Why I Still Can't Fully Replace My Mac With An iPad in 2024 (Although I Badly Want to)

Would be such a simple fix!

For over a decade, I've dreamed of the day when I could completely replace my laptop with an iPad.

With each passing year, the iPad has gotten closer and closer to being a true laptop replacement for my needs, both in terms of power and functionality.

However, there is still one critical feature missing that prevents me from going all in on using an iPad instead of my MacBook.

And it would be such and easy fix. What a shame!

The iPad

I've been an avid iPad user since the iPad 2 first launched back in 2011.

From day one, I was blown away by the capabilities packed into the sleek tablet form factor. The iPad provided a level of portability and convenience that traditional laptops simply couldn't match.

Over the years, I've upgraded to newer and more powerful iPads. With each generation, the iPad's hardware and software have gotten better at enabling productivity workflows traditionally reserved for full-fledged computers.

The iPad went from being primarily a device for media consumption to one …