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I used an older iPad Pro 11 as my primary computer for a while, using Moonlight [0] to get my workstation onto the screen locally. Gaming even worked fine, with
by CobaltFire 3y ago
I used an older iPad Pro 11 as my primary computer for a while, using Moonlight [0] to get my workstation onto the screen locally. Gaming even worked fine, with the caveat that there is no mic support via Moonlight so I had to use an alternate solution.
I found it perfectly workable, but a MacBook ended up just being better. If you only have/want one device (perfectly reasonable) then yes, an iPad can be amazing, either via apps or via RDP solutions. My primary issue was screen real estate, and the fact that a 12.9" iPad Pro was almost the same cost as the MBP I ended up buying (special case, evaluate your prices and values).
I still like the idea, and the newest M1 iPad seem more suited, but the cost is an issue when compared to a MBP or MBA, unless you have a specific use case for the iPad (art, etc.).
0: https://moonlight-stream.org https://moonlight-stream.org