I’m in marketing and I almost solely use my iPad for work. The only time I use my computer is when I’m working with excel (graphing and macros). And I love it.

Unlike any other review which mostly focus on aesthetics, this video is so practical yet still visually pleasing. Thumbs up 👍

Awesome video! Replaced my laptop with the Air 5 back in September of last year and I never feel the need for a “real” laptop. As you mentioned some of the extra steps involved can be a pain when using it docked, but that’s why I have a PC. On the go its perfect for short video edits in resolve and i actually prefer it over my PC for photo editing as I like using the Apple Pencil to move sliders and such. Absolute beast of a machine

I’ve had MacBook and iPad for a long time. Now with the new iPad I find myself doing much more on the iPad. Rarely turn on the MacBook for daily use. Of course, the MacBook has a lot of folders stored there, etc.

This is intriguing as someone who is using a MacBook Air (with an audio interface, speakers and external monitor) presently as my virtual synth. A touch screen would really improve my efficiency. Thanks for this video!

Interesting experiment, although not something I'd want to try with my iPad Mini. However, I could see attempting this if my only device was an iPad Pro.

That day you get the full experience developing/coding in VS Code on IPad I will switch out my MacBook in a heartbeat.

Great video!!! I'm currently considering going iPad only but have yet to make the jump. My current setup is a 10th Gen iPad with ESR Magnetic Rebound keyboard case and a mid 2011 iMac. I mainly use the iMac for consumption and to manage my local church's YT account. I know I can technically do all that on the iPad but the workflow I have works for me. I will say, I have all the accessories to go "iPad only" it's just a matter of going all in lol.

Two years ago I replaced my laptop with the iPad 8 and combo touch case from Logitech and I've never looked back! Probably will get one of the M-chip iPad's soon to have a little better multitasking and some more power, but I can't see myself ever switching back to a normal laptop.

This will work just fine for students

So happy I found you, I have been researching stands. I wanted it up higher so I can get a monitor. Now to find a monitor. Thanks again

A great video, I have the M1 12.9” 512GB and use it most of the time, I dock it with the Caldigit TS3+, 34” Ultrawide, Epomaker TH66,/MXmaster 3, and with iPadOS17 I often forget I’m not on a Mac. In fact I use it more than my M2MBA, while Stage Manager has improved greatly over iPadOS16, I wish Apple would just copy Samsung’s Dex, My Fold 4 can also dock with the above setup (Via an old Plugable USB C dock I originally bought for my old 12” MacBook. And as a daily portable device it’s a phone, mini tablet and desktop all in my pocket. (It’s also a great mini console paired with a controller for Crazy Taxi and MAME sessions). Apple need to drop the iPadOS restrictions on Emulators, introduce a proper desktop mode as file management is painful, even with FileBrowser professional, it also needs two USB C ports and Vapor chamber cooling (like the S9 Ultra) Having said all this, the frustrating part about the iPad is that it’s so close to perfection. And I started out with 8bit Z80 Computers like the ZX80 and Atari 800XL.

I am a photographer, and I replaced my mbp 15 with iPad Air 5(still on iPadOS16). I am happy to have a smaller package for tethering with capture one. Especially on location. So compact.(just that I need to add a power bank to charge it) Down side is the interface is too (early day) windows, less of drag and drop..etc. And I am actually looking forward to get a 27inch monitor.

Since September my iPad Air 5 has been the only official computer I have (my 2015 MacBook Pro passed away) I think Files is alright especially if I am just looking for well files lol I mostly use it for content consumption, Documentations etc I’m a basic computer user, even if I need it for work, it doesn’t consists of graphic designing, etc I’ll use stage manager, connect it to my 50 inch tv monitor, use my Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse (I’ve gotten as gifts) 1st gen along with my iPad and I’m set. Overall it’s great, if I need anything more hectic, I have my thinkpad laptop from work I can grab.

Kyle, the Airs and Pros have ALT displayport and can run full 4K on separate channels without hitting the USB C channels. DisplayPort over USB-C is what Apple is calling it in their notes. Some USB hubs and displays do this switch in the settings.. your LG might ..check the settings? What you’ll end up with is on the Airs the full 10 Gbs for peripherals and a 4K/60 video feed

Please, do an update with the final version of iPadOS 17

Thank you , great information. I have the M1 iPad Pro 5th gen with cell plan. Really enjoying doing more work on the iPad now with stage manager and external devices. I have a uGreen external 9 in 1 hub and have power in PD USB C port (handles up to 100W), external display (4K 60hz Sony a80k 65 inch) in HDMI port, and external video (with CamLink) in 10Gb/s USB A port. One problem I have is when I connect my Blue Yeti external mic. When I put it into a USB A 5 GB/s port, it removes the Sony audio out, but does keep the Sony display. So, it gives me audio choices of iPad OR Blue Yeti mic. And, it only lets me choose One device for both audio in and audio out. So, if I choose Blue Yeti, then I have to use the headphone jack. If I choose the iPad, then I get the iPad mic and the iPad speakers (which aren’t bad). What I want is to keep audio out sound on the Sony Tv external display, and the Blue Yeti for microphone sound input. Do you (or maybe your viewers) have any suggestions please? I do a lot of Zoom calls… Thank you!

Thanks I am considering this. Going to get a monitor and give it a try. Thanks for the video.

If the ipad mini has this desktop mode. That would be awesome

iPad Air + MacBook Pro = Ultimate Productivity

most important no fan noise on heavy loads as you have it on all macs

Can you do an updated video when iPadOS 18 releases in the fall? I'm hoping the developer conference in June sheds some light on what to expect for the M series on iPad's going forward.

If you have an iPad Pro you can use a Thunderbolt 4 Hub to solve the drives and monitor issue. iPad Pro's have a Thunderbolt 4 port instead of USB-C. So you can still power a 4K monitor at full 60hz and have an SSD at mega fast speeds, especially if you use a Thunderbolt SSD.

So your monitor has a USB C port and you just connect the Ipad directly USB C to USB C?

I’ve been using an iPad Air 5 for six months and would like to ditch the old windows PC. The two programs I still need it for are my main CAD program and DaVinci Resolve. I hope that changes in the next year or two but I think I’ll try a Mac Mini in the meantime which should play better with the iPad and run those two apps.

Thanks for the video. It helps as I am considering replacing my windows laptop with an air 5 or pro. I currently have an Air 3 and use it with my windows pc which is clunky.

Air 5 can not using hdd and external monitor in the same time?

I get 600MB/s with an external SSD connected via a Dell thunderbolt dock even when running 4k/60Hz on an external display (on an iPad Air 5)

Love this video ❤

Thank you for your wonderful sharing of the working methods of the iPad and Monitor. I am very curious as I usually use the horizontal screen for handwriting. I would like to ask if there is a use situation of using the straight screen. Btw, How do you use universal controls?

Why no one talk about your ipad battery drain drastically when connected to external monitor it's useless if i get 2 hours screen time no matter how good stage manager is

To be clear, you are not running the desktop operating system, you are using the iPad operating system? And you are limited to apps found in the App Store? I want to run OS X on my iPad but so far I haven’t found a way to achieve this.

am replacing my lenovo y540 with air pad 5 gen

Practical advice and review 👍

I am using LG Ultrafine 4K and Ipad Air 5 does not support thunderbolt. Please help to recommend best and affordable way to fix this.

Is it possible to connect a USB-A mouse and keyboard with an USB-C multi hub? Or do i need a bluetooth mouse/keyboard because of the missing thunderbolt port on the iPad air 5? Edit: And is it possible to connect an 1080p HDMI monitor with an USB-C multi hub and charge the iPad air 5 at the same time with that hub?

Will charging + using external monitor damage ipad battery?

Hi! Thank you for the video! Actually, just one stupid thing is preventing me from buying M-based iPad for desktop setup: audio is routed to display output when you have external display connected. Why would you have bluetooth headphones connected but your audio goes somewhere else?

Awesome video man I had a question Do I need the Apple Pencil or should I go with ESR stylus Thanks

Im a medical student i use ipad for note taking. I jst wanted to use moniter for media consumption on a big screen and use some social media apps on full screen Did it support youtube X and insta as full screen?

Amazing video

I have an M1 pro and one thing i utterly hate, loathe even, is that cursor snapping to icons when using a mouse… First world problem i know, but that sh*t is just annoying

Can u help me pls Kyle I am buying a iPad Air 5 and idon’t know to buy 64gbs or 256gbs I have never owned a iPad or laptop I use the library’s computer.

i have an ipad air 5, mouse and keyboard both have a dongle which i plug into my adapter which my monitor is also plugged into. yet i cannot use my monitor as an extended monitor…in the settings im not able to change any settings

Does ipad have fullscreen on external display or it has black bars?

can this setup work with an external dock or does the ipad HAVE to have a direct connection to the monitor?

As soon as I connect hdmi to my monitor the speakers on the ipad goes off. My monitor doesn’t have speakers. And tried connecting bluetooth speakers with ipad. Same thing happens when i connect the hdmi. Any solutions?

What’s the drive speed testing app shown ?

can i do this on my ipad air 4?

I have a big questions that have been rolling in my mind since along time ago. Do you always use your iPad plugged to the charger? I mean, when you connect the monitor to the iPad. This makes me think that I am damaging my battery life but when I unplug the charger, battery goes down quickly.

sir can we used type c to hdmi cable or need to used type c to hdmi convertor ?

iPad > MacBook

Hi I have the 2020 IPad Pro before the M1 chip. Could I still do this setup?

Onde encontro este papel de parede?

Where did you get those wallpapers that are in the thumbnail?

wont the ipad heat up alot?

did not see any productivity for a iPad as desktop setup.. instead of just use macbook, of course just in my case.

my air 5 battery life is not that good, how bout yall

You talk to much instead of explaining

why? just get a pc

Why insist in making the iPad work like a laptop or desktop when it’s not that at all!?

I feel so robbed of the fact that my iPad Air 4 didn’t get stage manager 🥲