Hi all,
My dad has had Apples and Macs his whole life. He is NOT a power user but for his needs, pretty good. He does email, messages, facetime, all he wants on the web etc.
He in general is suspicious of tech (no cellphone) but has gotten to like his Apple TV. He ADORES audiobooks (audible) and his ipod (did not want a touch but I had to get an older iPod (clickwheel). In the last year I was able to get him to use an ancient iPad (I think 3) with the audible app. He doesn't click around too much but he knows the basics from starting/stopping some stuff I've asked him to do on mine (in other apps) etc.
His main computer is an iMac with a second screen, but he has had access to an old macbook air of mine when he occasionally travels for a couple of weeks. As long as he has an external mouse he is fine with that. The macbook air has died and he needs a new setup.
I'm toying with upgrading him on two fronts. Go all out (overkill) and get a 12 inch iPad pro (maybe last years model?) so he gets the excellent speakers for watching some shows, audible etc. Maybe get him to use some simple apps (NYT, the Athletic, ESPN , etc) for his everyday use and for travel get him the new fancy apple keyboard. I know it is a bit more expensive and heavier than just getting a laptop that waits around for the minimum travel he does but I thought he might get more use out of this hybrid setup.
My question is how have people liked the iPad pro as a daily device? Esp maybe older people (or your parents)? Is it too big and cumbersome? It wouldn't leave the house, so portability isn't as much as an issue. I'm more concerned with convenience and size/weight issues. Again he would have an iMac for longer emails etc. This would be more a consuming device. Read in bed, listen to stories. Maybe read/watch something in the dining room or look at some scores while watching TV.
Also those that have made the switch. Do you feel for web browsing, imessaging, a couple of emails and watching some shows is just as seamless on the ipad as it is on the macbook? Is there an unexpected learning curve? Likes/Dislikes of the set up?
Those are the thoughts I had. Another option, would be 2 devices being a basic iPad and macbook air. Do you feel that would be the better fit?
Thanks for any and all insights,
Philly
My dad has had Apples and Macs his whole life. He is NOT a power user but for his needs, pretty good. He does email, messages, facetime, all he wants on the web etc.
He in general is suspicious of tech (no cellphone) but has gotten to like his Apple TV. He ADORES audiobooks (audible) and his ipod (did not want a touch but I had to get an older iPod (clickwheel). In the last year I was able to get him to use an ancient iPad (I think 3) with the audible app. He doesn't click around too much but he knows the basics from starting/stopping some stuff I've asked him to do on mine (in other apps) etc.
His main computer is an iMac with a second screen, but he has had access to an old macbook air of mine when he occasionally travels for a couple of weeks. As long as he has an external mouse he is fine with that. The macbook air has died and he needs a new setup.
I'm toying with upgrading him on two fronts. Go all out (overkill) and get a 12 inch iPad pro (maybe last years model?) so he gets the excellent speakers for watching some shows, audible etc. Maybe get him to use some simple apps (NYT, the Athletic, ESPN , etc) for his everyday use and for travel get him the new fancy apple keyboard. I know it is a bit more expensive and heavier than just getting a laptop that waits around for the minimum travel he does but I thought he might get more use out of this hybrid setup.
My question is how have people liked the iPad pro as a daily device? Esp maybe older people (or your parents)? Is it too big and cumbersome? It wouldn't leave the house, so portability isn't as much as an issue. I'm more concerned with convenience and size/weight issues. Again he would have an iMac for longer emails etc. This would be more a consuming device. Read in bed, listen to stories. Maybe read/watch something in the dining room or look at some scores while watching TV.
Also those that have made the switch. Do you feel for web browsing, imessaging, a couple of emails and watching some shows is just as seamless on the ipad as it is on the macbook? Is there an unexpected learning curve? Likes/Dislikes of the set up?
Those are the thoughts I had. Another option, would be 2 devices being a basic iPad and macbook air. Do you feel that would be the better fit?
Thanks for any and all insights,
Philly
