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 I am writing this article on my 12.9 inch M1 iPad Pro. I’ve been using this iPad for a few months now and have to say that it is the best iPad I have ever owned. It’s been my go to device for all sorts of things. I’d have to say that I love owning this iPad.  Can this iPad replace a laptop? Let’s look into that a little. For starters I am a true fan of Apple products. I am the proud owner of this 12.9 inch M1 iPad Pro with the Magic Keyboard case, a 2018 15 inch Intel Core i7 MacBook Pro, an iPhone 11 (I know I need to upgrade), and an Apple HomePod. As you can see I try to be completely Apple.  The things I do on my iPad Pro are pretty simple for the most part. I write in my Zenn Journal, create thumbnails for my YouTube Videos, write for this website, work on my book, read books, do some light video editing in LumaFusion, surf the web, and edit my photos (can be seen in the photography page) in PixelMator Photo. My iPad can handle all of these tasks without breaking a sweat. The iPa

Just to get this out of the way I am an Apple fan one hundred percent. I love everything that Apple has to offer and in no way want to switch back to PC. But, do I think that YOU would think Apple is the best? That is a good question.  Unsplash.com There are a few reasons I like Apple as much as I do and I want to share them with you. One reason is of course design. Let’s be honest there simply isn’t a better looking computer on the market. Apple has the best looking laptops and desktops out there. The machine finished aluminum design makes even the hardest to impress drool at the site. From the simple iPhone line to the high end Mac line Apple has the market cornered on sheer beauty.  Next I love the integration of the products. I can start writing an article or making a video on my iPhone, then move over to my iPad, and finish up on my MacBook. It’s really that simple. All Apple products play so nice together and sync up so easily using iCloud. All you have to do is simply log in whe

 What a question and also hard to believe its still a question. The latest iPads and accessories are built to be an alternative to the tradition computer or clamshell laptop. These devices are fast, powerful, and efficient machines with real work capabilities.  So why all the fuss? Those who don't believe are those who are tied to a specific type of software that can't be used on iPad. But don't worry, the software we are speaking of is for creative professionals and coding. For the majority of us this doesn't come into play at all and shouldn't be a factor in our decision. iPads can be a true traditional laptop or computer replacement for 99% of the population today.  These machine can be used for all types of office work, most types of creative work, and any type of leisure activity thrown at them. The iPad is just as capable as any Chromebook or budget laptop, as well as most middle tier laptops on the market today, possibly beating out some top tier laptops alon

Why is it that people are always comparing iPads to laptops, iPads to Surface Pros, iPads to MacBooks, and so on. Each of these are completely amazing devices that can do basically the same things. Well maybe you can’t code on an iPad yet that I know of.  The iPad can not be compared to a Surface Pro because they run different operating systems. The Surface Pro is probably the best tablet computer for Widows systems. It works well with your Windows needs. This is a full fledged Windows operating computer that has enough power for most peoples needs. The Surface Pro comes with intel core i5 or i7. It starts with 8GB of ram and goes up to 16GB. The Surface Go too is a great device that can do any task that a mid ranged Windows laptop can do as well.  The iPad Pro on the other hand is just as powerful and excellent. With Apples A12Z chip and 6GB of Ram this tablet is sleek and fast. This device is totally replacing some peoples MacBooks and yes even iMacs. The iPad Pro has come a long

                                    Looking at the LumaFusion program we can see that it is very similar in looks to Final Cut Pro. Online most reviews call it a great editing program, and in fact it is. With this software you can edit together footage loaded on to your iPad and add titles, green screen effects, music, sound effects, transitions, work with the sound, and export in 4k. As a mobile video editor this beats out ALL others I have tried. iMovie what’s that? Most video editors love to use this software when they are traveling as a substitute for Final Cut. After all taking an iPad with you is a lot easier than taking a laptop.  With iPads touch screen capabilities using LumaFusion is a breeze since it is designed for touch interaction. Sliding clips into place and opening up new windows comes naturally if you are used to touch interface. The software is optimized for mobile allowing it run super fast and export 4K footage in record times. LumaFusion has some limited control o

What’s happening people of Blogger? In this video I will show you some of the features the all new 2020 iPad Pro has to offer. From mouse support, five microphones, all the way to the new camera features. I hope you enjoy the video and please subscribe to the blog and the channel. DnicholsonTV

Looking back at the post about iPad Pro use for creatives I decided to take a stronger look into iMovie. Since even a $300-$400 entry level iPad can run iMovie without any trouble and this software is free, anyone can be creative on a budget. The software comes with some great effects for creating movies, presentations, trailers, and more. The titles effects and chroma key are easy to learn and use as well as the interface is user friendly to navigate. The iPad comes with the Apple iWork Suite of software like Pages, Numbers. and Keynote. These are all equivalents to the Office Suite form Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. However, many don’t realize that Apple also gives users the creative apps of GarageBand and iMovie for free as well. Buying and iPad for under $400 and having all this great software including the updates, iOS now known as iPadOS is a great value. Today using all this software including mouse support and keyboard with an Apple Pencil truly makes a huge differ

The MacBook VS iPad Pro debate continues in a heated way. Many people are suggesting yes, it has replaced their MacBooks or laptops and have never looked back. With the pros and cons coming in with time each individual needs to weigh carefully on which device will suit their needs. With Apple pushing the iPad as a true computer replacement many have fallen victim to their marketing and rushed out to buy an iPad without hesitation. Now don’t get me wrong I am a firm believer in the amazing power of the iPad (I’m writing this article on my 10.5 inch iPad Pro right now) but I just haven’t been able to fully replace my MacBook either. Some features that I like about the iPad are cellular, ease of use, size, and the App Store. Things I don’t like about the iPad are no USB support for extended memory, no guest sign in account, and lack of full desktop webpages and software. Now of course I can use my iPad Pro for most of my daily tasks such as emails, web surfing, writing my blog, an

iPad Pro 9.7 vs iPad 2017 9.7 I’ve been wondering what makes an iPad Pro a Pro. I’ve done some homework by reading a few articles and watching a few videos and I’ve come to the conclusion that you may not need to spend the big money on the Pro model. I personally use an iPad 2017 for all of my iPad needs and since I like using a laptop for writing I have never bought a keyboard for any heavy writing on my iPad. Lets get into what I’ve learned so far.  I will start out with the iPad 2017, my choice of a new iPad. This tablet is great at doing tablet things. I can surf the web, check eMail, watch videos, and so much more. Getting into heavier lifting isn’t out of the question either. With just a simple visit to the AppStore you can be editing videos on iMovie and editing photographs with PhotoShop express. You can write articles, school papers, and balance your finances with the Apple Office Suite or download Microsoft Office 365 with just a few touches on the Retina display.

A Visit To The Apple Store  The Power Of The Apple  My First Step Into The Apple Store Waiting On Our Apple Genius Today was a good day. I got to go visit an Apple Store for the first time. It was just as amazing as I had thought it would be. I know to some this may seem a little silly to be so happy about, but still the fact remains I really enjoy Apple products and have always wanted to visit a real Apple Store.  The reason I traveled the two hours to visit a store is another story. I had been noticing a diminishing sound quality in my iPhone 8 since I got it. I really hadn’t thought much about it until recently when I went to AT&T and had one of the store technicians look at it. He assured me that it was in fact not working properly and advised me to call the 1-800-MYIPHONE help line. I did call and didn’t get the answers I was needing with Apple Support over the phone. Now of course they where very polite and did honestly try their best to help me by runni