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Question

In the market for a new laptop or tablet?

Aug 6, 2016 10:57AM PDT

I currently have a HP Envy 13inch laptop. Its falling apart on me and would like to upgrade to the latest trend of tech. I definitely like the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 tablet because of how replaces the laptop genre but its too expensive. Also, I really like the Ipad Pro 12inch and use to have a MacBook Pro but I'm afraid that I can't use it like a laptop. I need help with deciding what to choose or if there's a better replace for both of them. Any ideas?

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It will take a lot to discuss iPad as a laptop use.
Aug 6, 2016 11:02AM PDT

The iPad use as a primary device has moved forward a lot but for me I can get more out of laptops.

I have an iPad mini which I added a keyboard case to. It's like a mini PC now with obvious limitations but it does great for on the go, light use.

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And then there's the 2 in 1,
Aug 6, 2016 12:09PM PDT

but I am sure you know about that also.

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Pc
Aug 6, 2016 1:27PM PDT

Set your budget.
Think about what you want to do with the machine and the features you want.
Go shopping.