I would like to get a tablet for school but i do not know which would be better buy for a student the Apple iPad pro or the Microsoft surface pro tablets. null

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Brainbuffet · Accepted Answer

Surface Pro without doubt. I'm a teacher and a designer. Ipads are amazing tools, but incomplete. Your Ipad will not be able to run PC or Mac software, which is what your classes will demand. If you can only get one- DEFINITELY the surface. (I have both, and both are amazing, but if I had to have just one, Surface without doubt.)

Answered by Brainbuffet 8 years ago

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Anne · Answer

I bought the Surface Pro 4, specifically because my professor used materials that utilized Flash, which the iPad Pro doesn't support. I like the Surface, and use it as a "regular" computer. I think the Surface would be the better choice for school, 'cause it can do it all; the iPad is great, but it has its limitations...

That being said, I am lusting for this device - but I just can't justify owning a Surface, an iMac 21', an iPod, smartphone (Android), AND an iPad Pro! (I just like gadgets...)

Mike · Answer

For play, the Apple iPad pro, but for school work, study, writing papers, taking notes, etc., get the Surface Pro without a doubt. The Surface Pro really can replace a desktop. The iPad pro really is not there yet.

Answered by Mike 8 years ago

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I am a teacher and would say IPad Pro hands down. I have both tablets and use iPad every day, while Surface Pro only is used once every few months. I do believe you can buy software that can be compatible for either device. 
I wish you the best of luck!

Mickeysnumber1Fan · Answer

I think it would depend on the school. Our school uses Google docs, etc. my daughter's school uses Microsoft 365. For both, I prefer the iPad Pro. I use it all the time. Also, I think it depends on your family. Do you have mostly android or apple devices? The integration is really helpful. If you are mostly Apple and the school works through the web, i would go iPad. But - if the school is mostly android or PC and is not using an online platform, you might want to go Microsoft. Hope that helps?

Answered by Mickeysnumber1Fan 8 years ago

JonDavid · Answer

iPad Pro is the best bet! Even better with a Apple Pencil!

fawnhill7 · Answer

I like the apple ipad - it allows me to interact with my apple phone easily

mdw3 · Answer

I will go for anything other than an iPad, if you are looking for something for school, without any specifics of what's your usage purpose for a tablet, I will go for a Samsung Galaxy.

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