Working With iPad Pro ONLY... 

I have been using only a iPad Pro for nearly two years now and I absolutely love it. Text work, graphics, video editing and recording two weekly video podcasts.

This reminds me of when I started my degree at Uni… before my Mac I had a windows laptop, which was fine, because Uni is Microsoft base in Australia. But I still had my iPad mini 5 with pencil 1, which became my main device for study, because it was portable. With just that one device, I learnt how to do everything with it. Lessons, reading, note taking, brain storming, editing photographing images, video recording, video editing, making digital media, recording audio… all the things. I now have an iPad Air5 (with Magic Keyboard, pencil 2) and Mac Mini M1 (dual screens, because still used to Windows😂) but would still call my iPad my main device. It’s true - when you have that one device without all the noise… you truly have the scope to concentrate on it and learn all of its secrets and skills.

I’m currently the head of my IT dept for a major global company, overseeing many business verticals, all using my iPad Pro - 1st year using the 11”, 2nd year on 12.9”). The iPad Pro with Apple Keyboard + Remote Desktop to Windows on Azure is literally the BEST setup merging my iphone with my workspace. With the USB-C extended display, Remote Desktop expands to my second monitor in full super wide angle display while I leverage the smaller iPad screen for other content. Copying and pasting between iOS & Windows is a breeze. Would be great to see someone do a video on just that setup alone 😊

I love this video… Thank you for taking this personal moment and making this.

V. interesting! My M1 11 inch iPad Pro is rapidly becoming my main computer. Love the portability but also love the external display support, so can't lose my widescreen display. You got me thinking about further simplifying my setup though 👍. Keep up the great work! Thank you 🙏

Writing a journal on iPad Pro and using touch for everything really makes the experience so much better compared to using it on a keyboard all day. For me at least. It's not a laptop. It's something better in more ways than not. Only thing holding this back is the full feature of desktop programs like Final Cut, Logic, PhotoShop, and all those other programs that existed on desktop since the early 2000's.

That's my setup... With a ipad pro M2 12.9... the only problem is the battery which unfortunately sucks

I really liked this so I just subscribed. On my last business trip I took just my iPad 10. Since I always have to take my work laptop and all its other stuff it was really nice to have something light that covered all of my personal needs.

I love Freeform so much. Of all the Apple apps released that is the one I use the absolute most. I use it for work, personal, managing projects around the house, planning any reorganization at home. Such a fantastic tool.

I do the same thing with my Samsung Tab S9 Ultra. Less on the desk is the way to go for productivity.

very cool setup. thanks for the free wallpapers!

I’ve been using iPads as a computer replacement for many years. My laptops just collect dust, while all my iPads are in constant use, my 2TB 12.9 iPad Pro is my main device. I sure hope the rumors are true regarding a 14” or 16” iPad Ultra.

Thanks for sharing. I like minimalism. Blessings on your day.

I love just having everything all in one place!

Mendelssohn Symphonies!!!! One of my favorite composers. Oh, cool iPad, bro.

I'm going to attempt this today. However, I will be using an actual keyboard and mouse (gave my Magic Keyboard to my nephew for his first year at college). I'm a graphic and website designer, so without having full access to Photoshop, Illustrator and Developer mode I'm not quite sure how far I'll get with the design phase of my work. I believe I may have to save the bulk of my work using my MBP and use the ipad for admin work, note taking, brain dumps and idea generation. However, I am determined to use my iPad as much as I possibly can because it's only been used to watch movies. Thanks for another awesome video Chris.

Been there iPad only and couldn’t keep it because the lack of full feature apps. Need to use Google Suite for work and it’s extremely limited in a tablet. Now I use a MacBook and an iPad Mini as a companion device. It suited perfectly for my needs.

Hi Chris, so inspiring , thanks

Thanks for sharing… my iPad Pro is the most irreplaceable device in my setup!

This is my daily setup.💪

2013 macbook air was my last regular computer after it died in 2019, been using only iPad Pro as my only computer every since, only issue I have is on me having to learn how to use it sometimes to complete tasks but that would be same on any device, I think iPads are a good computer replacement today for most average users, do think ipad pro should be able to dual boot into mac os when connected to magic keyboard case for Pro’s needing a more open platform

I have an M1 12.9 inch iPad Pro which I use pretty much every day exclusively. I also have a Mac mini connected to a 49 inch ultra wide curve screen that I barely use and I also have an M1 MacBook Pro, which I basically never use. I am a digital illustrator so I use my iPad Pro almost exclusively.

I’ve been using my iPad Pro 11” 2018 .. but at the start was main for drawing .. i didn’t have a laptop so it was my only device.. since then my use case for my ipad has increased.. I use it for note taking during my lectures, doing assignments on the web based Microsoft 365 , good notes , taking notes during meetings, jotting down stuff in notion .. really love the workflow.. the only issue i have is running zoom and taking notes because of the limited screen space.. for e.g having a lecture run one side and taking notes on good notes on the other .. not sure if i get a 12.9 this would solve the issue .. or the new iPads extended desktop would be ideal by using an external portable monitor .. prefer the set up to be mobile

Hi Chris, would just like to know if you use recent apps on dock or you turned it off? I just realized that Handoff between apps between iPhone and iPad only activates when it is turned on. Any thoughts?

I’d like to see a course on iPad only workflows

Love my iPad ProM1-11inch. I don’t leave home without it and use it for everything ❤❤❤❤

My one issue was when moving large files from the device (iPad Pro in my case) to an external hard drive. The device was leaving some cache copy of the files in the 'system data' section of storage...which you can't access or delete (my files app started growing with these inaccessible dummy files). I deleted the files app and redownloaded it, that took care of it, but made a lot of apps who store data in files messed up when I went back to them. Oh yeah, one more thing. I hate you can't start a sentence with a lowercase letter.

I just use iPad Pro m1 11”, I love it ,well except for the battery, I’m waiting to see the new Magic Keyboard and decide between the current and the new one

You made a lot of great points in this video. I have been trying to minimize my tech footprint in 2024 and have been fairly successful in the endeavor. This is a great compliment / reinforcement of my efforts.

Hello, One aspect that frustrates me regarding the iPad is the ability to utilize an ultrawide screen. Everyone who uses an iPad on RU-vid either has an Apple display or a different type of screen, but not an ultrawide screen. Do you have any experiences with this that you could share? Thank you in advance for your response.

I loved this video. Great content. I keep coming back :)

Where did you get the desk. It is just what I am looking for my office.

I have been using iPad 2 since 2011 as my only device for work. Now I’m on my M2 iPad

I can think of no reason to get anything else: iPad Pro, keyboard, Pencil and iphone do everything I can think of wanting to do. It’s a perfect setup for me.

Hey, it’s Chris 🎉🥳! Thought’s on the New iPad Pro dropping soon? Thanks Rock star Chris 😉☕️

Everybody is different, but I, for one, have to focus 100% on one job at a time. I see these people who insist on having multiple windows on several monitors, which would drive me crazy. Concentrating on one item at a time, ticking it off, and going to the next makes me more productive and less distracted. It has worked for me for decades. This is another reason why a base device like an iPad or Macbook/Windows with lower specs (8GB of RAM) can handle all my workflows. I only use one app at a time, focusing on that with all available resources. So, 8GB Macs/Windows and iPads are good enough for casual to office workflows without missing a beat. But some people enjoy the hectic nature of distractions and can cope with it far better than I can, so each to their own. However, those working frugally with low-config laptops and tablets should be respected by those who insist that we "have" to have more and more specs, just because they are different.

i have a 12.9 inch ipad pro i personaly feel it doesnt come close to my S9 ultra with keyboard and S pen and before you say anything ive recently joined the apple club and bought a 15 pro max and i love it and dont think i would be going back to andriod 😊

lol…what if you took it one step further and tried to go an entire workday using every type of iPad? Could you find a purpose for each one on that table at the same time?

I did this with the M2 12.9 for over a year and loved it but then changed jobs...and of course the medical record system they used for some reason the Ipad had issues with it to the point I accepted it was not going to be a real option. iMac M3 sold and back to the MacBook..sad the iPad let me down.

This is soon going to be just the Vision Pro when they update the Apple Pencil and other accessories to work with it

I sold my iPad Pro 12,9 M2 + Magic Keyboard + pencil + everything... Please update us after a month whether you still using only iPad or not ;) Because when you have to get the job done... always get the MacBook :)

I use my m2 ipad pro 11inch pretty much everyday.

Good stuff 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Huh! That’s interesting. How did it help your state of mind after all your work was done?

I’m really interested in some feedback. I LOVE my iPad Pro & my Big Mac. I have an ancient MacBook Air too however, it recently died 😢 so my Mac portability has been restricted as I find that I can’t do “some” things on my iPad Pro. Specifically, I was recently in Wordpress on iPad Pro trying to update a webpage & there was nowhere to save the changes I had just made. Certain features can’t be accessed. If anyone has some suggestions for me, I would hugely appreciate it. BTW, I did do some research before reaching out but can’t find a definitive answer. 😊

Does Microsoft office works properly on iPad? Please reply

What size iPad is this ? The 12.9 inch?

I would be iPad only, but I require the full version of Word, Excel (developer mode), and Teams is wonky on iPad. Full versions of office will likely never come to iPad, so my desire to be iPad only will never happen. 😢

Simple and straightforward video, just like your setup. The Christianity superpositioned note got my attention. :)

The problem is, I found it with the iPad Pro, thinking outside the box took a lot of time, this isn’t a good thing for productivity, but I suppose once you’ve learnt it, you know it

You all have to realize that this isn’t his actual setup, this is just an experience he did for a couple of days for the sake of the video.

Use the difficulty - Michael Caine.

The more devices you have, the more your attention is divided (unless you end up not using some of the devices, which makes you feel guilty for 'wasting' your money).

Paavo Järvi fan here as well!

Yes, and fun fact: you can do the exact same thing with a macbook only setup too!

iPad is good as tablet. But to use as a productive computer it needs desktop operating system. The solution is still remote desktop into another computer if you want to use an iPad or if you have enough money, log into a cloud pc. This is because Apple installs iPadOS a mobile only OS on the iPads which is good for light portability and light work but struggles with more demanding and specialist software. Until Apple provides a MacOS option of sorts, the best choice is to go for a cheap budget ipad not a pro because the pros can't fully use the software.

Anyone got a comple apple scribble tutorial ? - I want to see everything you can do in apple scribble - thanks

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How can this tablet called “Pro” when Fn+Delete in text doesn’t work! Absolute nightmare for text editors..

imo, if it is minimalism u talking about, a macbook either air or pro is enough. We can scribble on paper. like the old way

Neck pain coming… you still need to remember good posture and take care of your wrists/neck/back

2:06 - “There’s something cool about having my desk setup be my portable setup” I can completely relate. However, if you’re a developer, this setup gets old fast. I was attracted to this idea and tried doing it before I got my current job and while it was an interesting idea, it was ultimately too limiting. Since Apple restricts system access, in order to set up a real VS Code environment I had to set up a server and create a Safari bookmark for it. It’s a cool setup but requires constant internet access or a Raspberry Pi, plus you lose other system apps. Good interview material though, helped me land my job so can’t complain!

Bold to release a video on iPad setup, and the new iPad(s) have still not been anounced

I do the same thing except I use the Surface Pro 9. The big advantage over the iPad is that the Surface is a full PC. You don't sacrifice anything.

i got crazy expensive setups, but i use them, i should be making content, but i got a job. and im moody.

Hardware wise the iPad Pro it is great. But iPad Os it’s a piece of infuriating rubbish…

Is he using an 11” or 12.9”?

I think most of these super desk setups with tons of equipment and accessories, has to do with Amazon affiliation. The more stuff they have, the more chances to make a commission.

"working" on an ipad is like playing with toys. no real work can be done on an ipad

iPad is limited af. Not work a real profesional work.

Just get a Chromebook and be happy….

This video was so full of product placements and selling your courses that it was nearly impossible to actually get any info from what the title suggests

iPad is dead.

This video wouldn’t exist if they just ported MacOS onto the iPad. The iPad is more than capable of running computer software. What if I need plugins or extensions? It’s just a giant iPhone that you can use a pencil with. You also still have to buy that pencil separately. My iPhone with IOS does not struggle to do anything. So why put the M2 chip with almost the same software? I don’t understand. The starting price for a M2 MacBook Pro with more storage costs less than the starting price on the 12.9 inch iPad Pro. (It too has a larger screen) The reason I call this a problem is because apple advertises the iPad as a PROPER computer replacement. No matter what I do with the software I’ll never be able to use most of the power of the M2 chip. If I want to get anything I can only get it from the AppStore. Understandable for the iPhone. Not understandable for a “computer replacement” Never the less the iPad isn’t a bad device. But it can be many times more useful if Apple decides to focus on software development. Aren’t they a software company too? iPad OS is useless and can only run 2 apps at the same time.