But for those who will even CONSIDER that (Mom/Pop/Grandma/Sister/Brother), it WILL likely cut it.
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Apple Highlights Five Reasons the iPad Pro Can Be Your Next Computer
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It is. My iPad is a closer computer replacement then any android device, but it’s a few feet closer to my MBP that’s miles ahead. The primary issue with iOS is apps. There’s only ONE source for apps on my iPad (App Store) while there’s literally a limitless source of apps on my MBP!
You’re not really using the iPad. You’re using the Windows Server. The iPad is just your interface.
Would you buy a whole computer if that’s the only thing you do with it?
You either need 1 laptop, which is more comprehensive,
or 1 iPad + 1 desktop, which give you both better portability when you are outdoor & better performance when you are indoor
or 1 iPad + 1 desktop, which give you both better portability when you are outdoor & better performance when you are indoor
But do they need an iPad Pro?
I’d love to have the IPP be a practical replacement at least on a number of scenarios. But without a roper file Ana download a manager it’s a no for me. It’s getting closer but not quite there.
This what I always refer to when I'm asked if I think iPads have replaced laptops. For me? No, not until you can develop iOS apps on an iPad, would I consider it a replacement for my MacBook. But that's just me of course.
For me it's a t's a pro device if you make a living with drawing and sketching. I'd love to see a music notation software like staffpad for the surface pro. Then it would be a pro device for me. For now I use my old iPad only for the Logic remote app.
Not in its current state for all people, but for some it can right now. And who knows what the future it will bring us.
The 12.9 has a superior screen over the MacBook pro’ s , a great pencil that can’ t be used on any Mac and a very good cpu/gpu, better portability.
It is limited by os and no trackpad support, but without these limitations it could be better than a Mac in the future.
So I would not write the iPad Pro off so soon...
Ah yes, the jump cut synced with music ad. Have seen too many. Apple's sole province these days. Apple's version for the Macbook Air has a singer with a very similar (if not the same) style/voice as another tech ad I've seen. Confused which is which, but I'd recognize her voice if I see another ad. Awaiting the pendulum swing back to ads with dialog.
In Apple's reality distortion field yes this ad is true, in reality no.
Fake News.
One major flaw in this whole "the iPad is a computer" pitch is that there is no accessible FILE SYSTEM... you know, files and folders that you can rename, move, organize and easily access from any app. And no, "Files" is not that.
One major flaw in this whole "the iPad is a computer" pitch is that there is no accessible FILE SYSTEM... you know, files and folders that you can rename, move, organize and easily access from any app. And no, "Files" is not that.
And I can list you 30 reasons that it is not a replacement for a computer.
The ipad is still an expensive toy for more than 90% of the people that I know that use one.
The ipad is still an expensive toy for more than 90% of the people that I know that use one.
I agree, I think apple was more ambitious with this iPad Pro and iOS 12, why bother with an usb-c port otherwise, in its current state and current iOS capabilities , lightning would have been fine... now ...we’ ll have to wait until iOS 13, but apple was initially planning more features with iOS 12.
All that processor power... for mobile applications.
Talk to me next year.
Talk to me next year.
Or just a preference. I could do everything I need from the budget iPad, but it's my main computer and I see value in the added features/design of the Pro. Your ultimate point is obviously correct though - all depends on the individual and what they need the computer for.
So you REALLY want to have a headphone-cable hanging around, when you can use something like THIS? (WiFi, NOT Bluetooth!)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HFYZDNC/
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It can, it can also "manage" files but it's extremely hacky. Definitely not for your main work/edu device.
The inference of the comment: “But for those who will even CONSIDER that (Mom/Pop/Grandma/Sister/Brother), it WILL likely cut it.” is that the group is made up of old people and children, who, by the prejudicial belief system of many who post here, are technically retarded. (i.e. People who don’t use the term use-cases.)
This video is an appeal to normies. The Boomers of the world.
The marketing part is trying to upsell the Pro as the device needed to make this happen.
If most of your tasks can be done in a browser and you'd like some pencil support, the base iPad can replace your laptop/desktop (if you don't mind taking huge hit to typing).
The marketing part is trying to upsell the Pro as the device needed to make this happen.
If most of your tasks can be done in a browser and you'd like some pencil support, the base iPad can replace your laptop/desktop (if you don't mind taking huge hit to typing).