Everything that a device does involves tradeoffs. There are many ways that iPads are simpler and just better than Macs in the areas that they excel. Adding features to the iPad without making it too complicated is hard.<p>You should buy a Mac if you need what a Mac gives you (or if you just want a better keyboard...). You should buy an iPad if you don&#x27;t. That&#x27;s Apple&#x27;s story. The line of who buys what is a little fuzzy sometimes, but it&#x27;s a pretty simple story.