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does Plus users still carry an ipad for tv shows?
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I take a tablet on long haul flights. The 5.5" screen is too tiring for my eyes on long flights. I use a cheap Android for just that reason. The day I find out how to download Amazon and Netflix titles to my mac, I'll ditch that tablet.
I only use my + for TV shows when I'm on the treadmill at the gym. Not worth bringing my iPad in, and the size is adequate for a one hour TV show.
Yes, I think a 5.5" screen at 1080p resolution is good for viewing TV shows and movies on the go. When traveling on planes I prefer having a smaller device so it doesn't take up so much room on the tray table and I also like that I can still watch or listen to content while descending or departing. I don't typically fly on long flights though so my opinion would probably change if I had longer flights.
I hate watching movies or my favourite tv shows on anything smaller than a 32" TV
I can only watch short YouTube videos etc or a bit of live news on a phone of any size
I can only watch short YouTube videos etc or a bit of live news on a phone of any size
When Im home I use one of my ipads to watch videos or connect to my cable providers app and watch live TV.
When away from home I dont have any problems using my 7 Plus.
When away from home I dont have any problems using my 7 Plus.
OP - to answer your specific question I found the plus plenty big to watch show and movies enjoyably. However,
In December I had a 6 plus and got a iPhone 7 and iPad mini 2. I loved the mini to the point that I really didn't want to use the plus and the 7 was good and small for everything else (phone, text, and day to day apps). I only returned the mini because it was outdated and I wanted a newer iPad (mini or otherwise). My life style didn't require I watch movies on the plus. (Your lifestyle is probably the key answer to your question).
This year I will go with the smaller phone and a super nice Tablet when they come out.
In December I had a 6 plus and got a iPhone 7 and iPad mini 2. I loved the mini to the point that I really didn't want to use the plus and the 7 was good and small for everything else (phone, text, and day to day apps). I only returned the mini because it was outdated and I wanted a newer iPad (mini or otherwise). My life style didn't require I watch movies on the plus. (Your lifestyle is probably the key answer to your question).
This year I will go with the smaller phone and a super nice Tablet when they come out.
Even the regular 7 can be fine, it all depends on the person (I've certainly done quite a bit of TV/movie watching on my 7, and 6 prior to that, and even 5 prior to that).
I have a 7+, 11" MB Air, and iPad 3. For video on the go, or lying around the house, the iPad is becoming redundant. It still has its place, but the 7+ at normal 18-24" viewing distance is not only adequate, it's sharp as a tack. I am loving its picture every bit as much as my 55" 4K Sony at 8 feet. More PPI=>quality with HQ source material. The only downside was having to get a couple of stands for longer viewing times. Holding the 7+ for an entire feature length movie is a bit tiresome.
I watch a tv episode almost daily in the elliptical or stationary bike at the gym. I think it's fine. Bigger screen isnobviousky better but it's not worth the buy in nor inconvenience for me.
the plus models are not a substitute for a tablet imo.
exactly how I utilize my devices as well.
exactly how I utilize my devices as well.
If I'm at home I'll use my tv. A tablet is no substitute for a big screen tv. I do use my 7+ at home to watch videos but it is in a scenario where I'm airplaying to a tv.
I have a mini but use it mainly for gaming. Mostly COC. I used to watch videos and shows on it. But the bright screen being so close to the eyes began to drive me crazy so I went back to watching on the big screen. Which happens to be in the same room anyways so I'm not sure why I even began to opt using a minuscule in comparison screen instead.
I have a mini but use it mainly for gaming. Mostly COC. I used to watch videos and shows on it. But the bright screen being so close to the eyes began to drive me crazy so I went back to watching on the big screen. Which happens to be in the same room anyways so I'm not sure why I even began to opt using a minuscule in comparison screen instead.
If it was just me I'd be fine with using my 6s+ for all media viewing. My family uses our iPad Air with the DirectTVNow app. We still have a four-year-old 42" tv, but it's becoming more of just an ugly eyesore than something we look forward to using everyday.
Livingrooms used to be centered around the hearth, and now it's around an ugly black plastic box.
Livingrooms used to be centered around the hearth, and now it's around an ugly black plastic box.