Maybe, but be prepared to spend on some key services and accessories.

The dividing lines between Apple products are clear. Apple makes phones and tablets that run iOS, and laptops and desktop computers than run macOS. But it’s time for Apple to start breaking down those ...

Have you, like me, ever bought a cheap iPad and keyboard cover to use it like a faux-MacBook? With the MacBook Neo, those ...

Apple has been pushing hard on two fronts to redefine the laptop. Which one wins? Read on. Apple CEO Tim Cook famously said last year that he was traveling with the iPad Pro and "other than the iPhone ...

There are 2 types of people in higher ed. Those sane people who use a laptop for work, and an iPad for content consumption. And those crazy people who almost totally replace their laptop with an iPad.

When Steve Jobs revealed the first iPad in 2010, a new category of portable computer was born. It was a daring move, a novel form factor combined with a new user interface for a PC. It’s worth ...

When it comes to going mobile, it can be a difficult decision when choosing between a laptop or an iPad. Here’s what you should know about the pros and cons of each. The nice thing about iPads is that ...

From the very beginning, users have repeatedly said that iOS isn’t the ideal platform for tablets. The limiting ecosystem is a great fit for iPhones, where a consistently smooth user experience is a ...

As tablets get more powerful, some people are asking if they really need to use their laptops for blogging or other work-related tasks. CNET's Marguerite Reardon offers some advice on whether you can ...

Regular readers know I like using my iPad instead of a laptop whenever possible. I am regularly contacted by those wanting to get rid of the laptop and use an iPad as I do. Doing so is not for ...

What's a computer?

Reader Clint Grosse, like many people, faces the “laptop or iPad” decision. He writes: I want to purchase either a 13-inch MacBook or iPad soon. I would only use either when traveling and would ...