Is an ipad a replacement for a laptop?

[Leicesterdave]

They're (relatively) cheap to buy compared to an apple laptop and seem to get glowing reviews. Could an Ipad and wireless keyboard be a viable alternative to a conventional laptop?

[Leicesterdave]

90% of my time is spent online. I spend the majority of my time on youtube, various motoring forums and replying to emails.

The other 10% is word processing- but I'm thinking I'd use my battered old laptop for that. I just hope in practice, an Ipad is as good as I hope it'll be.

[Leicesterdave]

How does the A7 chip compare to say, the i5 by intel?

[Leicesterdave]

I'm just sick of windows crashing on me with constant updates so need something slick and quick!

[Leicesterdave]

whoami said:

You need a MacBook Air then.

Why would you choose it over an Ipad?

[Leicesterdave]

The Ipad is so much cheaper than a mac air which is obviously something that can't be ignored! It is literally half the price but is it half the machine?

[Leicesterdave]

Randomthoughts said:

Like comparing the Fiat 500 Tributo Ferrari thing to a real one.

Genuine LOL. I see... Just cannot make my mind up. An extra £200-300 in my pocket would be real nice. I don't use a laptop for anything else but heavy internet usage.
But... Faffing about with a wireless keyboard is a bit rubbish... Cannot make my mind up!!!

[Leicesterdave]

See- now I am leaning more towards a Mac Air! Seems silly in a way and in another way makes perfect sense.
The Ipad appears to be a compromise but is just so much cheaper... I need to take a look a both of them. Don't really know whether a mac 'genius' could really help me any more than you guys have but I could always ask...

[Leicesterdave]

ZesPak said:

Have you looked into chromebooks?

Much better suited for this imho.

Oh, don't get put off by the low price, they're great.

My priority is something that works well, and is fast- doesn't get bogged down in a matter of weeks and needs binning after a year. Does a chromebook fit that criteria?