Why I’m going iPad only!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Benks
03:22 - The benefits of going iPad-only
04:33 - iPad-only challenges
06:10 - My iPad-only plan

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Have you tried to go iPad-only? How did you get on?

[@ygt-cd3mg]

Yes i did, and hated it so much i got rid of it. Its a nightmare. Apple’s Magic Keyboard for iPad pro is terrible, they might just rename it Magic back pain for iPad pro.

[@StarkiIler]

tried but Safari / web kit browser limitation holds it back

[@joselucnico]

Yep. Graphic, Webdesigner, code, publishing, writing, only on IPad. I have got 2 Mac too, still sleeping. I really love the iPad, don’t ask me why. My last app-crush is IA Writer, really love it.

[@dantecooper4705]

Depends on who you are and what you do. I went iPad only but tried the 16” M1 Pro. Sold my iPad Pro. Don’t leave the MacBook fam. I’m MacBook Pro and iPad mini now

[@cherisebanks3337]

Yes I have and I love it I sold my MacBook Air M1 for my iPad Pro M1 and I haven’t looked back the iPad Pro serves all my needs and I found myself not using my MacBook so I sold it 😊

[@jagdishkrishnamurthy4867]

Some of the reviews for this don't make sense. This kzbin.infoUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA works as well as any power strip I've used. Plug in what you need, be sensible about it & keep it movin' The construction is plastic but it's a sturdy piece. It has a single toggle switch & the swivel jacks are useful as well. Plugged in next to Tripp Lite Isobar takes some of these reviews with a pinch of sumthin' - does what it says & functions properly.Had for about a month. Perfect no complaints will update if anything changes.

[@kyleking5453]

They just released Final Cut Pro for iPad OS!

[@armen7932]

I just ordered a refurbished Pro 12.9 256G M1 for under $700 from Best Buy. Giving my 2018 11’ Pro to the Wife. I know I’m going to enjoy it and can’t beat that price.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Nice!

[@seanmonts2159]

What a great idea!

[@theunboxer3964]

Wow

[@gwaddles]

I traded one in to get the IPad mini 6

[@BigTunaAK]

I use my iPad Pros the most on a daily basis

[@ed_ms]

All the bells and whistles of an iPad Pro are very tempting of course, but at the end of the day I only use an iPad for media consumption, some browsing and occasionally for email. I got myself the absolute base model iPad 10. It does exactly what I need it to, and I still have the benefits of the Apple ecosystem on top.

[@ricardomilice2470]

😂Final Cut Pro is here🎉.

[@Reducer]

I've made an effort to use my iPad Mini more. I bought it with that intent, but I work from home a majority of the time so there just weren't any good opportunities to do stuff when out and about. Hoping that improves this year. Otherwise, as a software engineer, I pretty much need an actual laptop to do my job, no getting away from that at the moment.

[@Marngel]

The vast majority of tasks that I do on my MacBook Pro can be done on my iPad. I can even do my video editing on my iPad if have to, and I considered doing that because that would simplify my video making process from script writing, to audio recording, to video editing, to thumbnail creation, to uploading the video down to just one device. The main problem I have with the iPad though is ironically the simple tasks that Apple could easily allow if they aren’t so restrictive. For example, there are certain websites I use that don’t work well on the iPad because I need to use actual Chrome, not the iOS version of Chrome. Also, certain apps like Discord are not fully featured on the iPad compared to the Mac/Windows version. Finally, the problem I have with using the iPad as a laptop replacement is that I’ll leave it in the keyboard case the vast majority of the time, and at that point, why not just use a laptop? I’m sure there are advantages of just having one device that can do it all, but unless Apple loosens their restrictions on iPadOS, I’ll just find it more practical to have a MacBook, and a cheap iPad for those lighter but niche tasks like thumbnail creation.

[@robertkerr4797]

I don't like using my iPad for the same reason and the iPad mini just doesn't work as good for me as well either, after owning one not too long ago. Certain programs and websites don't work on the iPad. I prefer the Mac Mini over all. Until Apple lets up on their tight restrictions, if they that ever happens, I'll stick with the Mac Mini and my Mac Book.

[@christiansectas]

And now we will have Final Cut and Logic on Ipad as well!! I’m so closed to say bye bye to my Macbook!

[@LindaLooUK]

Ooh, I've just noticed you've reached the 100K subscriber milestone. Many congrats. 🥰⭐

[@storydtechtiverobertjones464]

A few years ago I needed an upgrade, but budgetary restrictions prevented me from upgrading both my MacBook and iPad. I decided to go with the iPad Pro because it fit my budget and seemed to be capable of doing everything I needed to do for my KZbin channel with a little imagination as well as decent graphics with the Apple Pencil. The result was I edited video using Lumafusion, filmed videos actually using my iPad on a tripod since an expensive camera was out of the question. I created graphics in Procreate and utilized some video templates using Viddyoze. Turned out I managed pretty well for over two years. Maybe not the posh look of some of the higher end channels, but much better than the majority of folks just starting out. Then, finally upgrading both to a newer iPad Pro and an M1 MacBook with Final Cut Pro, I was so used to the Lumafusion system that Final Cut seemed laborious! Yes, you can definitely do things on a MacBook that you can’t on an iPad. But the reverse is also true, especially in terms of feeling like I could actually drawn on the screen of the iPad with the Apple Pencil. But my needs are not going to be your needs and vice versa. My personal conclusions from this experience is that it’s really going to be what you’re used to for most people. And many can’t effectively use higher end equipment without time and experience. I’m agree with the advice of starting with what you have and learning as you go. Spending a lot up front will not make one’s content better. But producing good content will certainly allow your channel, and the creator, to understand what they need as they grow. More to the point, I would not want to live without either my iPad or MacBook. But if given a choice, I could not do some of what I do without the Apple Pencil…which is the closest thing to a real drawing tool I’ve found for digital art. Definitely something some other people could live without though, if as you say, you only need a stylus for note taking. Can a person get by with just an iPad? Absolutely! But from person to person, results are going to vary.

[@rafaeldomenikos5978]

Nice video! My take on this is the following. First of all you are so right that iPads last FOREVER! Currently writing this on my 2015 12.9 iPad Pro. It’s a 2015 machine that I use daily and only very recently replaced for heavier tasks (like two weeks ago when I bought an M1 12.9). The 2015 can still get all things done! I mostly upgraded because I got spoiled by my MacBooks miniLED screen and wanted it in my iPad as well 😅. Now considering that fact that a lot of people I hear don’t use their iPads a lot, gets me baffled. I mean for me, I currently have 3 iPads and use them all on a daily basis. They are my default media consumption machines. And my iPad Pro (now the M1, until recently the first gen) is my entire library and note taker. Hundreds of pdfs of science papers books, all my notes etc (got to love notability). And also since I moved to a Mac as my main machine I have only one word to say: SIDECAR ! Dual displays on the go ! The area where I have to disagree is the point of going iPad only. I am against the idea of going to “anything” only. I work daily with macOS, iPadOS, Windows 10 & 11, Linux (Ubuntu & raspbian). All of the OS’s and machines are limited. If you choose to go to one only you miss out on so many stuff. I mean the only viable option would be windows I guess with a touch screen and WSL. But boy is windows the worst of the lot when it comes to OS’s. But it is the most universal one so you’d have access to most stuff. Anyway, I’d never go back to a windows only lifestyle. I’ll probably never go back to a single OS lifestyle tbh, unless Apple decides to put macOS on the iPad Pro and enables sideloading and external gpu’s (yeah not happening anytime soon 😅)

[@ThomasEJohnson]

The iPad is the "computer" is for those users that for whatever reasons either didn't grow up using a desktop operating system, or just don't want to learn how to, that still need to get work done. It's supposed to be the "new" computer that is easy to learn to use, and as idiot-proof as possible, yet can still morph between a laptop typing experience, a tablet for old fashion writing, and photo editing work, and also just be propped up and used as a mobile TV. I'm glad you're going to give it a whirl. :)

[@rockstar6790]

I bought the Paperlike Pencil Grip for my Apple Pencil and waiting for it to be delivered. I'm glad you don't have to remove the grip to attach the Apple Pencil to the iPad to charge.

[@Chanson_Dada]

One thing I’ve found to be wary of is that I have had a tendency to reach out to scroll when the ipad is on an almost vertical stand. It didn’t take long for me to develop RSI in my shoulder, particularly my deltoids. I’ve mostly trained myself out of this by varying how I perform different actions. Magic Trackpad on the left, trackball mouse on the right and if I’m only using the one ipad separate keyboard in the middle. If I’m using two iPads i can flip between iPads. Both the mouse and the keyboard flip with a one button press. Not so straightforward with the magic trackpad but also not necessary anyway mostly as I’m mostly working in Affinity or Procreate with the pencil. All this is something I’ve carried over from my set up where I used desktop macs more. Back the there was a Wacom in the middle.

[@ErikS-]

After still buying a new MacBook beginning this year, I am currently getting rid of all my Apple computers. This after Apple screwed me by disallowing me to upgrade to Ventura my 2019 Mac Pro of over 4,000 USD. Being not possible to upgrade to the latest OS after just 2.5 years was just too much for me.

[@BackToReality]

Hey Mark, I'm completely new to your channel, but just wanted to mention that I really like your style. The overall aesthetic is absolutely on point, and so far I'm really enjoying the content as well. Keep up the good work!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Ah, great stuff - thank you!

[@alexandrgarlock4075]

I love the iPad Pro 12.9 M1. Picked up the 16GB and 1TB. Great for photo editing. I have an M2 Mac mini as a desktop that I just remote into when I need Mac OS.

[@CanonPaulHamilton]

I gave my M1 Mac to my son about a year ago and went iPad only. I use a 12.9” on my desk, a Mini 6 on the go and an iPhone. All works great and I do some pretty heavy stuff.

[@smhne8]

Paul and Brandon, any gotchas with using the mini on the go to get work done? I use Windoze for work and access virtual environments in Azure for heavy lifting on my iPad Pro 12.9 without issues…

[@ratzerube2762]

"Do some pretty heavy stuff" 😅🤣😂

[@tiagoabreu9256]

Now we have FCpro!!

[@Beautyoutofruin]

I’m doing music production, I’ve abandoned my MacBook Pro then stepped down to an Air, but now I’m using the iPad Pro more, for the recording and sequencing of my hardware gear and software. (Pretty much what I used to do on a MacBook). Even though the workflow is entirely different to what I’m used too, and quite modular in its setup (music gear and software wise) I am enjoying it. There are some limitations, but there are limitations with everything. That said, I’m still completing full tracks despite the fact my iPad Pro is the generation before M1s hit the stores, basically it can do what I need it to do, and when I do eventually upgrade the iPad I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to do more of the same, but a little better (running multiple apps) etc.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

That’s inspiring - thanks!

[@SproutyPottedPlant]

I am almost iPad only! Stuffed the basic one into a giant foam kids case with carry handle and suddenly it’s actually ergonomic! Use it for everything including music production with Cubasis 3 and all the awesome AUv3 plugins 😊

[@CoralSnake]

Which Case?

[@aidanzuber4026]

@@CoralSnake OtterBox Kids EasyClean or a generic of it most likely. The Kindle Fire Kids style case.

[@Dulcilady]

Looking forward to your results. My iPad M2 Pro 12.9 does everything I need except for writing music so I still need to defer back to my laptop. Good Luck!

[@ryanduffy5887]

I use a tablet for very little and i love the ipads. Ive had the 2017 10.5 pro for what feels like forever now and its still doing its job. Does what i need it to very well

[@REChief]

The only thing stopping me from switching to iPad full time is the fact that Safari is, functionally, the only browser available on iPadOS -- as "competing" browsers like Firefox and Chrome are basically just skins for Safari. Unfortunately, Safari is incompatible with some websites that I must use regularly for work, as well as a few others that I use for leisure, like Roll20, where my weekly tabletop group plays together. Until the iPadOS ecosystem opens up to allow actual alternatives to the Safari browsing experience, I'm stuck living the dual MacOS/iPadOS life.

[@StarkiIler]

same, Safari experience is terrible

[@mmp64]

I primarily use an M1 iPad Pro for everything (but I am not a professional video editor, nor do I play one on television) - the closest I come to that is using iMovie to make vacation videos. I use Garageband on the iPad to create music (not professionally). However - there are two things that I still need a Mac for (a 2014 Mac Mini, to be precise). 1: Create and edit smart playlists in Apple Music; and 2: Time Machine. iPadOS doesn't have anything like Time Machine (and by that I mean - a backup tool that allows you to restore files from specific points-in-time - and is free.

[@adunford2664]

My iPad Air 3 has been well used and brilliant for showing photos. Also got a MBA m2 which was a regret purchase. The iPad is so much better as a coffee table companion.

[@orlybabe]

I tried to use my iPad Pro as my only device, but it just didn’t work. Even Word and Premiere Rush on the iPad seem so limited compared to on MacOS. So I sold it, got an iPad Mini 6 and MacBook Air - the two are great together, a balance of portability and note-taking heaven vs awesome apps and better typing than on any iPad keyboard.

[@rebeccaw9656]

Watching this on my iPad mini 5, Lol, which is still my most used device. I wasn’t impressed with the mini 6 when it came out, and instead invested my money in the iPad Air5 with M1, pencil 2 and a Magic Keyboard was a fantastic gift from my oldest son😊. I use this as much as I use my Mac Mini M1 desktop - both for different things - both at my desk although the iPad air and Magic Keyboard is also great on my lap on a comfy lounge… My pre-teen recently upgraded his standard iPad Gen 7 to the Gen 10 and loves the speed and battery life; so much so that my partner is eying one for himself. He’s a desktop and laptop user, so the Gen 10 is perfectly fine for his general use. But for me… the only thing that will scrape this mini5 out of my death-grip is perhaps a mini 7 with a decent screen refresh rate and perhaps pencil 2 compatibility. Subscribed to your new channel😊

[@robcis6051]

Bro nice video just get a surface pro! After 4 years of using only iPad I can tell you is the best thing I’ve done ✅

[@edcipriani8873]

While I like my iPad Air and I use it frequently, I prefer to use a laptop hooked up to a couple side monitors along with a Logitech mouse and the full sized MX Keys. I can multitask much better with the additional side monitors in addition to the 15 inch laptop monitor. Even though my windows laptop is a touchscreen, I hardly use that feature with it. Yeah, I am old school, REALLY Old school, but I go with what works for me. The iPad is much better for zoom meetings, great for day trips, and vacations, I wasn't going to get another iPad after I bought the iPad Mini back in 2017, but it's really convenient.

[@samijune5824]

I'm purchasing a desktop setup to replace my laptop, I feel that my iPad has taken over my on the go needs and is far more enjoyable to travel with. My ipad could use an upgrade but the original 2018 ipad pro is still rocking so I'll ride it out for now and put the money into my workstation. I tried to go full ipad for about 6 months but I found that my workflow suffered. Although I could complete most all tasks, some required a workaround and some just weren't as efficient on ipad os. Especially file management. Getting the keyboard helped a lot. Recently I got into 3d modeling for work and although it would be amazing, blender is unfortunately not available on ipad

[@trebor1745]

Traveling with an iPad mini and a decent iPhone for Photos. Works fine. And they both transfer easily with Air Drop when you get home.. (The Mini also works VERY well as a GPS while you're getting there...) Waiting for the 16". uncle bob

[@andrus54]

Get mx3 mouse, program the action buttons to home and dock. Really helps you to multitask better.

[@johnk8091]

Prediction for Mark: The 15" MacBook Air will become the only device you use for at home/office and travel. I know it will be for me too...

[@louisefindlay23]

Oooh, that's super interesting. Especially the multi-layer iPad use.

[@MatthewVlossak]

Writing this from my iPad Mini 6! I barely use my M1 MacBook Air (Which is still the best laptop I’ve ever had). Between the iPad Mini and my iPhone 14 Pro, there’s very little reason to use the MacBook for my usage. Including photo editing.

[@davidjacobs6244]

Having had previous iPad mini’s and enjoying them,I had planned to get the iPad mini 6 when it first came out but all the reviewers and forum users highlighting the “jelly scroll” issue in landscape mode put me off.I may as well wait for the next generation now (which can’t be too far away) and hope that the issue is resolved.

[@josefsilvia5360]

One thing I’ve noticed for me, and quite possibly others, is what you use the iPad for. I’m an author and playwright, as a result the iPad has accidentally become my only computer. Between using Scribble for rough drafts to using a very good Bluetooth keyboard (not the expensive folio); my iPad does everything I need. Everyone’s needs are different, though.

[@boogiedout]

I’m gonna comment before i watch! I was ipad only from 2010, with the OG ipad, for a uni degree in social work. i got a MacBook Air in 2012 but went back to the ipad with he iPad Air 2, then 3 now m1 5. I dont need a computer at home for anything, i have a windows pc in work, for work. I do video editing on the ipad, photos, videos, music…everything a home pc was for

[@robsawalker]

Good luck is all I can say Mark! I love the iPad Pro, it's such an exquisite device, but it is nowhere near the MacBook Pro in terms of usability. I use my 14" for everything and gave my iPad Pro away as I just wasn't using it. Case in point; I found my old Sennheiser HD 25 SPs the other day and used them to compare the AIrPod Max headphones against - couldn't do that on an iPad. The MacBook Pro just does everything and much as I love the iPad, it just doesn't. Too many compromises for me personally. I shall watch with interest!

[@Bruceneuman]

I use my phone, tablet, laptop (that I like to call a notebook) and e-ink tablets for work and home. As with everything else, I own too many of them, as I like to try stuff. However, paring it all down and setting the phone aside, there are good reasons for an Apple notebook (I love my MacBook Air) and an iPad. I have a four year old Pro attached to a Magic Keyboard that I use most of the day. It is a brilliantly designed product and I am glad to have lived long enough to enjoy it. But, there are times that I just need the larger screen and flexibility of the MacBook Air. Not that I have tried them all, but the MacBook Air is the best laptop computer I have ever used. Need, budget and mental balance all come into play with these things, but if you do not have a particular need for a laptop, then an iPad and an external keyboard, magic or otherwise, is all you will ever need. For heavier uses, like those of our fearless leader, Mark, the best tool available for the task is the best choice. Forcing yourself to use something else just because you want to see if it will do is like hiring your nephew just to satisfy your sister.

[@jamierodgers5049]

I haven’t seen on your videos (or if I have I have forgotten), but how much storage do you recommend for your mini? What do you have?

[@smhne8]

Mark, is there any reason you can’t use the Benks stand with the iPad mini? I realize that it might look silly as the back plate would stick out…

[@fresco_dinero5155]

I have a iPod air 5. And I mainly use it for school, gaming, and video editing, and tbh anyone who says they can’t use a iPad as they’re only computer either didn’t properly try it or are a coder. If your a video editor, editing on davinci on a iPad on a external monitor feels just like a damn MacBook or Mac. The file system is really good on iPad and gets better with every iPad os update. It’s super fast with the M1 and it’s literally my everything machine

[@malfaro3l]

I’d love to see this challenge redone with the new pro apps!

[@rhywive]

yes!

[@thisisadebrown]

I’m gonna put you said the main issue that I have and it’s the multiple windows on the way the windows are used, plus you have the file system and scooting around the file system everything else I could live with the iPad I think it’s marvellous

[@mattsmith429]

Hi Mark, loving the reviews, quick question got a iPad Pro 12.9 inch and want to use it more effectively and the biggest bug bear is that I don't want a huge case I just want the iPad to lay flat for writing. Any suggestions case wise ??

[@DanielHarrisCodes]

Apple keyboard folio is a great case. You can even get a slight angle for taking notes with the folio, doesn’t stop you using it "like an iPad” either

[@kaischmidt730]

I would love to go iPad only. It is such a joy to use. However, I recently needed to do some simple things in Excel, and it just drove me nuts. Simple things like inserting a few rows take multiple clicks instead of just inserting one row and then go ctrl y y y y y ..., F2 to get to the end of the content in a cell, etc. Hence, out came my loathed Windows machine, and although I hate it, I must say most tasks are just getting done a lot faster. So, unfortunately, iPad only will remain a distant dream.

[@sharingmatters]

For the same reasons I use iPad Pro 11 M1 as a supporting device as it is quicker and easier to do stuff on MacOS. But it is a good portable device, especially with FCPX (Essential :) on an iPad. That is why I went with Mac Mini.

[@gebe57]

Distance and scale is everything. Watching a video on my iPhone in my hands gives me a screen the size of a 60 inch TV on the wall. Sometimes I choose my iPad Air2 and its almost like a cinema view. I am curious about a Mini next time, but then again its maybe not that different from my iPhone. For reading books or extensive writing ( with pencil?) - yes. It is constantly getting more difficult to choose between my phone, my pad or my mac. I want as few items as possible, and at the same time one item can’t be perfect for everything. Maybe a bigger iPhone next time, or rather a smaller one (if they still exist)?? Decisions decisions…..

[@MesozoicZac]

I just don’t understand what is appealing about iPad mini. It’s an attractive device and I’ve been tempted, but I have an m2 11” iPad Pro and I just don’t see the need. The 11” pro is small and light enough for taking anywhere, has a bigger screen and is just more powerful. I use it for art and taking notes in class mostly, and I don’t see the appeal of taking notes on any smaller of a screen than that, it seems too restrictive. What are y’all’s thoughts?

[@DrMikeMetlay]

I live and die by my Mini 5 and will probably grab a Mini 6 sooner or later. I own four iPads: an original iPad from 2010 that I keep for sentimental value (it still works), an iPad 2 that runs my old 32-bit apps, a second generation 12.9" iPad Pro that I mainly use for watching videos with my wife, and my Mini 5. Of all of them, the Mini 5 gets more use than the other three put together. It's small, easy to have with me all the time, and powerful enough to do all the music stuff I do, including creating entire albums of original music. One of these days I'd like to get an m2 12.9" Pro for Apple Pencil-based work, but until then I'm going to get the most out of my Mini.

[@ScottPigeon]

DaVinci Resolve doesn't let you record a voice over track. Even windows movie maker let you do that like 15 years ago. Not sure if the paid version enables it, but the shortcut trick to open hidden tabs didn't work. Had to playback on iPad while recording in audacity on my Linux laptop, then email the mp3 to myself to get it on the iPad, then import.

[@asdf51501]

I use my iPad Mini (current gen) quite a lot, but strictly for content consumption like youtube and reddit. Mostly as a portable device where I need to be away from home for a while, paired with some Airpods Max or Pros. Editing videos is something I'm not likely to ever need to do in my life.

[@allanfreeman6131]

Most things I do now, can be done on my iPad Pro and iPad Mini. However, since I have family outside of my home using Mac's, I have to be able to access their computers at times and the iPad doesn't do that natively.

[@Rali2024]

Why i cabt use KZbin Summary with ChatGPT & Claude extension in ipad pro m4 ?

[@tanzimahmed2599]

does it effect on battery health of ipad?

[@jimtipton8888]

You're the best Mark! Such an interesting topic, Something I ponder a lot. Watching iPad OS evolve is like watching water boil Slowly they have added features that make it more usable and enjoyable. My next big wish list thing is smart mailboxes and improved file management. I figure be 2030.........😂 Have a great weekend!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Cheers, Jim!

[@deany252]

Is it possible to zoom with mouse scroll wheel ?

[@tombridge1225]

Looking forward to seeing how you get on with this. Good luck.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Fingers crossed!

[@davidbell4949]

Hi Mark . i have a ipad mini 6 which i love. Need a bigger ipad for work so thinking getting apple refurbished pro…. Any experience of apple refurbished ? Seems a great saving for a second ipad

[@soo5985]

Congrats on 100k, mark! I enjoy your content. Keep it up.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thank you!

[@melphillips1608]

I’m iPad only!! But then again, I’m not a KZbinr. LoL. I use it for consumption, school notes, and easy audio editing.

[@KennethSee]

Lumafusion is a fantastic tool. It will be much more useful than you think it will.

[@thegrumptastic]

Great video and idea

[@anttikivi]

Well, I would like do believe that everyone on the planet knows that MacBooks/Windows PC's are far more effective versus doing it on your iPads, no matter screen size, however I love my iPad mini6, it's a great travel companion, maybe I should not addmit, but I use to check in my laptop with my luggage whilst travelling😁

[@auistin2001]

going ipad or tablet only its fun. wow thx for telling us about benks pen. i like the feature on charging the pen just like apple and use just like apple pen 👍

[@MarkEllisReviews]

It’s a cracker!

[@zurvey]

Wow. The product recommendations in the first 3:20 of this video alone was amazing. This was a really helpful video for me. Liked and subscribed.

[@asan1050]

ThanksMuch !

[@ginamS4life]

I MUCH prefer iPad OS over Mac OS. However, I’m also afraid to ditch my Mac because in the near future I don’t know if I will need it for a certain program that I can’t get on iPad.

[@committed2thecore]

I’ve been iPad only for like two years. Stage manager and external monitor support made this work!!

[@PlayStationAndNintendo]

The whole thing is a bit of a quandary isn't it? And like you said, MacBook Pro is the workhorse but also the "comfy slipper", and iPad Pro holds so much promise with what should be a more productive and physical professional hands-on workflow, but still falls short. The solution, (as their has to be a new way!) imo that new way will be the use of eyes and hands, in the upcoming Apple Vision Pro headset. Hyped! But until then, for now the XDR iPad Pro & Space Black MacBook Pro is still a joy!

[@watchcommander2012]

I’m still very much in the Steve Jobs mode of a Mac and an iPad are two totally different things to be used in different ways. Having said that there does seem to be some blurring of that going on not just because of the tech reviewers constantly demanding it but by Apple itself. I mean previously iOS was same for iPhones and iPads not there is a distinct separate version for the two devices the question is why and this only leads to the speculation that iPadOS will evolve into a mobile version of MacOS. I can’t understand why Apple just doesn’t do the same for iPadOS as it did for MacOS when it allowed iOS apps to run. They just need to allow MacOS apps to run native on iPadOS. Looking forward to seeing how your project develops and your experiences good and bad.

[@anthonyhernandez6230]

Don’t you think the Samsung tab s8 ultra is a better device by itself? If not why?

[@tysonristau4995]

I’ve been trying to use my iPad for years as a main computer but they designed it so you aren’t able. They wanted to keep selling iMacs and iPads. They didn’t want the iPad taking their laptop and desktop sails

[@MackThompsonTechRunin247]

Mark I love your videos. I a small Tech KZbinr. Man, your videos awesome. Keep up the great work.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Ah, thank you! Best of luck with your channel 👍

[@1BSDjunkie]

I use my Mac for playing WoW. I use the 12.9 M1 iPad for everything else.

[@graham_T]

Thanks …Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom…ipad versions not yet on par with IMac version .

[@w0lf864]

I sold my iPad Pro to buy a MacBook. I sure miss the iPad for navigating via swipe or stylus. I don’t want to spend $ on an iPad Pro but don’t see a great lower cost option that is not so confusing!! Leaning toward iPad Air. Maybe next year will provide better options

[@mrjamesmay3548]

I think the iPad was great when laptops were still on spinning hard drives and the instant on was the major selling point. But now laptops are rapid I feel like they’ve lost their attraction. I bought a 12.9 1tb m1 and it’s sat unused for most of the year. Im having to force myself to use it out of principle of the money I’ve spent. It’s great but I do wish I’d spent the money upgrading my laptop instead

[@bankruptsee]

I’m in the exact same boat as you.. literally searching KZbin for “iPad workflow” to find away way to justify my purchase. My iPhone does everything the iPad does and my MacBook Air is used for getting real work done

[@emarchelo]

Using only iPad Pro m2, no problem.

[@saltedmaple]

As much as I want to try this. My work requires to upload all of my editing files (company assets), and that includes everything. I have fellow editors and our main Software is Adobe Premiere, so even if I want to switch to my IPAD (I have an Ipad Air 5th Gen M1) I really can't because they will also need my files, but hoping to have a workflow/workaround to edit adobe premiere files to an Ipad.

[@95yashsheel]

Magic key board Track function works poor after after some time

[@honestnerd]

The problem for me was the software, meaning iPadOS. It's basically an iPhone with a bigger screen, and it just doesn't cut it for my needs. Sold my iPad Pro 5 months after buying it. Yes you can use it for most stuff, but not enough for many of them.

[@halcyonmelancholy7435]

ipados has evolved quite a bit beyond just being a "big iphone", though...

[@freddyjason3142]

Well, when it comes to tablets, the iPad is definitely the best tablet you buy simply because of the iPad App Store, and they are bringing pro apps to the iPad like Davinci resolve and next year they’re bringing Final Cut and you have procreate but the apps for the iPad is different then the apps on the iPhone and definitely a lot better than the Google play store apps, especially when it comes to tablets

[@honestnerd]

@@freddyjason3142 If someday somehow they sell iPads with MacOS, then I'm switching. Not for me now :P

[@freddyjason3142]

@@honestnerd well, if you don’t use a tablet at all, then that makes sense but if you do decide to buy a tablet someday you’ll probably want it to be an iPad, but if tablets ain’t your thing, I totally get it

[@freddyjason3142]

@@honestnerd oh yeah, and Apple will never sell iPads with macOS on them simply because it would hinder the sales of their best selling laptop. I mean why would you buy a MacBook Air if the iPad could switch from iPadOS and macOS? You wouldn’t, and Apple knows that so it wouldn’t make good business sense for them, I would love it, but I know they’ll never do it

[@jamesfiegel9675]

I get more for my money on the iPad Air.....use more than my New MACBOOK Air :) Even the battery life is longer :) And will update to a M3 Air when it comes out :)

[@JHJohnson]

I do everything on my ipad except edit photo sessions

[@guillaumed4145]

Most genuine review on KZbin 👏

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thank you!

[@acornsonata]

DaVinci resolve is not the only quality editing app for iOS. Luma Fusion is very deep and pro in many ways and much cheaper. I am a satisfied user of many years .

[@warl0ch]

If they come out with a iPad mini with a magic keyboard (as long as it's like the iPad Pro version, not the iPad version with the little kickflap on the back), I probably wouldn't use a laptop or desktop for anything other than gaming.

[@Evan_Rodgers]

Hey Mark, would you be able to add some sound to your intro slide? A clicking sound would be really satisfying.

[@TRC714]

As long as you don’t need full Excel it can be done. If you do….you’re screwed.

[@JeffPom]

Did you experience the bugs I have with external display? Video call apps (and even the camera a bit) are buggy. Biggest bug - Zoom, Discord, others? - I have my iPad in landscape orientation on my stand, I start the call on my iPad and all is good. Move it to display, and I’m in portrait orientation and sideways. Streaming apps - I open the show on my iPad to watch it there, but work on external display… but the show will stream on my external display instead. One app even says it’s airplay. So now I can’t watch a show and work at the same time. KZbin is extremely buggy on external display. I’d be happy to make a video to explain this better.

[@grizzlypaws461]

How do you plan to play D4?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

D4?

[@mrbilllollar]

Wow! No mention of trying Final Cut Pro for iPad or Logic Pro for iPad?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Check the publication date.

[@johnboychak5063]

Mark, another very nice video. I never get bored of you “moaning” about iPads or Macs or other tech. You being honest and practical is refreshing. Congrats on your second channel, I just subscribed. Thanks for always having great content.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thank you, John, what a lovely comment 👍

[@SuperArtarded]

so i need a swivel mount, or i could just u know, rotate it by hand. cool.

[@TheRunpoker]

I love my iPad pro 12,9 it covers 99% of my computer needs excellently, love it! BUT the selfie camera is absolute shit in every way and is in fully useless position.

[@murtazachaudhary3339]

Nice video

[@Isengardtom]

I love my iPad Pro and actually like iPadOS better than MacOS, but it’s definitely a limited device for my productivity which is accounting/business It’s great though as a second device with universal control using my iMac M1 with the iPad Pro

[@jeremybarrentine]

I'm far too busy pirating to use apple stuff. LoL