Laptop or ipad for sixth form?
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I'm asking as a year 11 trying to think ahead to what i'll need in year 12 so i can save up! 
For context, I've applied to do maths, bio, and chem for a level. So to any sixth form students doing those subjects or any a levels, do you use an ipad or laptop and which do you think is better? I have an old ipad i'm using right now for gcses and the reason i'm considering a laptop is because i think it'll be easier typing things up like flashcards, and also just work faster than my ipad which glitches out sometimes. Should i stick with an ipad for sixth form or get a laptop? If so, can anyone recommend any affordable brands for students that are still good quality?
For context, I've applied to do maths, bio, and chem for a level. So to any sixth form students doing those subjects or any a levels, do you use an ipad or laptop and which do you think is better? I have an old ipad i'm using right now for gcses and the reason i'm considering a laptop is because i think it'll be easier typing things up like flashcards, and also just work faster than my ipad which glitches out sometimes. Should i stick with an ipad for sixth form or get a laptop? If so, can anyone recommend any affordable brands for students that are still good quality?Reply 1
You should be able to buy a HP 840 G8 or HP 845 G8 laptop in used, fully working, good cosmetic condition for under £200. From ebay or facebook marketplace (take sensible precautions when buying from facebook - cash on collection after a demonstration of the laptop fully working).
They are great general purpose laptops for supporting your studies and personal use for the next 7 years.
Spending more than £200 on a laptop for your needs would be a waste of money. Because those particular HP premium business laptops really are nice laptops to own and use.
Use both an ipad and a laptop. Whichever is better for the particular task you want to do.
And as a pro tip, install Linux eg Debian with KDE as soon as you get the laptop. Due to Windows 11 being so bad compared to modern Linux.
They are great general purpose laptops for supporting your studies and personal use for the next 7 years.
Spending more than £200 on a laptop for your needs would be a waste of money. Because those particular HP premium business laptops really are nice laptops to own and use.
Use both an ipad and a laptop. Whichever is better for the particular task you want to do.
And as a pro tip, install Linux eg Debian with KDE as soon as you get the laptop. Due to Windows 11 being so bad compared to modern Linux.
Reply 2
i love my ipad and i think its deffo been super useful especially for chem and maths asi can do drawings and write out my methods (which are a hassle on laptops). for ipads i would suggest getting a good keyboard with it, preferably one of those that you can attach and not a flimsy bluetooth one as i have one like that and it doesnt provide a lot os support which is quite inconveniet when there aren’t desks and i need to typeand make notes.
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