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Does anyone have an iPhone, iPad and Macbook Pro?
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I have all 3. An iPhone 4s, 15" MacBook Pro and and an iPad 2. I use all 3, the computer and phone more than the iPad. The computer, of course, is my workhorse and I use it for gaming as well. Nothing intense, mostly WoW and a few FPS.
I also use my phone constantly and the iPad when I don't really feel like carrying a computer. I have a keyboard case for the iPad so typing isn't quite as inconvenient and I have the iPad set up to remotely access my computer if I need anything off of it. Overall, I'm pretty happy with my setup.
I also use my phone constantly and the iPad when I don't really feel like carrying a computer. I have a keyboard case for the iPad so typing isn't quite as inconvenient and I have the iPad set up to remotely access my computer if I need anything off of it. Overall, I'm pretty happy with my setup.
i habe it all
I'm 12 and my parents bought me the iPod and iPhone 5th generation, the iPad with retina display, the iPad mini and the macbook 15 with retina display. However, i only use my iPhone and sometimes my macbook.
I'm 12 and my parents bought me the iPod and iPhone 5th generation, the iPad with retina display, the iPad mini and the macbook 15 with retina display. However, i only use my iPhone and sometimes my macbook.
I have all three: iPhone 5, iPad 3 and rMBP 15'.
At home, I mainly use the iPad for surfing the web, YouTube, and browsing forums. I use my Mac in school as I need to take notes and at home for word and data processing, research, and casual gaming and multimedia stuff.
My iPhone sees the most use while I'm on the go, to check something on the web, makes quick reminders and notes, games, pictures etc. I rarely use my phone at home as I have the iPad.
I think all three are equally used.
At home, I mainly use the iPad for surfing the web, YouTube, and browsing forums. I use my Mac in school as I need to take notes and at home for word and data processing, research, and casual gaming and multimedia stuff.
My iPhone sees the most use while I'm on the go, to check something on the web, makes quick reminders and notes, games, pictures etc. I rarely use my phone at home as I have the iPad.
I think all three are equally used.
Well, I have a MacPro, iPad, iPhone and Apple services. Prior to that I've had a Mac in some form since 1984. Today however, my needs are shifting more away from storage and more towards utility that I 'actually' use.
Frankly, I've never been a power user even though I typically have powerful versions of whatever Mac product is available. Since more information is being stored in the cloud and I'm no longer paranoid about security, I just want something that will drive my webcast hobby.
That last part is actually quite demanding when you consider the spoken word combined with video, especially if you want to do post production work. We're not that far away from using more and more FaceTime type of communicating that will replace conventional email, texting, etc.
Not sure if this fully answered your question but I felt to share my two cents after nearly 30-years of experience with Apple products.
Frankly, I've never been a power user even though I typically have powerful versions of whatever Mac product is available. Since more information is being stored in the cloud and I'm no longer paranoid about security, I just want something that will drive my webcast hobby.
That last part is actually quite demanding when you consider the spoken word combined with video, especially if you want to do post production work. We're not that far away from using more and more FaceTime type of communicating that will replace conventional email, texting, etc.
Not sure if this fully answered your question but I felt to share my two cents after nearly 30-years of experience with Apple products.
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I travel alot, and I have a travel blog where I post stories, pics & videos. I use my iphone as my camera. And I have an ipad mini for writing & making my blog posts. Unlike some, I really like typing on the ipad.
However, as much as i like the ipad, I'm thinking of getting a MacBook Air to do heavier video editing while on the road. Don't know which one I'd get, the 11" or the 13". But whichever, I could hook it up to a Cinema Display when I get home.
It might be overkill to travel with all 3...but I do love my ipad mini and don't want to get rid of it.
However, as much as i like the ipad, I'm thinking of getting a MacBook Air to do heavier video editing while on the road. Don't know which one I'd get, the 11" or the 13". But whichever, I could hook it up to a Cinema Display when I get home.
It might be overkill to travel with all 3...but I do love my ipad mini and don't want to get rid of it.
I did have all 3, and will have all 3 again, and more!
iPhone - used for phone etc
MacBook Air 11 - Used as a portable machine, couch surfing etc. Its the first system I reach for.
MacBook Pro Retina 15 - Will buy this as soon as updates come in the next month or two. Will be my main workhorse system for video editing etc.
Mac Mini Server - Used as my Plex machine, as well as general server to share files etc.
I did have a iPad 2 up until last week when I sold it since the MacBook Air has taken over. I no longer had any need for the iPad.
However, Im waiting for the new iPad Mini to come along and I will buy that - mainly for YouTube use, and for my wife and kids to use more then me, for general web browsing and educational apps/games etc.
Hence the new iPad will be mainly for them. I have no use for one after getting the MBA11.
iPhone - used for phone etc
MacBook Air 11 - Used as a portable machine, couch surfing etc. Its the first system I reach for.
MacBook Pro Retina 15 - Will buy this as soon as updates come in the next month or two. Will be my main workhorse system for video editing etc.
Mac Mini Server - Used as my Plex machine, as well as general server to share files etc.
I did have a iPad 2 up until last week when I sold it since the MacBook Air has taken over. I no longer had any need for the iPad.
However, Im waiting for the new iPad Mini to come along and I will buy that - mainly for YouTube use, and for my wife and kids to use more then me, for general web browsing and educational apps/games etc.
Hence the new iPad will be mainly for them. I have no use for one after getting the MBA11.
Save your money
Forget the 15" Retina display models. Once you realize the normal screen res is pixel-doubled (look it up if you're not familiar with the term), you'll be setting the resolution to something higher than stock. You'll end up with what comes -standard- with the 15" MBP with Hi-Res display. That unit gives you RAM and HD expandability; you can jettison the optical drive and install a second HD in the optical bay (see OWC for the part needed), and you may install an SSD (a non-proprietary unit!) if you wish. In short, you give up lighter weight but get a much more expandable (and repairable and less costly) machine.
Otherwise, if you demand light-weight, get a MacBook Air.
Forget the 15" Retina display models. Once you realize the normal screen res is pixel-doubled (look it up if you're not familiar with the term), you'll be setting the resolution to something higher than stock. You'll end up with what comes -standard- with the 15" MBP with Hi-Res display. That unit gives you RAM and HD expandability; you can jettison the optical drive and install a second HD in the optical bay (see OWC for the part needed), and you may install an SSD (a non-proprietary unit!) if you wish. In short, you give up lighter weight but get a much more expandable (and repairable and less costly) machine.
Otherwise, if you demand light-weight, get a MacBook Air.
I've got the trio. We go back and forth between the MBPs and iPhone in our typical day while the iPad rarely sees any use. Been thinking about getting a keyboard case so the kiddies can have an extra homework terminal. When my wife's MBP croaks, I'm going to replace it with the Air which is what I'd recommend for you. It's light, powerful and has awesome battery life.
I have a 13" Air 2013, iPad 3 64GB and iPhone 4 16GB, and they all have different purposes. The Air is just for surfing when I'm at my desk, or occasionally watching movies when connected to my 23" 1080p monitor, or for school work (when school starts again soon). iPad is for playing games and watching Netflix, use it every day for those purposes. Also, when I go on a one hour car ride or something, I really have no need for taking my whole laptop but my iPad is slim and portable and will have better entertainment value for that hour. And then there's the phone, for doing phone things.
The Air is very powerful, I will say. Love it.
Sony VAIO is and has always been a piece of nice looking crap.
And retina display makes a huge difference, even when you are looking from a longer distance. Your games may not be taking advantage of it.
Whatever MBP you decide to buy for mainly portable use, get it with a SSD.
i have a 13" macbook pro w retina, ipad 4, & iphone 5.
out off all of them i use my iphone the most. (its 64GB) i have all my music, and some movies and all my social networks (twitter, instagram, facebook, tumblr..) and i also play a lot of games on it. i also connect it to my tv using the adapter. and i text/call, take pictures, use facetime, use the alarm, calender, youtube, vine, online banking, and get on the web (chrome), & even maps from time to time. i have even written papers on it, using pages, it was super easy, especially if texting is easy for you. and aside from all of this, it is super portable. and battery lasts long and doesnt take long to charge. and a big plus is the 4G so its always connected i dont have to worry about connecting to wi-fi or anything. (i also use the hotspot for my macbook)
my ipad hasnt been used in awhile. there isnt anything i can do on it that my iphone 5 cant do. and the battery takes awhile to charge, i think i might just sell it.
i am not sure what i use my macbook pro for, i downloaded call of duty 4 and it doesnt run that well. maybe it is the intel hd graphics 4000, which is super low end. so not that many games besides angry birds which i already have on my iphone. it is more capable than an iphone though, i guess if you need to use word, or photoshop, which i dont use. i guess i have a macbook pro w/ retina just to say i have one, because it rarely gets used.
out off all of them i use my iphone the most. (its 64GB) i have all my music, and some movies and all my social networks (twitter, instagram, facebook, tumblr..) and i also play a lot of games on it. i also connect it to my tv using the adapter. and i text/call, take pictures, use facetime, use the alarm, calender, youtube, vine, online banking, and get on the web (chrome), & even maps from time to time. i have even written papers on it, using pages, it was super easy, especially if texting is easy for you. and aside from all of this, it is super portable. and battery lasts long and doesnt take long to charge. and a big plus is the 4G so its always connected i dont have to worry about connecting to wi-fi or anything. (i also use the hotspot for my macbook)
my ipad hasnt been used in awhile. there isnt anything i can do on it that my iphone 5 cant do. and the battery takes awhile to charge, i think i might just sell it.
i am not sure what i use my macbook pro for, i downloaded call of duty 4 and it doesnt run that well. maybe it is the intel hd graphics 4000, which is super low end. so not that many games besides angry birds which i already have on my iphone. it is more capable than an iphone though, i guess if you need to use word, or photoshop, which i dont use. i guess i have a macbook pro w/ retina just to say i have one, because it rarely gets used.
I have an iPhone, 13" MBP, iPad and iPod Nano.
iPhone - Purely communicative. calls, sms, emails, occasional web browsing and map.
MBP - Anything that requires real word processing plus media storage/management.
iPad - Purely entertainment. gaming, sofa browsing and streaming.
iPod Nano - Gym use and car.
Everything stays at home except the iPhone and when the iPod is needed.
iPhone - Purely communicative. calls, sms, emails, occasional web browsing and map.
MBP - Anything that requires real word processing plus media storage/management.
iPad - Purely entertainment. gaming, sofa browsing and streaming.
iPod Nano - Gym use and car.
Everything stays at home except the iPhone and when the iPod is needed.
I also have the trio, MBP, iPhone, and iPad...
The iPhone is used most heavily on a day to day - my personal assistant making sure i get my emails and appointments in a timely manner. I also use the camera and flashlight more and more.
The iPad is used less and less it seems. the intent was to be used for note taking at meetings, but find myself unable to break the habit of pen and paper. So I carry one of those little 5x8 leather notebook things with me for that. In hindsight, the iPad mini would work better as it would be easier to carry along with the notebook...
The MBP is what I use at home, although I do bring it with me everywhere I go in my backpack. I am sure it is overkill, but good to know I am not limited by hardware.
I do have a side business of computer repair and use the VM fusion to hold the Windows OS i need to back stuff up, try new things, etc... I have been thinking about selling the mbp and getting a mac mini for the business, but am having a difficult time sacrificing portability... So since I cannot make a decision, I keep it...
The iPhone is used most heavily on a day to day - my personal assistant making sure i get my emails and appointments in a timely manner. I also use the camera and flashlight more and more.
The iPad is used less and less it seems. the intent was to be used for note taking at meetings, but find myself unable to break the habit of pen and paper. So I carry one of those little 5x8 leather notebook things with me for that. In hindsight, the iPad mini would work better as it would be easier to carry along with the notebook...
The MBP is what I use at home, although I do bring it with me everywhere I go in my backpack. I am sure it is overkill, but good to know I am not limited by hardware.
I do have a side business of computer repair and use the VM fusion to hold the Windows OS i need to back stuff up, try new things, etc... I have been thinking about selling the mbp and getting a mac mini for the business, but am having a difficult time sacrificing portability... So since I cannot make a decision, I keep it...
I have all 3; iPad Gen 4, iPhone 5 and MBP 2011. I use them all for different things. No overlap, really.
I have an iPhone 5, 15 inch Hires Antiglare MBP and an iPad mini. There is not much overlap in my usage because I treat the MBP as a desktop, the iPad as my "road computer" and the iPhone as a phone that happens to have email and web when I need it. I really don't like the iPhone's tiny screen for reading. I imagine one of those Galaxy S3's or S4's would be better for reading but I just can't stomach Android. I have it on my work phone (Moto Razr M) and it's an awful mess compared to iOS.
If Apple comes out with a 5 inch phone, or even a higher resolution in the existing size, I'll be right on it to avoid having to flip to landscape every time I want to read something. To me the minimum horizontal resolution of a device that browses the internet is 768 pixels and 1080 pixels is ideal. 640 just doesn't cut it. If I had a "fatter" iPhone, I'd probably opt not to carry the iPad with me quite as often but I'd still own one.
Usage:
MBP - web browsing, email, xcode, writing, photo organization, dvd ripping, reading ebooks (kindle), "desktop-only" web site visits.
iPad mini - web browsing, email, writing, reading ebooks (kindle), viewing photos, watching streaming media
iPhone 5 - phone calls, text, taking photos, apps, ebooks (rarely), web browsing (when I must)
Hope this helps...
If Apple comes out with a 5 inch phone, or even a higher resolution in the existing size, I'll be right on it to avoid having to flip to landscape every time I want to read something. To me the minimum horizontal resolution of a device that browses the internet is 768 pixels and 1080 pixels is ideal. 640 just doesn't cut it. If I had a "fatter" iPhone, I'd probably opt not to carry the iPad with me quite as often but I'd still own one.
Usage:
MBP - web browsing, email, xcode, writing, photo organization, dvd ripping, reading ebooks (kindle), "desktop-only" web site visits.
iPad mini - web browsing, email, writing, reading ebooks (kindle), viewing photos, watching streaming media
iPhone 5 - phone calls, text, taking photos, apps, ebooks (rarely), web browsing (when I must)
Hope this helps...
I am giving my opinion without reading what others have replied. Here are the points to consider:
There was a point where I had an iphone, ipad2, MBA 13, and MBP15.
I sold the MBA 13 because i had to decide between a super portable computer or doing away with the iPad. i think that was the right decision, i am in professional school now and students do it all on one or another, but hardly both.
The issue of doing productivity work on the iPad will come up and it has its learning curve and adaptability...and it will never be as flexible as a computer. So far i have not fully adjusted (looking for a keyboard and a great stylus), but i see many students who have done so and keep up with fast paced lectures just as well. That will be a personal decision. i will not advice anyone to get the ipad along with any 13" laptop. the ipad beats all of them in portability...so having both is just redundant, i think one should pick a system (either a full MacOS or iOS) and commit for that size.
I am a fan of the retina however and will be updating my iPad soon. i use the ipad for games, lots of reading, flashcards, and reviewing my class notes that i edit on the laptop and share over dropbox. i know i will want to update my MBP 15 soon after, again for the comfort of the retina...and somehow try to justify this astronomical price (it must come down, it's not innovation anymore, it's a premium for the brand at this point). I am hoping that maybe i can learn to use the iPad for serious productivity...Maybe.
the MBP 15 or the MBPr 15 are neither super portable (not if you tasted the MBA or getting away with the iPad alone). I use mine daily and wish i can send it to the gym or put it on a diet. My girlfriend has the MBPr 15 which i also use and carry often, and still think it's too heavy for running around all day. Do not listen to the fanatics. yes they have done a great job shedding some weight...but unless a computer goes under 3lbs...you'll dread it at some point. but then again, we have some students who carry the heavy clunkers of 9lbs gaming machines...
hopefully you find the above helpful.
cheers
There was a point where I had an iphone, ipad2, MBA 13, and MBP15.
I sold the MBA 13 because i had to decide between a super portable computer or doing away with the iPad. i think that was the right decision, i am in professional school now and students do it all on one or another, but hardly both.
The issue of doing productivity work on the iPad will come up and it has its learning curve and adaptability...and it will never be as flexible as a computer. So far i have not fully adjusted (looking for a keyboard and a great stylus), but i see many students who have done so and keep up with fast paced lectures just as well. That will be a personal decision. i will not advice anyone to get the ipad along with any 13" laptop. the ipad beats all of them in portability...so having both is just redundant, i think one should pick a system (either a full MacOS or iOS) and commit for that size.
I am a fan of the retina however and will be updating my iPad soon. i use the ipad for games, lots of reading, flashcards, and reviewing my class notes that i edit on the laptop and share over dropbox. i know i will want to update my MBP 15 soon after, again for the comfort of the retina...and somehow try to justify this astronomical price (it must come down, it's not innovation anymore, it's a premium for the brand at this point). I am hoping that maybe i can learn to use the iPad for serious productivity...Maybe.
the MBP 15 or the MBPr 15 are neither super portable (not if you tasted the MBA or getting away with the iPad alone). I use mine daily and wish i can send it to the gym or put it on a diet. My girlfriend has the MBPr 15 which i also use and carry often, and still think it's too heavy for running around all day. Do not listen to the fanatics. yes they have done a great job shedding some weight...but unless a computer goes under 3lbs...you'll dread it at some point. but then again, we have some students who carry the heavy clunkers of 9lbs gaming machines...
hopefully you find the above helpful.
cheers
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iPhone - on the go use. Not to mention it is easiest to use in class or on a bus commuting to college. Serves as a main Music player.
iPad - When I'm sitting somewhere, and don't need the computing power of my Macbook Pro 15"
MBP 15" - Mobile power house. With it's quad i7, 16 GBs of RAM, GT 650M, and SSD, this handles all my needs on the go.
iMac 27" - Home Power house. It's GPU performance is great and desktop class processor is excellent. This is my main home workstation. It eats AutoCAD for breakfast.
i would say iPad by far gets the least use, especially since I'm a college student that commutes.(I have my laptop always with me anyway). The iPad is really just a nice to have type thing. I might end up selling it.
iPad - When I'm sitting somewhere, and don't need the computing power of my Macbook Pro 15"
MBP 15" - Mobile power house. With it's quad i7, 16 GBs of RAM, GT 650M, and SSD, this handles all my needs on the go.
iMac 27" - Home Power house. It's GPU performance is great and desktop class processor is excellent. This is my main home workstation. It eats AutoCAD for breakfast.
i would say iPad by far gets the least use, especially since I'm a college student that commutes.(I have my laptop always with me anyway). The iPad is really just a nice to have type thing. I might end up selling it.