Apple released it’s latest iPad (Pro) recently and whenever this happens people debate the value of the iPad in general and ask questions like: is the iPad worth it?
I used to ask myself that question too. After all, between my iPhone and my Macbook, I thought I had all the computing technology I needed. But in the last year I got a new iPad — not even the latest and greatest — and I have to say that the iPad just does certain things better than either one. It’s especially better than my iPhone for:
- Streaming video: Disney, Netflix, YouTube and more are all much better than my iPhone.
- The library app Libby is much better, especially with the magazine section
- The news sites like the New York Times and Washington Post are great on the iPad
- Instacart: I can see more options when I order from it
- Shopping sites like Zara and Uniqlo are better too for the same reason
- X and other social media sites look great on my iPad, but not threads or Instagram because of some design ideas Meta has that are wrong.
And what I like about the iPad over my Macbook is a) there is no work apps on it so I don’t get distracted by work b) I can recline with the iPad (I don’t like doing that with the Macbook…it’s just no comfortable).
That’s just a start of my list. I’ll keep updating this list for anyone debating getting an iPad.
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