What can a laptop computer do that an iPad can't?

What can a laptop computer do that an iPad can't?
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Basically, an iPad can do anything a laptop can do. Laptops, however, generally hold much more memory, which is why they often are bought for school work and business. iPads are convenient, but they don't have the memory or speed a high grade laptop has.
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