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Apr 27, 2025 8:22 AM
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popular Posted by phoinix | Staff • 2d ago
Apr 27, 2025 8:22 AM
$699: Apple iPad Air 13-inch with M3 chip, 128GB, Wi-Fi 6E at Amazon
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Because you want a big ass tablet
A lot of younger folks actually use these for school and don't even use laptops these days.
I got my 16gb/256gb MacBook air for 749 no tax at the base exchange. It'll be for my schooling, so was wondering the differences at a mere $50
Why have either when you have a phone? Different use cases, with a bit of overlap, but also some synergies. For instance, an iPad can be used as a portable 2nd monitor for a MacBook (plus touch). But if you can only have one, then pick the one that best fits your needs.
It does absolutely nothing different than my gen 2 Pro with an A series chip I got in 2017. When I upgraded there was a ton of talk about high end software and games taking advantage of the laptop grade M1/M2 chips but especially with AAA type game support it has been extremely disappointing.
Either get a cheap iPad or a MacBook Air. A cheap iPad will do anything this does, unless you have a real unique use case (art, graphic design, etc.), for a lot less money. A MacBook Air will do anything it can plus it's a full computer with access to big boy software and games.
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