It's a question that's been asked since the iPad's debut, whether or not it can replace a laptop. To answer: Yes, to some degree. Thanks to software improvements and better multitasking features on iPadOS, the iPad Pro, more than ever, can replace a laptop. ZDNET's own Jason Cipriani has written plenty of articles on his iPad experiences doing just that. However, you should know that there are still plenty of pro-grade services and programs that require a desktop or laptop to run, most of which are not optimized for the iPad's operating system.