I love my iPad 9. I use it for everything. Great video. Also have the iPhone 12. That’s all I need.

I use those little silicone hooks on my AirPods Pro, and I love them! You basically don’t even feel them once they’re in, but your AirPods aren’t going anywhere, especially when moving around a lot or exercising!

I love my iPads throughout the years! They’ve been either my phone/main computer since 2011. I don’t own a computer just the latest iPads every 18 months or so.

@thetechdude1

Жыл бұрын

Do you use the Magic Keyboard?

@LeesReviews69

Жыл бұрын

@@thetechdude1 I do! But I don’t use it that often only when I need a keyboard which is rare nowadays. I took it to take notes at a 2 day conference last month but half the time I was marking up PowerPoint slides with the Apple Pencil.

@ryze0704

Жыл бұрын

which ipad

@LeesReviews69

Жыл бұрын

@@ryze0704 I have the 11 inch iPad Pro M2 512 Gb Wi-Fi in Space Gray

@tobycraft9534

Жыл бұрын

@@LeesReviews69 is I also use is as a phone I would do with a 11insh pro m2 256 WiFi + 5g

Just recently upgraded to an iPhone 13 for $5/month through AT&T and an M1 iPad Pro 11” for $549 through Target’s sale. I’m super stoked that I’ll be good for years to come.

I got my iPad gen 9 brand new for $279 on sale. It was an absolute STEAL!

@yasir5673

Жыл бұрын

I think you meant 179 because 279 isn’t really a steal bro

@preston8872

Жыл бұрын

@@yasir5673 I'm looking to replace my galaxy a32 5g with something to replace it I'm looking between $160-$200. That isn't to small or isn't to big preferably a iphone

@walid1379

Жыл бұрын

@@yasir5673bro the iPad gen 9 cost 389 € so he paid 100€ less. That's a steal

@yasir5673

Жыл бұрын

@@walid1379ohhh mb i read wrong

@LeviLeviLevi

Жыл бұрын

It’s like $250 at my Best Buy!

My ecosystem: iPhone SE (2nd gen) AirPods (2nd gen) Apple Watch SE (1st gen) iPad (9th gen) Absolutely great I love it and recommend it to anyone on a budget

@Diyas-vn1xc

5 ай бұрын

How much cost it bro

@supbro293

5 ай бұрын

@@Diyas-vn1xc I think around 4 or 5 hundred

Hey Gary! I just bought a new 128gigs white iPhone 12, and totally enjoy it. Battery life is definitely decent, but I need to bring a charger when I go on hikes. My favorite feature is the dolby video, because it is super crisp and colorful. Just got a twitter to see what the fuss is about (and look at your posts😀) Ps: I think you actually used the iPhone 12 mini for the video (the beautiful navy blue👀) but we get the point. Great job!💪

Black Friday I rocked it. All in CDN iPad Gen 9, 64 gig, $359 iPhone 13, 128 gig, $240. 🎉 iPad I found on Amazon. And the iPhone (w/$0 down) my plan went up from $55 to $65 for two years, while giving me 2.5x more data 🎉

New fan & subscriber here. i love your content and enthusiasm for the products you review. Puts a smile on my face watching you talk about products. Love your videos!

Would agree on iPad Air 9. If wanting to step up a notch, I'd go iPad Air 5. I have the air 5 and it's pretty perfect, but I probably would've been fine with the gen 9. If you have the money and the choice between an iPad or MacBook, I'd go with MacBook. The m1 MacBook Air is on sale many places right now for 799. I have the iPhone 13 Pro Max. I had the 12 mini before that and found it to be WAY to small (I have small hands) to the point it was too difficult to type on. I don't upgrade every generation of iPhone, but I had to go to the 13 because the 12 mini was so tiny it was annoying.

I hear what you’re saying about the ninth generation, but I had to get the 10th gen on T-Mobile zero down and $25 a month was too good to pass up.

I always like the ecosystem videos that you review.

I got an iPhone 12 with a case, privacy screen protector and a Lightning to USB-A cable for less than 240$ USD. I still use it, and it’s great!

Agree re gen 9. I got one from my work as an ad on to my MBP13. As I have the Smart Keyboard and pencil from my own 10.5 pro, I can use both of them too. I did opt for a paperlike screen protector to cut down glare and help with notes. Whilst I agree the SE2 watch is a bargain, having the same innards as my old S5 or the S6 I think, I’ll keep my old S5 and just change the battery out. It just got down to 80% after daily use for 3 years which is amazing really = 1000+ charge cycles. I agree with your comments IPhone 13 mini. However my use case necessitated a huge upgrade from a 2020SE to a 13 pro with 512Gb. Cost a fortune (same as a basic MBP13 I recall) but the pro video functions are amazing as is the ability to use ProRes and take images in RAW. I am currently filming some workshops at my Uni with a pro grip/rig, Grip mounted lights and a RODE video mic Go 2. Light, massive battery life and brilliant quality as it should be for the money.

I have the 1st Gen AirPods and use foam covers ( Amazon ) that make the sound PRO level ! I’ve had the Pro’s as well. They stay in your ears better and the Bass, WOW! What Bass 😎👍

I know it’s not really worth it sometimes, but for the most part I buy the best. I bought an iPhone 14 pro and air pods pro 2. I also didn’t cheap out and bought the iPad Air. Still no watch but for real, I only use it for looking at the time and having something that tells me when I get calls even when my phone is silent. So probably the se it is. Anyway, I think just for the display, I would always choose the iPad Air over the 9. gen. Also the Apple Pencil 2 ist just a lot cooler :)

In my opinion the 11 pro max is such a perfect budget apple product that still to this day looks amazing, my dad is in love with it and has been using it for years

I’ve looked at prices and built up mine over past few years. I have base model ish products. I have Apple Watch SE- but 44 mm, I have MacBook Pro 13 base model but M2 ( work from home and does a fantastic job keeping up) I have the iPad 9th gen but 256 gb cellular, again bc I work remotely, and I did have the iPhone 11, but my carrier had a trade in credit for it that I couldn’t pass up, so now have an iPhone 14 128gb, that with credits is free. As far as accessories, I have AirPods Pro 1st gen, Apple Pencil 1st gen, and the HomePod mini. All of my items have cases and screen protectors that are All 3rd party. So again, I had to be a little selective but overall I think I have a decent ecosystem.

@deedeemommy2312

Жыл бұрын

It really works well together if you keep up with the updates as well!

Watching this a year late but the MacBook Air 2022 is on sale right now for less than $1000. Amazing purchase and completed my ecosystem

The newest bit of Apple tech I own is my Series 7 Nike 41 Watch (bought new after the Series 8 and SE2 were released). My iPhone’s a second hand XS, and my iPad’s a Mini 5th gen (bought new). Earbuds aren’t Apple, but they’re great with my iPhone and Watch. That’s it, … apart from two HomePod Minis.

I was an Android user for years. And migrated to Apple just a couple months ago, I bought iPad 9th gen, iPhone 13 mini and AirPods Pro 2nd gen. Fully blown away with the ecosystem features, thinking about to have a MacBook for next grab.

@michaelwoolcock5600

Жыл бұрын

Hello ...fellow for Android user also. Bought an I pad mini 4 on ebay, bought a new I phone SE 128 gig. With the money I saved, I will treat myself to the Apple watch SE 2 44mm in the new year. It all just works!

@preston8872

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelwoolcock5600 I'm looking to replace my galaxy a32 5g with something to replace it I'm looking between $160-$200. That isn't to small or isn't to big preferably a iphone. And not the iphone se 2 either

@nothanksfools

Жыл бұрын

@@preston8872 former android user I kept my s21 ultra but bought a iPhone 14 Pro Max and the AirPod pro gen 2 I now have a 2015 MacBook on the way and giving myself an Apple Watch for my birthday. The ecosystem has sucked me in

Hi Gary- I see you have put in the iPad but haven't included a keyboard (in case ppl wanted to substitute for a computer). the reason im putting this up is b cos you haven't included any MacBook in this which i do believe is an integral part of the eco system. I know am being a but nitpicky but just wanted to point this out.

I updated most of my set up throughout 2021 and i went for an iPhone 11 (64g), a MacBook Air M1 (on apple refurbished website), the 1st gen Watch SE and AirPods 2 (they fit me great) on sale from Amazon and i was given an iPad mini 5th gen with the first generation Apple Pencil. All around a pretty good value ecosystem I think. Does everything i need and nothing feels old or outdated even though some parts are 3-4 years old designs. Still not cheap though…

@dinossaurvscactus1841

Жыл бұрын

omg this is exactly my set up

I’d recommend a cellular Apple Watch. But it’s a nice to have for technominimalism since you can get through some days with it. And also think of emergency situations you could be in where your phone is stolen and you need to call for help.

Excellent report (as always) …. But you really need to learn a bit regarding what constant WiFi )as in Bluetooth) does to your blood cells all day

That’s starting from zero. Many of us trade up every 2 to 3 years so we would pay less. Next video you could add in the trade in value of the 2 year old products you recommended. Good list! Mine is the same except I have the iPad mini.

Still using the iPad Pro 2017 and it works amazing

Hi Gary, I am looking for a secondary phone, so my question is should I get the iPhone SE 3rd Gen? I will use the phone just for calls and simple messaging. Please advise. Thanks and Regards, Joshua Francis.

My eco system. M1 Mac Mini, iPhone 12 Mini, iPad 10, Apple Watch SE & AirPods 1st Gen.

Hey gary. Would love an updated Macbook air m2 (10core gpu) vs asus zephyrus g14 2022. Hope you make it.

i use the macbook air m1 iphone 14 plus apple watch se gen two airpods gen 2 and ipad 10th gen

Very good choices of apple products.

You should make a video about that everything you mentioned can be had a T-Mobile for zero out of pocket, and just pay monthly

one tip on the Apple ecosystem - I usrd to buy from apple, but always got a better hands on experience at best buy - but if you are a total tech best buy member - buy at best buy to get the apple care free = that alone could pay for total tech membership if you buy any two major apply products in a year.

Is there a way to transform ipad 9 into a laptop like thing that uses software like a mac? maybe a app that has its own software and is able to make an ipad into a mac if so please explain how and if there are gonna be any problems

I use AirPods gen 2, Apple Watch SE, 2018 iPad and iPhone 14 pro max

I've been planning on replacing our old iPhones with the SE but you just talked me into the 11 mini.

@mihailoaleksic3330

Жыл бұрын

13*

@bryans8656

Жыл бұрын

@@mihailoaleksic3330 Yep

Bought 3 weeks ago and it amazing for my work, entertainment and school 😂

@preston8872

Жыл бұрын

I'm looking to replace my galaxy a32 5g with something to replace it I'm looking between $160-$200. That isn't to small or isn't to big preferably a iphone

Which keyboard case do you use for your iPad ?

I Got an macbookm1 and iphone 11 is it enough for my ecosystem currently

unfortunately, I'm in that rare group that the AirPods Pros don't fit me. I had them for like 5 days then I traded them in for the AirPods 2, its not my favorite but its the best shape that fits my ears. I love the Pros for the transparency mode.

I have a 2016 se (which I love) and 2009 MacBook Pro and iPad mini 2 and Apple Watch series 2😺

Wish you had dropped this video prior to black Friday so that I could have gotten the $50 deal on iphone 13 mini from Apple.

I think you should do a video on the most expensive Apple ecosystem you can buy.

Love iPads, currently use a 2018 pro and a mini gen 1 both work really great years later!

@Stephen_Ito

Жыл бұрын

Still using 2012 tech ?

@crawdaddy1600

Жыл бұрын

@@Stephen_Ito yes, why?

I will get an Apple Watch when they finally pit a decent battery to the cheapest models as well. I currently have the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini and it runs easily 5-7 days with everything on(heart monitor,sleep monitor,oxygen monitor,stress monitor) for only 50 bucks. Sure it’s not as good looking as the Apple Watch and it doesn’t have the app system but for what it does it’s the beat value for money. If Apple puts a better battery at the SE versions which can at least run for 3-5 days without charge I would consider switching but right now it’s a no.

I’ve seen the 9th Gen iPad for as low as $269 😳 can’t be beat for a New iPad ! 😎👍

You really are such a dad in this video 😂😂

I always say look around the used market … tons of steals if you just shop a bit I’ve Found the M1 13in pro $500 4th gen iPad Pro 12.9in $350 iPhone 13 $170 with the swap of my old iPhone 12 Magic Mouse pro $50 Apple Pencil 2 $50 Apple Bluetooth keyboard $20 And this was all late 21 early 2022 prices …. I haven’t had to buy any new apple products in a while and everything I got has been working just fine some items were so new I was able to put apple care on them too

I bought the iPad 10th gen 2 weeks ago. My first iPad EVER and I was very happy about it. Now I go to KZread and there is tons of videos saying why the iPad 10th gen suck and I am sooooooo mad I bought it. It was not cheap, AT ALL. It was 599€ with an extra 149€ in insurance. If I knew it, I would have bought the IPad Air.

@preston8872

Жыл бұрын

I'm looking to replace my galaxy a32 5g with something to replace it I'm looking between $160-$200. That isn't to small or isn't to big preferably a iphone

I think my ecosystem is really good which you can get under 650$ which included iPad 6, Apple Watch series 2, iPhone 11, and AirPods 2nd gen

iPhone 11 I bought a 14 pro but it caused me really bad vertigo. iPad 9th gen AirPods the first gen Apple Watch 7

You know the new AirPods Pro 2 blow away the normal AirPods. If you are a commuter like me who also walks around noisy streets and coffee shops the extra investment pays off multiple times over. Great mics too.

love the shirt!

I think my current ecosystem is pretty budget friendly 😅 I use an iPad Air 4 64gb, Apple Watch SE2, iPhone 11 64gb & AirPods Gen 3, which should last me for at least another 3-5 years 🤞🏽 (excluding iPhone 11 which could be upgraded to the 13 in like 1-2 years)

@javtimestwo

Жыл бұрын

Regarding you 64GB iPad Air, do you feel that is enough or do you wish you had more GB? I'm curious and shopping around and undecided which size iPad Air to purchase

@danmartinez491

Жыл бұрын

I am wondering the same Jav C. Is the iPad Air 4 64GB enough? What is your workload to it?

@helloshannii

Жыл бұрын

@@javtimestwo Yes, 64gb is enough for me, I work in social media so I don’t need much more than that besides I use cloud storage. If you want to use it for more than that you may have to reconsider but to me it’s better to upgrade to iPad Pro if you’re gonna consider more storage.

@helloshannii

Жыл бұрын

@@danmartinez491 I hope my answer helped.

@maaz2505

8 ай бұрын

What about macbook

Just a comment about watch SE 2. I was able to get a S6 for the same price in the second hand market and I can’t be more satisfied, it has the same power of an SE 2 plus the always on display and features not included in the SE 2

@NiceAesth

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, same. Got a series 7 for the price of an SE. Always on display is a must have. Crash detection is a useless gimmick

@danmartinez491

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I started to see S7 in the second market with very good discounts recently. SE2 is ok and it’s the “official” cheapest option brand new, but for S7 and even S6 are excellent options if one doesn’t mind buying used

Because of you I bought i pad in last year.

My apple ecosystem has iPhone 14 plus, iPad Air 4th generation, AirPods Pro 1st generation, HomePod mini and an Apple Watch series 5

My apple ecosystem is interesting... I have an iPhone SE 2020, Airpods Gen 1, Apple Watch Series 0, and a MacBook Pro 16 2019

I'd rather suggest that if you're looking for a budget, it's the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. because if I want to buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi later in March. and I'm comfortable and immersed in the Samsung ecosystem

you dont need usb c adapter just use the usb c to lightning pung lightining to the pencil and the usbc end to the ipad

i use airpods 2, iphone 11 and base macbook Air M1

I only use hand me down apple products 😅 i have a 64gb iPhone XS Max and an iPad Pro 2020 right now

If sales of iPad 10th gen does not meet the sales of the 9th gen,I can see an iPad SE being launched. 😅

What was that wallpaper in the thumbnail used on the iPad?

@MilkBarPlatinum

Жыл бұрын

@User_GaryTheEverydayDad... Uh.

The 10th gen iPad was realesed a FEW months ago?!?! It’s brand new

Apple needs to bring a desktop system to the iPad!

iPad 9th generation is good, but I need the keyboard too

I wish I saw this review before I got my iPad because you’re absolutely right there is no need for the M1 processor unless you are a professional. And the iPad nice distant generation will do everything you need and more . The only reason I can’t go back is the 120 Hz display 😂

wtf iPhone 13 is just 600$ in USA?????? Literally so close to iPhone SE3 (560€) and 13's price remained the same of 2021 (939€) in Europe :((((

what about the macbook?

I already have an iPhone SE 2020

My ecosystem: I pad mini 4 (still rocking) I phone SE Apple watch SE Apple TV 4k 2021 I mac

I actually own the iPhone SE 2020

The iPhone se3 is 149$ at Walmart, is it worth it as my first iPhone?

@hoangsondao7021

4 ай бұрын

Yes it is

7:22 did he just say impedance while talking about wireless earphones?

@TexMackerson

5 ай бұрын

Apple fans ☕

I just bought a bundle from HSN for 429 plus I had 50 bucks off

Do you think the iPhone 12 mini is that much different than the 13 mini in terms of an apple ecosystem?

@FruitRups13

Жыл бұрын

The iPhone 12 mini has significantly decreased battery life compared to the 13 mini.

@mihailoaleksic3330

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it has worse battery life and a bigger notch which is very noticeable because it's smol

Where is the Apple mousepad???????

that's a very nice cheap modern ecosystem, but no mac?

Bought the airpod 3rd gen and they literaaly fell out of my ears every 10 minutes. Gave them to my partner and use her 2nd gen pods. There werent any 3rd party ones at that stage. I hate the 2nd gen tho.. only use for calls.

1366 dollars, so almost 2k € ... prices in EU for Apple products are ridiculous, especialy for the new products and how little they offer compared to last year

I would replace the AirPods with Beats fit pro, MACH MORE VALUE

perfect

I have low self esteem is the gen ten 10 too good 4 me

Edit. You used a battery comparison that said 1.5 x better then 13 mini. Lol mini battery is better then 13 Mini

What about a MacBook as part of the ecosystem

In my country, the iPhone 13 mini costs about $250 more than the SE 😢

@thetechrealist

Жыл бұрын

I'd recommend to buy your gadgets used. It's better for the environment and you get to save a hell of a lot of money. Make sure you wipe all used electronics clean with cleaning wipes though.

@114isamazingnumber

Жыл бұрын

I bought my 13 mini for only €575euros

@jonathanhadiprasetyanto521

Жыл бұрын

@@thetechrealist Yeah but you don't really know whether if someone had messed with the phone until it arrived. Moreover, there really aren't customer right where I live, so it's a bit more complicated.

If the iPad 10th generation still had a lightning port, and if it weren’t so expensive, I would’ve got it, but instead I’m going to get the ninth generation instead hopefully. before the USB-C fans attack me, the only reason why I said that is because I don’t have any USB-C accessories or cables in my house. I only have lightning that’s it.

@thetechrealist

Жыл бұрын

All I'm gonna say is that I feel terribly sorry for you and to recommend you to not be so much of a fanboy.

@123theprodigy5

Жыл бұрын

@@thetechrealist I don’t care what port it is, I just care about accessory compatibility and cable compatibility. I don’t want to buy something that I’m unable to charge because I don’t have the proper charger for it. I want to buy some thing that already works with the chargers that I already have.

I got my iPad 8 128gb for 349

iPhone 11 pro max is still a beast only bested by the 13 pro max and not by much

"...dinosaur hard PLASTIC lunch boxes."???!!! What-the-what?! I remember the foul-smelling, rusty METAL lunchboxes, which were better than the brown paper bags (Do they even sell those anymore?) because they had Peanuts on them. (Oh! How I coveted the mailbox-shaped Snoopy lunchbox.) And they're called AirPod Condoms, and I won't wear AirPods without them because they make them wearable. Easily worth the money. (Though superglueing the AirPods to your ears may be cheaper.)

ipad 10 iPhone 12 pro air pods pro 1 apple 7 Will get iphone 14+. Two hundred $ more for always on, island ,120 refresh , 48 megapixel isn’t worth it

Wow

In 2025: introducing, iPad SE welcome back home button

This is a great video topic. I’m honestly surprised more people don’t adhere to this. The apple experience scales amazingly well. Their cheaper options are amazing! You get to experience 85% of what the high end has to offer for as low as ~15% of the price. And let’s be real. Most people don’t even utilize 50% of their device’s potential anyway. They don’t need anything more than the base model of almost anything in Apple’s line up. Also, some of Apples higher end products, like their iPads, don’t make any sense since they cost the same as their laptops when you include the doodads. Their iPads are so limited in function compared to their base laptops yet so expensive. It doesn’t make sense. Let’s face it. A large portion of Apple Sheeple are absolutely RETARDED! They throw money at Apple like there’s no tomorrow and rack up debt just to be “cool”. But on the plus side, they subsidize the experience for budget/second hand immensely. Apples long term support is really nice and it’s nice/sad to know that losers are enabling it. Now my devices: iPhone Mini 13 base model (128gb of base storage is absolutely amazing. Also Apples refusal to add a back button on the bottom side of the phone is really dumb. Makes their phones really hard to use one-handedly.) Oldish iPad which works just fine. (Bought on a heavy discount. Helps balance the small screen of the mini. Granted, the Mini’s screen is just fine. It also has the latest version of iPadOS.) Earpods Pro 2 [Recent cyber-monday sale for 200$. Best in class ANC & Transparency Hearing, wireless charging+lightning cable charging, IPX4 rating, and removable tips (prevents earwax build up) is a good value in my mind. Especially since the Earpods 3rd gens are 170-180$ retail. The earbuds 2 suck so much for many reasons.] Old/used Macbook Air Intel based 8gb/256gb (Use it to view HEIC pictures. It’s also easier to transfer files and pictures between the other devices. It doesn't have the latest MACos but that's fine. It still works.) Apple Watch 8 45mm Cellular (My mom insisted I get it when she upgraded her phone since she got a deal. I’m not complaining.)

Ok, dogpile on the likely obvious comments: why are you holding the iPhone 12 Mini, talking about the 13 Mini? The whole time?!?!🤔🤨

I enjoy your videos, but one thing. Why don’t you separate your video into parts that sometimes we can skip to specific part ?

100% of people on a budget can do without a smart watch and bluetooth headphones.

@mihailoaleksic3330

Жыл бұрын

Or maybe some cheaper, non-Apple ones

@clockradio989

Жыл бұрын

@@mihailoaleksic3330 lets spend hundreds on tiny devices to coat in ear wax and 100% lose. This was never a smart product financially. Cords aren’t that bad.

63 000 plus email's 💀 how You gonna read them all 💀🥴