WHO SHOULD USE WHAT?

Still not sure which device is best for you? Here’s a brief roundup based on usage

1 THE TYPICAL USER

If your main computer uses are web browsing, email and other simple tasks where data entry is not too common, it is likely that an iPad will do everything you need.

2 THE CREATIVE PERSON

For many creative people, an iPad is ideal for drawing and sketching, and it is now capable of audio and video editing with some seriously powerful apps available.

3 THE PROFESSIONAL CREATOR If you need serious power and are aiming to undertake complex video editing or image manipulation for many photos, we would suggest that a Mac is still the way to go.

4 THE WORKER

Not everyone gets to choose their work computer, but for those who can the Mac still wins for most uses. The form factor and compatibility lift it above the iPad.

5 THE PRO CODER

You can code on an iPad when you are travelling, but the reality is that a powerful Mac is still required for complex coding and translation. This is somewhat unavoidable.

6 THE SALESPERSON

For those who travel a lot for work and who need to present and interact with customers, the iPad is actually a much more impressive device to work with.