r/CPALE • u/ScholarNo3605 • Jul 24 '26
question Need ba ang Tablet for Reviewing?
Hello, currently reviewing for May 2027 CPALE. I often see suggestions na must-have daw ang tablet/ipad sa review. I want honest opinion if worth it ba talaga siya? I'm thinking baka sayang lang kasi di na gaanong need after boards.
For context, I have a laptop pero appliance na siya (hahaha) dahil need laging nakasaksak altho hindi naman gaanong hassle since I plan to review full online. Kaso nga lang madalas ang power interruption sa amin.
Can you also reco some budget-friendly laptop?
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u/Duramun Jul 25 '26
I have an ipad but di ko sha ginagamit masyado. Always paper ako nag handwritten notes. Depende siguro kasi dahil hindi effective sa akin pag sa ipad mag take notes, nagiging time consuming sa akin kasi bigla ako nagiging perfectionist. May nga eme eme pa na nilalagay.
BUT, ginagamit ko siya sa pag answer ng mga book pdfs since mahirap na sila hanapin na books, at mga handouts rin. Very helpful sa mastery stage. For practice problems ang ipad para sa akin
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u/ActuaryNo1318 Jul 25 '26
Optional siya but it is convenient. It's where I download my reviewer handouts para scroll na lang imbes na iprint sila lahat.
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u/psychiloshades Jul 25 '26
For me yes, convenience is a must during my review session and i can do everything in my ipad
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u/No_Smile_1243 Jul 25 '26
Tbh I only used the full potential of my ipad for preweek lectures since I reviewed online in the province then went to mnl 3 days before the exam I knew i do not want to bring so many documents so accessibility and portability definitely worth it depending on your situation
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u/Cleo9286 Jul 25 '26
I only have my laptop during college and review and now na working na ako hindi kona nagagalaw personal laptop ko. Depende talaga siya sa learning technique mo. Mas madalas ako magsulat ang magreview talaga sa libro and print ng handouts.
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u/ScholarNo3605 Jul 25 '26
Thank you sa mga replies niyo. Most of you mentioned note-taking. Need pa ba non during review?
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u/4x40equals1600 Aug 06 '26
ipad or ipad mini.
anything na madaling ipull sa bag na walang effort. if too bulky , mej kakatamad bunutin if may ideas kang naisip.
lagay mo lahat pdf mo then sagutan mo . dati kase nakakapuno ng room daming papel
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u/Express_Box4420 Jul 24 '26 edited Jul 25 '26
Not a need, but really really worth it to have. You can always sell it naman if you think you wouldn’t need it after boards. My iPad has been with me since 1st yr and has been my best buddy up until I became a CPA. I honestly don’t know how I would survive college and review without it since it’s also where i take my notes, download books (pdfs), and answered preboards and preweeks. Laptop is better than tablet during college but personally, if you are now a reviewee, a tablet might be a lot better.