It shows everyone how advanced the iPad has been, and how it has come to replace laptops for a large segment of users. And that's because iPads - specifically the Pro versions - come with big screens that update quickly. In addition to its support for major accessories such as keyboard and mouse.
Apple tablets became virtually capable of replacing laptops. However, it remains limited in terms of the tasks it can handle. But for simple tasks and office work, it is capable of that without a doubt.
Besides, tablets generally offer more battery life than traditional laptops because they are first and foremost tablets. This is in addition to supporting applications more smoothly. However, using an iPad as an alternative to a laptop computer is impossible in the absence of a keyboard.
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Apple provides for its laptops a wide variety of additional accessories, specifically keyboards. Besides, the user can still connect a traditional keyboard as well as the mouse. Besides, third-party companies provide custom accessories, such as Logitech.
With a keyboard and mouse installed, and under the most advanced iPadOS system, the iPad can offer the same experience as using a laptop. Perhaps what distinguishes it in this case more and more is its arrival with pen support on the one hand, and touch support on the other.
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iPad can replace laptops
iPad keyboards provide support for shortcuts, as well as support a large number of applications essential for work and productivity. In addition, the user will have a large number of shortcuts that he can learn, and on the other hand, the iPad touch shortcuts are still available.
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iPadOS provides great control over files, and through the Files app, the user can access all of their files, whether on the device or on the cloud. However, these features remain largely limited, as is the case with Apple.
But the On My iPad folder offers a major advantage. It is the access to all the files downloaded through the applications that the user uses on his laptop computer.
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The user can rely on the Google office applications on the one hand, or on the Microsoft package on the other hand. Along with simpler Apple alternatives like Pages and Numbers.
Besides, Apple tablets are able to modestly replace laptops when it comes to photo and video editing. This is done through programs such as Photoshop, Lightroom, LumaFusion and many more. However, laptops remain ahead of the curve in this regard.
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