My Perspective of Using a MacBook Neo Over an iPad Pro

I have been a huge fan of the iPad and iPad Pro for a very long time now. I have owned nearly every iPad Pro, and I love them, but I mainly use them while I am on the go or when I want to quickly type something or send an email. This has completely changed now that I have the MacBook Neo.

I am a low vision / Legally blind technology user, and I enjoy coding and writing about technology. I can write as much as I’d like on my iPad, but I am not able to write code at all. This is because the iPad doesn’t have a terminal or the ability to write iOS apps. There are exceptions to this which include BitRig Replit and other vibe coding apps, but I really feel like I lose control over my creations when I rely on these apps, so, I can only use the iPad for writing and watching content.

Working with the MacBook Neo

I recently purchased the MacBook Neo, and I have to say that I take it everywhere I go. I went out to eat and sat outside, and brought my Neo to write this post, and it has been a wonderful experience. I have always felt that the iPad with Magic Keyboard isn’t the most stable, and it just seems like the keyboard isn’t the best where as the Neo has a full Mac Magic Keyboard. The only thing that could be better is that the screen isn’t the brightest while outside, but that is to be expected with this device.

I also really like that I can simply open Xcode or my terminal at any time, and get some coding done while out and about, and I don’t need my 16 inch machine. I also notice that my battery is great as well.

This machine really does feel like I am using some of the older MacBooks before we moved to the terrible butterfly keyboard of older MacBooks. It doesn’t have everything my 16 inch does, and I really like those features, but it is really nice just taking a small machine out to do some work instead of just being inside all the time.

Conclusion

So, to summarize, I really like this machine. I think this will motivate me to be out more and to do more work that isn’t just code. I will do the same thing with my iPad Pro, and try writing and completing other tasks and will write about those in another post, but this is my initial thoughts while using this machine for the first time outside.

I would highly recommend this computer if you want a great looking machine to use while on the go, and you need versatility in what it can do. The iPad Pro may have more RAM and storage, but it is much more expensive, and I do not feel like you get the same laptop like experience with a keyboard that costs half the price of the MacBook Neo.

Thank you for reading, and I hope to see you in another of my articles soon.