Kevin Ross
When choosing the M2 MacBook Air or the M1 iPad Pro, is it one or the other? Will iPadOS 16 continue to push the iPad closer to a full MacOS experience?
For those of you trying to make a buying decision whether for business, personal, or as a student these two devices are very capable, but at the same time very different in what they may be able to do for you.
I don’t think it’s necessarily one or the other, but rather the MacBook Air and the iPad (or iPad Pro) as complimentary devices.
M2 Related Hardware:
M1 Related Hardware:
14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro: https://geni.us/7HlAh (Amazon)
M1 Macbook Air: https://geni.us/aB6N (Amazon)
M1 Mac Mini: https://geni.us/pDK2b (Amazon)
iPad Accessories:
M1 12.9” iPad Pro: https://geni.us/nwGn (Amazon)
Magic Keyboard: https://geni.us/jzvuJ (Amazon)
MagFlott Stand: https://geni.us/AvOBi (Amazon)
Pitaka Magnetic Case: https://amzn.to/3lmhnMW (Amazon)
Apple Pencil: https://geni.us/xEc4p7 (Amazon)
Combo Touch: https://geni.us/combotouch (Amazon)
External Monitors:
INNOCN Ultrawide: https://geni.us/INNultrawide (Amazon)
INNOCN 4K Monitor: https://geni.us/INNOCN27 (Amazon)
Monitor Arm: https://geni.us/7j1xeS (Amazon)
BenQ ScreenBar: https://geni.us/pdGXBok (Amazon)
Monitor Cables I use:
Angled USB-C: https://geni.us/USB-CAngle (Amazon)
Angled Power Cable: https://geni.us/PowerAngle (Amazon)
ANDNOVA USB-C to USB-C: https://geni.us/vBWnYH (Amazon)
USB-C to Display Port: https://geni.us/OaNho (Amazon)
USB-C to HDMI: https://geni.us/irDeAO (Amazon)
HDMI Cable: https://geni.us/dkm4uxU (Amazon)
Accessories/Peripherals:
Anker Mini Dock: https://geni.us/ACcOo (Amazon)
Thunderbolt 3 Dock: https://geni.us/ATbaAjc (Amazon)
MX Master 3S: https://geni.us/MXMaster3S (Amazon)
MX Keys: https://geni.us/4wiTh (Amazon)
Mechanical Keyboard: https://geni.us/VisslesBW (Amazon)
Razer V2 Pro: https://geni.us/V2Pro (Amazon)
External SSDs:
Fledging TB3 Enclosure: https://geni.us/flJqziY (Amazon)
Acasis: https://geni.us/1vu6Jqc (Amazon)
Acasis Direct: https://geni.us/Acasis
WD SSD (850): https://geni.us/gJKK1si (Amazon)
Samsung 980 PRO: https://geni.us/AZkwLl (Amazon)
Sabrent USB-C Enclosure: https://geni.us/7iogvd (Amazon)
WD SSD (750): https://geni.us/N2FAzD (Amazon)
Samsung SSD (970): https://geni.us/yRA8d3R (Amazon)
SanDisk Extreme (T00-G25): https://geni.us/n0B9Q (Amazon)
Audio Gear:
Overhead Microphone: https://bit.ly/DeityS2SMic
Overhead Mic on Amazon: https://geni.us/s1A9eNK (Amazon)
Broadcast Microphone (Q9U): https://geni.us/QkBCC (Amazon)
Handheld Recorder: https://geni.us/MTyrz (Amazon)
MOTU Interface: https://geni.us/NMoYwcJ (Amazon)
Studio Headphones (250 Ohms): https://geni.us/BuzD (Amazon)
Yamaha Monitors (single): https://geni.us/MbemtUC (Amazon)
Studio Monitor Stands: https://geni.us/MiBAiE6 (Amazon)
What I use to Film:
My Primary Camera: https://geni.us/SonyA7IVFF (Amazon)
Rokinon Prime Lens: https://geni.us/Rokinon35 (Amazon)
Secondary Camera: https://geni.us/gQQxjr3 (Amazon)
Prime Lens 16mm: https://geni.us/BlBd9 (Amazon)
Sony 18-105: https://geni.us/Jb3O0 (Amazon)
SanDisk Extreme: https://geni.us/9MHZlT (Amazon)
Manfrotto Tripod (for vlogging): https://geni.us/0SYQD (Amazon)
Light Dome: https://geni.us/TzffFw (Amazon)
Key Light: https://geni.us/n2kAe (Amazon)
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Kevin Ross
4845 Pearl E. Cir. STE 101
Boulder, CO 80301
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The Hardware: 00:25
The Questions: 00:26
Is iPadOS more like MacOS: 01:00
Connectivity: 02:19
The Display & Touch: 02:46
Battery Life: 03:53
School & Office: 04:25
The Buying Breakdown: 05:55