Depends on your needs. Ability to play multiple audio sources at once is a total non-issue to me.
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iPad as a laptop replacement
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Depends on your needs. Ability to play multiple audio sources at once is a total non-issue to me.
I think it depends on someone’s use case. For me, my iPad has completely replaced a laptop, the only laptop I own is an old one that I never use anymore. I have pretty mixed workflow as I already said before in this thread. So I really think it just depends on workflow. Heck, some people need a laptop with a particular OS, so even another laptop couldn’t be a replacement for their laptop. 👍🏻. And I’d argue a laptop can’t really replace my iPad, which is actually true because there are several apps that I use that are only on the iPad or where I’m more productive with the iPad version, and don’t have good alternatives I’d be as productive with on a laptop.
Not to mention that a laptop doesn't cut it if what you want is a tablet form factor.
Yes, the form factor is a big part of it for me. I love that I can use the iPad as a tablet, or like a laptop with the Magic Keyboard Case. 👍🏻
Oh jeeze, here we go again. Hate to burst your bubble, but I've been using my M1 iPad Pro as a laptop replacement for 3 years now, and the experience just keeps getting better. Back in Nov. 2021, I sold my 16" i9 MBP because I found I didn't need it anymore because my iPad could easily take care of my real estate and property management business, and I have never looked back.
Thanks for asking! I ended up giving it to my son to use in college. It wasn't because I didn't like Android, or the tablet itself...because it could fully do what I wanted/needed it to, but because I am very invested in the Apple ecosystem and decided to keep my efforts there for now. Knowing Android now, and what the Galaxy Tabs have to offer, and just liking tech in general...I'll probably end up with another Tab sooner or later. I have nothing bad to say about Android, or the Galaxy Tabs. I had a lot of fun with the experience of getting to know it and what I could do with it. We'll see what the future brings. Thanks for your input and help when I shared I had gotten the Tab. There were many people here that helped me, and I was surprised at all the people and resources available that I found right here at MR. This is my very favorite forum ever.
If you go back to Samsung and really want to go down a rabbit hole, check out the forums over at xda -
https://xdaforums.com/c/samsung.11975/
I spent a lot of time there when I was rooting my devices and working with custom Android ROMs.
Ahhh.. thought you were gonna be using the Tab for the long haul.
Yeah, I like the Android side of things.. I wouldn’t abandon the iPad (given the versatility it brings). And I get the best of both worlds with the Galaxy Fold, with it being a 2-1.
That’s what I like to do… provide some helpful advice. And I also learn from others as well. I like where the iPad is heading… even though it has its critics lol.
Yeah, i check out XDA occasionally… just to see what new apps I can try. There’s so many good ones to try that’s not on the Play Store.