Why I Can't Get Enough of the M4 iPad Pro!

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  • @DavidLewisTech
    @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +2

    What are the go-to apps you love using on your M4 iPad Pro? Why couldn't you be without yours?

    • @MiniMug
      @MiniMug Місяць тому +3

      clash of clans 😂

    • @KosherCoder
      @KosherCoder Місяць тому

      Notes!!! also ArtScroll Digital Jewish Library, Siddur HD, Jump Desktop, FreeForm, Maps, UA-cam, ProCreate, SkyView, Carrot Weather, PDF Expert, Infinite Flight, and lots more.

    • @Andy-rc9db
      @Andy-rc9db 27 днів тому +3

      I do a fair amount of proper work on my 13" M4 iPad Pro. My most used apps, excluding mail, calendar, and Messenger, include Scrivener (which is fairly well done), Office 365 (and associated apps), and DropBox. I do a ton of work through Notes (I've moved from OneNote, because the native app now has enough of what I need - and the upgrade to handwritten notes outweighs the few omissions.
      On a side note, we could really do with a proper full featured version of the Messenger app. I've got some work colleagues who default to Messenger and the options on the iPad are still lacking.

    • @paulwoodward8265
      @paulwoodward8265 27 днів тому +1

      Apple Home is my killer app. And calendar/reminders. I also use UA-cam, Apple Music, Podcasts, Apple Notes, Freeform, Gmail, Microsoft Teams (sadly).

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  27 днів тому

      Hi Andy - yup, Dropbox on the iPad works so well. Interesting, you say 365 works well also, as I'd heard it could be a bit snaggy. The Notes app has come on so much recently, hasn't it!

  • @Wm.Lidgett
    @Wm.Lidgett Місяць тому +14

    i will say the small addition apple could make to both it's folios and magic keyboard is a magnetic strap to help lock the pencil in place when transporting it

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      Yup! It is a pain, isn't it? Every time I grab it out of my rucksack, it falls off!!

  • @MisterAML
    @MisterAML 17 днів тому +3

    I bought the 11 inch for portability, I bring it with me everywhere and it’s true that it’s the best tablet I ever owned

  • @marquisewrld
    @marquisewrld 10 днів тому +1

    I love this thing man, so far it’s been way over worth the money. I can do things like sign document, scan bank statements, read, draw and browse the internet with the best display on a mobile device I’ve ever personally used. The brightness and sharpness of this display puts others to shame. Hopefully before or for my birthday I’m able to complete my ecosystem with a new phone AirPods Max and a Mac.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  10 днів тому

      Everything you say I agree with - once you lean into working on an iPad it just makes sense, right! It's the best all-in-one device I've used

  • @markbrophy1730
    @markbrophy1730 26 днів тому +4

    The more I use my iPad the more I lean towards not ‘needing’ a Mac. I love the portability, touch screen and convenience of use.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  25 днів тому

      It's the same for me, Mark. I am so glad I dipped my toes into the iPad waters!

  • @NeilDucoff
    @NeilDucoff Місяць тому +4

    I truly enjoy your videos David 👏
    First iPad was the iPad 2 … and never looked back. I upgrade every two years. Currently have the 13” iPad Pro 1 tb. What an amazingly thin, light, and wonderful iPad. Screen is joy. I’m a writer and business coach. Traveled extensively. My MacBook Pro never left my office desk. iPadOS has never been an issue for me. Magic Keyboard is BEST ever. Won’t buy another MacBook. For me, the iPad Pro does it all.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      Hi there, Neil - it's great to hear from you. I write nearly all my blogs on the iPad - for writers, it's a dream machine, isn't it! Now I'm invested in iPad life, I can only see myself using it more and more.
      Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏🏼

  • @thomasnguyen6385
    @thomasnguyen6385 19 днів тому +2

    Watching this video on my iPad Pro M4 😂 first time with an iPad and it’s so good and I’m blown away!

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  19 днів тому +2

      No matter how hard I try, I can never truly get over how good this display is! So happy you are enjoying your new iPad Pro 👍🏼

  • @KosherCoder
    @KosherCoder Місяць тому +3

    Well said, David. My 13" Pro M4 is my all-time favorite tech device I've ever owned.
    I've always been a fan of thin clients. My workflow is to use the iPad as a window into my cloud PCs for coding. With the M4 and a large Thunderbolt Display attached, I have no need for a Mac for work anymore. Then, there's the portability, the display, the Pencil for design and notes... this might be the perfect device.
    Now, if we could only get a decent files app.....

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      Hi ya 👋🏼 I've been amazed just how much I've fallen in love with it! But yeah, man, does that Files app need some love!!

    • @Allium_369
      @Allium_369 29 днів тому +1

      I feel the same way about my m2 12.9 pro
      I’ll skip this one but I’m sure it’s awesome.

  • @MaxKito2
    @MaxKito2 Місяць тому +4

    Hey David, that’s great info & you’re right about it all. Personally, I haven’t required a laptop for demanding tasks and since I don’t have a laptop 🧑🏻‍💻, my M4 iPad Pro 13-inch has been more than sufficient. I frequently use the cameras, so it’s been a great choice. I had the M1 model since its release and replaced it solely because of the 126GB storage capacity. However, the M1 and M2 models are still incredibly powerful. Keep up the great work.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      Hi Max - great to hear from you again! It has honestly surprised me just how much I enjoy using it. Although I have to use a Mac for the editing, pretty much everything else I could do on the iPad! I love it to bits, and I'm converted!

    • @MaxKito2
      @MaxKito2 Місяць тому +1

      @ Hi David, always great to hear from you. And yeah, so far my M4iPad Pro has been working great for the level of work related things I’m using it for and I definitely love it, but at the beginning I thought I was making a huge mistake, cause I was spending rather much money into this set up, but so far no regrets thank God. You on the other hand, definitely need a laptop to compensate for the demanding work you do, so I understand what you mean. Maybe Apple as it does, might be holding the iPad Pro’s M4 true full capabilities to sort of make us consider the need for a laptop as well, just a thought. From the Sunshine STATE Miami, FL 🇺🇸 USA keep up the great work David. 👍🏻

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      Hey Max - on a cold, damp December UK day it’s great to hear from you in the sunshine state! I’m working from home this morning, and sitting here replying to you from the iPad. There is something I truly enjoy about working on here!

    • @MaxKito2
      @MaxKito2 Місяць тому

      @@DavidLewisTech ….Lol I’ve never been to the beautiful UK, but a cold-damp December morning sounds perfect to me for a cozy coffee. In Miami, a cold front last week brought some 50°F and up Or 10°C.. Now, we’re @ 71°F & lower later tonight with a pleasant breeze. Well buddy, enjoy your day or night, and let’s catch up soon!

  • @UltraDoug
    @UltraDoug Місяць тому +8

    My favorite is the iPad Mini and I love it, but I do miss the OLED of the Pro. WOW, I just checked the pricing on the 11”. Starts at $999! That’s insane. Yeah I’ll forgo the OLED and stick with the mini.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      Yup, they charge you a king's ransom for that OLED display, but man, alive, it is gorgeous!

    • @UltraDoug
      @UltraDoug Місяць тому +1

      @ agreed. I had the 11” and absolutely loved that screen, but the form factor of the mini quickly won me over. That screen is no slouch either, but it ain’t OLED for sure.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      the mini was another revelation for me this year too! A great tablet

  • @philipgilligan_art
    @philipgilligan_art 3 дні тому +1

    waiting on my 11" 1tb arriving later today standard glass

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  2 дні тому +1

      I bet you're excited! You are in for a treat!! Enjoy!

    • @philipgilligan_art
      @philipgilligan_art 2 дні тому +1

      @DavidLewisTech yes arrived 11:50 testing it now

  • @mpetrides
    @mpetrides Місяць тому +1

    Once again a really nice summary of the real world utility of the M4 iPad Pro. Thanks!
    I have both the 11 inch and the 13 inch model and I find myself using them very differently. The 13 inch really seems to need the Magic Keyboard, in part because of how large it is; it really is almost too big to use routinely as a tablet, even if it IS a lot lighter than the 12.9 inch 2018 IPP it replaces. It's closer to being a laptop substitute that can, in a pinch, be used as a tablet but is a tad too large and cumbersome for that use on a regular basis.
    The 11 inch model OTOH seems ideally suited to use as a tablet, almost an iPad mini Pro, and as such it doesn’t seem to need a keyboard as much. It's ideal for reading ebooks, taking handwritten notes, and consuming media on the go.
    You mentioned in passing the fact that AAPL really needs to improve the functionality of the Files app. I couldn’t agree more. I don’t want my iPad to be a Mac but I DO want to be able to easily find and organize the files on my iPad. The biggest impediment to using an iPad for real work is the unintuitive file management on the iPad. I shouldn’t have to THINK about where a file is hiding, it should be intuitively obvious where to find it.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      hi there - it's lovely to hear from you again. The next time I'm in an Apple store, I'm going to spend some time holding the 11-inch iPad to get a better idea of what it's like to hold. Yeah, if we could have some kind of folder/ file management system, it would help life with an iPad so much!

  • @PLANETWATERMELON
    @PLANETWATERMELON 10 днів тому

    I had a Mac Mini and a MacBook Pro and just switched out the MacBook Pro for the iPad Pro m4 w/cellular.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  10 днів тому

      Good shout - I'm going to be working from my iPad Pro mostly today as well!

  • @Nemlv
    @Nemlv Місяць тому +1

    This the best hardware Apple has ever made

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      That or the Mac mini - I agree with you!

  • @bryans8656
    @bryans8656 Місяць тому +4

    The M4 iPad Pro is too rich for my blood, but I took advantage of the announcement of the M4 Pro and the M2 Air and bought the M1 iPad Air as soon as it went on sale. So I guess you could say I'm a fan of the Pro in an oblique sort of way.

  • @nauscakes1868
    @nauscakes1868 Місяць тому +4

    Buddy, as an artist, I've been complaining about Apple Pencil not working on iphone for atleast 4 years now. I keep saying it's going to be the one thing I would impulse buy a new model for. If all the iPhone 17 had next year was Pencil support, I would buy one on the spot.
    I would love for the day I can just jot down quick doodles on my phone, know my doogle will be saved to the cloud, and then when I get home I can pull it up on the iPad and polish it off.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +2

      Yup, I'd rather have that added than the rumours of the iPhone Air! Using the Pencil on the phone seems so obvious doesn't it!

    • @christianr.5868
      @christianr.5868 15 днів тому +1

      I’d say the iPad mini is the perfect alternative to that. Small but has pen and pro app support

    • @nauscakes1868
      @nauscakes1868 14 днів тому

      @@christianr.5868 Kinda, lol.
      You're mostly right. But it doesn't fit the same niche I would want it to.
      For me, it would be about having a drawing device in my pocket at all times (like my phone).
      If I had to go out of my way to carry an iPad mini, then I could just bring an 11 Pro.
      It's kinda like the same camera debate. They say the best camera is the one you have with you. But not a lot of people want to carry around a whole other camera, even if it fits iny our pocket.
      It's basically either built into your phone, or it's as big as will fit in your carry bag.
      I just want it to be with me at all times without needing a bag.

    • @christianr.5868
      @christianr.5868 14 днів тому

      @@nauscakes1868 it’s either that or an android device unfortunately. Although I think there’s some active Bluetooth pens for the iPhone

  • @paulwilliams2024
    @paulwilliams2024 Місяць тому

    I currently have a m2 iPad Pro looking forward to upgrading to the m4 . I need more storage and I want. That gorgeous OLED.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      Once you've used this OLED display, there is sadly no going back!

  • @housepianist
    @housepianist 13 днів тому +1

    Your voice is great. It sounds like I’m hearing a review from the GEICO gekko. 🙂

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  12 днів тому +1

      Ha ha! Cheers man - I'll take that one all day long! 👊🏼

  • @blandishb
    @blandishb Місяць тому +4

    Agreed on the screen, just got a studio display and was disappointed. Yes, I know OLED is inherently better.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      I mean, I am a MASSIVE fan of the Studio Display, but even that looks shabby compared to the Tandem OLED panel on the iPad 👌🏼

  • @parish
    @parish Місяць тому +7

    Magic. The iPad is just magic. Whenever you pick it up you notice. But I’ve been alive long enough to remember a time before even the internet.

  • @ChateauScholt
    @ChateauScholt Місяць тому +1

    I've waited very long for the M4Pro since I needed and wanted to upgrade my 2017 iPad Pro (which had a broken Display and weak Battery). Was looking forward to that sweet USB-C and wanted the M cpu to be able to plug an external display into it. The Magic Keyboard, is what also makes it for me. However I'm a bit disappointed by the battery runtime. Since it's supposed to be a Pro Device, I'm not interested in having a slimmer device, but rather having significantly longer battery runtimes. From a software point, I wish there would be an easy (easier) way to remote into my Mac Mini for some Mac Software. Apart from that, it's an awesome device. One thing I come back to is iDos to play some old DOS games like Command and Conquer

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      Yeah, the battery life is decent, but I guess had they made it a bit thicker, possibly, we could have squeezed a bit of a larger battery into it. The remote issue you make is also a good point

  • @ryanblohm7411
    @ryanblohm7411 26 днів тому

    I ended up going for the 11” instead of the 13” once I went to the store and held both. I don’t regret it at all, it the perfect tablet size. If I planned to keep it in a Magic Keyboard then the 13 would make more sense but using likes tablet is much nicer on the 11

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  26 днів тому

      @@ryanblohm7411 Yup…since making this video, I am trying to use mine more out of the case. It’s such a gorgeous tablet to hold! If I was using it mobile more often, I’d definitely go for the smaller version

  • @JordanRyan_YT
    @JordanRyan_YT Місяць тому +1

    I have literally just bought an Ipad Pro M4 over the Black Friday sales.
    Not used it much at the moment but completely agree that if you don’t need a keyboard you dont need the pro.
    Apple pencil I came to the conclusion I just wouldn’t use it. My handwriting is terrible and I don’t do any sketching so not worth the money.
    I also had the Dilemma you spoke about with the 13 being a bit big for travel but what made me get this over the 11 was the keyboard size difference. The 11” keyboard just felt a bit too compact for me and this was what made me pick the 13 over the 11.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      Congratulation! I hope you start to really enjoy using it. Yeah, I think for a meaningful typing experience, you need the 13-inch iPad. Damn, isn't it lovely to type on!!

  • @DidierWolfs
    @DidierWolfs Місяць тому

    Watching this on my iPad Pro 11’’ 2018. It still an amazing device and a key point for my productivity. My best Apple investment for sure. And so convenient for web browsing, watching movies…
    I’ve looked to upgrade to M4, just because of the screen, because besides that, the Air would be way enough for my use. But with cellular, having to get a new pencil, case, etc, I can’t justify putting that much, while my iPad Pro still serves me well and would have a ridiculous value in trade inn

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      Until this summer, I had no idea what I was missing out on by not having an iPad Pro - but now I am converted and hooked on it! Everyone raves about that 2018 model!

  • @techhubwiltsuk
    @techhubwiltsuk 14 днів тому

    Great video buddy and I love my 11 inch M4 pro

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  13 днів тому +1

      cheers fella! These displays are something else, right?

  • @abertolucci9780
    @abertolucci9780 Місяць тому +2

    Had to return mine in June because of the poor audio quality of the speakers. Waiting for the M5 in the Autumn.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      Oh no!! You are not the first person to mention that issue!

  • @MattTurvey
    @MattTurvey Місяць тому +1

    I agree on the 13 inch being a bit cumbersome, David. I’m getting an 11 inch M4 iPad Pro for work and I’ll let you know what it’s like day to day - I am getting more used to my 13” now I’m six months into ownership, but I also know I tend to grab my mini when I need to do quick things, whereas the 13 is constantly in the Magic Keyboard.
    It’ll be interesting to see how the 11 is as the last 11 inch Pro I had was with a third party Brydge keyboard (on my 2018) so I’ll be interested to see how the 11 inch Magic Keyboard stacks up to my touch typing…!

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      Hi Matt - there is a tiny part of me that regrets not getting the 11-inch, but this large display is just stunning! All I can say is that there must be a lot of stuff in there if it's this heavy! Let me know what you make of the 11-inch 🙏🏼

    • @MattTurvey
      @MattTurvey 26 днів тому +1

      @ I will do, sir 😊 I used to have the 2018 11 inch so I have some idea. Just got my new external display for my iPad too which is nice albeit I'm not sure 4k displays scale as nicely as the Studio Display which is a bit annoying...

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  25 днів тому +1

      sounds as if you are building up a lovely setup!!

    • @MattTurvey
      @MattTurvey 9 днів тому

      @@DavidLewisTech the advantage of leading a technology consulting practice! 🤣❤️
      Happy New Year by the way, David ❤️ Here’s to an amazing year for your channel 🙂

    • @MattTurvey
      @MattTurvey 9 днів тому +1

      @ be interested to see what you make of this by the way David ref Siri and settlements made in the US - ua-cam.com/video/T1O-w6XlIQ0/v-deo.htmlsi=cpvM4HSAwX1zd0ZL

  • @Zadkiel313
    @Zadkiel313 11 днів тому

    C'est incroyable je trouve que vous ressemblez vraiment à Antony Hopkins 😳 ... Hannibal nous encourage à consommer de la Pomme 🍎 !! Je plaisante 😉 ... En tout cas merci pour ce vrai retour éclairé sur les produits Apple 🙂 !!

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  10 днів тому +1

      Hi there - Anthony Hopkins eh! Can I have his bank account too 😁
      Great to hear from you and thanks for watching and commenting! 👊🏼

  • @Archies-cp3ub
    @Archies-cp3ub Місяць тому +2

    how you said you like use your iPad Pro without case. I would like use bare iPad Pro too but i scare that it will bending. So i forced use it with smart folio and it is heavy and scratch my finger when im holding it on portrait mode

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      there haven't been any stories of it bending - so long as you are careful I think you'll be fine

  • @gregorybolivar5712
    @gregorybolivar5712 Місяць тому +5

    Still Rocking my Ipad 12.9 Pro 256gb internal storage cellular model 2018 edition...
    Barely...
    🙃🤣

    • @flappospammo
      @flappospammo Місяць тому +3

      me too ... see no reason to 'upgrade' until they dramatically improve ios

    • @gregorybolivar5712
      @gregorybolivar5712 Місяць тому +4

      @@flappospammo Indeed...
      And with all that power still "No DuaL UsB-C and Micro SD-card Slot Option on their devices...

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      everyone raves about that 2018 model!!

    • @gregorybolivar5712
      @gregorybolivar5712 Місяць тому +3

      @@DavidLewisTech It's the G.o.a.t of the iOS devices...
      😎🙃😁🤔🧐

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +2

      The highest form of flattery is imitation, right?

  • @kevinsmithfox4614
    @kevinsmithfox4614 Місяць тому +1

    Deciding go with case or without case is a tough challenge for me😢

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      When I take it out of the case, I fall in love with it a bit more. It's a gorgeous tablet to hold

    • @KingOfNy9
      @KingOfNy9 2 дні тому +1

      @@kevinsmithfox4614 be smart sir. Lol

  • @marquisewrld
    @marquisewrld Місяць тому +1

    With the M5 IPad Pro rumored to be released late 2025/ Early 2026. Do we think that Apple will make the Bezels and margins even slimmer. Or one better could they make the viewing screen for HDR content larger. I’d love to see either as I really want a tablet where I can use the whole screen as viewing area.

  • @johnclarke6647
    @johnclarke6647 11 днів тому +1

    Know what you mean about using an iPad all day. Mine gets coffee, coke and whatever dropped on it every day. I am considering the iPad Pro M4 to go along with my 9th and 10th generation iPads. I use my microfiber cloth and eye glass cleaner on the screens of my iPads when they need it, usually after cleaning my glasses. I do not like Mac OS, never have because it pales against the Windows OS. I grew old with DOS, Windows and Microsoft compilers and always refused to port my programs over to the MAC. I am a retired Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). I have moved over to IOS on my iPads in the last few years and like it, but not MAC OS. After I got my iPad my Toshiba laptop hasn’t even been turned on. I am going to buy a IPad Pro 13” M4 in the next week or so. The thing that most folks don’t know about iPads is how you can dictate messages, emails and the like on an iPad. Siri is smarter and faster than me with a stylus or my fingers.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  11 днів тому

      Great info - love the dictating part...so often overlooked

  • @nauscakes1868
    @nauscakes1868 Місяць тому +2

    I think my biggest conclusion over this year messing with tech is that I'm gonna stop trying to find a use for the Macbook Pro, and instead just going to focus on my PC, ipad, and iPhone. The Macbook just doesn't have a place in my setup.
    And if I had to choose between the Macbook and the iPad, the answer is stupidly obvious to me. I draw, so iPad is needed. Nothing the Macbook provides that I can't do on my computer with its 4090 hardware.
    I think what throws me off about the iPad (and what throws a lot of people off) is the whispers of potential. I didn't need an iPad to do M4 things. And I don't really need a laptop to do M4 things, but with all the hype around it, it sure seems important to find something to do with it. But really, I'm not doing anything with it.
    And I'd like to think after 10 years of travel, I'd realize that I never game on my laptop even when I do bring it. So I don't need a gaming device. I'm always too busy enjoying my trips to set up a laptop and game, lol.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      Enjoying life!! That's what it should all be about!✌🏼

  • @Jahnsen81
    @Jahnsen81 Місяць тому +1

    Video einfach auf Deutsch angeschaut, klingt zwar bisschen merkwürdig, aber freut mich das ich so auch alle Videos schauen und verstehen kann. Danke!

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      Thank you for sitting through my videos and trying to understand my English!! It means so much to me 👊🏻

  • @yahlov
    @yahlov Місяць тому

    fusion of ipad pro and macbook air would be a total game changer.
    but 13" is the sweetspot of formfactor for most of the users, 11 could often be to small

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      Yeah, I think on balance, I am happy with my decision...it is just a heavy beast to carry all day. But boy, what a brilliant iPad it is!

  • @ariaamaris7274
    @ariaamaris7274 29 днів тому

    I wish there was a way to increase the display contrast.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  28 днів тому

      The display is so good, I’ve never given it a second thought to be honest!

    • @ariaamaris7274
      @ariaamaris7274 28 днів тому

      @@DavidLewisTech put it up next to a MBP16 and the MBP16 is way better. Not to mention being able to use apps to increase the brightness of the XDR display on MBP.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  27 днів тому +1

      ok - I'll give it a go 👊🏻

  • @alexc.8384
    @alexc.8384 Місяць тому +1

    Great Review

  • @brucelin5842
    @brucelin5842 26 днів тому

    But if you don’t need content creation u just need a iPad to stream movies and need 120 hz and do web browsing , read email, using intelligence and take notes, which iPad should I use? I currently have the a12z iPad Pro from 2020 but the Face ID is broken …is it worth for me to upgrade to the m4? Or shall I go for the more portable mini7?

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  26 днів тому

      in your instance, I'd go for the mini every time - save some money too!

    • @brucelin5842
      @brucelin5842 26 днів тому

      @@DavidLewisTech but it doesn’t have pro motion display

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  26 днів тому

      True, but for your use purposes, I don’t know if it would be all that noticeable

    • @brucelin5842
      @brucelin5842 25 днів тому +1

      @@DavidLewisTech also I have a MacBook Air m1, so is there a need for me to use iPad?

  • @vinhsanity
    @vinhsanity Місяць тому +1

    I find iPadOS the limitation to being able to do serious work, especially because the file management is abysmal. My iPad Pro M1 is basically an external monitor, and device I travel with to watch content on the plane.

  • @generic_official
    @generic_official Місяць тому

    Hi David, I recently bought the mini 7 based on your recent video. The line that sold me was that you find yourself reaching for the iPad mini the most. But now with this 13” pro video, it may be necessary for me to have both. I’m not completely sold on the 13” yet, but perhaps if you told me what your most frequent use case(s) are for the 13”, it might be helpful. Thanks.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      Hi there - if it helps you any, I still reach for the mini more often, but if I decide I want to crash and watch a movie or something on Apple TV, I will go for the iPad Pro. The display is just unbeatable! Great to hear from you. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙏🏼

  • @paulwilliams2024
    @paulwilliams2024 Місяць тому

    iPad OS is the best of both worlds a great blendof iOS and macOS

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      yup - no arguments from me on that score

  • @HistoryNut-1701
    @HistoryNut-1701 Місяць тому +1

    Even the M1 iPad Pro is a very powerful machine by 2024 standards.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      Yup - very true, but I do think the iPad, with Apple silicon is finally about to shine!

    • @HistoryNut-1701
      @HistoryNut-1701 Місяць тому

      @ I agree, I’m glad I have an M1 iPad Pro. For my needs the 13” iPad Air meets my needs so I don’t think I’m going with another Pro when I have to upgrade next.

  • @MurtadhaJlil
    @MurtadhaJlil 29 днів тому

    Did you do something in setting display?

  • @Luisrean
    @Luisrean Місяць тому +1

    Sound like this guy would love a surface pro

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      I've been at a studio where they use them...one day I may give it a go!

  • @GoldenNada
    @GoldenNada 29 днів тому

    I have the 11 inch iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard, and its pretty nice to me if it had Mac OS or if iPad OS had better multi-tasking and external app support it could have been apples version of the surface pro but better lol. The magic keyboard is a better keyboard than anything Microsoft has to offer for the surface pro.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  29 днів тому

      hi y a- yeah, that Magic Keyboard is something else, right?

  • @MurtadhaJlil
    @MurtadhaJlil 29 днів тому

    This version in video it's nano texter?

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  28 днів тому

      Nope. I showed the original model I had (and one in store too) as a reference, but my iPad does not have nano texture

  • @drval
    @drval Місяць тому

    My go-to apps are essentially Apple: Notes, Reminders, Calendar, Mail, Safari. I also use FaceBook, UA-cam, and MS-Teams. I really wish I could use WhatsApp natively or through Safari or some other browser. No Chrome and FireFox do NOT work. Yes, It’s a 13” M4 iPad Pro with Nano-texture, 1TB.

    • @andrewscott8950
      @andrewscott8950 Місяць тому

      @drval glad you have a m4 chip for all of that 🤣🤣🤣

    • @drval
      @drval Місяць тому +1

      @ I use other apps as well including Final Cut Pro, etc I took “go to” as meaning “everyday absolutely essential. When on a sailboat there are many more apps running real time that are related to sailing but I’m not on a sailboat everyday. I use FreeForm almost everyday, I just didn’t include it as it’s not “everyday” on the M4 iPad Pro. If is everyday on my iPad Mini 7th gen and my iPhone 15 Pro Max: just FYI.

    • @NirHason
      @NirHason Місяць тому +1

      You can use WhatsApp web on Safari on your iPad, I’m using it everyday.

    • @drval
      @drval Місяць тому

      @@NirHasonit’s not working for me

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +2

      Notes, reminders and Calendars are three of may daily used apps! 👊🏼

  • @nisagomez4366
    @nisagomez4366 Місяць тому +1

    I love my 11 inch M4 iPad Pro. The 13 inch is just too big for a portable device (for me).

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      Yup - it borders on being a little too big to be truly portable, doesn't it!

  • @KGold53
    @KGold53 Місяць тому +1

    Be warned the M4 11-inch iPad Pro has worse speakers than the M2 version. I traded up to the M4 a couple months ago and it’s my only disappointment. Voices sound muddier and muffled, but music is still very good.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      I will see if I can find one to compare it to - thanks for the heads up

  • @lightpen1005
    @lightpen1005 16 днів тому +1

    Watching this on my M4 IPad Pro rn 😂

  • @BillPinkNye
    @BillPinkNye Місяць тому +1

    Got my 11 inch m4 day one. It was fun for some time. But definitely not worth the $1600 Canadian. It's just ios on a bigger screen with a processor that's full potential will never be used. I really regret not spending the extra $100 getting a mac book air with 16gb of ram.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      there is certainly an overlap between the MBA and iPad. I do think Apple silicon will make the iPad, though...

  • @paulwoodward8265
    @paulwoodward8265 27 днів тому

    11" and 13" is tricky. Split screen works on both, but split screen is a lot easier to use productively on the larger screen. But 13" iPad with keyboard is same weight and size as Macbook Air, and for my work it's less useful than a Macbook. I would not consider carrying both, so I'm wedded to the 11" size, without keyboard, and it's a companion device to the macbook. I can use the macbook keyboard and trackpad with the iPad.
    I want iPadOS to improve, hugely. Mutiltasking on the iPad is fiddly at best. I don't enjoy split screen being locked at 50/50 or 25/75. Why can't I have 60/40, or any other split? Multi tasking implies genuine background processing, and this is something iPad just doesn't do properly. I don't want to leave Netflix in the foreground just to download some content. Or iPlayer. Or the Files app.
    Given the OS limitations as I see them, I can't recommend the M4 for the money, despite it being a fantastic bit of hardware. I use an 11" M1 iPad Pro, which you can pick up for $500, and functionally, it does everything I can do on the M4 iPad. It's still a great option, the price of a mini, but better in almost every way.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  27 днів тому

      An M1 iPad Pro for $500 is a bargain! Using the iPad as a companion to the MacBook is also a top tip. My biggest bug-bear is the files app as it's so important in iPadOS

  • @nauscakes1868
    @nauscakes1868 Місяць тому +1

    So apparently the 11 inch ipad and the 13 inch one have DIFFERENT aspect ratios, and I had no idea about this until this morning. What's up with that? Why does literally no one talk about it.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      Damn! I wish I had picked up on that!! I spent ages researching this video and missed that point!! Thanks for highlighting it

    • @nauscakes1868
      @nauscakes1868 Місяць тому +1

      @@DavidLewisTech It's cool. I had absolutely no idea until watching another person basically hint at it, but never fully explain it.
      The crazy part is that I've been using a 13 inch since 2020 and I just literally never knew there was a different aspect ratio. But I could EASILY tell there was a different ratio between an iPad and a Macbook, but I think was given, lol

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      …you do know I’ve made a note about this for the next time I make an iPad Pro video don’t you! You’re a genius!

  • @ameshaaradhana4221
    @ameshaaradhana4221 23 дні тому +1

    Is this useless for a student. Please help me.
    I am going to buy a ipad pro. 😢 will it worth it?

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  22 дні тому +1

      Yup - it will do everything you need without breaking sweat. It has the best display you'll ever have used and the Magic Keyboard is a joy to use

    • @ameshaaradhana4221
      @ameshaaradhana4221 22 дні тому

      @DavidLewisTech Awwsshh thanks for replying 💗

  • @jeysmoothies
    @jeysmoothies 18 днів тому +1

    4:36 4:38 in English means doesn’t smudge as much 😂

  • @Kurlusosmaneditzz_
    @Kurlusosmaneditzz_ Місяць тому +1

    Hi whats your Main Phone?

  • @paulofreitasster
    @paulofreitasster Місяць тому

    I always give myself the luxury of not putting films on my Apple equipment. I will never exchange a technology for any material. Oh! I loved your videos, go ahead.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      Bless ya - thanks Paul 👍🏼

    • @Allium_369
      @Allium_369 29 днів тому

      Agreed I just pay for the insurance through Apple. They already replaced my m2 pro. It’s worth it to me

  • @PLANETWATERMELON
    @PLANETWATERMELON 6 годин тому

    Actually the iPad in 11 inches or smaller doesn’t really need a keyboard case.

  • @davidshorowitz
    @davidshorowitz Місяць тому

    On the Mac, you can marry your phone so the Mac I dragged drop whatever you want. Unfortunately you cannot use the cameras on the phone while connected for some reason..

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      iPhone Mirroring is brilliant, and I use it a lot. Not only can't you use the cameras, but the banking apps don't work either. But, on the whole, it's a brilliant app!

    • @Allium_369
      @Allium_369 29 днів тому

      Checkout Final Cut Pro camera app you can link all your devices and create a studio. It’s amazing !

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  29 днів тому +1

      Yeah...I love it. I made a video about it earlier this summer 👊🏼

  • @agimos_art
    @agimos_art 20 днів тому +1

    Aber ohne echte KI enttäuschend. Gemini ist Siri absolut überlegen. Und ich finde das - was Google macht - richtig überzeugend.

  • @iosgamingshorts247
    @iosgamingshorts247 23 дні тому +1

    New Sub......NICE VIDEO my friend.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  23 дні тому

      Thanks for the sub! I really appreciate it 🙏🏼

  • @blackcoalboy
    @blackcoalboy 14 днів тому

    So many Mac Machines (WHY) Do need them all it’s obvious you’re a fan-Boy but why??????

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  13 днів тому

      ... err...you have noticed this is what I do for a job, right? I review Apple gear?

  • @paulwilliams2024
    @paulwilliams2024 Місяць тому

    I subscribed . I like your content style .

  • @robertjan002
    @robertjan002 Місяць тому +2

    iPad os is better than Mac which is a mess. It’s just missing the full desktop software for productivity. But the iPad apps add a lot that the Mac doesn’t have.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      yeah - the apps make the iPad, don't they!

  • @flappospammo
    @flappospammo Місяць тому +2

    all that wasted power on such a limited os though

  • @DevilishDevilsAdvocate-r9p
    @DevilishDevilsAdvocate-r9p 5 днів тому +1

    It’s not brighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. M4 iPad maxes @1600 nits. The iPhone is @2000 nits.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  5 днів тому +1

      Yes, I know I made that mistake in the narrative - I promise I've written my 100 lines! My mistake

    • @DevilishDevilsAdvocate-r9p
      @DevilishDevilsAdvocate-r9p 5 днів тому +1

      Lol. I will see you in your next video. Cheers!

  • @jimtipton8888
    @jimtipton8888 Місяць тому +1

    I use both the iPad and MBP, and they are both great devices. The iPad is my daily work device. I have the 11" and it's the perfect size when I'm in my day office (front seat of a RAM pickup) or air traveling. Actually love both multitasking functions. They both fit different needs in different situations. I hope MacOS never comes to the iPad. It doesn't need it.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      I'm going to give stage manager another go....you've convinced me!

    • @jimtipton8888
      @jimtipton8888 Місяць тому +1

      @@DavidLewisTech I mostly use it in meetings where I need to go between apps quickly and rabidly access information or take a quick note. I work a convention once a year and it's $$$$ in that situation.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      Yeah, I can imagine it's a real life-saver at conventions and keynotes. That 11-inch size makes it that much more usable...

    • @StAsshole
      @StAsshole 9 днів тому

      Why not have macOS on ipad? It would be a game changer. They’re not doing it because it doesn’t make sense they just don’t want to cannibalize MBP lineup. Because most people will buy ipad instead. Id like to run my logic pro in full capacity and be able to use keyboard as midi note input source. Currently these simple intuitive features aren’t available on ipadOS. Don’t even get me started on way simpler things like having fullscreen on youtube app..

  • @ChrisPTY507
    @ChrisPTY507 Місяць тому

    I suggest some caution when purchasing these iPad Pros because they have OLED screens, and in a few years, we might see many users complaining about burn-in.

    • @nauscakes1868
      @nauscakes1868 Місяць тому +1

      the iPhones have OLED too, and most people haven't noticed.
      While it's a valid concern for sure, I think most people who buy OLED know what they're getting into

    • @sleepnaught
      @sleepnaught Місяць тому +4

      I’ve owned OLED devices for over a decade, never had burn in

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      It could potentially be an issue, but the way most people use iPads, may mean it's not a problem.... fingers crossed!

  • @Vaptomwen
    @Vaptomwen Місяць тому +2

    Nice but seriously overpriced. Multitasking could be far better even without Mac OS as Samsung Dex & is still android not windows. Future proof without question but for what I use it for so would just about any tablet for me. If I went for a Galaxy tab ultra with launch specials the savings are massive , only apps look better on iPad is the saving grace.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      Yeah, I have seen the S10 Tab, and it is a cool-looking tablet, but there is something that draws me to the iPad. I understand it is not for everyone, but I love it!

  • @bankaimaster999
    @bankaimaster999 Місяць тому +1

    LMAO ... the title and his videos are all Apple so why wouldn't he be happy with the iPad Pro?

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      err - yeah, I'm an Apple only channel, but it doesn't mean I was going to enjoy working on an iPad...

  • @edgarp66
    @edgarp66 Місяць тому

    Willem dafoe?

  • @joseph.cotter
    @joseph.cotter Місяць тому +1

    It's not brighter than the Iphone. 1600 nits max on m4, 2000 on the Iphone.

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому

      You are quite correct. Technically, the iPhone is 400 nits brighter, but the depth of colour from the Tandem OLED makes it appear brighter

  • @naduncan100
    @naduncan100 27 днів тому

    Yet another Apple Salesman where even the bad features are considered to be good ?

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  27 днів тому

      ...if that's your carry away from this video....

  • @dh3302
    @dh3302 Місяць тому

    First 😎

    • @DavidLewisTech
      @DavidLewisTech  Місяць тому +1

      Get in there!! 👊🏼

    • @dh3302
      @dh3302 Місяць тому

      @@DavidLewisTech I have an M2 MacBook Air 13 for my main computer use, so I mainly use my M4 iPad Pro 11 inch as a tablet for content consumption, mainly UA-cam and internet browsing. I prefer the much better display on the iPad and I like that I am able to watch videos in the UA-cam app on the left side while simultaneously scrolling and reading the comments on the right side of the screen. For some reason, I can't do this on my Air with UA-cam in the Safari browser. Keep up the good content!

  • @andrewscott8950
    @andrewscott8950 Місяць тому +20

    Shite aspect ratio for watching content. Too much black space

    • @dArKGuyabanO
      @dArKGuyabanO Місяць тому +10

      Bought ipad pro 13" m4 to replace my ipad pro 11" m2 and ipad mini 6.
      After 2months I realized it's stay only at the table so i sold it, bought new ipad mini 7 then a cheap android tablet with sdcard(galaxy tab s9) for aspect ratio for movies and sdcard. Never been happier on this setup.

    • @andrewscott8950
      @andrewscott8950 Місяць тому

      @@dArKGuyabanO the galaxy tabs are far better for content viewing. I have the small s9 and the large s10 ultra.

    • @tacticalsanti5438
      @tacticalsanti5438 Місяць тому +4

      Yeah bro you should probably go for tab s10+ then, I love the aspect ratio for onenote and reading

    • @Ceghap
      @Ceghap Місяць тому +3

      You want to watch content or the black space?

    • @tacticalsanti5438
      @tacticalsanti5438 Місяць тому +4

      @@Ceghap I rarely watch stuff on the iPad it's almost all reading and pencil use for me

  • @Gts2pro
    @Gts2pro 19 днів тому +1

    Fun fact , the iPad Pro M1 12.9is faster than the iPad Pro M4 13 , use Gemini or chat gpt ask it , then check the reviews , speeds it is significantly faster

  • @drval
    @drval Місяць тому

    My go-to apps are essentially Apple: Notes, Reminders, Calendar, Mail, Safari. I also use FaceBook, UA-cam, and MS-Teams. I really wish I could use WhatsApp natively or through Safari or some other browser. No Chrome and FireFox do NOT work. Yes, It’s a 13” M4 iPad Pro with Nano-texture, 1TB.

    • @JeffreyBodenstein
      @JeffreyBodenstein Місяць тому

      How does Chrome and Firefox not work? It is all WebKit so Safari under the hood.. Firefox works on my iPad.. (I am genuinely curious)

    • @drval
      @drval Місяць тому

      @ it fails to load chats