Should you buy an iPad OR Macbook?
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This video takes a task-by-task look at whether a Macbook or an iPad is the best portable computing device for you. The short answer - it REALLY depends on your use case. I weigh-up the pros and cons of each device, with a warning about the biggest trap to ensure you don't regret your decision! OH, and here's Jill's awesome iPad-made productivity channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCx-r1eCcoptNTPwfTjaPlfA π *PRODUCT LINKS* My desktop/iPad/iPhone wallpapers: https://thatmarkgilroy.com/collections/wallpaper-packs Paperlike screen protector & folio case: https://bit.ly/48CHENm Macbook Air M2: https://geni.us/YGc4SCR Macbook Air M3: https://geni.us/XBaUvt iPad Pro (13"): https://geni.us/eOgif iPad Pro (11"): https://geni.us/VseEt iPad Air (13"): https://geni.us/heInH4n iPad Air (11") : https://geni.us/Nz4atr iPad 10th Gen : https://geni.us/4molPgW iPad Mini 6th Gen : https://geni.us/5xpg1EG βββββββββββββββββββ- π WIN COOL TECH Ever wanted to see what really goes on behind the scenes of the channel? Or get early access to videos before they go live? How about winning some of the amazing gear I feature β shipped straight to you? Join my Access All Areas membership β itβs packed with perks like: π Monthly prize giveaways (yep, the good stuff β no cheap swag) π¬ Early, ad-free access to upcoming videos πΉ Weekly behind-the-scenes rambles where I share what Iβm working on (and whatβs going wrong!) π¬ Access to community chats so you can connect and share ideas π The chance to vote on future content and help shape the channel All starting from the price of a coffee. Want to give it a try? Your first month is completely free. π https://thatmarkgilroy.com/supporters/sign_in ββββββββββββββββββ- βοΈTIMESTAMPS 0:00 : Intro 1:44 : The trap 4:27 : Life admin 6:02 : Consuming media 7:57 : Keeping productive 10:12 : Creative work 13:14 : 3 big thoughts ββββββββββββββββββ- π WATCH THIS NEXT Which iPad should you buy? https://youtu.be/8-VcxdxEUMg ββββββββββββββββββ- π¨ MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Become an expert in psychology, tech and productivity in just 4 minutes! Sign-up to my free monthly email newsletter at : https://the-modern-geek.ck.page/6d320d9ee6 ββββββββββββββββββ- π₯ SETUP My desktop/mobile wallpapers: https://thatmarkgilroy.com/collections/wallpaper-packs My kit: https://thatmarkgilroy.com/pages/kit Soundtrack from Epidemic Sound (use free for 30 days): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/k3z7tx/ Titles by MotionVFX: https://motionvfx.sjv.io/markgilroy (use code GILROY10 for 10% off) Short subtitles by Submagic: https://submagic.co?via=mark94 Thumbnail artwork by Canva: https://www.canva.com/join/xsh-trl-nnr [All of the above include affiliate links unless otherwise stated] ββββββββββββββββββ- βπΌ LETβS BE FRIENDS Website : https://thatmarkgilroy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatmarkgilroy Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatmarkgilroy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatmarkgilroy0 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgilroy Community: https://thatmarkgilroy.com/supporters ββββββββββββββββββ-
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