Thinking about getting an iPad Pro 12.9. I travel on a lot planes for work and want to know if it is to big to sit comfortably and watch movies/tv. Does anyone have experience on that?
Thanks everyone.
Thanks everyone.
The other question is if the stewardesses will make you stow it on takeoff/landing. So far I've found a direct correlation between the age of the stewardess and their perspective on this. I'll let you guess the result ..
That has been my experiences as well. I found it so uncomfortable that I decided to no longer take the 12.9 iPP with me when I fly, but instead take my 11" MBA + iPadMini 4.As others have said, it's all relative, but here are some of my observations:
In all, the larger iPad can be difficult to travel with. If you travel often, then you'll get used to it. If you travel occasionally, it may be an annoyance every single time.
- At best, the 12.9" Pro is at the maximum size for use in an airplane seat (unless flying first class).
- The 12.9" Pro is best used held landscape (YMMV) - I usually draw in portrait and given the space limitations, portrait was not comfortable
- A huge impact to use is the person in front of you. Leaning their seat back or pulling it forward impacts the use of the iPad and the Smart Keyboard (which is a BIG reason I hold the iPad instead of trying to rest it on the seat or tray)
- The size of the people on either side of you can impact usage. I once suffered through a flight where both people on either side of me "overflowed" into my seat - significantly. Beyond other comfort issues, it also limited how much room I had to use the iPad (also I never take a middle seat anymore - it's aisle or window, even if I have to pay for an upgrade).
- There's also very little room to store it during a flight when not in use. I usually keep it in a backpack at my feet, but they don't really want you to do that (they want it under the seat).
Having said that, I love having the larger ipad with me for the REST of my trip.
Also of note - it's wonderful on a train!
I've travelled both internationally (twice) and domestically (Eight times) over the past year with the iPad Pro 12.9" and have never been told to stow it. Your mileage may vary, but as long as you're being respectful I don't think they care.
I haven't had a flight domestically or internationally yet in the past year or so of use that I couldn't use it on. Some better than others. Just did a 20 hour flight to Asia and never bothered to turn on in flight video screen. Which was tiny even on newer upgraded delta flights compared to my IPP.
The other question is if the stewardesses will make you stow it on takeoff/landing. So far I've found a direct correlation between the age of the stewardess and their perspective on this. I'll let you guess the result ..
Partly because some flights actually enforce their rules, when other flights, the employee's turn their head. Either way, it's FAA rules. Even if it is annoying.
Actually, the FAA has given the airline the determination of allowing electronic devices during takeoff/landing (based on the airlines evaluating if it's safe or not). The airline can then say yes or no. To my knowledge, most airlines have said yes. You must still have the device in Airplane mode (you can turn on wifi later in flight) and you still can't use laptops during takeoff and landing.
So you actually can use iPads during takeoff/landing.
I'm not saying you are right or wrong. But Southwest Airlines would disagree with you. I have flown with them many times and They completely enforce opposite of what you just told me. I'm not shying away from anything, but that's not what I or other passengers were directed to do. Again, each flight carrier may apply differently.
I flew Southwest once - never again. I used my iPad the entire time and wasn't asked to stow it.
According to The Verge, Southwest does indeed allow devices to be used the entire trip.
Having said that, flight crew do have the ability to tell you to do something even if it's in direct conflict with their policy. If I was told to stow my iPad, and I knew that I was in the right with company policy, I would comply AFTER writing down their name and making a note to complain to the airline.
I've travelled both internationally (twice) and domestically (Eight times) over the past year with the iPad Pro 12.9" and have never been told to stow it. Your mileage may vary, but as long as you're being respectful I don't think they care.
I travel Delta frequently and it depends on how they define a PED per their policy. iPad Pro is supposed to qualify but stewardess can be confused on the issue and you don't get to argue when they are wrong. They are slowly getting better but I have to be careful when they walk by to be sure I'm holding it like an ipad, not doing something that could confuse it being a laptop. The older stewardesses are generally clueless about it.Partly because some flights actually enforce their rules, when other flights, the employee's turn their head. Either way, it's FAA rules. Even if it is annoying.
I'm not saying you are right or wrong. But Southwest Airlines would disagree with you. I have flown with them many times and They completely enforce opposite of what you just told me. I'm not shying away from anything, but that's not what I or other passengers were directed to do. Again, each flight carrier may apply differently.