M markojug macrumors regular Original poster Apr 22, 2010 #1 Hi, I am looking wether to get an iPad or MacBook Pro for personal/school. I have done some research on the topic, and I found the MacBook was better. Still deciding today, so do you mind sharing your thoughts on this? Thanks
Hi, I am looking wether to get an iPad or MacBook Pro for personal/school. I have done some research on the topic, and I found the MacBook was better. Still deciding today, so do you mind sharing your thoughts on this? Thanks
miles01110 macrumors Core Apr 22, 2010 #2 There's almost no meaningful overlap. If you need a computer, get the MBP. If you want a mobile entertainment device, get an iPad. Which is "better" will depend on the person and their needs.
There's almost no meaningful overlap. If you need a computer, get the MBP. If you want a mobile entertainment device, get an iPad. Which is "better" will depend on the person and their needs.
jnc macrumors 68020 Apr 23, 2010 #3 LOL, I read the title and had to wonder what on earth you were doing where either a MacBook Pro or iPad could be an option...
LOL, I read the title and had to wonder what on earth you were doing where either a MacBook Pro or iPad could be an option...
Passenger88 macrumors member Apr 23, 2010 #5 Go for a Macbook, it's much easier to write documents and stuff like that.
chaosbunny macrumors 68020 Apr 23, 2010 #6 Don't get an iPad, it's only a content consumption device... for school etc. you'll need to create something.
Don't get an iPad, it's only a content consumption device... for school etc. you'll need to create something.
jmpage2 macrumors 68040 Apr 24, 2010 #7 Your question is like; "Do I get a Honda Accord, or a bicycle"?
mobilehaathi macrumors G3 Apr 24, 2010 #10 miles01110 said: There's almost no meaningful overlap. Click to expand... This right here. For school, get a laptop.
miles01110 said: There's almost no meaningful overlap. Click to expand... This right here. For school, get a laptop.