I have to admit something: my iPad and I are in a long-term relationship. Sure, my laptop still lurks in the background, and my phone’s always hanging around too, but the iPad? That’s the one I actually spend most of my time with. If you took it away from me, my whole routine would start crumbling like a stale cookie.
Let me explain.
My Portable Writing Desk
I write a lot—novels, blog posts, newslettersemails that sometimes turn into miniature essays—and my iPad has pretty much replaced my laptop for all of that. I use it for drafting new chapters, editing messy old ones, and yes, firing off way too many emails. Add in a keyboard and mouse, and suddenly it feels like a “real” computer, only without the constant hum of fans or the heat of something that sounds like it’s about to take off.
There’s something freeing about pulling out the iPad, connecting the keyboard, and being able to write from anywhere—couch, park bench, café. My laptop could technically do that, but it’s heavier and I have to worry about battery life like it’s a ticking time bomb. With the iPad, I feel more flexible. It doesn’t ask for much; it just gets the job done.
Morning Ritual: Coffee and The Guardian
Every morning, I fire up The Guardian app with my first cup of coffee. The iPad’s screen is perfect for newspapers—the columns are sharp, the photos pop, and it feels like I’m flipping through a futuristic broadsheet that never smudges my fingers with ink. I grew up with physical newspapers, and I’ll always have nostalgia for them, but I can’t lie: the iPad gives me all the news without a recycling pile at the end of the week.
Streaming Heaven
When I want to relax, the iPad also moonlights as my personal movie screen. I don’t always want to fire up the TV, especially late at night when I’m just looking for something to stream in bed. Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime—they all look fantastic on that screen. I’ve watched full movies propped up on pillows, and it never feels like I’m “settling.” It feels like the iPad was made for this.
Comics Galore
Now here’s where the iPad really shines: comics. I subscribe to both Marvel Unlimited and DC Infinite, which means I have decades worth of superhero stories at my fingertips. Reading comics on an iPad is a joy. The colors are crisp, the panels look like they were meant to be lit from within, and I can pinch and zoom into details without feeling like I’m breaking the flow. It honestly beats squinting at a paperback volume under a lamp.
I love flipping between classic Stan Lee Spider-Man and then jumping into something modern like Tom King’s Batman—all without leaving my chair. Comics have always been a part of my reading life, but the iPad makes them feel fresh again.
My New Manga Obsession
Lately, I’ve been dipping my toes into manga. I’m still a beginner here, figuring out which series I love, but the iPad is kind of perfect for it. Manga volumes are usually hefty, and carrying around stacks of them just isn’t practical. On the iPad, I can scroll through page after page, and the black-and-white art looks incredible on the screen. Plus, it’s way easier to get used to reading right-to-left when the device guides you panel by panel.
Work Mode vs. Play Mode
What I really love about the iPad is how it shapeshifts depending on what I need. In “work mode,” I snap on the keyboard, connect the mouse, and suddenly I’m answering emails, editing chapters, and checking my calendar. It feels structured, focused. Then, with one flick, I ditch the keyboard, curl up on the couch, and I’m back to comics, manga, or streaming.
It’s that flexibility that makes me reach for the iPad more than my computer. The laptop is for those rare occasions when I need something ultra-specific, but most of the time, the iPad covers everything. It’s light, it travels easily, and it adapts to whatever mood I’m in.
Why I Keep Choosing It
At the end of the day, I think the reason I love my iPad so much is simple: it makes my life easier and more fun. It’s my newspaper in the morning, my writing desk in the afternoon, and my comic shop and movie theater at night. It’s portable, reliable, and just flexible enough to feel like it can keep up with all my different roles—writer, reader, film buff, comic nerd.
So yeah, my iPad isn’t just a gadget. It’s become this all-in-one companion that fits into nearly every part of my day. And that’s why I’ll keep choosing it over the bulkier, fussier computer sitting on my desk.
Thanks for coming to my iPad love letter. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a new manga volume waiting for me on the screen.
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