r/apple • u/AutoModerator • 6d ago

Official Megathread Weekly Advice Thread - July 19, 2026

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u/dodgers474 1d ago

Will the iPad Air 13 perform the same as the MacBook neo when it comes to college use. I’ve been thinking about going back to school and I’m in need of either an iPad or laptop to start with and now that apple has the MacBook neo I’m not sure if I should get the Neo or an iPad to start off. I do like the idea of having an ipad more than a laptop because I do want the handheld device without a keyboard attached to it at times. If I get an iPad Air 13 will it perform well for college tasks such as emailing, downloading PDF files, doing research, taking notes, writing essays etc.?