I've been using an iPad Mini 2, 1st gen iPad Pro. and now an iPad Air M2. So, I've acquired 14 years worth of iPadOS apps and data with those apps.
Before I upgrade from an iPad Air M2 to the MacBook Neo. what's involved with migrating from an iPad Air M2 to a MacBook Neo?
Thank you.
iPad Air
You are moving from an iPad to a Mac. These are fundamentally different device types. They use different operating systems.
Transfer files between your iPad and other devices -Apple Support
If considering the new Mac Neo as a replacement for your iPad Air M2, you may wish to carefully consider system performance.
While the Neo's A19 Pro CPU can outperform the M2 in some circumstances, the M2 will outperform the A19 Pro in others. The A19 Pro main focus is primarily low-power operation - and not, necessarily, raw computing power. Depending upon your usage needs, your iPad Air M2 may be a better choice.
https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/compare_cpu-apple_m2-vs-apple_a19_pro
https://nanoreview.net/en/soc-compare/apple-m2-ipad-vs-apple-a19-pro
https://wccftech.com/a19-pro-matches-m2-in-gpu-performance-40-percent-improvement-over-a18-pro/
Yes, I see your point. Although, I've been watching dozens of MacBook videos about different ways to use iWork. For example, an orbital mehanics spreadsheet and graphics of that data; advanced models of Pivot Tables; advanced conditional formatting in the MacOS version of Numbers (formatting features not available in iPadOS version of iPad); creating Pages indices, footnotes & endnotes capabilities which aren't available in the iPadOS version of Pages. So, it seems the MacOS versions of even third party Word, Excel, and other software are full desktop versions. I'm certain MacOS versions of Garage Band, Final Cut Pro, as well as other Apple branded MacOS version of video/audio software are more sophisticated with features & capabilities not available for iPad.
Unless I'm not realizing how powerful iPadOS software is, I'm thinking a MacBook Neo might fit my expectations. But, like I said, maybe I'm not giving the iPad Air M2 the credit it deserves.
Pretty much what is involved in setting up any new device to replace an old one: https://support.apple.com/en-us/105132
iPad Air M2 to MacBook Neo transition
