Nice and refreshing to see the views and opinions of an everyday user and not one of these niche users that usually make all their views based on creating UA-cam vids.
A very excellent point. There are tons of negative feedback on the new iPads and the upcoming iPadOS that these so-called content creators “generate” through their jaded opinions about what they should and shouldn’t have. And their viewers absorb this negative feedback and spew out similar thoughts and opinions for no other reason than to vent. It’s very counter-productive and creates a culture of hypocrisy and contemptibility. How refreshing it is to see this video! Keep up the good work.
@@housepianist or and bear with me here... one day you grow up enough to realize that just because all you do is browse the web and check emails (which can be done with an iPad) that this does NOT mean that this is "all the average user will ever need!". See, where you made the mistake was thinking your low level use of the device was "average" or "everyday"... nope, your usage was BELOW average, if you can do all that you need to do with only an iPad, you sir/madam are a drastically BELOW AVERAGE user lol. Most average users will very very quickly hit a wall with what is possible on iPad OS which is why so many people are so vocal about Apple integrating MacOS (or a MacOS mode of some sort) into the iPad.
@@Cute_Maxi wow, you summed up everything about me without knowing a single thing about me? How did you do that? Are you spying on me? Are you sending bots to monitor my online activity? Are you parked outside of my house tapped in to my WiFi? Are you scouring my web history to learn about my online habits? And somehow, you conclude that I’m “below average”? Or that I’m a “below average” user? I’m impressed that you can create something over the top without knowing anything about me. Or did you have Chat GPT create something about a person like me and use that to denote my character and personality and iPad usage? Bravo! 👏👏👏 “And the Oscar for Best Screenplay script in a UA-cam comments goes to…” 🙄 OK, education time for you, little girl. Do you know why Apple updates the iPad the way they do? Because MOST people who use iPad Pros are not professionals. They do not need super advanced processes to accomplish the work they do and they certainly don’t need it for casual use. Apple makes it clear that they make the changes need to “improve people’s lives” as Tim Cook likes to remind us, and the changes made to iOS/iPadOS (mostly) delivers on those claims. Here’s another problem with your analogy: You are basing it off of the “needs” of professional content creators. MANY of them put out videos wishing for more MacOS-like features that would make their work flow better. And while I’m not against that (I’m for it in some ways), the issue is that most of them think that they’re the only “professionals” out there and impose that logic on their viewers. In other words, if they need a more professional grade OS and then tell their viewers that the iPad falls short for that, they will believe that, even though a majority of them don’t need it. But they buy into the “logic” of it, so now they feel the iPad won’t suit their needs, even though they’re overwhelmingly content consumers. You think everyone who watches UA-cam reviews on Apple products and its software are professionals? There are many professionals like airline pilots, doctors, nurses, teachers, etc, who use iPads everyday that don’t require MacOS-like functionality. Being a professional is what you DO, not the hardware/software you use. And according to the Forbes and Statista sites, Apple sold around 10 million iPads/1Q24. So you do think there are around that many people who are complaining about a lack of ‘Pro’ features and software? Get real! Wow, imagine that! 10 million UA-cam video content creators! 🙄 On the other hand, how many people do you think buy super expensive MacBook Pros with maxed-out M-powered Ultra processors just to check email? Again, let more reiterate: I can understand the need for a more “professional” applications for SOME occupations but the reason that the iPad (for now) is not venturing in that direction is because they can easily buy MacBooks and iMacs for those more intensive tasks. And the way I see it, MacOS will most likely never come to the iPad Pros. Now, do I wish for some MacOS-like features on my personal M2 iPad Pro? Yep, sure do. But we are not the majority of users for those implementations. Your statement “Most average users will very very quickly hit a wall with what is possible on iPad OS”. How do you define “average user”? Average users are those who check email, watch videos, type the occasional document, gamers, Netflix, etc. You know “average” things. And content creators wanting more “pro” features for their iPads are NOT representative of the average user. THAT’S why I harp on those who complain about how much they need these “professional” things when MOST people don’t need them because MOST people are not content creators! Do you get it? MANY professionals use iPads professionally “as is”. Oh, and by the way, I worked on one of our local school committees creating a IT budget for supplying our education system with iPads and MacBooks - ALL for professional use. My wife is also a librarian tech who utilizes these tools in the school where she works. I’m also a professional musician, pianist, and composer who uses my M2 iPad Pro for many music projects using the available software that’s available in the App Store. Again, I do wish I could have a little extra with some of the things I do but I’m not going to come here and whine and bitch and moan and turn into an Apple-hater because of that. It all suits me well. And I have an M1 MacBook Air if I REALLY need something specific to be done. So don’t amuse yourself on who you think I am. If you have a solid bases for your thoughts about me and on the subject of professional applications within the confines of iPadOS, give me some statistical support. Otherwise, put your fantasy writing to good use elsewhere 🤷♂️🥱
@@Cute_Maxi wow, you summed up everything about me without knowing a single thing about me? How did you do that? Are you spying on me? Are you sending bots to monitor my online activity? Are you parked outside of my house tapped in to my WiFi? Are you scouring my web history to learn about my online habits? And somehow, you conclude that I’m “below average”? Or that I’m a “below average” user? I’m impressed that you can create something over the top without knowing anything about me. Or did you have Chat GPT create something about a person like me and use that to denote my character and personality and iPad usage? Bravo! 👏👏👏 “And the Oscar for Best Screenplay script in a UA-cam comments goes to…” 🙄 OK, education time for you: Do you know why Apple updates the iPad the way they do? Because MOST people who use iPad Pros are not professionals. They do not need super advanced processes to accomplish the work they do and they certainly don’t need it for casual use. Apple makes it clear that they make the changes need to “improve people’s lives” as Tim Cook likes to remind us, and the changes made to iOS/iPadOS (mostly) delivers on those claims. Here’s another problem with your analogy: You are basing it off of the “needs” of professional content creators. MANY of them put out videos wishing for more MacOS-like features that would make their work flow better. And while I’m not against that (I’m for it in some ways), the issue is that most of them think that they’re the only “professionals” out there and impose that logic on their viewers. In other words, if they need a more professional grade OS and then tell their viewers that the iPad falls short for that, they will believe that, even though a majority of them don’t need it. But they buy into the “logic” of it, so now they feel the iPad won’t suit their needs, even though they’re overwhelmingly content consumers. You think everyone who watches UA-cam reviews on Apple products and its software are professionals? There are many professionals like airline pilots, doctors, nurses, teachers, etc, who use iPads everyday that don’t require MacOS-like functionality. Being a professional is what you DO, not the hardware/software you use. And according to the Forbes and Statista sites, Apple sold around 10 million iPads/1Q24. So you do think there are around that many people who are complaining about a lack of ‘Pro’ features and software? Get real! Wow, imagine that! 10 million UA-cam video content creators! 🙄 On the other hand, how many people do you think buy super expensive MacBook Pros with maxed-out M-powered Ultra processors just to check email? Again, let more reiterate: I can understand the need for a more “professional” applications for SOME occupations but the reason that the iPad (for now) is not venturing in that direction is because they can easily buy MacBooks and iMacs for those more intensive tasks. And the way I see it, MacOS will most likely never come to the iPad Pros. Now, do I wish for some MacOS-like features on my personal M2 iPad Pro? Yep, sure do. But we are not the majority of users for those implementations. Your statement “Most average users will very very quickly hit a wall with what is possible on iPad OS”. How do you define “average user”? Average users are those who check email, watch videos, type the occasional document, gamers, Netflix, etc. You know “average” things. And content creators wanting more “pro” features for their iPads are NOT representative of the average user. THAT’S why I harp on those who complain about how much they need these “professional” things when MOST people don’t need them because MOST people are not content creators! Do you get it? MANY professionals use iPads professionally “as is”. Oh, and by the way, I worked on one of our local school committees creating a IT budget for supplying our education system with iPads and MacBooks - ALL for professional use. My wife is also a librarian tech who utilizes these tools in the school where she works. I’m also a professional musician, pianist, and composer who uses my M2 iPad Pro for many music projects using the available software that’s available in the App Store. Again, I do wish I could have a little extra with some of the things I do but I’m not going to come here and whine and bitch and moan and turn into an Apple-hater because of that. It all suits me well. And I have an M1 MacBook Air if I REALLY need something specific to be done. So don’t amuse yourself on who you think I am. If you have a solid bases for your thoughts about me and on the subject of professional applications within the confines of iPadOS, give me some statistical support. Otherwise, put your fantasy writing to good use elsewhere 🤷♂️🥱
@@Cute_Maxi Yeah, idk what average user passes as these days, but I promise you anyone that cares a tiny bit about efficiency when doing tasks would get a mac. Taking advantage of mac only apps that blow the ipad out of the water in usability. The device was never meant for power users(that these days would be average users), and it still isn't, nor does apple want it to be(completely on purpose). It's kind of cute to play with, until you need to get shit done, and then you go to your mac.
I really like the simplicity and honesty of the arguments you put forward about your user experience and in particular everything related to use cases. The iPad will always remain (and this is so much the better) a touchscreen tablet which can easily replace a computer as long as we accept its limitations while remaining attentive to all that it brings in terms of specific uses that traditional computers are unable to offer. So, thanks for all!
I’ve also been through many UA-cam videos to find those who want to use iPad as their main computer. I really appreciate your review and your “day in the life” with it! 😊
I have a work laptop for work stuff but I have the new M4 13 inch iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard which i se for everything else and I swear by it. It comes everywhere with me and it’s my favourite personal item. I love sitting in a cafe with my iPad watching the world go by!
Thanks for your reasoning on why you choose the 11” M4 iPad Pro. I am picking up an 11” myself today. Currently have the 13” M4 iPad Pro, but going to sell it. The 11” just makes more sense. I have a 14” M2 MacBook Pro for a larger screen and more intensive desktop tasks. Keep up the good work! Enjoying your channel.
☺I'm using Mac's and iPhone's for 8 years. Last year i've bought iPad 9 - entry level to check and see. I don't use MacBook, only Mac Mini, so iPad is my laptop outside home. I've used iPad 9 for real, commercial work - probably 90% of my work could be done on iPad. Year later i know that iPad is one of better Apple products. I've bought newest iPad Air 11" with M2 processor and i'm happy. My Mac Mini is needed to 2-3 specific, commercial things (just sometimes, when it's needed). Ability to connect iPad to external monitor is amazing. Sometimes i'm using iPad connected to external monitor - it's easy and funny as using Mac. More often and often I don't have need to turn on Mac. Do i need MacBook (as laptop)? No, at this point iPad is all i need. It's a really great companion device to Mac as well.
I'm a developer and I use my Mac all the time because I have to write code. However, I have the iPad mini with me all the time as a second screen when working, as my preferred reader whenever I want to stay away from the keyboard or when I'm busy with my hands with chores I watch youtube videos and movies on it. It's so versatile for everything. It's also wonderful if I'm going out to church or having a casual meeting where I have to take notes, illustrate something with friends at school and more.
Couldn’t agree more! I recently upgraded to the new 2024 iPad Pro from my iPad (4th Gen)…what a difference! I have similar work tools as you (via Windows) and love the idea that I can now use stage manager. I previously had a MacBook Pro but found that I rarely used it, I spent more time on my iPad, so gave my son my MacBook. I don’t miss having a laptop, my iPad meets all my needs. Also want to add that it’s so refreshing to finally have a real and relatable take on this topic!
Fully agree! I have always thought of this since the release of the iPad 3. The only thing that would separate this are software engineers and those requiring a ridiculous amount of GPU. But iPads over the years have improved and can perform video/photo editing on a semi-professional level. For what it can do, iPads seem to be better than the Macbook Air.
Agree on so much! I have had a few comments from said SW engineers & super users. I have a video on my content creation process in the works, just using the iPad.
Thank you for your smart assessment. I'm just someone that wants a powerhouse media do it all consumption device and also can use for work, which is basic emails, zillow, Google voice very basic. My concerns were some web pages not loading, thats prob my only real concern. Great content btw
New subbie here ❤ glad I came across your video and channel! I am happy to find a video of how non-super users of ipads can use it successfully for daily tasks and more 😊Also an introvert here so I watch tons of UA-cam videos instead of talking to salespeople 😂 cheers
i was initially a bit skeptical but as i’ve owned my ipad i’ve grown to love it a lot. my only problem is, i use external drives a lot for photo editing since all my photos are on them, and if the drive accidentally comes unplugged from the ipad, it sometimes doesn’t realize it was unplugged and so i have to shut the ipad down and turn it back on again. Which I very much do not like! this is the one thing that my mac (or windows pc) does better, it lets files move easily. I just don’t want to do the editing on my mac because the ipad screen is just gorgeous!!! I got the m4 ipad pro as well i love it so much
Yes I see the struggle with the file management. I need to tackle that at some point as I want to get all this stuff out of iCloud and on a hard drive. I still need to figure that out.
Such a calming video! Absolutely loved the pacing, your desk setup next to the window, AND wherever it is that you live! 3:37 (I hope that was not stock footage) And unlike what you think, you do make a neat video! But I understand how your lifestyle is different from that of a UA-camr. That really gives us valuable perspective in a video format that is so pleasant to watch. PS: I think the people who watch your videos are hypnotized 👁👁 and forget to press the subscribe button. Maybe wear shades haha (jk jk) I hope you post more vids. I've pressed the bell icon (which is something I've never done) because I'm sure UA-cam won't recommend smaller UA-camrs' content to me. Cheers! 🎉
Such a cool and helpful video. I'm a retired pastor and still maintain a family counseling practice. I have an imac in my home office but want to get a portable device to take to my counseling office, workshops, conferences, and for casual use at home. I'm considering an ipad with keyboard or a MacBook Air. I'm leaning towards iPad. I'm wondering if you could respond to a few questions: 1. Do you have 13" or 11" iPad? 2. Why do you use Microsoft software instead of Apple (ie.Pages)? 3. Are you work I g from home (do you home school) or from an office? Thanks again. I want to see more of your videos.
Hi Allen, thank you. I’m glad you got value from it. 1. It’s the 11 inch. I have a video on why I chose the 11 inch over the 13 inch, but it’s specific to my needs so you’d have to think of your own needs. 2. These videos are mostly focused on how I use my iPad as part of my day job. The company I work for are in the MS ecosystem & windows OS, so it’s more efficient to tie in with that. If it was the apple OS it would likely be that way around. 3. I work primarily from the office at work. I am fortunate to have a nice space so it works well. I do tend to work from home on a Friday afternoon as I like to do the school pick up on a Friday. I have a much more minimal space at home in the corner of our bedroom. Follow me on instagram if you like, as I would like to use that platform for more photos of my spaces @checktheboxandlearn and so on
iPad only setup? This is a subject I have pondered often, and have never been able to come to a definite conclusion. I currently have an 11 inch M2 iPad Pro and I love it. I use that device about 90% of the time over my M1 Mac Mini, but recently I have been considering getting a MacBook Air, but now your video has gone and set the cat amongst the pigeons again :) Great video, and we share the same accent. Cheers!
I hope you make the right choice for you! I nearly did buy a MacBook Air but once the new pro came out, I starting asking the question, can I do it on an iPad and it was always a yes. I spend a lot of time reading, note taking etc and it was the note taking that made the decision for me. Maybe go through your entire work flow and ask the same question, would it work on an iPad, if there’s a no anywhere, MacBook might be the way to go….hope that helps a little.
I’ve been using iPad’s for more then decade as the only computer, I had my other old laptop from 2013 sold in 2020 after it was unused for many years. Right now I have iPad Air 4th gen. I might upgrade to new iPad Air M2 13 inch but still undecided due to my now 4 year old iPad still works great for what I need.
Hey Jill! Been on the fence for the new iPad since watching your vid as sounds like our work is similar. Really like the simplicity of the OS to stay focused and flexible. You mentioned some things you go back to work laptop. But other than those things do you come across many times where you’re doing something on iPad but it’s just a little more…fiddly on IPad?
After my desktop got zapped to death in a storm last year, I only use my phone, iPad Mini, and PS5 as my computers. The phone is a glorified ipod, the PS5 is just for streaming, and the iPad is for web surfing. It’s all you ever need.
iPad (10th Gen) is enough for my needs nowadays. I have a home server at home and there along side my other services I run an actual OS virtual machine like Linux there so that when iPad isn't enough I can just remote into it from anywhere.
I have 2 iPad Pros: 12.9“ 2017 and 2021. however I tried, I can’t do professional stuff on the iPads. So for the last 3-4 years using them for some internet research, watching movies (fun, courses), reading occasional programming manuals (Java, xslt). Even the pdf Apps on iPad are more limited than on the surface pro. So still using more often surface pro or MacBook Air m1. So no way only iPads for me. Probably when these iPads will not be supported any more will not buy any iPads any more.^^
Sure if all you do is edit videos and go on google docs, etc. But for me Im in Software Engineering. So an iPad isn't the only computer I need. I need a laptop lol
I love this video!! Great perspective ! When i first came to iPad i only had an iPhone so the iPad was more than enough to be my main computer for years
Your content is awesome. Don’t change! This is what I and many others want to watch - Authentic and relatable. It’s feels like a chat with a colleague.
Awww that is so lovely. It’s so nice reading comments like this because personally as you know it’s hard to see how you come across to other people. So this is really helpful, thank you Jordan.
I love it. It doesn’t pick up any marks, and it’s easily cleaned if it does get a bit mucky. I liked the feel of the rubbery surface but I like things to be clean.
@@Jillatcheckthebox Yeah I think I will pick one up as want to add a bit of character to the iPad as well 😁 I noticed in another thumbnail you've been reading Slow Productivity and Feel Good Productivity. How did you like them? I found Slow Productivity a big of a drag considering it was such a short book. Didn't really cover anything _new_ over Deep Work so I was a little disappointed considering it was a Cal Newport book. It had some good bits here and there though so not a total waste although I felt he could have covered everything in about a third of the pages had he been less verbose though. I didn't care for Feel Good Productivity at all. Was basically just a rewrite of the top 10 productivity books from the past decade with the authors personal favourites. Nothing new to add just felt like a cheap cash in by the author benefiting from the work of others.
I am just finishing up cal’s book for the second time. I read it too fast this first time I think and I am appreciating it more this time and taking time to think about it and the applications. I totally relate to the ‘Natural pace’ part. I want life to chill and with so many priorities in a someone’s life this is something we really have to intentionally manage. Agree on Ali’s book. Nothing new and to be honest it was pretty light in taking anything away from it. Cal’s book in comparison are at a completely different level. Ali’s book will help with younger generations I think. I’m approaching my 40s and well into my career so didn’t get a lot from it. Do you have any book recommendations? I came across one recently which I never see advertised and it was brilliant. I’ll find the link and come back.
@@Jillatcheckthebox Tiny Habits, Thinking Fast and Slow, and Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before are probably my top three books. Atomic Habits also has a lot of good, practical methods such as habit stacking and introducing friction to avoid bad habits. I suspect you may have read them all already though? 😁 And of course Cal’s other books Deep Work and So Good They Can’t Ignore You. Not productivity related but The Psychology of Money is something I think everyone should read. I turned 40 earlier this year so I likely can relate to your mindset. I moved from the UK to France 6 years ago looking for a slower way of life. I worked as an IT consultant and software developer so went the freelance consultancy route which has worked out fantastically for me. I work 4-6 months a year depending on how much I want to earn. Only taking on projects I am highly interested in. I am a big proponent of Cal’s Deep Work methods which is probably why I was a bit disappointed with Slow Productivity. It felt more like a bunch of mini-biographies of a few famous people that were top of their fields. Not what I would really say fall into the normal type of knowledge worker. There was very little, if any, advice for the normal knowledge worker that can’t pick and choose their projects but is instead given work to do by their manager/employer. He also contradicts himself countless times and ends with shallow advice like “buy an expensive notebook so you take care of it and only write what’s important in it”. The only actually ‘normal’ person mentioned in the book is a friend of his who cut her workload by 50% and accepted earning less money for more free time. Yet this same person had the luxury of being able to spend over $2000 a month(!) on subscription software to reduce her workload which clearly indicates she is already a high earner and has the financial freedom to do pretty much whatever she wants anyway. I felt like the actual tangible information (ignoring the pages of biographies) could have been summed up in a couple of short blog posts without all the fluff. Considering it is only 200ish pages it felt like a real slog to finish. Read more like Cal had a contractural obligation to write another book but didn’t really have anything of value to say so just churned that out. Bit of a shame. I will check out the other book you mentioned, thanks!
In theory I could get buy with just using an iPad as a PC but I occasionally play games with my friends so that's the main reason why I have a gaming PC.
If I’d just waited another few months and bought an Air 5th Generation instead of a 4th, this might be even closer to true 😭 No, but seriously though, great video! I am unfortunately in one of those niche use cases where I legitimately need a traditional laptop, but the idea of using my iPad (or even iPhone) as my computer with a Dex-mode equivalent has always been a top wishlist item for me even before Stage Manager!
Great video! I'm here as a Belfast, Northern Ireland girl and your accent just hooked me with that comfort of local content in things I'm interested in! Just subscribed :)
If I had a mac, I may say the same thing. When I was going through my use cases, I think I would have regretted getting the mac over an iPad. It’s tough one. Macs are beautiful.
I use my iPad Mini more than any other device and I cannot imagine living without it, but I still need a laptop to get real work done. Apparently you do too, since you mentioned your company provided Windows laptop.
I run my entire company on the new M4 IPad Pro, and think the experience was life changing! I really like your blue IPad case. Where can I get one? Thank you Jill!
Really like your video and practical approach to integrating tech to enable your day. I am glad to see you talk about Bible study as a part of your routine and agree with you that this coexists very naturally with yoga, too. Well done. I have a similar situation with a Windows laptop for work and a few Mac books at home. I find that I don’t need to touch the Mac books and can do everything on the iPad. I have told myself that if my wife or I don’t touch the Mac for 6 months, we will sell it. Let’s see…
I’ve been ipad only for a long time. About 2019 i got a MacBook Air because i always heard people saying “ipad is a toy” and it just got to me. Then i got the MacBook Air and well….it fell antiquated. Something about it just felt like an old legacy system old people use lol no touch screen. The interface was the same boring thing. Couldn’t just use it as a tablet and have those apps and i just love iOS. Switched back to iPad Pro and I’ve been happy ever since. I know ipad isn’t for everybody, but for me? It scratches that itch. I’ll probably always be iPad only
"Antiquated..." 🙂 I think I know what you mean. After I've used my iPad for a while, if/when I switch back to a conventional laptop or desktop it feels clunky by comparison. Also, in the dozen years or so since I've been using iPads, I've yet to use a keyboard with any of them, even for writing.
Unfortunately I need my iMac (or a laptop) for some programs I use (so annoying this is still bound to MacOS/Windows). I have that TomToc sleeve as well, but the back of the Magic Keyboard still gets fingers etc. How did you get that nice back on it? Is that a wrap you can buy on Amazon?
Loved the video. I was iPad only in 2020 for almost a year. I had sold my gaming PC and didn’t have a laptop. It was my favorite setup because it was so portable. I was able to write a draft for book just using a Logitech Bluetooth keyboard and Ulysses. I later purchased an Apple M1 Laptop for both music production, live performance, along with it making it easier to do work for my remote job. That said, I still wish I could be iPad only, for all the reasons you mentioned. One tip before I go, purchase a pop filter, or find a foam cover for your mic. In the intro to your video, there are lots of popping sounds, made even more painful using headphones to list. Get a filter so that you don’t get loud popping sounds from your mouth being too close to the mic.
@SkylerFuhrman I might not use the mic in my next video as the iPhone 15 seems to pick up my voice well within that distance between me and the phone. If I don’t use it I would love your feedback: mic or no mic?? Please let me know what you think. Thank you! 🙏
Only computer you need?!? No! - Software compatibility for work software. Some programs only work on X86 software (Power BI, Solidworks, ... etc) - Gaming - GPU intensive tasks. Some things just need tons of GPU horsepower (Machine Learning or CAD).
Great video. I use my iPad in a similar way. Do you switch between the magic keyboard and another case? Looked like you had it folded back at work and in the evening. That's something I do often, makes it to versatile. Skin on the magic keyboard looks 👌
@@Jillatcheckthebox Thanks, Jill. This is what I was looking for. I also use the Magic Keyboard at home and the folio at work because I use the Apple Pencil to take notes. I have the 2020 Air and I love it!
If it ran MacOS I could do that, but way too much of the software I run on a daily basis is not available on the app store and therefore cannot even be installed on an iPad... and there is no iPad OS "alternatives" to running VMware Fusion with a Windows 11 ARM virtual machine so I can run a specific application that only runs in the Windows command prompt environment but on my Mac... or the proprietary software I use to make configuration changes to my drones, or Blender, or insert one of the 3 million other things that an iPad just cannot run... I think if you work a non-technical job or just browse the web and check emails then sure, an iPad is great, but most people just aren't that privileged... There is absolutely nothing "professional" about an iPad Pro (unless you are professional 2d artist and thats all you do... and even that is debatable). Apple needs to add a full suite of touch features to MacOS (including a switchable touch centered UI based on the iPadOS UI) and then put MacOS onto all iPad Pro devices.
The biggest downside with the iPad is always thinking in the back of your head if you went with the wrong size. I’ve gone through countless 11” and 13” models and I still can’t decide.
Same. I always wonder if i should have just bought both sizes and been happy. Like if i already had a 13 inch, get a 11inch next time I upgrade and just keep them both. Hmmm lol
I've seen a lot of folks say it isn't worth an upgrade, as they don't feel they can do any more with the new one vs the older ipads. Yet this same mentality isn't applied towards smartphones which release annually, or new computer parts. Lots of people kept comparing these to the M2 ipad pros, in which case I'd say no it isn't worth upgrading. Most people aren't upgrading their ipads or MacBooks every generation. I'd agree iPadOS needs improvements, but if you just want macOS, get a Mac. Unless apple did a lot of UX/UI changes to macos for the iPad, I don't think it would be a good experience anyways. That's how I felt about Surface products. Kinda sucked as a tablet due to Windows.
Great video! Finally, someone who has come up with a solution I have been trying to resolve for nearly 20 years. That is how to work with a company that is married to Microsoft and a person who is in love and committed to Apple. Please, keep coming up with videos that address the problems that deal with multiple platform use.
I’ve used iPad only for a good for years now but I do very little. My only gripe is a few things I can’t seem to do when I am applying for internal jobs and iPad OS doesn’t support the testing applications they use. Apart from that it does what I need. Currently using the m1 iPad Pro
What a great video! I also have a company issued windows laptop that covers all of my work related tasks. The ipad has evolved over the years so much so that all of my non-work tasks can be handled on my iPad seamlessly. I’m definitely on the same page as you! 😊
99% I have been using iPad Pros since 2016. Back then it was alien for many of us. Nowadays it’s a very powerful tool/device because it can do so many things. It’s just that it is still limited. I got no complaints on that. Can’t leave without it for work or hobby. I mainly do artworks, graphic design, video editing.
Good video but if you have any photos or a modern family that takes lots of family photos the iPad is a bad idea because you can’t back them up! Excel is very rubbish as is the files app
Multi-tasking works well on it, especially on stage manager. On a Friday I have my notes that I have taken on one note from the whole week via the iPad on the monitor screen, with my calendar and to do list open so that I can plan for upcoming work. And I really like this flow using the iPad as the work horse. I also like it when I’m not using stage manager/external monitor and I want to focus on just one thing, the small screen definitely helps with the deep focus.
I'm caught between the 11 or 13 at the minute, but if u use the 11 and need bigger version u can use a monitor. After watching reviews online they day the 13 inch u are more focused on getting things done whereas the 11 inch u will end up scrolling through social media etc....
I use it a lot, so every other day for a charge probably. If it’s low ish I’ll give it a charge in the morning before work so it manages the note taking for the day.
With the shift to cloud computing, corporations are using virtual computers that you can remote into from a laptop or tablet and its a decent experience.
Loved the video! You mentioned you do yoga and you are also a christian. I wanted to make you aware in case you werent that yoga is a hindu religion, not an exercise. The roots of it are pagan god worsip. Wanted to make you aware in case you werent. The channel LED (light exposing darkness) has incredible resources to teach on the subject.
Glad you liked it. Yea I practice the exercise, love the calm and quiet and breath work. And the exercise helps with my aging achey body…Super glad you like the channel!
@@Jillatcheckthebox i def liked this last video, as someone who isnt a fulltime content creator either its nice to hear from that perspective! And yes the stretching is essential for our bodies but i learned recently that its the sequence of the excercises or ‘flow’ that ends up being the worship to their pagan hindu gods but like i said the people at @littlelightstudios def explain it better than i do.
I did. I used Final Cut Pro on the iPad. Prior to this all of my previous videos were done on iMovie. Upcoming video will be a look at my process for content creation.
I love your videos! You should post more. I have a Mac Studio, and I've always found iPads easier to use. They're my favorite devices and pair great with my Mac Studio. I recently upgraded from an 11-inch to a 13-inch, and I'm enjoying the larger screen a lot more. Maybe it's because this generation, the iPad 13-inch got slightly lighter, so it's a win-win!
I have tried for years to use an iPad as my daily driver and it never worked. The “funny“ thing about this video is that it actually confirms that you are NOT able to replace your laptop with an iPad. Not for technical reasons, but because of the company you work at. The exact same reason that I’m not able to do it and I guess a lot of other people. There is “just” this ONE thing that is for some reason not possible on the iPad.
Nice and refreshing to see the views and opinions of an everyday user and not one of these niche users that usually make all their views based on creating UA-cam vids.
A very excellent point. There are tons of negative feedback on the new iPads and the upcoming iPadOS that these so-called content creators “generate” through their jaded opinions about what they should and shouldn’t have. And their viewers absorb this negative feedback and spew out similar thoughts and opinions for no other reason than to vent. It’s very counter-productive and creates a culture of hypocrisy and contemptibility.
How refreshing it is to see this video! Keep up the good work.
@@housepianist or and bear with me here... one day you grow up enough to realize that just because all you do is browse the web and check emails (which can be done with an iPad) that this does NOT mean that this is "all the average user will ever need!". See, where you made the mistake was thinking your low level use of the device was "average" or "everyday"... nope, your usage was BELOW average, if you can do all that you need to do with only an iPad, you sir/madam are a drastically BELOW AVERAGE user lol. Most average users will very very quickly hit a wall with what is possible on iPad OS which is why so many people are so vocal about Apple integrating MacOS (or a MacOS mode of some sort) into the iPad.
@@Cute_Maxi wow, you summed up everything about me without knowing a single thing about me? How did you do that? Are you spying on me? Are you sending bots to monitor my online activity? Are you parked outside of my house tapped in to my WiFi? Are you scouring my web history to learn about my online habits? And somehow, you conclude that I’m “below average”? Or that I’m a “below average” user? I’m impressed that you can create something over the top without knowing anything about me.
Or did you have Chat GPT create something about a person like me and use that to denote my character and personality and iPad usage? Bravo! 👏👏👏
“And the Oscar for Best Screenplay script in a UA-cam comments goes to…” 🙄
OK, education time for you, little girl.
Do you know why Apple updates the iPad the way they do? Because MOST people who use iPad Pros are not professionals. They do not need super advanced processes to accomplish the work they do and they certainly don’t need it for casual use. Apple makes it clear that they make the changes need to “improve people’s lives” as Tim Cook likes to remind us, and the changes made to iOS/iPadOS (mostly) delivers on those claims.
Here’s another problem with your analogy: You are basing it off of the “needs” of professional content creators. MANY of them put out videos wishing for more MacOS-like features that would make their work flow better. And while I’m not against that (I’m for it in some ways), the issue is that most of them think that they’re the only “professionals” out there and impose that logic on their viewers. In other words, if they need a more professional grade OS and then tell their viewers that the iPad falls short for that, they will believe that, even though a majority of them don’t need it. But they buy into the “logic” of it, so now they feel the iPad won’t suit their needs, even though they’re overwhelmingly content consumers.
You think everyone who watches UA-cam reviews on Apple products and its software are professionals? There are many professionals like airline pilots, doctors, nurses, teachers, etc, who use iPads everyday that don’t require MacOS-like functionality. Being a professional is what you DO, not the hardware/software you use. And according to the Forbes and Statista sites, Apple sold around 10 million iPads/1Q24. So you do think there are around that many people who are complaining about a lack of ‘Pro’ features and software? Get real!
Wow, imagine that! 10 million UA-cam video content creators! 🙄 On the other hand, how many people do you think buy super expensive MacBook Pros with maxed-out M-powered Ultra processors just to check email?
Again, let more reiterate: I can understand the need for a more “professional” applications for SOME occupations but the reason that the iPad (for now) is not venturing in that direction is because they can easily buy MacBooks and iMacs for those more intensive tasks. And the way I see it, MacOS will most likely never come to the iPad Pros. Now, do I wish for some MacOS-like features on my personal M2 iPad Pro? Yep, sure do. But we are not the majority of users for those implementations.
Your statement “Most average users will very very quickly hit a wall with what is possible on iPad OS”. How do you define “average user”? Average users are those who check email, watch videos, type the occasional document, gamers, Netflix, etc. You know “average” things. And content creators wanting more “pro” features for their iPads are NOT representative of the average user. THAT’S why I harp on those who complain about how much they need these “professional” things when MOST people don’t need them because MOST people are not content creators!
Do you get it? MANY professionals use iPads professionally “as is”.
Oh, and by the way, I worked on one of our local school committees creating a IT budget for supplying our education system with iPads and MacBooks - ALL for professional use. My wife is also a librarian tech who utilizes these tools in the school where she works. I’m also a professional musician, pianist, and composer who uses my M2 iPad Pro for many music projects using the available software that’s available in the App Store. Again, I do wish I could have a little extra with some of the things I do but I’m not going to come here and whine and bitch and moan and turn into an Apple-hater because of that. It all suits me well. And I have an M1 MacBook Air if I REALLY need something specific to be done.
So don’t amuse yourself on who you think I am. If you have a solid bases for your thoughts about me and on the subject of professional applications within the confines of iPadOS, give me some statistical support. Otherwise, put your fantasy writing to good use elsewhere 🤷♂️🥱
@@Cute_Maxi wow, you summed up everything about me without knowing a single thing about me? How did you do that? Are you spying on me? Are you sending bots to monitor my online activity? Are you parked outside of my house tapped in to my WiFi? Are you scouring my web history to learn about my online habits? And somehow, you conclude that I’m “below average”? Or that I’m a “below average” user? I’m impressed that you can create something over the top without knowing anything about me.
Or did you have Chat GPT create something about a person like me and use that to denote my character and personality and iPad usage? Bravo! 👏👏👏
“And the Oscar for Best Screenplay script in a UA-cam comments goes to…” 🙄
OK, education time for you:
Do you know why Apple updates the iPad the way they do? Because MOST people who use iPad Pros are not professionals. They do not need super advanced processes to accomplish the work they do and they certainly don’t need it for casual use. Apple makes it clear that they make the changes need to “improve people’s lives” as Tim Cook likes to remind us, and the changes made to iOS/iPadOS (mostly) delivers on those claims.
Here’s another problem with your analogy: You are basing it off of the “needs” of professional content creators. MANY of them put out videos wishing for more MacOS-like features that would make their work flow better. And while I’m not against that (I’m for it in some ways), the issue is that most of them think that they’re the only “professionals” out there and impose that logic on their viewers. In other words, if they need a more professional grade OS and then tell their viewers that the iPad falls short for that, they will believe that, even though a majority of them don’t need it. But they buy into the “logic” of it, so now they feel the iPad won’t suit their needs, even though they’re overwhelmingly content consumers.
You think everyone who watches UA-cam reviews on Apple products and its software are professionals? There are many professionals like airline pilots, doctors, nurses, teachers, etc, who use iPads everyday that don’t require MacOS-like functionality. Being a professional is what you DO, not the hardware/software you use. And according to the Forbes and Statista sites, Apple sold around 10 million iPads/1Q24. So you do think there are around that many people who are complaining about a lack of ‘Pro’ features and software? Get real!
Wow, imagine that! 10 million UA-cam video content creators! 🙄 On the other hand, how many people do you think buy super expensive MacBook Pros with maxed-out M-powered Ultra processors just to check email?
Again, let more reiterate: I can understand the need for a more “professional” applications for SOME occupations but the reason that the iPad (for now) is not venturing in that direction is because they can easily buy MacBooks and iMacs for those more intensive tasks. And the way I see it, MacOS will most likely never come to the iPad Pros. Now, do I wish for some MacOS-like features on my personal M2 iPad Pro? Yep, sure do. But we are not the majority of users for those implementations.
Your statement “Most average users will very very quickly hit a wall with what is possible on iPad OS”. How do you define “average user”? Average users are those who check email, watch videos, type the occasional document, gamers, Netflix, etc. You know “average” things. And content creators wanting more “pro” features for their iPads are NOT representative of the average user. THAT’S why I harp on those who complain about how much they need these “professional” things when MOST people don’t need them because MOST people are not content creators!
Do you get it? MANY professionals use iPads professionally “as is”.
Oh, and by the way, I worked on one of our local school committees creating a IT budget for supplying our education system with iPads and MacBooks - ALL for professional use. My wife is also a librarian tech who utilizes these tools in the school where she works. I’m also a professional musician, pianist, and composer who uses my M2 iPad Pro for many music projects using the available software that’s available in the App Store. Again, I do wish I could have a little extra with some of the things I do but I’m not going to come here and whine and bitch and moan and turn into an Apple-hater because of that. It all suits me well. And I have an M1 MacBook Air if I REALLY need something specific to be done.
So don’t amuse yourself on who you think I am. If you have a solid bases for your thoughts about me and on the subject of professional applications within the confines of iPadOS, give me some statistical support. Otherwise, put your fantasy writing to good use elsewhere 🤷♂️🥱
@@Cute_Maxi Yeah, idk what average user passes as these days, but I promise you anyone that cares a tiny bit about efficiency when doing tasks would get a mac. Taking advantage of mac only apps that blow the ipad out of the water in usability. The device was never meant for power users(that these days would be average users), and it still isn't, nor does apple want it to be(completely on purpose). It's kind of cute to play with, until you need to get shit done, and then you go to your mac.
The most useful video for normal ipad users. Good job.
Glad you think so!
I really like the simplicity and honesty of the arguments you put forward about your user experience and in particular everything related to use cases. The iPad will always remain (and this is so much the better) a touchscreen tablet which can easily replace a computer as long as we accept its limitations while remaining attentive to all that it brings in terms of specific uses that traditional computers are unable to offer.
So, thanks for all!
Such a lovely, relaxed & feel-good video! I watched so many Ipad reviews the last days, this one was my favorite. Thank you! 🙏🏻
same
I’ve also been through many UA-cam videos to find those who want to use iPad as their main computer. I really appreciate your review and your “day in the life” with it! 😊
I have a work laptop for work stuff but I have the new M4 13 inch iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard which i se for everything else and I swear by it. It comes everywhere with me and it’s my favourite personal item. I love sitting in a cafe with my iPad watching the world go by!
Thanks for your reasoning on why you choose the 11” M4 iPad Pro. I am picking up an 11” myself today. Currently have the 13” M4 iPad Pro, but going to sell it. The 11” just makes more sense. I have a 14” M2 MacBook Pro for a larger screen and more intensive desktop tasks. Keep up the good work! Enjoying your channel.
Glad you’re enjoying it!
☺I'm using Mac's and iPhone's for 8 years. Last year i've bought iPad 9 - entry level to check and see. I don't use MacBook, only Mac Mini, so iPad is my laptop outside home. I've used iPad 9 for real, commercial work - probably 90% of my work could be done on iPad.
Year later i know that iPad is one of better Apple products. I've bought newest iPad Air 11" with M2 processor and i'm happy. My Mac Mini is needed to 2-3 specific, commercial things (just sometimes, when it's needed). Ability to connect iPad to external monitor is amazing. Sometimes i'm using iPad connected to external monitor - it's easy and funny as using Mac. More often and often I don't have need to turn on Mac.
Do i need MacBook (as laptop)? No, at this point iPad is all i need. It's a really great companion device to Mac as well.
I'm a developer and I use my Mac all the time because I have to write code. However, I have the iPad mini with me all the time as a second screen when working, as my preferred reader whenever I want to stay away from the keyboard or when I'm busy with my hands with chores I watch youtube videos and movies on it. It's so versatile for everything. It's also wonderful if I'm going out to church or having a casual meeting where I have to take notes, illustrate something with friends at school and more.
Couldn’t agree more! I recently upgraded to the new 2024 iPad Pro from my iPad (4th Gen)…what a difference! I have similar work tools as you (via Windows) and love the idea that I can now use stage manager. I previously had a MacBook Pro but found that I rarely used it, I spent more time on my iPad, so gave my son my MacBook. I don’t miss having a laptop, my iPad meets all my needs. Also want to add that it’s so refreshing to finally have a real and relatable take on this topic!
Thank you! I’m really glad it was useful.
Fully agree! I have always thought of this since the release of the iPad 3. The only thing that would separate this are software engineers and those requiring a ridiculous amount of GPU. But iPads over the years have improved and can perform video/photo editing on a semi-professional level. For what it can do, iPads seem to be better than the Macbook Air.
Agree on so much! I have had a few comments from said SW engineers & super users. I have a video on my content creation process in the works, just using the iPad.
Christopher Lawley runs his entire channel on iPad.
He’s a great example of what’s possible. I love his intentionality of just using the iPad.
I used to run one entirely on an iPhone. Lol
Check you out!!
Thank you for your smart assessment. I'm just someone that wants a powerhouse media do it all consumption device and also can use for work, which is basic emails, zillow, Google voice very basic.
My concerns were some web pages not loading, thats prob my only real concern.
Great content btw
New subbie here ❤ glad I came across your video and channel! I am happy to find a video of how non-super users of ipads can use it successfully for daily tasks and more 😊Also an introvert here so I watch tons of UA-cam videos instead of talking to salespeople 😂 cheers
Definitely 👍. I’m totally agree with you. I have some cases, plus I use for Apple fitness and read books.
Awesome video 🖤
love it! couldn’t agree more with your analysis- fellow ipad pro m4 owner
Thank you for the comment.
i was initially a bit skeptical but as i’ve owned my ipad i’ve grown to love it a lot. my only problem is, i use external drives a lot for photo editing since all my photos are on them, and if the drive accidentally comes unplugged from the ipad, it sometimes doesn’t realize it was unplugged and so i have to shut the ipad down and turn it back on again. Which I very much do not like! this is the one thing that my mac (or windows pc) does better, it lets files move easily. I just don’t want to do the editing on my mac because the ipad screen is just gorgeous!!! I got the m4 ipad pro as well i love it so much
Yes I see the struggle with the file management. I need to tackle that at some point as I want to get all this stuff out of iCloud and on a hard drive. I still need to figure that out.
I have always hated laptops. Love the basic ipad, no pen or keyboard
Such a calming video! Absolutely loved the pacing, your desk setup next to the window, AND wherever it is that you live! 3:37 (I hope that was not stock footage)
And unlike what you think, you do make a neat video! But I understand how your lifestyle is different from that of a UA-camr. That really gives us valuable perspective in a video format that is so pleasant to watch. PS: I think the people who watch your videos are hypnotized 👁👁 and forget to press the subscribe button. Maybe wear shades haha (jk jk)
I hope you post more vids. I've pressed the bell icon (which is something I've never done) because I'm sure UA-cam won't recommend smaller UA-camrs' content to me.
Cheers! 🎉
Such a lovely comment. Thank you Muhammed. 3.37 isn’t stock footage. I’m fortunate to live in beautiful countryside (when the sun is out ☺️)
Such a cool and helpful video. I'm a retired pastor and still maintain a family counseling practice. I have an imac in my home office but want to get a portable device to take to my counseling office, workshops, conferences, and for casual use at home. I'm considering an ipad with keyboard or a MacBook Air. I'm leaning towards iPad.
I'm wondering if you could respond to a few questions:
1. Do you have 13" or 11" iPad?
2. Why do you use Microsoft software instead of Apple (ie.Pages)?
3. Are you work I g from home (do you home school) or from an office?
Thanks again. I want to see more of your videos.
Hi Allen, thank you. I’m glad you got value from it.
1. It’s the 11 inch. I have a video on why I chose the 11 inch over the 13 inch, but it’s specific to my needs so you’d have to think of your own needs.
2. These videos are mostly focused on how I use my iPad as part of my day job. The company I work for are in the MS ecosystem & windows OS, so it’s more efficient to tie in with that. If it was the apple OS it would likely be that way around.
3. I work primarily from the office at work. I am fortunate to have a nice space so it works well. I do tend to work from home on a Friday afternoon as I like to do the school pick up on a Friday. I have a much more minimal space at home in the corner of our bedroom. Follow me on instagram if you like, as I would like to use that platform for more photos of my spaces @checktheboxandlearn and so on
iPad only setup? This is a subject I have pondered often, and have never been able to come to a definite conclusion. I currently have an 11 inch M2 iPad Pro and I love it. I use that device about 90% of the time over my M1 Mac Mini, but recently I have been considering getting a MacBook Air, but now your video has gone and set the cat amongst the pigeons again :) Great video, and we share the same accent. Cheers!
Yeeeeooooooow 😉
I hope you make the right choice for you! I nearly did buy a MacBook Air but once the new pro came out, I starting asking the question, can I do it on an iPad and it was always a yes. I spend a lot of time reading, note taking etc and it was the note taking that made the decision for me. Maybe go through your entire work flow and ask the same question, would it work on an iPad, if there’s a no anywhere, MacBook might be the way to go….hope that helps a little.
6:17 😊 I’m also an introverted person and do exactly the same!, I thought I was alone on this, but I need to be listening to something whilst eating 😅
Love your work nook, this style of video is also quite chill to listen to.
Jill is our Lo-Fi UA-camr 😊
I love your desk set up!
Thank you. Nice and simple.
nice! going to 3D-model and code on my ipad.
I’ve been using iPad’s for more then decade as the only computer, I had my other old laptop from 2013 sold in 2020 after it was unused for many years.
Right now I have iPad Air 4th gen. I might upgrade to new iPad Air M2 13 inch but still undecided due to my now 4 year old iPad still works great for what I need.
Hey Jill! Been on the fence for the new iPad since watching your vid as sounds like our work is similar. Really like the simplicity of the OS to stay focused and flexible. You mentioned some things you go back to work laptop. But other than those things do you come across many times where you’re doing something on iPad but it’s just a little more…fiddly on IPad?
That’s exactly that. I can do almost everything on the iPad. And yea there’s just a bit that’s a bit fiddly
After my desktop got zapped to death in a storm last year, I only use my phone, iPad Mini, and PS5 as my computers. The phone is a glorified ipod, the PS5 is just for streaming, and the iPad is for web surfing. It’s all you ever need.
It’s all you need when you do nothing
iPad is great for everyone except developers and coders.
So to them they are complimentary.
iPad (10th Gen) is enough for my needs nowadays. I have a home server at home and there along side my other services I run an actual OS virtual machine like Linux there so that when iPad isn't enough I can just remote into it from anywhere.
Awesome!
I have 2 iPad Pros: 12.9“ 2017 and 2021. however I tried, I can’t do professional stuff on the iPads. So for the last 3-4 years using them for some internet research, watching movies (fun, courses), reading occasional programming manuals (Java, xslt). Even the pdf Apps on iPad are more limited than on the surface pro. So still using more often surface pro or MacBook Air m1. So no way only iPads for me. Probably when these iPads will not be supported any more will not buy any iPads any more.^^
Sure if all you do is edit videos and go on google docs, etc. But for me Im in Software Engineering. So an iPad isn't the only computer I need. I need a laptop lol
You certainly do!
I love this video!! Great perspective !
When i first came to iPad i only had an iPhone so the iPad was more than enough to be my main computer for years
Thx for your perspective!!
Your content is awesome. Don’t change! This is what I and many others want to watch - Authentic and relatable. It’s feels like a chat with a colleague.
Awww that is so lovely. It’s so nice reading comments like this because personally as you know it’s hard to see how you come across to other people. So this is really helpful, thank you Jordan.
Where did you get that really nice skin for the iPad case?
It’s from dbrand. they have really nice cases.
How's the dbrand skin for the magic keyboard? I am thinking of getting one as I dislike the rubbery texture of the keyboard outside🤔
I love it. It doesn’t pick up any marks, and it’s easily cleaned if it does get a bit mucky. I liked the feel of the rubbery surface but I like things to be clean.
@@Jillatcheckthebox Yeah I think I will pick one up as want to add a bit of character to the iPad as well 😁
I noticed in another thumbnail you've been reading Slow Productivity and Feel Good Productivity. How did you like them? I found Slow Productivity a big of a drag considering it was such a short book. Didn't really cover anything _new_ over Deep Work so I was a little disappointed considering it was a Cal Newport book. It had some good bits here and there though so not a total waste although I felt he could have covered everything in about a third of the pages had he been less verbose though. I didn't care for Feel Good Productivity at all. Was basically just a rewrite of the top 10 productivity books from the past decade with the authors personal favourites. Nothing new to add just felt like a cheap cash in by the author benefiting from the work of others.
I am just finishing up cal’s book for the second time. I read it too fast this first time I think and I am appreciating it more this time and taking time to think about it and the applications. I totally relate to the ‘Natural pace’ part. I want life to chill and with so many priorities in a someone’s life this is something we really have to intentionally manage. Agree on Ali’s book. Nothing new and to be honest it was pretty light in taking anything away from it. Cal’s book in comparison are at a completely different level. Ali’s book will help with younger generations I think. I’m approaching my 40s and well into my career so didn’t get a lot from it. Do you have any book recommendations? I came across one recently which I never see advertised and it was brilliant. I’ll find the link and come back.
This one: www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205 Learnt a lot from this one.
@@Jillatcheckthebox Tiny Habits, Thinking Fast and Slow, and Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before are probably my top three books. Atomic Habits also has a lot of good, practical methods such as habit stacking and introducing friction to avoid bad habits. I suspect you may have read them all already though? 😁 And of course Cal’s other books Deep Work and So Good They Can’t Ignore You. Not productivity related but The Psychology of Money is something I think everyone should read.
I turned 40 earlier this year so I likely can relate to your mindset. I moved from the UK to France 6 years ago looking for a slower way of life. I worked as an IT consultant and software developer so went the freelance consultancy route which has worked out fantastically for me. I work 4-6 months a year depending on how much I want to earn. Only taking on projects I am highly interested in.
I am a big proponent of Cal’s Deep Work methods which is probably why I was a bit disappointed with Slow Productivity. It felt more like a bunch of mini-biographies of a few famous people that were top of their fields. Not what I would really say fall into the normal type of knowledge worker. There was very little, if any, advice for the normal knowledge worker that can’t pick and choose their projects but is instead given work to do by their manager/employer. He also contradicts himself countless times and ends with shallow advice like “buy an expensive notebook so you take care of it and only write what’s important in it”.
The only actually ‘normal’ person mentioned in the book is a friend of his who cut her workload by 50% and accepted earning less money for more free time. Yet this same person had the luxury of being able to spend over $2000 a month(!) on subscription software to reduce her workload which clearly indicates she is already a high earner and has the financial freedom to do pretty much whatever she wants anyway.
I felt like the actual tangible information (ignoring the pages of biographies) could have been summed up in a couple of short blog posts without all the fluff. Considering it is only 200ish pages it felt like a real slog to finish. Read more like Cal had a contractural obligation to write another book but didn’t really have anything of value to say so just churned that out. Bit of a shame.
I will check out the other book you mentioned, thanks!
Nice... Love the way you speak.
Why thank you.
I need to know where can I buy that magic keyboard sticker
Dbrand website
The normal iPad is also enough for most people because it does the same things the Pro does
In theory I could get buy with just using an iPad as a PC but I occasionally play games with my friends so that's the main reason why I have a gaming PC.
Thank you for making this video. Every review of the iPad on UA-cam goes straight to video editing, which I could care less about.
Agreed! I adore my 13 inch it’s epic! Great video
Yes! Thank you!
Love the content keep it up!
Thank you!
Considering the quality, it doesn't look like it was recorded on iPhone. Great work, you got a new sub.
Thank you for subscribing. It was actually recorded on my iPhone 15 not pro 👍
Ipad Pro is extremely expensive. I prefer two basic ipads one just for entertainment
If I’d just waited another few months and bought an Air 5th Generation instead of a 4th, this might be even closer to true 😭
No, but seriously though, great video! I am unfortunately in one of those niche use cases where I legitimately need a traditional laptop, but the idea of using my iPad (or even iPhone) as my computer with a Dex-mode equivalent has always been a top wishlist item for me even before Stage Manager!
Everyone has their niche, so we each have to do what is right for us.
Lovely opinion and I love the fact that your video is HDR which looks great on the M4 Oled screen ❤
Interesting content :) thank you for sharing. Watching more and more of your videos. Im learning
Great video! I'm here as a Belfast, Northern Ireland girl and your accent just hooked me with that comfort of local content in things I'm interested in! Just subscribed :)
Thanks for watching!
Where did you get your iPad Magic Keyboard blue skin from ?
Dbrand, I got a previous one from them too and it’s pretty sweet
@@Jillatcheckthebox Nice, thanks for that update, Im checking them out now! Have great Friyay!
Hope you managed to find one to your liking.
@@Jillatcheckthebox I actually got the same one as you and added some stickers to give it a different flare!
Wait wait wait. 300ish subs??!! I thought it would be a couple thousand with the quality you are producing here! This is excellent work!
Wow, thank you! And thank you for watching.
I have an iPad pro, but it's just so limited compared to a Mac.
If I had a mac, I may say the same thing. When I was going through my use cases, I think I would have regretted getting the mac over an iPad. It’s tough one. Macs are beautiful.
Same Bible app :) Great iPad video!
seeing this video on ippro m4 @hdr is an awsome , the display is a stealer .
Could you do a top 10 apps and homescreen layput 🙏🏼
I use my iPad Mini more than any other device and I cannot imagine living without it, but I still need a laptop to get real work done. Apparently you do too, since you mentioned your company provided Windows laptop.
Yea I’d get the wrist slapped otherwise 😄
I run my entire company on the new M4 IPad Pro, and think the experience was life changing! I really like your blue IPad case. Where can I get one? Thank you Jill!
It’s from dbrand: dbrand.com/shop/devices/ipad-magic-keyboard-smart-folio-skins
great video. you have a calming voice. please keep making more videos.
Thank you, I will
Really like your video and practical approach to integrating tech to enable your day. I am glad to see you talk about Bible study as a part of your routine and agree with you that this coexists very naturally with yoga, too. Well done. I have a similar situation with a Windows laptop for work and a few Mac books at home. I find that I don’t need to touch the Mac books and can do everything on the iPad. I have told myself that if my wife or I don’t touch the Mac for 6 months, we will sell it. Let’s see…
Interesting to see if you end up selling it…
Sea Breeze looks like iOS 18 wallpaper ;-)
Came for the iPad thing, stayed for the rest. Thank you for doing this
I’ve been ipad only for a long time. About 2019 i got a MacBook Air because i always heard people saying “ipad is a toy” and it just got to me. Then i got the MacBook Air and well….it fell antiquated. Something about it just felt like an old legacy system old people use lol no touch screen. The interface was the same boring thing. Couldn’t just use it as a tablet and have those apps and i just love iOS. Switched back to iPad Pro and I’ve been happy ever since. I know ipad isn’t for everybody, but for me? It scratches that itch. I’ll probably always be iPad only
I agree. I love the simplicity of it.
"Antiquated..." 🙂 I think I know what you mean. After I've used my iPad for a while, if/when I switch back to a conventional laptop or desktop it feels clunky by comparison. Also, in the dozen years or so since I've been using iPads, I've yet to use a keyboard with any of them, even for writing.
Unfortunately I need my iMac (or a laptop) for some programs I use (so annoying this is still bound to MacOS/Windows). I have that TomToc sleeve as well, but the back of the Magic Keyboard still gets fingers etc. How did you get that nice back on it? Is that a wrap you can buy on Amazon?
It’s from dbrand. Here’s the link: dbrand.com/shop/devices/ipad-magic-keyboard-smart-folio-skins
Amazing Video Mam ❤
Loved the video.
I was iPad only in 2020 for almost a year. I had sold my gaming PC and didn’t have a laptop. It was my favorite setup because it was so portable. I was able to write a draft for book just using a Logitech Bluetooth keyboard and Ulysses.
I later purchased an Apple M1 Laptop for both music production, live performance, along with it making it easier to do work for my remote job. That said, I still wish I could be iPad only, for all the reasons you mentioned.
One tip before I go, purchase a pop filter, or find a foam cover for your mic. In the intro to your video, there are lots of popping sounds, made even more painful using headphones to list. Get a filter so that you don’t get loud popping sounds from your mouth being too close to the mic.
Thank you for the tip
@SkylerFuhrman I might not use the mic in my next video as the iPhone 15 seems to pick up my voice well within that distance between me and the phone. If I don’t use it I would love your feedback: mic or no mic?? Please let me know what you think. Thank you! 🙏
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Cuáles son tus accesorios por favor?
It’s the Magic Keyboard with a dbrand skin. Here’s the link: dbrand.com/shop/devices/ipad-magic-keyboard-smart-folio-skins
Only computer you need?!? No!
- Software compatibility for work software. Some programs only work on X86 software (Power BI, Solidworks, ... etc)
- Gaming
- GPU intensive tasks. Some things just need tons of GPU horsepower (Machine Learning or CAD).
Great video. I use my iPad in a similar way. Do you switch between the magic keyboard and another case? Looked like you had it folded back at work and in the evening.
That's something I do often, makes it to versatile. Skin on the magic keyboard looks 👌
Agreed, at work it’s mostly in the folio and most days I leave the Magic Keyboard at home and pull it out for moments like this or when I’m on the go.
@@Jillatcheckthebox Thanks, Jill. This is what I was looking for. I also use the Magic Keyboard at home and the folio at work because I use the Apple Pencil to take notes. I have the 2020 Air and I love it!
You should change the title to ".... that I need"
I'm a software engineer, if you give me an iPad I can't do anything...
If it ran MacOS I could do that, but way too much of the software I run on a daily basis is not available on the app store and therefore cannot even be installed on an iPad... and there is no iPad OS "alternatives" to running VMware Fusion with a Windows 11 ARM virtual machine so I can run a specific application that only runs in the Windows command prompt environment but on my Mac... or the proprietary software I use to make configuration changes to my drones, or Blender, or insert one of the 3 million other things that an iPad just cannot run... I think if you work a non-technical job or just browse the web and check emails then sure, an iPad is great, but most people just aren't that privileged... There is absolutely nothing "professional" about an iPad Pro (unless you are professional 2d artist and thats all you do... and even that is debatable). Apple needs to add a full suite of touch features to MacOS (including a switchable touch centered UI based on the iPadOS UI) and then put MacOS onto all iPad Pro devices.
The biggest downside with the iPad is always thinking in the back of your head if you went with the wrong size.
I’ve gone through countless 11” and 13” models and I still can’t decide.
Same. I always wonder if i should have just bought both sizes and been happy. Like if i already had a 13 inch, get a 11inch next time I upgrade and just keep them both. Hmmm lol
just get 13" and iPad mini 6
@@PSy84 the mini is a good choice. It’s too bad Apple didn’t update it. I’m hoping for a mini update sooner than later.
I've seen a lot of folks say it isn't worth an upgrade, as they don't feel they can do any more with the new one vs the older ipads. Yet this same mentality isn't applied towards smartphones which release annually, or new computer parts. Lots of people kept comparing these to the M2 ipad pros, in which case I'd say no it isn't worth upgrading. Most people aren't upgrading their ipads or MacBooks every generation. I'd agree iPadOS needs improvements, but if you just want macOS, get a Mac. Unless apple did a lot of UX/UI changes to macos for the iPad, I don't think it would be a good experience anyways. That's how I felt about Surface products. Kinda sucked as a tablet due to Windows.
Great video! Finally, someone who has come up with a solution I have been trying to resolve for nearly 20 years. That is how to work with a company that is married to Microsoft and a person who is in love and committed to Apple. Please, keep coming up with videos that address the problems that deal with multiple platform use.
She is future Ruby Granger…
So accurate
Your videos are really comforting! Looking forward to seeing more from you 🙂
Thank you so much!
I’ve used iPad only for a good for years now but I do very little. My only gripe is a few things I can’t seem to do when I am applying for internal jobs and iPad OS doesn’t support the testing applications they use. Apart from that it does what I need. Currently using the m1 iPad Pro
Hey Gill, its impossible for programming though?
You should think about other uses than content creation...
Thank you, I feel under qualified to even go there. And you’re not wrong!
dbrand?
Can we stop lying to ourselves? The iPad cannot replace an actual computer, end of.
iPad cannot replace computer but they’re still doing things especially art student and taking notes inside faculty or maybe library
I’m not sure why you think you cant? What are people doing on computers that can’t be done on an IPad?
For you.
I work in a top executive job for about 10-12 hours a day exclusively with the iPad, and I'm super happy.
What a great video! I also have a company issued windows laptop that covers all of my work related tasks. The ipad has evolved over the years so much so that all of my non-work tasks can be handled on my iPad seamlessly. I’m definitely on the same page as you! 😊
99% I have been using iPad Pros since 2016. Back then it was alien for many of us. Nowadays it’s a very powerful tool/device because it can do so many things. It’s just that it is still limited. I got no complaints on that. Can’t leave without it for work or hobby. I mainly do artworks, graphic design, video editing.
Good video but if you have any photos or a modern family that takes lots of family photos the iPad is a bad idea because you can’t back them up! Excel is very rubbish as is the files app
Do you have a link to the Ipad accessories you have?
Hi, I have the black apple folio, and the Magic Keyboard with this dbrand skin: dbrand.com/shop/skins/magic-keyboard-for-ipad-pro-11-m4-skins
Do you use a 13 inch or 11inch?
It’s the 11 inch. I would find the 13 inch too big for note taking etc
@Jillatcheckthebox how do you find multi tasking on it?
Multi-tasking works well on it, especially on stage manager. On a Friday I have my notes that I have taken on one note from the whole week via the iPad on the monitor screen, with my calendar and to do list open so that I can plan for upcoming work. And I really like this flow using the iPad as the work horse. I also like it when I’m not using stage manager/external monitor and I want to focus on just one thing, the small screen definitely helps with the deep focus.
I'm caught between the 11 or 13 at the minute, but if u use the 11 and need bigger version u can use a monitor. After watching reviews online they day the 13 inch u are more focused on getting things done whereas the 11 inch u will end up scrolling through social media etc....
How’s the battery life on the 11inch?
I use it a lot, so every other day for a charge probably. If it’s low ish I’ll give it a charge in the morning before work so it manages the note taking for the day.
Good video mam
So nice
With the shift to cloud computing, corporations are using virtual computers that you can remote into from a laptop or tablet and its a decent experience.
Loved the video! You mentioned you do yoga and you are also a christian. I wanted to make you aware in case you werent that yoga is a hindu religion, not an exercise. The roots of it are pagan god worsip. Wanted to make you aware in case you werent. The channel LED (light exposing darkness) has incredible resources to teach on the subject.
Glad you liked it. Yea I practice the exercise, love the calm and quiet and breath work. And the exercise helps with my aging achey body…Super glad you like the channel!
@@Jillatcheckthebox i def liked this last video, as someone who isnt a fulltime content creator either its nice to hear from that perspective! And yes the stretching is essential for our bodies but i learned recently that its the sequence of the excercises or ‘flow’ that ends up being the worship to their pagan hindu gods but like i said the people at @littlelightstudios def explain it better than i do.
love the Bible verse on the screen!! God is great
Great video ,By the way can ypu name the background music
at that price, it should be enough…
Definitely!
PLEASE TELL ME IF ITS DBRAND!
Sure is!
What monitor do you have?
Hi, it’s a dell S2722QC
Literally my favorite youtube channel now.
Did you edit this video on the iPad, and if so, what program did you use? Thx!
I did. I used Final Cut Pro on the iPad. Prior to this all of my previous videos were done on iMovie. Upcoming video will be a look at my process for content creation.
@@Jillatcheckthebox I am looking forward to that video.
It’s live as of last night. Hope you enjoy it.
I love your videos! You should post more. I have a Mac Studio, and I've always found iPads easier to use. They're my favorite devices and pair great with my Mac Studio. I recently upgraded from an 11-inch to a 13-inch, and I'm enjoying the larger screen a lot more. Maybe it's because this generation, the iPad 13-inch got slightly lighter, so it's a win-win!
Sounds like you have a good thing going on. 👌 And thank you for the kind words Mark.
Where is your case from?
It’s from dbrand. Here’s the link: dbrand.com/shop/devices/ipad-magic-keyboard-smart-folio-skins
I have tried for years to use an iPad as my daily driver and it never worked. The “funny“ thing about this video is that it actually confirms that you are NOT able to replace your laptop with an iPad. Not for technical reasons, but because of the company you work at. The exact same reason that I’m not able to do it and I guess a lot of other people. There is “just” this ONE thing that is for some reason not possible on the iPad.
Yes the company laptop challenge. We’re all stuck with that one.