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24 alternatives to a16z Podcast: Finally a Tablet that Replaces Your Laptop

Why the iPad Pro hits the mark

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. a16z Podcast: Finally a Tablet that Replaces Your Laptop launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   New iPad Pro (2020)▲507

   Apple's newest tablet, aimed to replace laptops

   2020 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Surface Pro 3 ▲61

   The tablet that can replace your laptop

   2014 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Microsoft Surface Pro▲118

   Microsoft’s new tablet / laptop hybrid

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Connected - Ep. 65: The iPad Pro Review▲71

   Discover the iPad Pro as a main computer

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   a16z podcast - What comes after the smartphone?▲96

   a16z’s Benedict Evans & Steven Sinofsky discuss 💻📲-->❓

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The new iPad Pro▲177

   10.5 inch - Thinner and better

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Apple Keyboard▲84

   The new smart keyboard for iPad Pro

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro▲96

   Google’s answer to the iPad Pro and Surface Pro

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   a16z Podcast: So Where Are We on the 'S-curve' for PC Devices?▲71

   Benedict & Steven explore Apple/Microsoft's latest products

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    iPad Pro▲192

    The new iPad. 12.9", keyboard, pencil. A sight to be held.

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Astropad for iPad Pro▲115

    The power of the Mac with the precision of Apple Pencil

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Mumbly Hour - Am I a Truck?▲55

    Will the iPad reach the heights of Steve Jobs' truck analogy

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13LC
    LaptopHits.com – see what laptops people are talking about online▲254

    2016 · laptophits.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    ProductPad▲168

    Product Hunt for iPad (unofficial)

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Surface Book▲175

    The ultimate laptop by Microsoft

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Jabbercast▲85

    Discover and listen to podcasts

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Duet Pro 2.0▲160

    Pro desktop drawing on your iPad

    2017 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Microsoft Surface Pro 4▲4

    The tablet that can replace your laptop.

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Re/code Decode podcast▲131

    Kara Swisher's weekly podcast

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    The New iPad Pro▲131

    Brand new iPad Pro loaded with the M1 chip

    2021 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Duet Display For iPad Pro▲213

    Re-Engineered for unbelievable performance

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    NexDock▲122

    The world’s most affordable laptop

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    iOS 10 GUI for iPad▲188

    A massive free fully customizable UI Kit

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Microsoft Surface Pro 4▲94

    Microsoft's next hybrid computer

    2015 · its alternatives →

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