I've used the iPad Pro as my main computer for over 6 years. In this video, I'm sharing the real story—5 things nobody tells you about using an iPad Pro in 2025. From Thunderbolt limitations to iPadOS bottlenecks, this is everything you need to know before spending over $1,000 on Apple's most powerful tablet.
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## Chapters
00:00 – My iPad Pro journey since 2018
00:36 – Why this video matters if you're choosing between iPad and Mac
01:11 – Hardware vs software: M4 iPad Pro vs M2 iPad Air
02:54 – You're buying headroom, not speed
03:21 – Thunderbolt port limitations and workflow friction
04:55 – Files app vs Finder: What iPadOS still lacks
06:28 – Thunderbolt feels more consumer than pro
06:45 – iPadOS bottlenecks: RAM and background task management
08:10 – Stage Manager and extended monitor support
09:44 – Pro apps on iPad are still limited
10:34 – Final thoughts: Who should actually buy the iPad Pro?
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