Thanks for the follow-up. I agree about the comments. People can like/dislike whatever they want, of course, but it seems like a certain amount of weight would be expected if we don't want the whole thing falling over. Personally, I'm happy to carry around a total weight equivalent of a MacBook Pro if that provides a great typing experience and gives me the flexibility to easily grab the naked iPad when using it as a tablet. Other than the very high price, this seems like a great product to me.
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Combined Weight of a 12.9-inch iPad Pro and a Magic Keyboard Is Heavier Than a 13-inch MacBook Air
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Thanks for the follow-up. I agree about the comments. People can like/dislike whatever they want, of course, but it seems like a certain amount of weight would be expected if we don't want the whole thing falling over. Personally, I'm happy to carry around a total weight equivalent of a MacBook Pro if that provides a great typing experience and gives me the flexibility to easily grab the naked iPad when using it as a tablet. Other than the very high price, this seems like a great product to me.
Amusing level of reasoning. No wonder you work at a company with 12 designers using Airs.
For my day to day needs, I generally don't take a charge for my laptop or iPad. I get what you're saying and you'll need both if you take a trip but I found my devices last me all day to avoid the chargers
I find it funny that people are getting worked up about a ~0.2 lb difference (not including charger weight differences) between the MacBook Air 13's 2.8 lbs and the iPad Pro 12.9 w/Magic Keyboard/case's ~3.0 lbs. This is negligible for carrying around in a backpack, or however you'd be lugging it around. And it's a non-factor when using it on a desk. It only becomes noticeable (and, IMO, minimally so) when using on your lap.
What also hasn't been mentioned is that many new MacBook Air owners have been complaining that the latest Airs are prone to getting hot and having loud-running fans. The iPad Pro is a fanless design, and the Magic Keyboard/case will never feel warm on your lap.
There are *many* use cases why an iPad Pro + Magic Keyboard/case will be a poor substitute for a MacBook Air. And there are some valid complaints/concerns about this Magic Keyboard/case (Does it tilt far back enough? Is the trackpad too small? The lack of a top function row of keys is unfortunate. It's expensive!), but "weight-gate" sure seems like a non-issue to me.
What also hasn't been mentioned is that many new MacBook Air owners have been complaining that the latest Airs are prone to getting hot and having loud-running fans. The iPad Pro is a fanless design, and the Magic Keyboard/case will never feel warm on your lap.
There are *many* use cases why an iPad Pro + Magic Keyboard/case will be a poor substitute for a MacBook Air. And there are some valid complaints/concerns about this Magic Keyboard/case (Does it tilt far back enough? Is the trackpad too small? The lack of a top function row of keys is unfortunate. It's expensive!), but "weight-gate" sure seems like a non-issue to me.
They are using Airs whilst working from home and they are more than powerful enough to run indesign. In the office they run on Mac Pro’s and i7 5K iMacs.
plus the video you linked to wasn’t even for the new MacBook Airs. You don’t even know what you are talking about, just posting trolling videos.
3# is kind of porky for a mostly consumption device when compared to a 3.5# high performance 14" gaming laptop like the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.
https://www.asus.com/Laptops/ROG-Zephyrus-G14/Tech-Specs/
https://www.asus.com/Laptops/ROG-Zephyrus-G14/Tech-Specs/
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I'm going to go out on a limb and say the target market for the two devices you mentioned are completely different. Also, as you yourself noted, that Asus is 3.5 lbs vs ~3 lbs for the iPad Pro 12.9 + Magic Keyboard/case, so the Asus is noticeably heavier. It's also got a lower-res screen than the iPad Pro 12.9.
yeh i'm not just bashing apple for the sake of it, I am genuinely confused as to which "mobile computer" product to buy i've ultimately ended up buying nothing!
Was waiting for the MacBook air with 10th gen intel CPU, which arguably isn't a bad release considering the price drop and improved keyboard but with AMD outperforming intel mobile CPU's considerably now, it doesn't feel like the machine will last as long as previous MacBooks, especially with the reported cooling issues.
Equally my old iPad could do with a refresh so I'm tempted by a new iPad Pro with the trackpad support, but heck I am not paying £300+ for a keyboard and trackpad combo with a weird fancy float design. Logitech do a keyboard and trackpad combo for my current iPad which is more sensibly priced, but my iPad doesn't have USB-C so it's limited that way in terms of replacing a MacBook.
Blah i'll just run what I have to the ground and forget about it all, well done apple
What bothers you about the "weird fancy float design"? From what I can tell, it's the only keyboard add-on for an iPad that allows you to use it in awkward angles on your lap. A laptop that can only be used on a flat surface would be a deal-killer for me.
I guess one can't judge a book by its cover. Having not used it, I can't say 100% I don't like it, but for the price, I'm not convinced it's miles better than the Logitech one for the iPad air and old pro, which works just like a surface. Feels like apple have tried to replicate the iMac look and feel with the expense to weight and your wallet. Does it really have any more stability ? even if so, why not just get a MacBook?
This has already been answered, not everybody wants macOS and want a 2 in 1 computer. MacBook can not produce that. iPad will only get more developed over time as well.
Some (many) people already have an iPad. This gives them a big increase in functionality for 300-350 dollars instead of 1100 dollars for a MacBook.
I really don’t get how people don’t understand there are a ton of already existing iPads.
I really don’t get how people don’t understand there are a ton of already existing iPads.
I have an iPad Pro 2017 model and this new trackpad/keyboard combo does not work on it. It only works with 2018 iPad pro onwards...
I would like to see more third party trackpad/keyboard combos for the iPad Pro 2018 onwards, not much competition apart from the apple option at the moment...
Yes, the new floating design is much more stable than the Surface kickstand design for lap/casual use. And it does so in a much smaller overall footprint. The floating design doesn't just look great - it's an essential function of the design, as it moves the center of gravity of the device forward by a couple of inches which greatly improves stability. It also moves the screen closer to you, putting it at a better viewing height when used on a table as a laptop or for video calling.
Why not get a MacBook? Well, I already have a top of the line iMac for my workhorse. A MacBook doesn't have nearly the flexibility of an iPad.
Its not only a keyboard. Its a protective etui as well. So maybe You dont need a keyboard all the time, but You need a protection - and not only for Your iPad, because most of us, have an apple pencil too. It's just expensive and poorly designed device.