JamesOrange93
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Macbook vs iPad
#987691 - 16/05/12 12:04 AM
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I'm looking at buying something that has lots of portability, but at the same time to be
of use to me. I will buy both in the end, but its more of a question of which
to buy first... I will be using either for doing some light word processing, a
little bit of recording and controlling of DAWs and some web design stuff thrown in there
 I already have an iMac to do all of the heavy work and it is my main recording
station. It is just the portability that I need, and like I said, I will be buying both, I
just need some advice as to which one to buy first  Cheers
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JazzyGB1
Joined: 10/09/04
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Loc: Nottingham UK
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Re: Macbook vs iPad
[Re: JamesOrange93]
#987695 - 16/05/12 01:00 AM
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The MacBook in my opinion. iPads are more for consumption than creation and as good
as they are, they are no replacement for a laptop! If as you say you are looking to
do web design stuff, the MacBook is definitely the one to go for first.
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Bob Bickerton
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Re: Macbook vs iPad
[Re: JamesOrange93]
#987696 - 16/05/12 01:03 AM
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Much as I love my iPad, I'm picking you'd be better off with the MacBook for your
requirements. When you say web design, are you talking online or using an
application? Either way it's easier to have resources available on the MacBook and upload
them either via the online app or using something like Transmit. Likewise I
find word processing a little clunky on the iPad relative to the MacBook, but this is
related to the level of sophistication you require. Same with recording. Remember a MacBook will do everything an iPad will do, but an iPad will not do
everything a MacBook will do. New slimmer profile MacBooks probably coming out
next month. Bob
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Kaw-Liga
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Re: Macbook vs iPad
[Re: Bob Bickerton]
#987710 - 16/05/12 06:55 AM
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have you tried writing on an ipad and on a macbook? I have, and I wouldn't use the iPad
for writing more than half a page of text. Macbook Air or Macbook Pro, though? Or a
Windows pc?
But for remote controlling a DAW, I would buy the iPad. Is it
even possible, using a macbook? Being able to keep the fingers on the faders is important.
Edited by Kaw-Liga (16/05/12 06:59 AM)
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ConcertinaChap
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Loc: Bradford on Avon
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Re: Macbook vs iPad
[Re: JamesOrange93]
#987720 - 16/05/12 08:00 AM
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As has been said it's all about consumption v. production of content. Tablets are great at
consuming content but with the best will in the world when it comes to creation they are
clunky and inconvenient and a collection of compromises. "Real" computers do consumption
but they are way better at creation than tablets. Best situation is to have both but if
you can only spring for one, get the laptop. CC
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oktafish
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Re: Macbook vs iPad
[Re: JamesOrange93]
#987762 - 16/05/12 10:23 AM
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Most definitely a macbook, for a start you`re not tied down to iOS and can run apps other
than the ones from APP store as well as being able to install different OS`s should you
ever need to. iPad is a fantastic add on to your main computer. A real keyboard is nice +
expandability. It`s just way more versatile.
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G-Doubleyou
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Re: Macbook vs iPad
[Re: JamesOrange93]
#987804 - 16/05/12 01:31 PM
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I have both, the ipad is a great compliment to the Macbook. I use the iPad for
a control surface, and external instruments that I record in logic. 
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s_e_a_n
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Loc: Kerry
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Re: Macbook vs iPad
[Re: JamesOrange93]
#987878 - 16/05/12 08:29 PM
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I've always had a laptop and a desktop - now I have an iPad and a desktop. The iPad is
probably useless for creating websites and any heavy duty word processing etc but for
sending emails, surfing the web, controlling daws, sketching songs, recording sessions and
loads of other stuff it's perfect. It's also so much easier to throw in a bag and bring
with. I also have an iphone which will do a lot of what the ipad does - but the form
factor of the ipad is perfect. I also do a LOT of reading on the ipad - novels and
manuals.
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