The new 12,9-inch iPad Pro is a massive part of it. Not only because of the big Screens or the new accessory. Also, because the Apple-Tablet gets for the first time in areas that were previously reserved for real computers.
this starts with The price. The cheapest MacBook Pro with 13 inch screen and 256 GB of storage currently costs 1499 Swiss francs. The iPad Pro at least 1099 francs, come to a whopping 369 Swiss francs for the detachable keyboard. Power 1468 francs – however, the iPad has only 128 GB of storage. It also takes the 256 GB variant, you are in 1588 francs.
in terms of Price there is no real advantage with the Tablet and this is by gut feeling, more of a Surprise. This also applies if you have the two devices for comparison in the hands.
Because both the MacBook like the iPad, all the same, namely, just under 1.4 kg weigh almost exactly. There are no light-weights, especially the iPad with docked keyboard is a bit of a chunk.
After all: The Laptop one always carries the whole weight, the iPad can be half of the weight in a matter of seconds “slim down”. The Tablet is magnetically fixed in the keyboard case and can easily be solved out. A big advantage, if you are looking for about Videos, multimedia content, or Games want to gamble.
the keyboard on The iPad is terrific good and terrific tax
And in these areas, the iPad Pro is a Highlight. The bright, sharp Screen, great Sound with four speakers and the enormous amount of computing power. It is really a pleasure to watch on Netflix or to play Fortnite. On a MacBook it makes much less Fun. This is probably the biggest strength of the iPad Pro, the device is more than a work device.
But back to the everyday work. Keyboards there was also now, for the iPad, but the Magic Keyboard is a whole new category – not only in terms of price. The keyboard is a Laptop Keyboard equal. Great button feel, even with background lighting. Ergonomically everything is just right. The Trackpad is quite small, but works very well. Anyone who shortcuts the Work with the mouse and keyboard are used, will forget the touch screen too often.
a bit of getting used to the round mouse cursor, which looks rather like a small fingerprint needs. It is a pity, though, that still not all Apps are on the Laptop-optimized functionality. About Google Docs or the Chrome Browser. It depends very much on what Tools to use in everyday life.
But it is amazing how the iPad and MacBook are close now, even if the operating systems differ totally. But the Pro Tablet has now also a USB-C connector that will be released for external devices. Mouse and keyboard or an external display you can connect easily.
The iPad can do a lot, but always to the limits
However, this only works on a direct Hub. Who, for example, the USB ports on the Monitor, can’t use it. Restrictions there are also, for the second USB-C connector, found on the Magic Keyboard. You can charge the iPad, external devices will work but only on the main plug.
Even with the use of a separate Screens, the iPad is the MacBook Pro still. Depending on the App, will mirror the entire contents of the iPad. Some are optimized for dual use. Then you can see it on the big screen, a photo in its full glory and you can scroll on the iPad more.
This, finally, is the iPad a Chance and a risk at the same time. The System is as a Laptop to get better with time, if developers take advantage of the opportunities. However, Apple is also from these third-party companies.
What you miss in everyday life the Most, is true Multitasking. So many Apps expect only more if you are in the foreground. You want to in between, what else, about interrupted, the rendering of the Videos. In addition, you can’t use how to on a Mac multiple Windows side by side or one above the other. We can, therefore, on the iPad, but it’s just much more uncomfortable and restrictive. So many routines are always in need of one or two clicks more. This also applies to the whole file management.
the iPad scores points with a lot of power. The A12Z processor is a stunner and is also forced by the complicated graphics calculations in the knee. No fan noise, no hot housing. Everything runs fast and without jerks. Here also the optimization of the Apps pays off on the iPad operating system. And Yes, it’s also great that you can get started with the iPad immediately, without the tedious little up starts, it must be.
Who had hoped for a better battery life, you will be disappointed. Regardless of whether it iPad or MacBook, both of which can hold a maximum of around ten hours. The devices have to work really hard, is also time after a little over four hours circuit.
Many options, almost no real weaknesses
The iPad provides for a surcharge of course opportunities, which is not a MacBook. For example, that you can draw with the excellent pen directly on the touch screen. Or, you can with a built-in mobile phone directly to the Internet.
The MacBook Pro you can upgrade in processor and memory significantly, while the iPad versions is just in the other Memory available.
The only real weakness of the iPad Pro is actually a weak point of the keyboard. The focus with aufgeschnalltem Tablet is pretty far forward. On the table is not a Problem. You have to tap, but on-the-go directly on the legs, there is the danger that the Keyboard and iPad tilt. So that everything is stable, also need to be the upper thighs fairly straight.
So close to the Laptop was no iPad. A transition is worth it but only if all of the Tools run without any problems. And if you use the typical iPad features, really. Then with a bit of Acclimation and daily routines to Adapt a universally usable device for office and leisure.
