussamichowdhury2997]

Really liked the wall paper on the iPad where can I download it?

[@toddwaterstones707]

Great Content

[@mrguest06]

Is it too late if I start to revise before mock exam? Also, how to be more productive if I’m a student boarder because I don’t get used to the school timetable? :(

[@urtechiegeek]

i have the an ipad 6th gen and cheaper apple alternative which altogether is around 400 which is alright but i am tempted to get ipad pro 12.9 jus cuz of the screen size. But love the video bro.🙌

[@imjustwatching5817]

Udoka been looking drippy recently

[@3TAN12E]

Did you do triple or double science?? Should I start revising as I’m in year 10???

[@m4mohamed117]

Udoka what recourses do you use for chemistry a level, I'm really struggling rn 😭😭

[@virajdeorukhkar6847]

Hey Udoka, I was wondering if you bought the iPad app for Anki? Currently wondering whether I should or just reply on my laptop…

[@uls-ks9vl]

Hi I’m telling you here because it’s your latest video. My form watches you in form time.

[@turansurkhabi]

Which store did you purchase this from? This may be very useful

[@cryptohd6353]

What’s the name of the background u have on ur screensaver for iPad?

[@murmur578]

Hey Udoka! Im a new viewer and subscriber here! I really like the wallpapers you use for your setup and your ipad. Do you have the links for those?

[@muneebmalikvlogs4127]

Yeah same i have the link for the MacBook wallpaper styles if you want those

[@isakabir2007]

Pls can you give a link to good notes I can't find the app that you are talking about with files and all that. Hope you see well, Bye

[@karsondhakal8139]

Udoka, what did you pick for A-levels?

[@herambchaudhari9247]

Plz make a desk/room tour video I'm waiting 🙃