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Do you get iPad fatigue?
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Alternative keyboard layouts and human input devices (HIDs) for tablets/smartphones
I'm not sure whether this is on topic, but I recall you mentioning keyboards for iPad elsewhere so here goes for those of us who are unafraid of difference/change:
How to improve the smartphone keyboard layout? some intriguing answers.
I'm not sure whether this is on topic, but I recall you mentioning keyboards for iPad elsewhere so here goes for those of us who are unafraid of difference/change:
How to improve the smartphone keyboard layout? some intriguing answers.
My MBPro hardly sees the light of day for general internet cruising. The IPads replaced them in that respect.
I did mention it before. After using the Logitech Ultrathin keyboard I didn't look back. I guess it was more a debate of setting an iPad up as a netbook vs getting a MBA, but then you have the times when the slate form factor is great (like when reading).
I am curious if my usage would be more like yours if I had a new iPad. My iPad 3 is so much slower than my MBA or iPhone (even for web browsing) that often just don't use unless the form factor fits.
What really bugs me on the iPad is the constant "app" window advertisements pop-ups for those websites where I do not have app for it.
There are many websites I do not like to have an app for it, and prefer the traditional website display over the one provided by an app.
What websites are slow for you? I currently have an iPad Air 2, but I can't remember websites being slower on any of my previous iPads in comparison to desktops / laptops. The bottleneck, to me, seems to be the network speed rather than processing speed. Most of the browsing I do is on news and forum sites, and for those, there just isn't that much perceptible difference in speed among different devices.
Well, even simpler sites likes pages on Macrumors take a second or two longer to load (not bad, but that ads up over the course of a day). Image heave sites like the Verge load slow and often freeze while scrolling. Zooming in on images often causes extreme lag.
The biggest issues is Safari navigation. Reading List freezes all the time. Every time I try to delete something from it I get "Bookmarks are syncing" and tabs freeze often when swiping.
These issues were nonexistent on iOS 5 and 6, present but tolerable on iOS 7, and terrible on iOS 8.
I have owned an original iPad and the 3rd gen and neither were as fast as my 2009 MBP (SSD/8GB) for browsing. I never understood how people said they preferred their iPad for web use due to the slower speed. I have been playing with a friend's Air 2 and it is faster than my MBP. So, I ordered a maxed out Air 2 this morning. As far as I am concerned this will be my first iPad- the way it should have been all along.
iPad 1 I had in the past makes me feel bit fatigue but iPad 2 and Air does not. I use it on my bed 80% of time. I carry with me on the bus and train just to hold with my two hands. 
My feelings on the iPad have changed dramatically over the past couple months and I no longer experience that "fatigue". I still have an iPad 3, but have dramatically changed my workflows to incorporate the iPad. I know have a near paperless system.
Also, iOS 8's SMS relay and cellular calling relay have dramatically effected my usage. My iPhone is now my least used device with the iPad and Mac neck and neck for #1.
Here is a recent post I made about iPad productivity.
Also, iOS 8's SMS relay and cellular calling relay have dramatically effected my usage. My iPhone is now my least used device with the iPad and Mac neck and neck for #1.
Here is a recent post I made about iPad productivity.
I don't get fatigued, but on a post, where I type a lot, I do get annoyed that using the touch keypad, and go to a computer to finish the post. At that point, I might stay or go back to the iPad. Maybe the word isn't fatigued?
Do you get iPad fatigue?
yes and no... good for a leisure, reading/browsing, emailing.. and bad for the rest. for me it is just to satisfy my tech needs... air2 has too limited now when none of the existing styluses wont work good with it at all. it just a paper weight device for some people... apple literally killed the stylus. and it is somehow ironic that they just sent an email of the productivity with procreate ;D
yes and no... good for a leisure, reading/browsing, emailing.. and bad for the rest. for me it is just to satisfy my tech needs... air2 has too limited now when none of the existing styluses wont work good with it at all. it just a paper weight device for some people... apple literally killed the stylus. and it is somehow ironic that they just sent an email of the productivity with procreate ;D
My own feeling, going from a 3 to the first Air, was amazement. I found the 3 a chore to hold one-handed for any period of time, while the Air is so much lighter that it's a breeze. Overall, I found the change huge.
It's a thing that happens to me whenever I try to browse the internet.
I love my iPad otherwise, but I just can't use iOS for web browsing, period. All my Android devices work fine, even Windows Phones work fine, but with every single iOS device I've had such a clumsy and crashy experience. Don't know what the deal is.
I can't go to some of my favorite sites because they just crash Safari. It's pretty sad.
I love my iPad otherwise, but I just can't use iOS for web browsing, period. All my Android devices work fine, even Windows Phones work fine, but with every single iOS device I've had such a clumsy and crashy experience. Don't know what the deal is.
I can't go to some of my favorite sites because they just crash Safari. It's pretty sad.
My iPad serves as a recreational tool, a break from my wonderful MBPR, after a long day at work. Yet that said now that Apple finally brought out the 5.5" iP6.Plus I'm using it more and letting the iPad sit.
I'm super eager for the new upcoming iPhone 6S Plus or whatever they name it. My only complaint with this one is how buggy it is. To be expected though as Apple always does a much better job on second gen iPhone's. In fact I've already got mine sold to a friend, so I'm ready upon its release.
I'm super eager for the new upcoming iPhone 6S Plus or whatever they name it. My only complaint with this one is how buggy it is. To be expected though as Apple always does a much better job on second gen iPhone's. In fact I've already got mine sold to a friend, so I'm ready upon its release.
I use my iPad as my go-to device on the road; especially with cellular connection. However, I do not use it as much at home because of the weak(er) cellular antenna on it compared to the MacBook Pro/ Air. My room is farthest in the house from the WiFi router and the iPad/ iPhone struggle with signal strength while the larger laptops have no trouble.
I own an rMini 2 and a 15" rMBP (late 2013). I purchased the two at the same time (the rMBP through the Apple store and the rMini 2 through Best Buy). I'll have to admit, I use my rMBP the most out of the two because it's my go-to device to browse the web and watch my TV shows/movies through. Plus, when it comes to typing, the laptop is tons easier since I'm a touch typer. The iPad, the main reason why I purchased the rMini 2, is for reading (I have bought over 100 books through iBooks!), gaming, and movie playing (especially on the go). Either way, I make use of it. Right now, I'm using it more for school since my professor is letting us use the eBook version of the textbook, so I have the Amazon Kindle app and read the textbook assignments through there. The iPad goes wherever I go, so it's like a baby version of my rMBP without a keyboard. I love both of my devices and do not neglect use of either. I know most people have bought their iPads with intentions of it replacing their desktop/laptop devices, but me, I couldn't ever do that. Sure, using an iPad is easier, lighter, and convenient, but for it to be the only device that I use for computing? There are just some things that iPads can't do, but a computer can and vice versa. Either way, both my rMBP and rMini 2 were the two greatest purchases I have ever made in my lifetime.
With the new MacBook coming I may just jump from the iPad. My iPad 3 is just so slow when using it for Internet browsing or school use. The new iPads are faster, but really don't do much more than my current one.
I may just get the new rMB for school and down the line pick up a retina Mini for iOS games I like or may get the iPhone 7 Plus. I have an iPhone 6 and I wonder if a 5.5" version would suit my iOS needs.
I may just get the new rMB for school and down the line pick up a retina Mini for iOS games I like or may get the iPhone 7 Plus. I have an iPhone 6 and I wonder if a 5.5" version would suit my iOS needs.
My iPad 3 was the only iOS device I've ever owned that I more or less hated.
I bought it after owning an iPad 2, which I absolutely loved. The 3 was heavier than a boat anchor and had noticeably less runtime. (IIRC, the iPad 3 weighed about 1.5 pounds, which is getting close to what the rMB weighs!) I ditched the 3 for an Air, which I still have and really like. It is about the same weight as my iPad 2 and runs longer. Whether an iPad is redundant with a subnote is really an individual call, but you might feel differently if you were using something a little more svelte than an iPad 3 (or 4).
My iPad 3 was the only iOS device I've ever owned that I more or less hated.
Whether an iPad is redundant with a subnote is really an individual call, but you might feel differently if you were using something a little more svelte than an iPad 3 (or 4).
The size actually doesn't bother me as much as the terrible performance.
From loading, to scrolling, to typing...everything lags!
I like my iPad but there's no denying my hand travels about 10x the distance when using an iPad compared to using a laptop. On my laptop, I only use my touchpad. On my iPad, my hand has to cover the whole screen estate.
Basicly, using an iPad means you'll have to do more work.
Basicly, using an iPad means you'll have to do more work.
Ah, I remember this thread well. I agreed in 2013 and I am right back with you in 2015. iOS 8 just ruined my iPad 3, which I'm using right now. I HATE web browsing with it and tons of apps freeze and are slow. Streaming is relatively good one it plays. YouTube is a joke with the 3 and iOS 8. Not enough processing power.
My MBP is still my '06 and I prefer it to my iPad for browsing. iPad only gets used in bed or reading the paper on days it's not delivered.
My wife's 15 rMBP is incredible, but she doesn't ever stop using it long enough for me to use. Work full time and grad school.
Right now I'm debating an iPad Air 2, but I'm so pissed off with 8 that I am hesitant. I know it will blow away my 3, but I don't want to spend the $. If the base model was at least 64gb I would have bought it this week.
I'm actually looking at $200 or less tabs Im so bummed about them ruining my iPad with iOS 8
I need a new mini or iMac in the next year and I'm pissed im shopping for a tablet replacement I was so happy with the retina performance.
My MBP is still my '06 and I prefer it to my iPad for browsing. iPad only gets used in bed or reading the paper on days it's not delivered.
My wife's 15 rMBP is incredible, but she doesn't ever stop using it long enough for me to use. Work full time and grad school.
Right now I'm debating an iPad Air 2, but I'm so pissed off with 8 that I am hesitant. I know it will blow away my 3, but I don't want to spend the $. If the base model was at least 64gb I would have bought it this week.
I'm actually looking at $200 or less tabs Im so bummed about them ruining my iPad with iOS 8
I need a new mini or iMac in the next year and I'm pissed im shopping for a tablet replacement I was so happy with the retina performance.
Yeah, and I was just offered a TA position for graduate school and you can't do tax research and be a TA from an iPad (at least it won't be pleasant). Now I'm even more inclined to pick up the rMB. My 15" rMBP is awesome, but it's a pain to constantly dock and undock it, plus it is somewhat cumbersome when you're moving around a lot.
It has better battery life than my rMBP, which is already good. I could get even more battery from a 13" rMBP, but that is overkill and weights 1.5 pounds more than the MB since I'm using it as a compliment system.
I could also get more battery from a MBA, but since I stare at text and numbers all day, a Retina screen is a huge bonus.
They are great causal devices and I actually made my iPad 3 quite productive, but the rMB is almost as portable and more practical for my situation. Maybe after school.