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Should I get an iPad or a gaming laptop for college? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)
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I think its time to replace my old, outdated by the time I got it, HP Pavilion. Its served me well through school, but its time to get something a bit faster (HP is HDD).

I am a music student, so originally I was thinking about getting a 9th Gen iPad that I could use for typing notes, writing out notes on staff paper, and as an e reader for various sheet music so I don't have to print things out so much and keep up with tons of music folders.

On the other end, I recently found a walmart near me with a heavily marked down Acer Nitro with a 3050ti. I already have a windows desktop (which ironically has a worst graphics card than this laptop) with a 500GB SSD and all the perks of windows. I can easily type notes on it, and I will be able to more easily deal with the things I have to print for my job. I would also be able to game some on the weekends without having to move my whole desktop setup home when I visit.

However, the downside of not being able to view sheet music is still there, and is frustrating, but since the two would be similar in cost once I got everything I needed for the ipad to be comparable.

What do y'all think? iPad or gaming laptop?

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

iPad for the reasons you mentioned. Not being able to play games could be an issue, but getting a controller connected with the iPad opens up a lot of chances for a surprising level of gaming, and you can always go back to your desktop when needed. But being able to have all your stuff in such a slim device is definitely a plus.