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Summary

The author prefers iPads over laptops due to their compactness, reliability, and versatility for writing, reading, and multimedia consumption.

Abstract

The article titled "Why iPads Are So Useful" expresses the author's strong preference for iPads over laptops, citing several reasons for this choice. The author finds laptops to be cumbersome and unreliable, often requiring a power source and a stable surface for use. In contrast, iPads are praised for their compact size, lightweight design, and the convenience of using them with a folding keyboard. The waterproof feature, multitasking capabilities, high-quality video and camera, ample storage with cloud options, and the availability of reading apps are highlighted as key advantages. The author, who identifies as a writer and reader, uses the iPad for various activities, including watching movies, editing texts, and consuming fiction, and considers it an indispensable tool for staying connected with the online world, even while on holiday.

Opinions

  • Laptops are described as bulky, unreliable, and prone to battery issues.
  • iPads are favored for their portability, ease of use with one hand, and durability against water damage.
  • The iPad's ability to multitask efficiently without freezing is a significant advantage.
  • The device's video and camera quality is noted to be very good, suitable for streaming and video calls.
  • The author appreciates the iPad's storage capacity and cloud integration for content management.
  • Reading apps on the iPad, such as Kindle and Apple Books, are commended for their convenience in tracking reading progress.
  • The author expresses a personal attachment to the iPad, using it for both professional and leisure activities, including writing and reading blogs.

Why iPads Are So Useful.

Technology I prefer.

An iPad. Source: my photo album.

I cannot live without my iPad.

Well, maybe that was a slight exaggeration. Perhaps it should be more a case of:

I’d rather not live without an iPad.

Why not a laptop?

Laptops are so cumbersome and, in my experience, much more unreliable. I have to use a laptop for work and it is forever freezing or losing work as I am half way through editing it. My friends find similar problems, with laptops that are all relatively new as well as older ones.

With a laptop I am forever trying to find a plug socket as one minute it is saying 50% charged and then the next it’s flashing to warn me to charge immediately. Maybe it is just me but I don’t think so.

Also laptops are fairly big and you need a good case to carry them around in. You can’t really use them wherever you want. Ideally they need a surface to sit on and you cannot just lay down with them on a sofa (not comfortably anyway).

iPads are better because…

  • They are compact (mine is 12.9 inches long — big enough to watch a movie) which means they are light and easy to pick up with one hand.
  • Waterproof. I am no expert but I have spilled drink on mine and got it wet in the rain before and a quick wipe down has returned it to normal again.
  • You can slip them into a folding keyboard. The iPad case easily converts into a holder which means that you can use them like a keyboard, resting the iPad on any surface, or even on your knees.
  • They rarely freeze and allow you to open multiple apps at a time. I can flick between a website, the Medium app and Unsplash very quickly and easily as I write.
  • The video quality is very good. You can watch any streaming service on it in bed as well as enjoying Youtube and Tiktok videos readily. The camera is also very reliable and provides clear images for both photos and videos.
  • There is a fair amount of storage within the device and you can always save your content to the cloud.
  • The kindle app and Apple books app are great ways to consume fiction and always remember where you got up to.

Summary

As a writer and reader, I spend a lot of time reading blogs, watching videos and editing texts. For me, my iPad is my number one choice for most activities and I take it on holidays with me so I can keep up with the online world when I am away. I absolutely love it and most of my books and blogs are written on it. Please let me know what you think about iPads.

Are you an iPad addict or a laptop lover?

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