Buyer's Guide - iPad/iPad Pro/Macbook/Macbook Pro

[KensaiMage]

iPad 9.5" is great for:
-media consumption
-very light word processing with external keyboard
-mobile gaming

Portability: 10/10
Utility: 4/10
Power: 3/10

Adviced for: "Couch" media consumption and kids.



iPad Pro 10.5" and 12.9" is great for:

-drawing/handwriting
-media consumption
-light graphics design
-very light word processing with external keyboard
-mobile gaming

Portability: 9-10/10
Utility: 6/10
Power: 6/10

Adviced for: Artists, teachers, businessmen.



Macbook 12" and Macbook Pro 13" is great for:
-media consumption
-advanced word processing
-light programming
-light graphics design
-very light gaming (e.g. Hearthstone or old-school titles like Baldur's Gate EE or Diablo II)

Portability: 8-10/10
Utility: 8/10
Power: 5-7/10

Adviced for: Teachers, businessmen, students.



Macbook Pro 15" is great for:
-media consumption
-advanced word processing
-heavy programming
-heavy graphics design
-light gaming (e.g. New Blizzard games.)

Portability: 6/10
Utility: 10/10
Power: 10/10

Adviced for: Professionals (e.g. coders, photographers, graphics designers) and people who can't stand small screens.



Adviced combos:
iPhone + iPad + Macbook (Regular)
iPhone + Macbook Pro (In between)
iPhone + iPad Pro + Macbook Pro (Professional)


Feel free to debate and add something from yourself.

 

[krause734]

iPad Pro 12.9" is a beast. I wouldn't call it portable. I don't see people out taking pictures with it haha. I also prefer a desktop to a laptop now that I'm no longer a student.