iPad Air iPad Air vs Neo

[Mainsail]

Assuming you have a nice Mac desktop (e.g. iMac or Mini) that fits you needs for heavy lifting. Would you prefer an iPad Air ($599) without keyboard case or a MacBook Neo ($599)? Same price, but very different devices.

Note: For the iPad, I am assuming you might get an inexpensive folio case for protection and to prop the tablet to watch movies and maybe better on-screen typing. Likewise, you might need some kind of protective case or cover for the Neo. So, for the sake of discussion, let's assume those are a push wrt cost.

 

[1BadManVan]

Depends entirely on your use case. There's not just one blanket answer to that question without some context

 

[SnowPenguin]

Unless I want the iPad for drawing, I would take the Neo anytime. Better value & more flexible.

 

[Radon87000]

The iPad has a better display, and is more convenient and portable. It’s also a better content consumption device. The MacBook Neo is a typical laptop. I don’t get why people compare the 2. I like my iPad because I can lay down on the sofa and binge watch movies and shows and read books. You cannot do that comfortably with MacBook Neo. If you know what you want out of the device, this shouldn’t even be a question.

 

[sparksd]

Do you want a tablet or a laptop and can either one accomplish the tasks you intend to use it for? Choice is driven by user needs and usage preferences. Personally, I wouldn't want a Neo.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

Just in general terms - I certainly would want a tablet device in my life for the form factor. As it happens my primary daily device is my iPad Air at the moment, though it’s ranged from iPad mini to 12.9” iPad Pro over the past few years. Books, news, email, videos… it’s just way too convenient to do without.

But of course there are things a Mac is REQUIRED for; specific apps you can’t get on iPad. So yeah, just depends on what you need & want.