If you travel often for work, you need a computer that can keep up with you. With so many products available, it may be hard to choose what’s best for your lifestyle and work needs. Picking between an Apple® device like an iPad® and a MacBook® laptop like the Air® will depend on various factors, such as memory and storage, software capabilities, intended use, and display desires. The guide below will help you decide. 

What the MacBook Air Offers

The most recent iteration of MacBook Air offers enhanced display, improved battery life (up to 13 hours), and more features relative to older models while retaining its signature lightness. Unlike heavier MacBook laptop models, it comes in at a mere 13.3 inches and 2.75 pounds, which fits in most backpack sleeves, briefcases, or carry-ons. With a revamped trackpad and keyboard, the model is incredibly responsive. It also offers a powerful eight-generation Intel® Core i5 processor and up to 1.5 terabytes (TB) of storage. It runs the latest operating system, MacOS Mojave®. 

What iPads Are Available

iPads, which all run on Apple’s iOS (and, soon, iPadOS), were traditionally used for gaming and light use, but they’re growing ever more powerful. Current iPad Pro® models offer many perks, including Liquid Retina Display, intuitive navigation, facial recognition, up to 1TB of storage, an incredibly fast A12X Bionic Chip®, unbeatable dual cameras, and iPad Pencil compatibility. Whether you opt for the 12.9-inch or the 11-inch, the Pro is ideal for multitasking, as you can keep multiple applications running simultaneously. It’s also lightweight, clocking in at just over a pound, and can hold 10 hours of battery life. If you need to go even smaller, there’s the iPad Air®, which is 10.5 inches and holds 256 gigabytes (GB), the standard iPad, which has a 9.7-inch display and up to 128GB, and the revamped iPad mini®, which weighs just over a half a pound and can easily fit in a small purse (or roomy pocket). All types can be equipped with Wi-Fi and cellular. 

How to Pick

All iPad models are compatible with keyboard accessories, whether powered by Bluetooth® or Smart Keyboards®, but MacBook laptops’ built-in keyboards make them much more appealing for text- or data-heavy work. The computer is also best for cost-effective data storage if you have many files to keep. If you’re mainly using your device for internet browsing, streaming, on-the-go photography, or creative activities that benefit from touch screen technology, the iPad may be right for you. 

If you need a new device or MacBook laptop in Hendricks County, IN, visit Experimax Avon. Their technicians offer advice on the newest gadgets and technologies, as well as provide upgrades for older Mac computers. Whether you choose an iPad or an Air, they’ll purchase your old products and offer a trade-in if you decide to upgrade to a newer model. Visit them online to browse their certified product inventory or call (317) 755-1341 to learn more.