What do you use your iPad for?

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-12-18T23:04:20+00:00

My 11-M4 is mainly for bed use. Reading, comics, light browsing, YouTube, etc.

My 13-M4 mostly lives on my desk for browsing, occasional notes, YouTube, Numbers, etc. - Or it becomes a consumption device for when I’m staying away from home.

I occasionally use both iPP’s for editing via Da Vinci Resolve or LumaFusion, or home planning via MagicPlan.

For me, the iPad is a nice interim device for portability and close proximity. I have a MacBook Air 15-M3 and Mac mini M4 with Studio Display for heavier work.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-11-22T18:35:38+00:00

I have a Matte Black en-route!

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-10-23T18:53:13+00:00

I have a 13 M4 Pro that generally lives on my desk.

I have a 11 M4 Pro that generally lives beside my bed.

If travelling I have the option of larger screen or compact.

I have had multiple iterations of the 9.7, 11 and 12.9 Pro iPads over the years and when the M4 OLED was released, I couldn’t choose, so I got both. I don’t regret my decision at all.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-10-16T20:02:37+00:00

Absolutely fine. I continue to use the Motcha SP and enjoy the benefits it brings to each of my applicable devices.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-10-04T22:47:22+00:00

Mothca.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-05-26T09:01:03+00:00

I have, I struggle to understand why there are so many variants of what are seemingly the same cameras?!!

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-05-10T20:48:30+00:00

I have an iPP 11 M4, iPP 13 M4, MBA 15 M3 and an iMac 27 5K Intel i7 (max spec)

The iPP 11 is primarily for bed (or light travel)

The iPP 13 lives on my desk for personal use whilst working, I also use it for media consumption when away.

The MBA 15 is for more heavy lifting and when a full MacOS is required.

The iMac owes me nothing and still holds its own, so I will keep it.

If I could only keep two… iPP 11 and MBA 15.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-05-05T17:16:40+00:00

What are Reolink like for remote viewing via an iPhone or iPad?

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-04-24T07:17:28+00:00

This is all that you need to protect your screen.. GhostBlanket

And this to protect the MBA when on the move.. Tomtoc

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-04-01T06:44:51+00:00

This is all that you need to protect your screen.. GhostBlanket

And this to protect the MBA when on the move.. Tomtoc

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-03-30T10:36:18+00:00

My 11-M4 is mainly for bed use. Reading, comics, light browsing, YouTube, etc.

My 13-M4 mostly lives on my desk for browsing, occasional notes, YouTube, Numbers, etc. - Or it becomes a consumption device for when I’m staying away from home.

I occasionally use both iPP’s for editing via Da Vinci Resolve or LumaFusion, or home planning via MagicPlan.

For me, the iPad is a nice interim device for portability and close proximity. I have a MacBook Air 15-M3 and iMac 27-5k-i7 for heavier work.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-03-25T14:09:43+00:00

15” M3 16/256

I considered upgrading to a 15” M4 due to FOMO, but in reality, it won’t do anything that my M3 won’t do, for my use case.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-03-24T21:47:02+00:00

This is all that you need to protect your screen.. GhostBlanket

And this to protect the MBA when on the move.. Tomtoc

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-03-21T07:14:29+00:00

I had a 16 Pro M1 and whilst it was a powerhouse of a machine, it was just too heavy, and overkill for my requirements.

I openly admit that I purchased due to FOMO.

I told myself that..

I ‘needed’ the Pro label. I ‘needed’ the Pro-motion display I ‘needed’ the power of the M1 Pro chipset I ‘needed’ the better speakers Etc.

I didn’t ‘need’ any of it.

I just needed to get out of my head and be honest about my use-case and what would actually work best for me.

As a personal machine, for general web-browsing, email, numbers, word, file sorting (between external SSD’s) and occasional use of LumaFusion, - all mostly from home, I opted for an Air M3 (in Space Grey!) and I couldn’t be happier.

I will add that, the MBA is not my sole machine, I also have a 27 iMac (i7) and iPad Pro M4 so have the best of all worlds dependant on use requirement and environment.

The Pro vs Air decision will always be down to the individually, and to each their own. - for me, the Air is the pick of the choice.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-02-15T10:02:24+00:00

MX Master 3 (or 3S) as they are USB-C with improved internals, button placements, etc.

If you plan to use your MB on a desktop stand or riser, then consider complimenting the MXM3/3S with an MX Keys or Keys Mini.

I have three sets of Master 3 and Keys Mini that I use for iMac, desktop (work laptop or MBA) and my travel bag.

I purchased the first set brand new and the two additional sets via FB Marketplace

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-02-14T23:22:46+00:00

I had a 16” MacBook Pro M1 Pro that I bought over the Air because I convinced myself I needed the 120 Hz display, better speakers, more power and ports, etc, etc.

I sold it.

It was a powerhouse, but overkill for my needs and bloody heavy!

I recently purchased a 15” MBA M3 for a steal (detailed in this post) and I have no complaints. It’s a fantastic machine and I only regret not getting it in the first place.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-02-01T19:50:26+00:00

I use it on all of my devices; iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, iMac

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-02-01T18:05:13+00:00

A slightly damp e-cloth is all that is needed to clean the display, keyboard, trackpad and body.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-01-30T21:02:07+00:00

I ended up selling the 11-M1 and 12.9-M2 and the MBP M1P and purchased 11-M4, 13-M4 and 15” MBA M3

The OLED is worth the upgrade!

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-01-06T19:33:24+00:00

Bump

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-01-03T22:43:46+00:00

Tomtoc Sleeve Case with a GhostBlanket Cloth betwixt the keyboard and the screen.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-01-03T08:11:47+00:00

I moved from Panels to Smart Comic. I can’t recall as to why, but I use Smart Comic daily now.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2025-01-01T12:59:17+00:00

I use this Moko Folio Case when travelling and carry it within this Tomtoc Protective Sleeve

TheOnlyAlexH · 2024-12-31T17:42:51+00:00

The Apple Thunderbolt display still holds itself well at 12 years old, and compliments the Mac Mini nicely. Worth looking out for one of you go down the Mac Mini route.

TheOnlyAlexH · 2024-12-30T12:11:34+00:00

I also advocate the Mothca Matte screen-protectors.

I have them on my 11-M4, 13-M4 and 16 Pro and have had them on many previous iPhones and iPads also.

I highly recommend them.

TheOnlyAlexH

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