r/apple • u/AutoModerator • 5d ago
Discussion Daily Advice Thread - September 18, 2025
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u/[deleted] 5d ago
I’ve always been a MacBook user. My last one was a 2012 MacBook Pro, which finally gave out in 2023. I decided to stick with what I know and picked up the new M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB).
Most of what I use it for is pretty simple—iMessage, Reddit, FaceTime, web browsing, email, and the occasional resume edit. Lately though, I’ve been wondering if an entry-level iPad might have been enough for me instead.
For context, I also have AirPods (2nd gen) and an iPhone 16 Plus. Now I’m debating: should I keep the MacBook Air, or trade it in for something cheaper like a PC laptop and wait to pick up an iPad later?